Overview:

Location: Somerford Keynes

Living spaces: 3

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5

Location:

The Orchard is situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Somerford Keynes, a beautiful village which borders the Cotswold Water Park and is surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside with fabulous country walks on the doorstep. This thriving village is home to a beautiful 13th Century church, the popular Bakers Arms pub and a village hall. The Potting Shed gastro pub and The Rectory restaurant in nearby Crudwell provide additional superb local dining options.

Nearby Kemble, a vibrant village community, has a very handy combined local store and post office, The Tavern Inn pub, and both a pre-school and primary school. Kemble train station provides direct, fast and easy access to London Paddington.

Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester, only a short drive away, is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, a handy Waitrose, cafes and twice weekly markets.

The historic town of Malmesbury, is 9 miles away and beautiful Tetbury, is only 10 miles away. Both towns o er a selection of independent boutiques, antique shops, cafes and restaurants and everyday shopping facilities.

Cheltenham is a short drive north and not only offers excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals, and of course horse racing.

Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Baunton, Minchinhampton and Naunton; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.

Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services.

The area offers an excellent choice of schooling such as Beaudesert Park, Rendcomb College, Cheltenham Colleges, Westonbirt, Pinewood as well as superb state and grammar schools in Stroud, Cirencester, Kemble, South Cerney, and Malmesbury to name just a few.

South Cerney 3 miles - Kemble Station 3 miles (London Paddington 75 mins) - Cirencester 6 miles - Tetbury 10 miles - Malmesbury 9 miles - M4 (Junction 15) 18 miles -Cheltenham 24 miles

Description:

The Orchard is a superbly renovated and extended village house with the main accommodation laid out on one level. Careful thought has been put into creating practical contemporary living spaces which flow beautifully with cosy corners and lovely garden and countryside views.

The kitchen/dining room is a fantastic room in which to entertain family and friends and works brilliantly for everyday living too. There is plenty of work top and storage space and it is well equipped with all the necessary modern appliances. Bi-folding doors give onto the terrace making it ideal for indoor/outdoor living when the sun is shining.  The adjacent utility room keeps the piles of washing out of the way and with access to the garden it is ideal for muddy wellies and wet dogs after a long country walk! 

The generously proportioned sitting room is bathed in natural light with large windows overlooking the garden. The wood burner adds extra warmth in the colder months and makes this a great room for family movies and for relaxing moments with a good book. 

The garden room with French doors to the terrace is beautifully bright and light and really gives the house a great feeling of space. This room can also work brilliantly as a children’s playroom.

There are four bedrooms in the main house and four bathrooms, three of which are en suite. All the rooms have been designed with comfort in mind with plenty of natural light.

Outside the enclosed garden, predominantly laid to lawn, is a haven of peace and tranquillity with open countryside views and a real feeling of privacy. The terrace is ideal for sundowners and summer BBQs. 

There is a one-bedroom studio with bathroom and kitchenette which provides excellent ancillary accommodation and has independent access with a delightful enclosed courtyard garden. 

There is ample private parking alongside the double garage.

Vendors' thoughts: "The Orchard has undergone an extensive programme of renovation since we moved in 8 years ago. Key to the development has been to create a very private haven making the most of the beautiful surroundings, whilst adding a touch of luxury to day to day living. I would describe living at The Orchard as a peaceful experience, enveloped by nature with deer, foxes and all manner of wonderful birds (including; barn owls, woodpeckers, egrets, herons and geese to name a few) as neighbours, all of which have joined us for meal times at some point, albeit unawares as we enjoyed their company through the bi-folding doors that look onto the beautiful meadow with the Thames running through it. The central room is the perfect place to enjoy the stars from the comfort of your sofa, with skylights and wall to floor windows combined with the 'black spot' location at night, makes enjoying every clear starry night truly magical. As we move onto our next adventure I know we will leave a legacy of tranquility, privacy and being close to nature for the next owners to enjoy." 

​In a nutshell: A much loved Cotswold home with superb living spaces and great countryside views!

Council Tax Band F and EPC rating D.

Tenure: Freehold.

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