The Orchard

HIGHLY EXCLUSIVE ADDRESS. A remarkable, rare and unique opportunity to acquire this 4 bed detached, Grade II Listed, thatched country house in private grounds approaching 4 acres, large detached outbuilding, parking and huge potential.

The Orchard is one of those magical and exciting homes that rarely finds its way to market and will be of significant interest given its incredible position, grounds and scope. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, snug, dining room, family room, porch and shower room to the ground floor, with four bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Although now in need of complete modernising and general renovation works, The Orchard provides any buyer with the most wonderful blank canvas, with huge flexibility for redesign and extension, subject to planning permission. With over 2,500 sq ft of internal accommodation, the possibilities are endless, particularly on the ground floor where the footprint offers versatility at every turn. All the reception rooms are very much interchangeable depending on one’s personal preferences and whilst the kitchen is small, there is the very real possibility of combining it with the nearest reception room (with the necessary consents) to create an open-plan kitchen/dining room. There are a wealth of period features within this Grade II Listed property including flagstone flooring, inglenook fireplaces and of course, the traditional thatch roof which will appeal to those looking for a home steeped in history. All the bedrooms to the first floor are of generous proportions and are serviced by the family bathroom. The master bedroom could easily accommodate an ensuite especially given its size and proximity to the family bathroom. We would welcome families, those looking for privacy in an utterly idyllic setting and those with a vision to evolve and transform this remarkable home.

Dinnington is situated equidistant from Ilminster and Crewkerne in an area of unspoilt Somerset countryside, surrounded by open farmland and woodland. The village has a small Parish Church and Public House (The Docks). In the nearby village of Hinton St George there is a primary school and village stores. Nearby towns are all within easy reach Ilminster 4 miles, Crewkerne 4 miles, Yeovil 12 miles, Taunton 16 miles.

Set in grounds approaching four acres and surrounded by stunning countryside and open fields, The Orchard occupies one of the finest plots in the area. The driveway is approached off a quiet, country lane giving access to a large area of off-road parking. The formal garden surrounds the property and is laid to level lawn, mature shrubs and trees. The outbuilding provides a very interesting proposition and is situated behind the main residence. Extending to over 1,000 sq foot, it would make for tremendous ancillary accommodation including holiday let or for multi-generational living, subject to the necessary consents Those looking to create a completely separate dwelling will need to make their own enquiries. The remainder of the grounds are made up of a sweeping, slightly inclined orchard/paddock areas. It’s the ideal set-up for those looking at a small-holding opportunity or those with equestrian needs. It is entirely private and it’s position, nestled within the heart of Dinnington and the surrounding countryside, is unrivalled. A spectacular setting for entertaining and a small piece of paradise for families and those wanting a taste of ‘the good life’.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Ilminster