Summary - Orchard House, Castle Road, Richards Castle SY8 4EW
Five bedrooms including ground-floor guest/annexe potential
Grounds c.0.90 acre: formal lawns, productive orchard and vegetable beds
Double garage plus open-fronted motorhome port and extensive parking
Solar panels installed 2011; income and reduced electricity costs
Oil-fired heating; Rayburn in kitchen — dependent on private oil supply
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; potential insulation/energy upgrade needed
Private water supply and private drainage — buyers should verify arrangements
Council Tax Band F (expensive)
Orchard House is a substantial five-bedroom period home set on the edge of Richards Castle with almost an acre of mature grounds and far-reaching countryside views. The house offers flexible accommodation across two floors — including a ground-floor bedroom with mezzanine — and practical outbuildings: a double garage and a large motorhome port. Solar panels (installed 2011) reduce running costs and currently provide an income stream.
The interior retains character details such as exposed beams, brick hearths and woodburning stoves, alongside a farmhouse-style kitchen with a Rayburn. Oil-fired central heating and double glazing keep the house comfortable; however the solid brick walls are likely uninsulated, and heating relies on a private oil supply. Services are a mix of mains electricity, private water and private drainage — buyers should note these arrangements.
Gardens and grounds are a major asset: formal lawns, productive vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and an orchard with multiple fruit trees, plus wildlife pathways and a small pond. The plot provides scope for hobby farming, extensions (subject to consents) or simply enjoying substantial outdoor space. Parking is excellent with multiple vehicle spaces, garage and motorhome port.
Practical considerations: council tax is high (Band F), broadband varies by tier, and some buyers may wish to update insulation, heating and possibly drainage arrangements. An internal inspection is recommended to assess scope for improvement and to confirm condition of services.
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