A impressive country house in a tucked away setting
Folly Orchard is a substantial edge of village house which is set well back from the road in a tucked away setting. It is believed to date back to 1900's and built of brick under a slate roof. The property has been in the same ownership since 1978 and requires modernisation.
Ground Floor
Double entrance doors lead into a front entrance and through to a reception hall with a fine staircase. To one side are the two main reception rooms of the house which look out over the wonderful gardens. There is a further sitting room with an open fire place which opens through to the conservatory. To the rear of the house is a utility room, cloakroom and store. A door under the staircase gives access to the cellars. The kitchen is located to the front with a comprehensive range of units and appliances. There is a further door to a side entrance/boot room and beyond to a useful storeroom which opens into a courtyard.
On the first floor are six bedrooms and two bathrooms and the second floor leads to a further two bedrooms, bathroom and a games/playroom. There is also access to the attic.
Outside
The house is approached over a long drive and culminating in a parking sweep fronting the house along with a double garage. There are former pony stables and piggery buildings previously used as a tack room, hay store and feedstore (the outbuildings are in disrepair).
The gardens are a particular feature of the house and surround the property with stunning herbaceous beds, numerous ornamental shrubs and mature trees. There is a pond with more informal gardens beyond. Running along the eastern perimeter are paddocks with a former menage (overgrown) and winter paddock with field shelter/stable.
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The property offers a great opportunity for a buyer to make their mark on a much loved family home. The gardens are stunning and the meadows and stables offer further potential for the equestrian enthusiast.
Tom OrfordProperty agent