Country house for sale in Sherborne, Gloucestershire GL54

A well-presented detached home with countryside views and scope to improve within the heart of this sought after village

Situated in this wonderful, elevated position with views over National Trust land, Old Orchard is a well-presented detached chalet bungalow, which has been extended by the current owner who has lived at the property for nearly 40 years. Old Orchard is approached via a large, gated gravel driveway, leading to a single carport and beautiful front gardens set behind a stone wall. The ground floor accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, large reception room with impressive sliding doors overlooking the well-manicured garden and the countryside beyond, fully fitted kitchen which leads to a utility room and boot room with rear access to the garden, conservatory, dining room, downstairs principal bedroom with ensuite shower room and a further double bedroom both with built-in cupboards. The first floor comprises of three bedrooms, one with a study, an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom.

The beautifully manicured gardens extend along both sides and across the back of the house with abundant views towards National Trust land. They are well stocked with herbaceous, flowering borders and many productive fruit trees, including Bramley apple, plum and cherry trees. To the front of the house there are manicured Yew hedges and a Silver Birch to name but a few.<br /><br />Part of the Sherborne Estate, this picturesque village is home to a Parish church, a thriving village shop/café, a primary school and a social club. Nearby towns Bourton-On-The-Water and Northleach, both provide an excellent range of local facilities including a range of boutique shops, supermarkets, primary and secondary schools, pubs and restaurants. Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, a short drive east, is set in enchanting grounds and has a delicious restaurant and deli to suit all tastes, together with irresistible homewares, fashion and a spa. A little further afield is Soho Farmhouse, the spectacular members club set in 100 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside. Nearby Cheltenham not only offers an array of excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals and, of course, horse racing. The latter can also be enjoyed in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. The area offers an excellent choice of schooling, including outstanding State and Grammar Schools, as well as a wide range of impressive private schools: Rendcomb College, Hatherop Castle, The Cotswold School, St Hugh’s, Kitebrook, Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College to name a few.

Entrance Hall

Tiled floor, window to front, stairway and cloakroom

Sitting Room (4.22m x 8.36m (13' 10" x 27' 5"))

Carpet, gas fireplace, sliding doors to rear garden, window to side, centred room with access to kitchen, conservatory, dining room and two bedrooms

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.24m x 2.72m (13' 11" x 8' 11"))

Lino flooring, wall and base units, tiled splash backs, inset sink unit, double oven, electric hob, radiator, window to rear.

Utility Room

Matching kitchen wall and base units with inset sink unit, lino flooring continued, tiled splash backs, plumbing for washing machine, two windows to side access to boot room

Conservatory (3.8m x 3.25m (12' 6" x 10' 8"))

Sliding doors from sitting room, carpet, radiator, double doors to rear, internal window to dining room, downlights.

Dining Room (4.01m x 4.06m (13' 2" x 13' 4"))

Door from sitting room, carpet, window to side, internal window to conservatory, storage cupboard, radiator

Bedroom (3.25m x 3.89m (10' 8" x 12' 9"))

Carpet, window to front, radiator and built in wardrobes and drawers.

Ground Floor Principal Bedroom (4.24m x 3.45m (13' 11" x 11' 4"))

Carpet, window to front, radiator and built in wardrobe

En Suite

Window to side, corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, radiator, corner cupboard
First floor accommodation:

Landing

Carpet, two large cupboards, velux.

Family Bathroom

Tiled floor, tiled splash backs, bath, wash hand basin, WC, velux.

Bedroom (4.01m x 3.56m (13' 2" x 11' 8"))

Window to rear, built-in wardrobes

Bedroom

4.22m - Two velux, access to dressing room/study with velux

Bedroom (4.27m x 4m (14' 0" x 13' 1"))

Windows to front and rear, carpet, two radiators, access to en suite

En Suite

Tiled floor, window to side, WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, airing cupboard with water tank

Front Garden

Approached by five bar gate, gravelled driveway, lined with stone wall and mature hedging, shrub borders, lawned area, tree, parking for several vehicles and access to single car port

Rear Garden

Opening onto National Trust land views, offering a good degree of privacy with a patio area, pond, lawned area with a variety of shrubs and outside lighting, orchard, raised vegetable plots, mature trees and hedging, stone built shed.