Land For Sale £1,200,000
When you arrive at Little Orchard and enter through the automated gates, you get the feeling that you have found somewhere very special. The long pea shingle driveway leads you past the cart lodge with its feature clock, to the impressive turning circle in the main courtyard, and as the house comes into view, you cannot help but smile.
Set in two acres of grounds with great countryside views, you can tell right away that this is a very large house, but the beautiful blend of modern architecture with the more rural feel of a barn style building, makes Little Orchard feel very inviting and homely indeed.
The current owners designed and built the house from scratch in two stages. A barn style wing was built nine years ago and then very cleverly and tastefully extended to its current size just four years ago. As a result, this beautiful home now offers incredibly versatile accommodation, comprising six bedrooms, four with en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. There are six separate receptions rooms, including a huge lounge, a family / cinema room and a large games room.
Offered for sale in very good decorative order, the layout at Little Orchard is perfect for modern family life. The first-floor accommodation is accessed by two separate staircases, one at each end of the house. Each wing has its own entrance hall and would therefore be ideal for anyone requiring an annexe or to provide semi-separate accommodation for older teenage children.
The forethought, attention to detail and the quality of finish that the owners have lavished on the property is evident for all see. No matter where you look in this stunning home, there are interesting features and little touches that set it apart from other properties. From the full height entrance hall with its glazed gable, to the beautiful double galleried staircase, or the modern black & cream kitchen / dining room, the porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating or the stunning bathrooms, they all add to an amazing blend of luxury and practicality, which is rarely found.
At a time when more and more of us are working from home, as well as home schooling our children, the need for space has never been greater. Without the need to use any of the six bedrooms, there are three separate downstairs rooms, ideal for home offices or play / study / hobby rooms.
For those unfamiliar with the area, Somersham is one of the most sought-after towns within the local property market. Situated in the Cambridgeshire countryside, it offers a number of shops, pubs, state & private schools and other amenities. The university city of Cambridge is just 22 miles away with the guided busway service taking just 30 minutes.
For those wanting to enjoy the countryside, there is a local nature reserve as well as miles of footpaths and bridleways, all within easy reach of Little Orchard and ideal for ramblers, dog walkers and joggers alike.
So, whether you are looking for a property with annexe potential, equestrian potential, B&B business potential or simply a beautiful country residence, Little Orchard really does tick all the boxes.
Accommodation
Entrance
The entrance hall really sets the tone for the rest of the property, with its beautiful oak door, porcelain tiled flooring, full height glazed gable and hugely impressive oak staircase with a wraparound and bridged, minstrel’s galleried landing. The characterful vaulted ceiling with its chandelier and feature lighting, finishes the scene perfectly. The monitor screen for the external security cameras and the intercom for the automated gates are mounted on the wall and there is a large under-stairs storage cupboard, and a cloakroom with a modern fitted suite and vanity unit, finished in black and cream.
Kitchen / Dining Room
This is a great family size room with porcelain tiled flooring and windows overlooking the driveway to the front and the patio, garden and paddocks to the rear. The kitchen area is fitted with a blend of gloss black and cream units, a centre island and four-seater breakfast bar with a feature light box above. There is an integrated Rangemaster Elan cooking range with extractor above and a wealth of worktop space finished in black quartz, with a double sink under the front window. The dining / family area provides ample space for an eight-seater dining table and sofa. French doors provide access to the patio and views of the rear garden and paddocks beyond.
Utility / Boot Room
This is a large, bright and airy room with windows to both the front and rear and porcelain tile flooring. There is plumbing and space for appliances as well as a fitted sink and work top. The oak door to the side of the property makes this the ideal room for removing dirty shoes or bringing pets and children into the house from the garden.
Playroom / Study
Porcelain tiled flooring, fitted desk unit and window providing natural light and views over the patio and rear garden.
Snug / 2nd Playroom / Study
Porcelain tiled flooring and window providing natural light and views over the patio and rear garden.
Boiler / Drying Room
The oil-fired boiler, manifold for the underfloor heating as well as the water tank and pressurised water system are all housed here. The warmth from these items together with the ample space and window for ventilation, make this a perfect laundry drying room.
Lounge
The windows overlooking the side of the property and the French doors providing access to the patio and rear garden, flood this room with natural light. The beautifully built, feature brick fireplace with wood-burning stove and a carved oak beam mantle, make this very large room, feel really cosy.
Games Room
Accessed via oak, double doors from the lounge, with windows to the front and French doors to the side of the property, this is another very large, light and airy room with porcelain tiled flooring and a large storage cupboard. Currently housing a pool table and a dart board, you are really only limited by your imagination as to the potential uses for this room.
