Bungalow for sale in 1 The Orchard, Park Hayes, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock BA3

Beautifully designed, sustainable three-bedroom home set-in sought-after village location with far reaching countryside views. Set on a generous plot with ample parking and flexible accommodation.

Beautifully designed, sustainable three-bedroom home set-in sought-after village location with far reaching countryside views. Set on the largest plot with garage, wrap around garden, ample parking and flexible accommodation.

Enter through the front door into the spacious entrance hall with principal rooms off. The kitchen/dining/living room is a bright and spacious room fitted with an array of high specification wall, drawer and base cabinets finished with a quartz worktop and built in appliances. A central island divides the room and serves as a breakfast bar for sociable dining. This room is definitely the heart of the home and makes a great space to cook up a feast for family and friends, Savour the cooking process whilst soaking up the views over the landscaped garden and open countryside beyond.

To the opposite end of the kitchen is a spacious area which could easily be divided into a formal dining and living space. Bi folding doors create a picture-perfect setting and make easy access to the patio ideal for alfresco dining.

From the kitchen, peep through to the laundry room, also fitted with several cabinets and sink, it's perfect for muddy boots and paws and benefits from a separate access.

There are three bright and spacious double bedrooms, two bathrooms which include en-suite shower room and family bathroom. The family bathroom is fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin, bath and spacious walk-in shower.

Outside:- The property benefits from a large wrap around plot with garage parking for several cars. A porcelain tile paved footpath leads to the front door with boarders of roses and lawn to each side. Access to the private and generously sized rear garden can be found through gates on either side of the property. The rear garden has been mainly laid to lawn with a large patio ideal for entertaining family or friends and all enclosed by panelled fencing and indigenous hedgerows, the back boundary has purposely been kept low so as to enjoy the uninterrupted far-reaching view of open countryside.

To minimise the ecological footprint and enhance nature a bee block will be incorporated into each property as well as bat boxes both of which are recommendations from a specialist consultant.

Not only have the properties been sympathetically designed with their surroundings in mind, they have been carefully crafted for modern living. The properties feature cedar cladding and aluminium coated triple glazed windows all designed for low maintenance and long life.

There are many features throughout The Orchard development which minimise the running costs and reduce the impact on the environment. The developer has thoughtfully designed and incorporated many features which include: Solar panels with battery storage, a rainwater harvesting system, upgraded insulation and building specifications, underfloor heating throughout, air sourced heat pump and well insulated loft space.

The Orchard lies in the heart of the pretty village of Leigh on Mendip, one of a cluster of villages in the heart of the Mendip hills. Nearby, Frome is one of the South West's leading market towns and has become a "foodie hipster haven" due to the influx of young families, with St Catherine's Hill at the centre of the artisan quarter. The town has a comprehensive choice of retail outlets and all the usual amenities. Other local amenities include Babington House, (Soho House’s country mansion), the Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery and Roth Bar in Bruton, the upmarket pubs, the Talbot Inn and the Holcombe Inn, and a village shop and post office both 5 minutes away in Mells. Local supermarkets include Sainsbury in Frome and Tesco and Aldi in Shepton Mallet as well as Waitrose in the nearby City of Wells. Local primary schools include Mells C of E first school, Leigh on Mendip first school and Stoke St Michael Primary. Independent schools include All Hallows, Downside, the Bath schools including Prior Park, Monkton Combe and King Edwards and the Bruton schools that include Sexey's and King's. Transport links are good with a railway station in Frome that connects to Westbury and from there direct to London Paddington or the South West. There are also direct trains to London Paddington from Castle Cary in 1.5 hours (20 minutes/ 11 miles to station) Motorway links - A303, A36, M3, M5. Bristol airport 20 miles.

Caution: Nb All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.

Council tax: Tbc
tenure: Freehold
council authority: Somerset
council EPC: A

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