Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

A delightful four bedroom, two-bathroom family home located in the picturesque village of Sandford Orcas, large south facing garden with far reaching aspect, garden home office, generous parking.


3 Farm Orchard Cottages has been a much-loved family home for many years, significantly updated and extended by the current owners to establish a wonderful family home which enjoys an idyllic setting nestled in the heart of the village. The property, which is end of terrace, is double fronted and is believed to have been built in 1950 of block and rendered elevations under concrete tiled and fibre glass roofs and has been strikingly enhanced at the rear with the addition of a single storey family room extension featuring a stunning atrium roof window and bi-fold doors. The family room is flooded with natural light and has a beautiful aspect overlooking the garden with far reaching views. This versatile open plan space incorporates a kitchen, dining and seating area and is certainly the hub of the home and a great entertaining space. The kitchen is tastefully fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers and includes an electric range cooker, American style fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. The sitting room seamlessly connects from the family room via glazed double doors and has a front aspect and cosy wood burning stove. Adding further to the flexible ground floor accommodation, there is a study which could also be utilised as a playroom, an inner lobby and utility area with further storage options and a cloakroom. On the first floor a bright and airy spacious landing area leads to two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and pleasant views across the village. The family bathroom has a contemporary white suite comprising of an L shape shower bath. Stairs rise from the first floor to the second-floor loft conversion and master suite which is dual aspect enjoying views over the front and rear and has an ensuite shower room. There is a further nursery/ small bedroom on this floor which can accommodate a single bed or could equally be used as a dressing room.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
All main services connected less gas, ground source heat pump system providing all heating and hot water.
Council Tax Band C - West Dorset Council.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Sandford Orcas is considered by many to be one of the prettiest villages close to the historic Abbey town of Sherborne, which lies within a short driving distance to the south. The village is predominately made up of attractive period properties and has a church, a village hall and a cosy public house to its centre. In the nearby village of Trent there is a popular primary school while the area is well known for its public schools, which include the Sherborne Schools, the Bruton Schools, Millfield and St Anthony's, Leweston. The regional centre of Yeovil also lies within a comfortable driving distance providing an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area and the famous Sherborne golf course lies on the fringe of Sandford Orcas itself.

Private off-street parking is located immediately in front of the property. A side gate leads to the wonderful rear garden which has a lovely sunny open south facing aspect with far reaching leafy countryside views. The sizeable garden has a paved terrace immediately accessible from the family room which provides a super seating area and tranquil setting. There is a large expanse of lawn which gently slopes through the garden with raised and planted borders. A paved pathway to one side leads down to a fantastic timber-built home office/studio which is fully equipped with broadband, heating, light and power and is ideal for a work from home space or hobby room. Beyond this there is a greenhouse, and a garden shed.