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FOR SALE or TO LET

Butler’s Orchard, Hewish, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8QT

• Lounge
• Kitchen/Dining Room
• Downstairs Cloakroom
• 3 Bedrooms (1 En-Suite shower)
• Family Bathroom
• Utility Room and Workshop
• Large Garden
• Garage, Carport & Parking
• Rural Location

Located in Hewish, just 2 miles outside Crewkerne, this beautiful 3 bedroom detached house sits in its own private plot in excess of a quarter of an acre. There are open views from virtually all windows with exceptional ones from the garden which is very open but not overlooked. The house dates from the mid 1970s and has been upgraded and improved over the intervening years. There is a large detached garage with separate workshop and utility room. At the front of the property there is ample parking for 3+ vehicles, with access through a five bar gate from the adjacent lane. The property, which is double glazed throughout, is well decorated and appointed, equipped with solar powered water heating and provided with ample power points

Hewish is a hamlet lying approximately 2 miles to the south west of the centre of Crewkerne, it is a small, friendly community with a mix of young families through to those seeking a quiet retirement. Hewish is surrounded by the wonderful countryside of Somerset, Dorset and Devon and the beautiful Jurassic Coast is approximately 15 miles away.

There are riding stables and a riding school close by so horses rather than traffic are the order of the day!

Crewkerne is a small town in South Somerset, close to the Dorset/Devon border with a population of around 15,000, it has a range of supermarkets (Waitrose recently opened) and many other shops. There is a hospital and modern medical centre, a leisure centre with pools and gym (sports centre attached to nearby senior school) and brand new older person’s day centre. Crewkerne has a full range of schools including sixth form.

Crewkerne has a main line railway station (London – Exeter) and is not far from the Bristol – Weymouth line at either Yeovil or Yetminster. It is well served by buses to all the main surrounding towns. Crewkerne is approximately 5 miles from the A303 trunk road (London – Southwest England) and approximately 18 miles from the M5 at junction 25.

The property comprises the following accommodation (with approximate room sizes):

Ground floor

Entrance porch,

Double glazed with ceramic tiled floor, door leading into :-

Hallway,

Wooden flooring and stairs to first floor. Range of cupboards fitted under the stairs including dedicated space for computer and ancillaries. Electric storage heater. Double glazed window to front (east). Doors leading to the following rooms :-

Cloakroom,

White close coupled WC and corner washbasin. Double glazed, obscure window to side (north).

Sitting room, 17’-8” x 11’-6” (5.39m x 3.50m)

Wooden flooring, double glazed window to front (east) and double glazed patio doors to rear (west) with views over the gardens and beyond. Period slate fire surround with enclosed multifuel stove (by Aarrow Fires). Electric storage heater. Television and satellite points. Four wall lights.


Kitchen/Dining room, 17’-10” x 11’- 1” (5.44m x 3.38m)

Kitchen area,

Ceramic tiled floor. Extensive range of wood fronted base and wall units, roll edge gloss worktops with matching backboards. Fan assisted double oven, touch control ceramic hob, built in microwave. Inset 1 ½ bowl ceramic sink. Space for fridge. Double glazed window to rear (west), double glazed back door to side (north). Opening through to :-

Dining area,

Ceramic tiled floor, double glazed window to rear. Electric storage heater. Television point

Stairs from hallway to:

First floor

Galleried landing,

Double glazed window to front (east). Access to roof space. Doors to :-

Bedroom 1, 15’-0” x 9’-3” (4.57m x 2.83m)

Two, double glazed windows to rear (west). Laminate flooring. Range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Electric storage heater. Television point. Door to :-

Ensuite shower room,

Large shower unit with electric shower and folding glass doors, washbasin, smooth wall panelling. Flat panel electric heater.

Bedroom 2, 11’-5” x 9’-4” (3.48m x 2.85m)

Double glazed window to rear (west), laminate flooring. Built-in wardrobes and cupboards, built in dressing table. Electric storage heater. Television point.

Bedroom 3, 8’-7” (to front of wardrobe) x 8’-1” (2.63m x 2.47m)

Double glazed window to front (east), laminate flooring. Built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom,

White suite comprising double ended bath with mixer/shower tap, washbasin with mixer tap and close coupled WC. Mirrored and illuminated cabinet above washbasin further built in unit with cupboards, drawers and shelves. Double glazed, obscure window to front (east). Smooth wall panelling. Flat panel electric heater.

Airing cupboard,

Factory lagged hot water tank, slatted shelving, controls for immersion heater and solar water heating.

Back door leading to :


Outside

Covered walkway to :-

Utility/laundry room, 11’-3” x 6’-1” (3.44m x 1.85m)

Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine with worktop over and wall unit above. Stainless steel inset sink unit with cupboard under and cupboard above. Space for chest freezer, tumble dryer and large fridge/freezer.

Garage, 20’-3” x 10’-7” (6.18m 3.22m)

Up and over door, window to side (north), door to workshop. Range of cupboards and shelving. Power points and lighting.

Workshop, 8’-7” x 6’-5” (2.63m x 1.95m)

Power points and lighting, bench, cupboard and shelving.

There is a sheltered courtyard seating area, adjacent to the kitchen, which is ideal for alfresco dining

Extensive gardens to front, sides and rear.

The well kept gardens include large areas of lawn, well stocked flower beds, mature shrubs, fruit bushes and fruit trees and other mature trees. The rear garden, which is slightly elevated and accessed by gentle slopes or wide steps, has several seating areas to enjoy the extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The large front garden, also with views, provides ample tarmac areas for parking balanced by lawns, shrubs, flowerbeds and native species hedging. To the side of the garage is a carport. The gardens enjoy sun at all times of day and although very open they are also not overlooked.

Services.

Mains electricity, mains water, telephone, drainage by septic tank.

Council tax,

South Somerset District Council, tax band E.