A stunning farmhouse is up for grabs – and it comes with its very own cider business.
Orchardleigh Farm boasts a five-bedroom home, 12 acres of grounds and orchards, plus a three-bedroom holiday cottage and buildings for processing, retail and hospitality – known as The Taproom.
The orchards have a fascinating history.
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In the 1920s, Orchardleigh supplied cider to Ernest Shackleton for his final Antarctic expedition.
Later, in the Second World War, its cider barn was repurposed to make wings for Hurricane fighter planes.
Drinks giant Schweppes owned the orchards in the 1930s.
Today, more than 2,000 apple trees grow 12 varieties of fruit, all pressed and fermented on-site before being bottled for the Orchardleigh cider brand.
Orchardleigh Farm is being marketed by estate agents Cooper and Tanner.
It is located near Axbridge, Somerset, as reported by Luxury Property News.
The listing says: “Orchardleigh Farm comprises a well-appointed five-bedroom house, a well-appointed three-bedroom holiday cottage, buildings which provide processing, retail and hospitality space (the Taproom) and 12 acres of gardens, grounds, paddocks and cider orchards.
“The dynamic and creative owners have created a cider brand and a business that continues to exceed their expectations and grow year on year.
“The new owners could build on these foundations or simply revert to selling the apples each year, running the holiday cottage, using the buildings for their own business plans and enjoying the glorious surroundings as a family home.
“The tranquil, rural yet accessible hamlets of Stone Allerton and Chapel Allerton lie between the historic villages of Wedmore and Axbridge, with direct links to Bristol International Airport and the M5 junction 22 via the A38.”
The farmhouse itself is a high-spec family home with versatile accommodation.
Highlights include a galleried landing with split staircase, a triple-aspect reception room with orchard views and stone fireplace, a cosy snug, and a kitchen-living area with vaulted ceilings, bespoke cabinets, and top-of-the-range appliances overlooking the garden.
Additional features include a utility room, pantry, two downstairs cloakrooms, and an integral garage.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has a dressing room and en suite, while four more double bedrooms share two bathrooms.
The gardens are bordered by cider orchards and feature seating areas, raised beds, polytunnels and extra storage.
The three-bedroom holiday cottage sits in its own private garden and could generate around £30,000 per year in rental income.
The property also includes versatile outbuildings: a large steel barn and a concrete block cider barn housing The Taproom.
This fully licensed venue sells cider, beer and other drinks, has a catering kitchen, and hosts quiz nights, tastings and private events.
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