2nd Entrance Hall
Accessed via an oak door from the games room, this would be the obvious place to begin an annexe or semi-separate accommodation if required. A spacious hall with an outside door giving access to the side of the property and paved patio area. There is another cloakroom here, fitted with a modern suite and vanity unit finished in black and cream. A staircase with under stairs storage provides access to the first floor.
2nd Utility Room / Storage Room
A good size room housing a second oil-fired boiler, lots of storage space and a security door to the Cart Lodge.
3rd Office / Study
Good size space with fitted storage cupboards.
Family Room / Gym / 2nd Lounge
A good size room with porcelain tiled floor and window overlooking the front garden and driveway.
First Floor (guest wing)
Accessed via the second staircase, the landing here gives access to three double bedrooms, the largest of which, has a beautifully tiled, en-suite shower room with w/c and sink unit. The family bathroom serves the other two bedrooms in this wing of the house, and comprises a jacuzzi bath, vanity sink unit and w/c.
First Floor (main wing)
Entered via the main staircase, the first floor, galleried and bridged landing with its dramatic vaulted ceiling and feature lighting, provides access to the principal bedroom and two further, generous double bedrooms.
Principal Bedroom Suite
With windows affording views over the front of the property, as well as the garden and paddocks to the rear, this large, light and airy room is fitted with two banks of wardrobes, with sliding, smoked mirror doors. A walk-through dressing area leads to a stunning, beautifully tiled en-suite bathroom, fitted with a four-piece Villeroy & Boch suite, comprising a bath, double shower cubicle, w/c, vanity sink unit and feature lighting.
There are two further, large, double bedrooms in this wing of the house, both with a walk-through dressing area with fitted wardrobes, leading to an en-suite shower room, with a fitted vanity sink unit, w/c and heated towel rail.
Outside
Little Orchard sits very comfortably in two acres of grounds, which wrap around the house beautifully. There is a full width paved patio, perfect for entertaining, with views over the pretty, hedge lined, paddocks to the rear of the property.
To the front, is an impressive pea shingle, turning circle and courtyard with a long driveway leading to and from the front gates. Just off the courtyard, is a large, triple cart lodge with a beautiful, feature clock mounted above. Attached to the house, this generous parking facility can be accessed via the 2nd utility room, allowing you to get in, or out of your car in the dry, no matter what the weather.
Set in two acres of grounds with great countryside views, you can tell right away that this is a very large house, but the beautiful blend of modern architecture with the more rural feel of a barn style building, makes Little Orchard feel very inviting and homely indeed.
The current owners designed and built the house from scratch in two stages. A barn style wing was built nine years ago and then very cleverly and tastefully extended to its current size just four years ago. As a result, this beautiful home now offers incredibly versatile accommodation, comprising six bedrooms, four with en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. There are six separate receptions rooms, including a huge lounge, a family / cinema room and a large games room.
Offered for sale in very good decorative order, the layout at Little Orchard is perfect for modern family life. The first-floor accommodation is accessed by two separate staircases, one at each end of the house. Each wing has its own entrance hall and would therefore be ideal for anyone requiring an annexe or to provide semi-separate accommodation for older teenage children.
The forethought, attention to detail and the quality of finish that the owners have lavished on the property is evident for all see. No matter where you look in this stunning home, there are interesting features and little touches that set it apart from other properties. From the full height entrance hall with its glazed gable, to the beautiful double galleried staircase, or the modern black & cream kitchen / dining room, the porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating or the stunning bathrooms, they all add to an amazing blend of luxury and practicality, which is rarely found.
At a time when more and more of us are working from home, as well as home schooling our children, the need for space has never been greater. Without the need to use any of the six bedrooms, there are three separate downstairs rooms, ideal for home offices or play / study / hobby rooms.
For those unfamiliar with the area, Somersham is one of the most sought-after towns within the local property market. Situated in the Cambridgeshire countryside, it offers a number of shops, pubs, state & private schools and other amenities. The university city of Cambridge is just 22 miles away with the guided busway service taking just 30 minutes.
For those wanting to enjoy the countryside, there is a local nature reserve as well as miles of footpaths and bridleways, all within easy reach of Little Orchard and ideal for ramblers, dog walkers and joggers alike.
So, whether you are looking for a property with annexe potential, equestrian potential, B&B business potential or simply a beautiful country residence, Little Orchard really does tick all the boxes.
