Roger s Orchard Upper Street Dyrham Wiltshire SN14 8HN

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3 Roger s Orchard Upper Street Dyrham Wiltshire SN14 8HN A most appealing Grade II listed double fronted house, built circa 1800, which has been the subject of a complete refurbishment and extension to exacting standards, positioned with views in this highly sought-after village Entrance hall Drawing room Family/dining room Kitchen Sun room Cloakroom Utility/boot room Master bedroom with en suite bathroom 4 further bedrooms (3 en suite) Cellar Parking area Landscaped gardens Fine views History The story behind the name concerns a William Rogers, who was a member of the Squire s household at Dyrham and fought at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, helping Charles ll to escape after the battle. He was given the plot of land as a reward and lived there until his death in The current house was built circa 1800 and was occupied by members of the Blathwayt family before becoming the Estate Office until the mid-1900s. Situation Dyrham is a beautiful village, perfectly located with easy access into the City of Bath and schools located on its northern fringes, such as the Royal High and Kingswood, whilst also being very convenient to access the M4 either to Bristol or towards London. Local amenities can be reached at Marshfield including an excellent primary school, a butcher and convenience shop and several public houses. There is also a very handy petrol station with store at Pennsylvania. The countryside surrounding Dyrham is really very fine for walking and Dyrham Park, a spectacular example of a 17th Century mansion owned by the National Trust is situated close by with its fine gardens and parkland open to the public. Description Roger s Orchard has been painstakingly refurbished and developed by our client who is a master builder. The period features which have been carefully maintained include wonderful panelling in the hall, stone mullioned windows in most cases, some original timber shutters,

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5 pitch pine original staircase and a number of original timber beams. These features have been carefully blended with a contemporary style glazed garden room and other modern features which make the house practical and extremely pleasing. Entering the house via the most wonderful Gothic style front door you are greeted by the central flagstone hallway leading to two principal reception rooms. To the left hand side is the drawing room which is an absolute delight with an ashlar fireplace and a Jotul wood burning stove. Views to the south are really superb. On the right hand side of the hall is the second reception which makes an excellent family room or a formal dining room. This also has a wood burning stove and there are some extremely attractive fitted cupboards with original shelving above. This leads seamlessly through to a fine hand built kitchen which contains all the appliances that one would expect. There is an Everhot range cooker, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and underfloor heating. The kitchen leads through to a super sun room which has a huge glazed sliding door and windows to either side which fill the room with light and the feeling of space. The roof is also glazed on one pitch. The room makes a great space to entertain and doors take you out to the most fabulous terrace. On from here you find the fifth bedroom with its own en suite giving a great space for guests to stay. Off the kitchen a door takes you through to a rear hallway which has a cosy study, a downstairs cloakroom and the most brilliantly fitted boot room and utility room. Back in

6 the main central hallway an understairs door leads down to the substantial cellar. Here you will find the comprehensive brand new heating system, underfloor heating manifolds, pressurised water cylinder and the oil tank. On the half landing to the first floor there is a useful cupboard and stairs then lead on to the substantial master bedroom with banks of attractive fitted cupboards. A central door leads to a finely fitted en suite bathroom with shower cubicle and roll top bath. Oak flooring and some beautiful tiling complete the room. There are two further bedrooms to the front of the house which all have terrific views to the south; one is a smaller single bedroom and the other a good size double with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Bedroom 4 is to the rear of the house and, again, has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Outside The grounds of Roger s Orchard have been substantially landscaped in order to make the most of the views and to give some really good flat expanses of lawn. The driveway, which snakes up from a lane owned by the National Trust, passes over a fine cobbled section and leads up to a parking area. Large dry stone walling also flanks the driveway, giving a really dramatic feel. At the top of the driveway oak sleepers provide a stairway up to a flat area where there is planning permission and Listing Building Consent in place to construct a home studio. Planning reference PK17/1198/F (South Gloucestershire Council). Off the kitchen is a beautiful paved terrace which is ideal for summer dining. The lawned areas have been designed to give plenty of space to enjoy the views, which are really very special. General Information Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (brand new system). Oil Fired Central heating, both radiators and underfloor heating. South Gloucestershire Council. Council Tax Band G.

7 Roger's Orchard, Upper Street, Dyrham, SN14 8HN Approx. Gross Internal Area 3122 Sq Ft Sq M Bedroom x 3.17m 10'11'' x 10'5'' Sun Room 7.19 x 3.81m 23'7'' x 12'6'' 4.67 x 3.58m 15'4'' x 11'9'' Utility Room Study 2.92 x 2.18m 9'7'' x 7'2'' Kitchen 4.83 x 3.56m 15'10'' x 11'8'' Bedroom x 3.63m 15'8'' x 11'11'' Cellar Drawing Room 4.85 x 4.83m 15'11'' x 15'10'' Family/Dining Room 4.85 x 4.85m 15'11'' x 15'11'' Master Bedroom 5.13 x 4.09m 16'10'' x 13'5'' Bedroom x 2.62m 11'6'' x 8'7'' Bedroom x 3.96m 15'11'' x 13' First Floor York Street, Bath BA1 1NQ Ground Floor The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor or Surveyor. Stated measurements are approximate and any floor plans for guidance only. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and a Buyer must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets, curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires, or light fitments or any other fixtures not expressly included form part of the property offered for sale. Items shown in photographs are NOT included within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, Capture please contact Property us Marketing and we will be pleased Drawn to to RICS verify guidelines. the information. All property offered subject to being unsold. All Measurements are approximate and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale.

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