The Orchard

Description

The Orchard is a detached bungalow in need of updating / modernisation offering great potential and sitting within a total plot of 3.59 acres (1.45ha).

Situation

The charming and sought-after Cotswolds village of Hillesley lies between the rural market towns of Wotton under Edge, Chipping Sodbury and Tetbury. Being in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has lovely countryside surrounds yet still offers easy access to Bristol, Bath, M5 (approx. 6.6 miles) and the M4 (approx. 8.5 miles) and it is an ideal location for families, commuters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. There is a CEVA Primary School, Church and a Community run Public House within the village of Hillesley. The well reputed Katharine Lady Berkeley Secondary School is just 2.6 miles away.

Accommodation

To the front of the property is a glazed porch leading to the front door. The hallway is of generous proportion with a storage cupboard and doors leading to:
Kitchen / Dining Room, fitted with a range of wall & base units, door to lean-to / conservatory (housing central heating boiler) and giving access to front & rear gardens.
The Sitting Room is located to the rear of the property with garden / paddock views from dual aspect windows and an open fireplace. The Dining Room is open to the Sitting Room and also accessed from the hallway. There are French Doors that lead from the Dining Room onto the rear garden also providing far reaching woodland views. There are 3 double bedrooms and a wet room.
The loft, accessed from the hallway features good headroom and extends to the entire area of the ground floor accommodation, providing both excellent storage capacity and scope for future development (stp).

Outside

Set in a plot extending to approximately 3.59 acres (1.45 ha) in total. To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with views out over your land and to the woodland beyond.
The 3.35 acres (1.35ha) of level pasture is divided into two paddocks, they can be accessed from a wide vehicular gated driveway to the side of the property. To the front of The Orchard is a generous front garden laid to lawn. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles. There is a single garage / workshop measuring 24ft x 12ft, with electrically operated vehicle door and a pedestrian through-access, this adjoins the Utility area / WC to the South side of the property.

Local Authority

Stroud Council, Council tax band E.
EPC D rating.

Services

Mains electricity & water and drainage. Oil central heating.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James.