Accommodation
Entrance
The entrance hall really sets the tone for the rest of the property, with its beautiful oak door, porcelain tiled flooring, full height glazed gable and hugely impressive oak staircase with a wraparound and bridged, minstrel’s galleried landing. The characterful vaulted ceiling with its chandelier and feature lighting, finishes the scene perfectly. The monitor screen for the external security cameras and the intercom for the automated gates are mounted on the wall and there is a large under-stairs storage cupboard, and a cloakroom with a modern fitted suite and vanity unit, finished in black and cream.
Kitchen / Dining Room
This is a great family size room with porcelain tiled flooring and windows overlooking the driveway to the front and the patio, garden and paddocks to the rear. The kitchen area is fitted with a blend of gloss black and cream units, a centre island and four-seater breakfast bar with a feature light box above. There is an integrated Rangemaster Elan cooking range with extractor above and a wealth of worktop space finished in black quartz, with a double sink under the front window. The dining / family area provides ample space for an eight-seater dining table and sofa. French doors provide access to the patio and views of the rear garden and paddocks beyond.
Utility / Boot Room
This is a large, bright and airy room with windows to both the front and rear and porcelain tile flooring. There is plumbing and space for appliances as well as a fitted sink and work top. The oak door to the side of the property makes this the ideal room for removing dirty shoes or bringing pets and children into the house from the garden.
Playroom / Study
Porcelain tiled flooring, fitted desk unit and window providing natural light and views over the patio and rear garden.
Snug / 2nd Playroom / Study
Porcelain tiled flooring and window providing natural light and views over the patio and rear garden.
Boiler / Drying Room
The oil-fired boiler, manifold for the underfloor heating as well as the water tank and pressurised water system are all housed here. The warmth from these items together with the ample space and window for ventilation, make this a perfect laundry drying room.
Lounge
The windows overlooking the side of the property and the French doors providing access to the patio and rear garden, flood this room with natural light. The beautifully built, feature brick fireplace with wood-burning stove and a carved oak beam mantle, make this very large room, feel really cosy.
Games Room
Accessed via oak, double doors from the lounge, with windows to the front and French doors to the side of the property, this is another very large, light and airy room with porcelain tiled flooring and a large storage cupboard. Currently housing a pool table and a dart board, you are really only limited by your imagination as to the potential uses for this room.
2nd Entrance Hall
Accessed via an oak door from the games room, this would be the obvious place to begin an annexe or semi-separate accommodation if required. A spacious hall with an outside door giving access to the side of the property and paved patio area. There is another cloakroom here, fitted with a modern suite and vanity unit finished in black and cream. A staircase with under stairs storage provides access to the first floor.
2nd Utility Room / Storage Room
A good size room housing a second oil-fired boiler, lots of storage space and a security door to the Cart Lodge.
3rd Office / Study
Good size space with fitted storage cupboards.
Family Room / Gym / 2nd Lounge
A good size room with porcelain tiled floor and window overlooking the front garden and driveway.
First Floor (guest wing)
Accessed via the second staircase, the landing here gives access to three double bedrooms, the largest of which, has a beautifully tiled, en-suite shower room with w/c and sink unit. The family bathroom serves the other two bedrooms in this wing of the house, and comprises a jacuzzi bath, vanity sink unit and w/c.
First Floor (main wing)
Entered via the main staircase, the first floor, galleried and bridged landing with its dramatic vaulted ceiling and feature lighting, provides access to the principal bedroom and two further, generous double bedrooms.
Principal Bedroom Suite
With windows affording views over the front of the property, as well as the garden and paddocks to the rear, this large, light and airy room is fitted with two banks of wardrobes, with sliding, smoked mirror doors. A walk-through dressing area leads to a stunning, beautifully tiled en-suite bathroom, fitted with a four-piece Villeroy & Boch suite, comprising a bath, double shower cubicle, w/c, vanity sink unit and feature lighting.
There are two further, large, double bedrooms in this wing of the house, both with a walk-through dressing area with fitted wardrobes, leading to an en-suite shower room, with a fitted vanity sink unit, w/c and heated towel rail.
Outside
Little Orchard sits very comfortably in two acres of grounds, which wrap around the house beautifully. There is a full width paved patio, perfect for entertaining, with views over the pretty, hedge lined, paddocks to the rear of the property.
To the front, is an impressive pea shingle, turning circle and courtyard with a long driveway leading to and from the front gates. Just off the courtyard, is a large, triple cart lodge with a beautiful, feature clock mounted above. Attached to the house, this generous parking facility can be accessed via the 2nd utility room, allowing you to get in, or out of your car in the dry, no matter what the weather.
