GTH are proud and excited to offer this rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom detached property in need of general updating but offering any buyer the chance to create their dream home. Benefits include huge scope and potential, parking, garage, south facing gardens, generous plot, stunning views and situated in the charming and quintessential South Somerset village of Dowlish Wake.


A wonderful opportunity to acquire this three bedroom detached home, situated on a no-through road, south-facing gardens and found in the idyllic village of Dowlish Wake. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, utility and WC to the ground floor with three bedrooms and a family shower room to the first floor. Although now in need of general updating and modernising, Old Orchard provides the most exciting and versatile blank canvas. The spacious, dual aspect kitchen/dining room is in good condition and takes in views over the stunning gardens – for those with families and those who enjoy entertaining, it’s a great sociable space in which to do so. The large sitting room is well-proportioned and also benefits from garden views, with direct access out onto the patio area. Its aspect over the grounds and countryside make it an ideal setting to relax and watch the seasons unfold. The three bedrooms are made up of two generous doubles and a single which are all serviced by the family shower room. Given the size of the plot there is plenty of scope for extending, including integrating the garage into further accommodation either as a single or double storey. Any building work would be subject to the necessary consents. Set just ‘off the beaten track’ and with an elevated position, Old Orchard is a highly sought after address and whether its someone looking to create their dream home, families or those simply wanting a taste of the good life in one of South Somerset’s most prestigious and desirable villages, this exciting home has to be viewed.

Dowlish Wake is tucked away from main roads in a hidden and beautiful part of South Somerset. The village is in a conservation area, surrounded by open countryside, nestling at the foot of Windwhistle Hill. It offers excellent walks and public footpaths together with a farm shop at Perry’s Cider Mill, a sports pavilion, village hall, parish church and public house (the New Inn). Numerous activities take place in the village throughout the year. The nearest town is Ilminster (2 miles), centred on its fine Minster and market place with both independent and traditional shops, a supermarket, amateur dramatics and many other clubs and societies. Other main towns in the area include Crewkerne (5 miles) with its antique shops and auction house, Chard (5 miles), and the larger centres of Yeovil and county town Taunton, both 14 miles away. Travel links are excellent—the A303 is a dual carriageway to the M3 and M25, providing fast access to London and the east. Exeter is under an hour away to the west and junction 25 of the M5 is about 10 miles north of Ilminster. There are mainline railway stations at Crewkerne (7 miles, Waterloo connection) and Taunton (14 miles, Paddington connection).

The property is accessed off a private road giving access to an area off off-road parking, garage and main entrance. The south-facing gardens can be found to the rear and are laid to patio and lawn and further complemented by an abundance of colourful flora, mature shrubs, raised beds and fruit trees along with a garden shed and green house. It’s the most magical and enchanting setting for whiling away the warmer months, alfresco dining and enjoying with family and friends. Keen gardeners will find their own piece of paradise whilst those with children and/or pets will enjoy the enclosed and private grounds. Beyond the garden are rolling Somerset hills with the centre of the village just a couple of minutes’ walk away.