6 bed house for sale Gopshill Lane, Gretton, GL54

The Orchards is an exceptionally pretty Grade II listed country house surrounded by open countryside and a woodland backdrop. The house occupies an extremely private position yet is in close proximity to the centre of Gretton.<br /><br />The Orchards has the classic stone elevations of a traditional country home with origins dating back to the 17th century and later additions to include a summer house (with clock tower) in cut bath stone that have further enhanced the accommodation. The property has undergone an extensive refurbishment and is subsequently in immaculate order whilst retaining all of the period features and charm.<br /><br />The accommodation has been designed to work well for entertaining, relaxing and family living as well as having excellent guest accommodation. From the flagged reception hall are the main reception rooms that include a light, well-proportioned drawing room with substantial stone fireplace and French doors leading to the garden terrace. The dining room features window seats, stone fireplace, stone flooring and a very warm, comfortable panelled sitting room which leads through to the vaulted rear hall. The kitchen/breakfast room is superbly fitted with bespoke units and polished corian surfaces with luxury appliances and four oven Aga.<br /><br />On the first floor the bedrooms are arranged off a long landing with the principal bedrooms overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.<br /><br /> The Coach House<br /><br />The Coach House is a detached building, positioned close to the main house. Built in 1993 in stone to match the style of the main house and provides excellent guest accommodation. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is presented to the same high standard as the main house and comprises three bedroom suites on the first floor and two further bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor.<br /><br /> Gardens and grounds<br /><br />The gardens and grounds provide an idyllic setting. The hard landscaping is of particular note with extensive use of York stone terracing and cut stone steps with walkways, level lawns and mature hedging, maximising the various vistas.<br />There has been extensive planting over the years and the trees that intersperse the lawn include sweet chestnut, crab apple, Canadian maple and twisted willow. There are extensive sheep/pony paddocks amounting to approximately 10 acres.<br />From the higher levels of the garden are wonderful distant views over the surrounding countryside towards Bredon and the Alderton Hills.<br /><br />To the east side of the formal gardens are natural spring gardens with a stream and a pond. There is also a large vegetable garden and substantial timber storage.<br /><br />There is a recently refurbished swimming pool adjacent to the cinema room which enjoys a private, south facing position.