Orchard View, Draycott, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56

Spacious detached family house in need of some modernisation, overlooking the village green

The house has wonderful countryside views to the rear

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Substantial detached family home in need of modernisation throughout, offering spacious and highly flexible accommodation over three floors with wonderful countryside views to the rear aspect and a herringbone paved driveway for several vehicles
Enclosed porch with door opening to the good-size entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, adjoining downstairs cloakroom and cupboard
The dual-aspect sitting/dining room enjoys plenty of natural light, with part-exposed stone walling, wood panelling to the ceiling and an attractive cast-iron wood burner with stone surround and tiled hearth, and bay window overlooking the front garden
The kitchen is in need of updating and offers a selection of wall and base units, laminated work surfaces with inset stainless-steel sink, electric oven, extractor hood with separate ceramic hob, space and plumbing for washing machine, integrated breakfast bar, ceramic tiled flooring and wood panelling to the ceiling
Of particular note, is the ground floor bedroom leading off the kitchen, which has the benefit of an adjoining wet room, consisting of a electric shower, low-level wc and pedestal wash-hand basin, and connecting patio doors leading to the rear garden and terrace, offering the ideal space for an elderly relative, au pair, etc.
On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, separate dressing room and two fitted shower rooms, with the largest of the double bedrooms originally being two separate bedrooms, which could easily be re-instated by erecting a dividing stud wall
On the second floor, there is a converted loft area with a separate home office and lifestyle space, with fitted wooden TV stand and shelving, and a panelled ceiling and large rooflight
EPC Band D

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected
Gas fired central heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 25.9 Mbps if provider is BT

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – band E
Tax payable for 2024/25 - £2,653.24
As the property has been improved it has been marked with an improvement indicator. Therefore, the council tax band will be reviewed and will likely increase following the sale of the property

SITUATION
Attractive North Cotswold hamlet with a mix of period stone cottages and modern houses, lying within easy reach of Blockley (2 miles) which has a shop for day-to-day needs, and Moreton-in-Marsh (3) which has a wider selection of shops and amenities
Within the catchment area for the non-selective secondary school with sixth form and academy status at Chipping Campden Other local centres include Broadway (8 miles), Evesham (14) and Stratford-upon-Avon (16)
The award-winning Daylesford Farm Shop is about 11 miles away
The Members’ Club, Soho Farmhouse, is about 21 miles away
Main line railway station at Moreton-in-Marsh with good train services, the fastest reaching Paddington from 92 minutes

OUTSIDE
The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with two terrace areas and an external wooden stairwell leading to an open balcony, with access to the first floor through a fully glazed French door. The garden is enclosed by trellis and panelled fencing with gated side access to the front drive
At the front of the property is ample off-street parking for several vehicles, a raised lawned area with planting beds, and access to the large store room, which could be easily altered to provide covered parking, subject to the usual planning consents