Long Orchard - Rightmovemedia.rightmove.co.uk/46k/45857/61387807/45857_27220263... · 2017. 8. 20. · Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk Long Orchard, Langport

Long Orchard

Langport Road, Long Sutton, Langport, TA10 9ND

Long Orchard

A spacious family home with characterful features and a large,varied plot of over 3.3 acres.

Guide price £695,000

Langport 3 Miles A303 5 Miles

• Detached Period Home

• Grade II Listed

• 3 Double Bedrooms & Loft Room

• 3 Reception Rooms

• Beautifully Landscaped Gardens

• Swimming Pool with Pool House

• Orchard and Paddock

• In all 3.35 Acres

THE PROPERTYLong Orchard is a charming detached cottage which occupies an easily accessibleposition within the popular village of Long Sutton and offers a wonderful countrylifestyle with spacious accommodation inside and sensational outdoor amenities.Justifiably Grade II Listed, the property is believed to have been built in the 1700s andstill retains many of the characterful features expected from properties of such anage. More recently a significant extension to the ground floor was added with theresulting rooms combining effortlessly with the older part of the house to providesociable living spaces which cater for the domestic needs of the busy modern family.Furthermore, there is a great degree of flexibility in the accommodation, ensuringthat the diverse needs of a broad variety of purchasers can be met, including singlestorey living if desired; planning permission was previously granted for a ground floorextension to create a downstairs bedroom suite, although this has now lapsed.

Character is a word which immediately springs to mind upon approaching theproperty: the local stone frontage with mullion windows beneath a thatched roof istypical of the Somerset village cottage, and the period charm does not stop at thefront door. Once inside Long Orchard is is clear to see that characterful features areabundant with exposed beams, stunning fireplaces and window seats in manyrooms. The extension rooms also exhibit some lovely features with the original stonemullion windows and door jamb of the rear elevation left in place and more modernadditions, such as the fitted kitchen units and gas-fired Aga, have been carefullychosen to complement the older parts of the house.

The internal accommodation offers a wonderful mix of formal and informal livingspaces including a comfortable sitting room, a dining room capable ofaccommodating a number of guests and a relaxing sun room which, with doubledoors leading directly to the garden, offers a seamless transition of indoor/outdoorliving. On the first floor, three well proportioned double bedrooms can be found, oneof which benefits from built in storage, and there is also a family bathroom completewith a luxurious free-standing bathtub. From the first floor landing a further staircaseleads to a galleried attic room which is suitable for a number of purposes including ahome office, study, play room or hobby space. Domestically, the property is well

equipped to fulfil all the requirements of the busy lifestyle including plentiful storageand space for a breakfast table in the kitchen and a useful boot room into which theback door opens directly; with a forgiving tiled floor, this is a perfect pace to enterthe property with dogs or wet and muddy outdoor shoes. From here a ground floorshower room can be accessed and there is also a door leading into a large storageand boiler room; part of this was once an integral garage and could be convertedback with relative ease if desired.

OUTSIDELong Orchard is blessed with a generous plot amounting to 3.35 acres which isarranged to the rear of the property and offers a wealth of opportunities forspending time out of doors. Immediately adjoining the house is a paved sun terracewhich is a perfect place to relax or dine al fresco, from which steps rise to a smooth,level lawn with established borders. Traversing the lawn is a pergola-covered pathwayleading to an outdoor heated pool, beside which is a single-storey pool housecomprising an open plan living room with a kitchenette, bi-folding doors, underfloorheating and a wet room, ideal for pool side entertaining at any time of year. It isthought that this building could also be converted to ancillary accommodation,subject to any necessary consents.

Beyond the pool area the rural elements of the property can be found including anorchard with separate vegetable plot and a paddock measuring just over 1.8 acres.To the side of the garden are a number of productive fruit trees and two stables,making this an ideal property for those hoping to keep horses at home, with abridleway leading to the paddock. Parking is well provided for with a gated area tothe side of the property, from which a gate gives access to the stable area. In short,the grounds at Long Orchard offer many wonderful excuses for enjoying the greatoutdoors, be it relaxing and enjoying the sunny aspect with a cool drink, flexinggreen fingers in the vegetable garden or tending horses or livestock in the paddock,representing a highly desirable outdoor lifestyle waiting to be achieved.

SITUATIONThe property is located on the fringe of Long Sutton, a popular, attractive village inthe South Somerset countryside. Within the village amenities include a shop, churchand primary school as well as the Devonshire Arms Hotel; a popular dining pub.Further afield, a healthy range of day-to-day amenities including a supermarket,health centre and a range of independent businesses can be found in Langport andSomerton, both approximately 3 miles distant, and the county town of Taunton andcommercial centre of Yeovil are both within easy reach. Transport links are good with the A303 trunk road accessible at Podimoreroundabout, around 5 miles away. Mainline stations in Crewkerne and Castle Caryoffer direct rail services with London (Waterloo and Paddington respectively). Education is well catered for in the area with a variety of state and independentschools nearby including Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill and Kings Schools inBruton, Sherborne Schools, Hazelgrove and Millfield at Street.

SERVICESMains water, drainage, electricity and gas. Gas fired central heating. Secondaryglazing has been fitted to many windows throughout the house.

VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment with the vendor's selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office,Telephone 01935 475000.

DIRECTIONSFrom Langport take the A372 towards Long Sutton and follow this road throughHuish Episcopi. Continue on this road until you reach the village of Long Sutton,where the property can be found on the right shortly after the turning into LittlefieldLane.

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk

Long Orchard, Langport Road, Long Sutton, Langport, TA10 9ND

4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DZTel: 01935 475000

[email protected]

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

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