SITUATION The Orchard Room is located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, within the heart of this sought after village. It is surrounded by delightful countryside with many footpaths offering delightful country walks. The popular village has a thriving shop and post office along with a pub, primary school and nursery. Butleigh is well positioned for Millfield Prep and Senior School, which is just a short drive away, as is Crispin Secondary School and Strode College. For shopping; Clarke's Village in Street has a wealth of retail opportunities as well as an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. For a greater selection of facilities Wells is within 10 miles and Yeovil 12 miles, both offering an excellent range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities. Commuter links are accessible and the A303 is within 5 miles and Castle Cary train station just a 15 minute drive providing direct access to London Paddington in under 2 hours.
DESCRIPTION The Orchard Room is constructed partly of Blue Lias and part rendered exterior elevations and is contained beneath a tiled roof. It was formerly the community day lounge to the former nursing home, but now has planning permission for change of use to a dwelling.
The sale of The Orchard Room offers buyers the opportunity to redesign the internal layout of the property to their own specification. The property benefits from double glazed windows throughout together with gas fired central heating with newly installed boiler. The property has undergone a recent electrical report and all remedial works have been carried out. Outside the property sits within attractive level gardens and grounds, together with ample parking off road parking.
ACCOMMODATION Covered canopy porch with wooden and glazed door opening into the entrance hallway with radiator and trap access to roof void. Adjoining cloakroom with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator. Adjoining study with window to side and radiator. The kitchen comprises a single drainer stainless steel sink with taps over. Adjoining worktops with a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, Creda extractor hood, radiator and serving hatch through to the main room. Leading off the kitchen is a large store room with radiator, shelving and a new wall mounted Gloworm gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Within the heart of the property is a most spacious sitting room with views from two aspects, together with patio doors to the rear. The room benefits from high ceilings with 10 downlighters, 6 wall lights, 3 radiators and large glazed French doors leading into the conservatory, which is glazed on 3 sides including glazed French doors to garden, 2 wall light points and 2 radiators.
OUTSIDE The property benefits from off road parking along with a wide paved pathway which encircles the property. To the side and rear of the property is a garden laid mainly to lawn being partly fenced along with post and rail fencing together with a paved patio to rear, feature water fountain and garden lamp. At the far side of the property is an enclosed area of hardstanding. From the garden's, delightful views over the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed together with a view of Glastonbury Tor.
PLANNING PERMISSION Planning permission was granted under application No 2022/0517/FUL for change of use from community lounge to a Dwelling and dated 14/09/2023.
SERVICES All mains services, gas fired central heating.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through the vendor's selling agent. Stags, Yeovil office telephone 01935 475000
DIRECTIONS From Podimore roundabout on the A303 take the Ilchester Road towards Langport and after 1/3 of a mile turn right towards Lytes Cary and Charlton Mackerell. At the mini roundabout in the village, continue straight ahead and after approximately 1 ½ miles at the staggered crossroads turn right then immediately left signposted Glastonbury and Street. Continue along here for approximately ½ mile taking the 2nd turning right signposted Butleigh. Continue past Kingweston Complex (Millfield) and continue along this road to the T-junction. Turn right entering into the village of Butleigh, passing the public house on your right-hand side. After a short distance turn right into High Street and continue up through the village passing the post office/village stores on your right-hand side. Continue up the hill bearing round to the left then take the first turning left into Parklands Orchard, whereupon Orchard Room will be found at the far end of the cul-de-sac, clearly identified by our For Sale board.
