House For Sale £850,000
Introducing The Orchard -
The Orchard is nestled on the edge Crockerton, close to Longleat Forest and Shearwater Lake. The village offers a small farm shop, The Bath Arms pub opening imminently, and many beautiful walks in the surrounding forests and lake. The location offers great commuter links as well as being within the Wiltshire countryside. The property has been built using stone and wood, graded with a B EPC and uses an air source heat pump to heat the building.
The Walk Through –
The property is concealed behind electric gates, with a paved driveway offering space for several vehicles. The property has an elevated position, wooden steps or a sloped path provide access to the front door. The entrance hall has high ceilings and polished concrete with underfloor heating that flows throughout the property. The hallway provides access to the utility room and a bedroom. The utility has storage, space for a washer/dryer and a door to the side garden. The third bedroom which is currently used as a snug has high windows with reclaimed sliding barn doors which neatly contrast the bright white walls of hall.
The kitchen family room is located to the right and has floor to ceiling windows, sliding doors with views of the landscaped garden and is a great sociable space. The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke kitchen, with solid wooden worktops, a Belling electric cooker, integrated dishwasher and a wine cooler. There is space for a large dining table before flowing into the living area with a woodburner for cosy atmosphere in the winter. Sliding glass doors run the length of this room which open on to the terrace, seamlessly flowing from polished concrete to the wooden terrace which features an outdoor cooking area.
The hall then leads into the accommodation where you will find the second bedroom which has a floor to ceiling window and a door onto the terrace and stairs to a mezzanine level for storage or a reading nook. The family bathroom is fitted with a walk in shower and a free standing bath with unique industrial fittings. The main bedroom has a en suite shower room, a mezzanine level for storage and doors opening onto the terrace.
The Outdoors -
From the deck which surrounds the back of the property you will see the Cedar cladding which will blend to the surroundings as the wood ages. The garden has been landscaped with verge planting, Oak borders and steps that lead up to the orchard with a variety of trees including apple, pear and a magical Oak Tree. The garden is laid to lawn and is bordered by mature trees, there is a tractor shed/garage, stable and an outbuilding. The plot is approx. 1.5 acres with plenty of space for vegetable and cutting gardens, if desired. The garden slopes down to the driveway where a large hedge shields the property from the road and on the left side of the house there is further small section of lawn, which would be the perfect place for a kitchen garden.
On the doorstep -
Crockerton is 8.4 miles to Frome which is on the doorstep of many exciting venues; the exclusive Babington House is located 6 miles from Frome which is a bustling town with a creative scene and many events for all to enjoy – such as The Independent Market and The Frome Festival. The Orchard is a walk away from Shearwater Lake and Longleat Forest, and a short drive to the town of Warminster where you will find shops and cafes as well Warminster Private school. The city of Salisbury is under 30miles from the property which offers a wealth of history.
Council Tax F - EPC-B Mains water, Drainage - treatment plant, Electric - air source heat pump.
*Please note the tractor shed/garage doesn't have planning permission in its current location.
