A detached family house, set in private position with a wonderful garden.

Description

Built in the 1930s, with some later extensions, The Orchard is a detached family home which has been in the same occupation for the last 43 years. This in itself is testament to how lovely the property and in particular the setting are.

The property is arranged over two floors and every room has a light and airy feel about it. On the ground floor there are three good reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with an oil fired Aga, and a sun room with french doors opening onto the garden. A useful utility room and two cloakrooms at either end of the house complete this floor.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. From all of the rooms there are good views over the gardens and adjoining countryside. Subject to the necessary consents the property could be extended in any direction.

OUTSIDE
The location is extremely private, with no immediate neighbours and a delightful outlook in all directions. Formerly a historic orchard, the gardens, created by the current owners, are a particularly appealing feature of the property and for many years were open under the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).

Extensive borders containing a huge variety of colourful herbaceous plants are set amongst areas of lawn subdivided by more formal Yew, Box and Hornbeam hedging. A natural pond set amongst further colourful planting, provides additional interest within the front garden whilst elsewhere a small orchard comprises fruit trees set amongst wild flowers and grasses.

A separate vegetable and fruit growing garden is located to the rear of the property, adjacent to a long established wildflower meadow, which could alternatively be used for livestock or equine interests. A small copse and a further pond, which dries out during the summer months, are located at the top of the meadow.

The extensive variety and nature of plant material incorporated within the garden, orchard and wildflower meadow, provide a haven for butterflies and other wildlife. From the highway a driveway leads up to the side of the house, where there is a double garage and ample parking for several cars. The meadow has a separate gated access from the lane.

Location

The Orchard is located on the edge of the Blackmore Vale in Dorset’s beautiful rolling countryside boasting a delightful outlook across its own gardens and the vale beyond. The property is well located for access, being less than two miles from the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury, with Sherborne, Tisbury, Wincanton and Bruton all within a 15 mile drive.

The Shaftesbury area provides a wide range of amenities with many shopping and recreation facilities available as well as well-regarded state and independent schools.

Square Footage: 2,238 sq ft


Acreage: 2.3 Acres

Directions

DIRECTIONS : SP7 0QW
From Shaftesbury take the A30 towards Sherborne, after approximately 2 miles turn left into Cherry Orchard Lane. After about a mile bear right at a small green, signposted Stour Row and Todber. After about a quarter of a mile, the driveway to The Orchard will be on your right hand side just before a red postbox in the hedge.

Additional Info

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and Aga. Private drainage.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills