4 bedroom detached house to rent

ORCHARD LEIGH, LONG STREET, GALHAMPTON, BA22 7AY

A spacious and appealing four-bedroom family home, set within the heart of this popular Somerset village close to Castle Cary and Bruton.

Orchard Leigh is a lovely home with light and airy accommodation, including an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, study, utility, four bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom.

There is driveway parking, a garage and attractive, mature gardens to the rear.

Accommodation

The property was built in the 1950s then later extended and enjoys generous, well proportioned living rooms with pretty aspects, high ceilings and plenty of light. The house is entered through the front door and into the entrance hall. Either side of the hall there is a reception room and a there is a cloakroom ate the far end of the hall.

On the right hand side of the hall, enjoying a dual aspect, there is the sitting room. Within the sitting room there is a lovely cast iron open fire, and French doors leading outside. Glass panelled double doors open to a study at the far end of the sitting room where patio doors slide out to the garden.

The kitchen is located at the rear of the property enjoying fantastic outlook of the side and back gardens. There is plenty of room for a kitchen table and for more formal dining there is the dining room adjacent. The kitchen has clay floor tiles, an electric range cooker and plumbing for a dishwasher. A stable-style door leads out to the westerly facing side garden which is a perfect walled terrace for al-fresco dining. Next to the breakfast area there is a utility room with a back door.

Leading upstairs there are four bedrooms, three of which being double rooms enjoying built in wardrobes. The guest and master bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and the third and fourth bedrooms used the family bathroom. The family bathroom has a bath, w/c, and basin. The master bedroom is perfectly situated to the rear of the property, taking in the views over the garden to the fields beyond.

Outside

Alongside the house, a driveway leads up to the detached garage which has an up-and-over door and a pedestrian side-door. The driveway itself is large enough to park several vehicles.

The gardens lie predominantly to the rear of the house and are mainly laid to lawn. Surrounding and interspersing the lawn there are several mature trees and plenty of shrubbery offering excellent privacy. A great feature of the garden is the footbridge towards the far end, which steps over the pond and out to an idyllic secret spot which takes in the field views.

About the area

The semi-rural village of Galhampton offers a thriving and friendly community, an active village hall, a parish church and a popular pub. There is a wide network of footpaths on the doorstep, as well as horse riding and other outdoor pursuits.

The vibrant market towns of Castle Cary and Bruton are nearby.

Castle Cary is described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, the eminent architectural historian, as Somerset's prettiest town, set in beautiful, unspoilt countryside. The town is characterised by period buildings constructed of the distinctive honey coloured stone for which the area is well known. It remains a delightful small market town with a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development.

Fashionable Bruton is also characterised by its historic buildings, as well as being home to the world-renowned Hauser and Wirth Gallery.

Sherborne, Wells, Shaftesbury, Glastonbury, Street, Frome, Wincanton and Yeovil are all close by and Salisbury, Taunton, Bath and Bristol are within easy driving distance.

Two miles away “The Newt in Somerset” is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop. Residents of Galhampton benefit from local residents’ membership rates.

On the outskirts of Castle Cary is the railway station with its direct line to Paddington and the A303 road link is a few miles south. There are excellent state schools in the area - Ansford Academy boasts strong exam grades and independent schools include the Sherborne and Bruton schools, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Hazelgrove, and Port Regis.

Directions

From our office proceed down the high street and turn left at the fork onto South Street. Continue until reaching the A359. Turn right and after approximately 400 yards turn left past the pub into Long Street; continue taking the left hand fork in the road. Orchard Leigh will be found on the left hand side opposite The Orchards development.

Services

Mains drainage, water and electricity. Oil fired central heating to radiators.

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Rating: E

Council Tax Band: E

Important Notice

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and the current situation prior to travelling to see any property.