5 bed detached house for sale

Englands Lane, Queen Camel, Yeovil, Somerset BA22

A substantial and detached, five-bedroom family home, peacefully positioned in the heart of a soughtafter Somerset village. Offering generous driveway parking, a double garage, and a mature partly walled garden. No onward chain.

Built in 1979 and thoughtfully extended in more recent years, Orchard House is a detached property of reconstituted stone elevations beneath a tiled roof. The home has been cherished by the current owners for decades, a testament to both its quality and location. Inside, the accommodation is defined by light, space, and wellproportioned rooms, with all principal areas enjoying views across the garden.
The reception hall is welcoming, with a wide staircase and cloakroom. The dualaspect sitting room features a central open fireplace and sliding doors leading into a bright conservatory. A separate dining room provides another spacious reception area, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, including a Neff eyelevel double oven, electric hob, and space for a dishwasher. A generous utility room offers pedestrian access to both the garden and the garage.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The second guest bedroom is particularly impressive, measuring 16’2” x 15’3”. Three further double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, are served by a wellappointed family bathroom. A loft space provides plenty of additional storage space.
Services

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: South Somerset– Tax Band F
Please note that Orchard House benefits from a right of way over the shared driveway.
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP-Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 35 Mbps, highest available upload speed 8 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.

Orchard House lies at the centre of Queen Camel, a picturesque village conveniently located between Castle Cary to the north and Sherborne and Yeovil to the south. The village offers excellent amenities including a church, public house, shop, primary school, medical centre, and village hall. Nearby towns provide a wide range of cultural, recreational, and shopping facilities. The surrounding countryside offers superb walking, riding, and sporting opportunities, while the area is renowned for its choice of both state and independent schools. Transport links are excellent: Mainline stations at Sherborne and Castle Cary connect directly to London Waterloo and London Paddington, while the A303 at Sparkford provides swift road access to London and the Home Counties via the M3 and M25.

The property is set back from England’s Lane, approached via a shared private drive leading to a generous parking area and double garage with power and pedestrian access to the garden. The rear garden is a particular feature: Predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and ornamental trees, and enclosed in part by an attractive stone wall. A sun terrace provides the perfect spot for alfresco dining and relaxation in this tranquil setting.