8 bed detached house for sale

Orchard Lane, Crewkerne TA18

An impressive Grade II listed five bedroom period home with adjoining three bedroom cottage and walled garden in the heart of the pretty town centre.

The Property

Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, this distinguished Grade II listed residence offers character-filled accommodation across three floors. Ideally situated within walking distance of the town centre, including Waitrose and the Aquacentre pool and gym complex, it perfectly blends the convenience of town living with the charm of a traditional period home. For those seeking multi-generational accommodation or potential additional income, the adjoining cottage offers even more space and is ideal for dependant relatives or those wanting the convenience of a letting property on their doorstep.

Orchard House Accommodation

The elegant entrance hall immediately sets the tone, featuring parquet flooring and a graceful Georgian staircase alongside period details. A convenient downstairs cloakroom sits to one side. The generous drawing room comfortably accommodates family living and entertaining while retaining a cosy feel, and to the rear is a dedicated study or home office.

Glazed doors open into a substantial conservatory/garden room with a triple aspect overlooking the delightful sunny gardens. From the hall, the parquet flooring continues into a kitchen which lies at the rear of the property, fitted with a quality solid-wood kitchen and extensive built-in storage. A serving hatch connects to the dining room, and there may be scope, subject to the necessary consents, to combine the kitchen and dining room into one open space. The formal dining room itself is a charming and characterful room, complete with a feature fireplace and original details.

The first-floor landing incorporates a bespoke library area with fitted shelving and a walk-in cupboard. An inner landing to one side leads to a generous bedroom and family bathroom, while the opposite side offers an additional bedroom suite with a walk-in dressing area, fitted storage and an en-suite wet room.

Two separate staircases rise to the second floor where there are three further well-proportioned attic bedrooms, each with their own character.

Outside

To the side of the property, substantial timber gates open onto a private driveway providing off-road parking, which in turn leads into the fully enclosed, mature gardens. Enjoying a particularly sunny aspect, the grounds are partly bordered by an attractive historic brick and stone wall and are predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by sweeping herbaceous borders, established shrubs and specimen trees that provide year-round interest and structure.

At the rear, a timber pedestrian gate opens through the wall onto Cossins Lane. The property owns the initial section of Cossins Lane from the Orchard Lane junction, making this a private road, although a public footpath runs along it providing access to nearby car parks and the Waitrose store. Other neighbouring properties including Vine House also have a vehicular right of way over Cossins Lane.

There is also an additional parking space opposite the garden gate and adjoining the garage belonging to Vine House. A copy of the title plan is available from the office should you wish to discuss the arrangements in further detail.

Vine House Accommodation

A traditional hallway with decorative tiled floor leads to a generous living room at the front of the house, with a stone open fireplace and period features including decorative alcoves and picture rails. The characterful kitchen has exposed ceiling beams and a range of fitted units incorporating electric oven and hob, and space for your washing machine. On the first floor there are two generous double bedrooms including one with a good range of fitted wardrobes. There is also a separate shower room. A further staircase leads up to an attractive attic bedroom on the second floor.

Outside

To the front of Vine House, adjoining Cossins Lane, is a paved courtyard area with shrubs, bordered by a low stone wall. Vine House has a right of access over Cossins Lane to reach its detached garage which lies within a stone's throw of the property on the west side of Cossins Lane. At the rear of Vine House is a small, sheltered courtyard garden, with a south-westerly aspect. Laid to paving, a stone wall and gate separates it from the gardens belonging to the neighbouring Orchard House.

Situation

Crewkerne is a pretty and friendly market town. Its predominantly neo-Georgian and Victorian town centre streets offer a range of high street stores including a Waitrose supermarket and many independent retailers, a range of local pubs, cafés, large indoor swimming pool and gym complex. The town has several schools covering all age groups. Crewkerne is well served in terms of public services with its own small hospital, gp surgeries and dentists. Mainline railway station (London Waterloo – Exeter) whose nearest stops include the larger town of Yeovil, and historic Abbey town of Sherborne. To the west the line heads down towards the Dorset coast. The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site including the famous sea-side town of Lyme Regis, lies about 30 minutes’ away.

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Services

Mains electricity, mains gas, water and drainage are connected.

Standard broadband is available. For those requiring quicker speeds, there are other alternatives available such as Starlink. There is mobile coverage at the property. Please refer to Ofcom's website for further information.

Material Information

Somerset Council Tax Band E

The property is Grade II listed and located within the town's designated conservation area.

Please ask the office re historic correspondence with Wessex Water.

Orchard Lane is a privately owned road over which this property has a right of access.

The neighbouring property Orchard Cottage, is restricted to having opaque windows on the side that adjoins the garden of this property.

The sale of the property is subject to a grant of probate which is currently awaited. Please ask the office for an update on this if you are working towards a particular timescale.