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Idsall Drive, Prestbury, GL52

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Plot of Land For Sale
  • Prestbury Village Location
  • Planning Approved For A Five Bedroom Detached Property
  • Self Build Opportunity

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a prominent corner plot of land located at the junction of The Bank Road and Idsall Drive, within the sought-after Prestbury Conservation Area in Cheltenham. Full planning permission has been granted for a beautifully designed, contextually sympathetic self-build home, created by the renowned Coombes Everitt Architects.

The approved plans feature a two-storey residence with a loft dormer, thoughtfully designed to sit comfortably within the surrounding architectural landscape and in particular, complementing the nearby Grade II listed Idsall House. Please note, the images are CGIs to give an impression of the final build, this is of course subject to change and your own specification.

Design Overview

The proposed home is set centrally within the plot, ensuring privacy and reducing any impact on neighbouring properties. The design prioritises natural light, flexible living spaces, and architectural sensitivity to the local environment.

Ground Floor

A welcoming entrance hall leads to a cosy family snug, cloakroom, and an expansive open-plan kitchen/dining space at the heart of the home. The layout also includes a separate study, ideal for home or hybrid working, a utility room, and a generous single garage. Pocket doors between the family room, hall and kitchen allow for versatile use of space.

First Floor

Four spacious double bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, offer excellent accommodation for a growing family.

Loft Floor

A fifth double bedroom and an additional bathroom complete the accommodation, with the loft level carefully designed to avoid overshadowing neighbouring properties.

The overall design has been conceived to enhance privacy, avoid direct overlooking, and sit harmoniously within the existing streetscape. The roof ridge height will remain below that of Idsall House and aligned with neighbouring buildings to respect the area’s massing and character.

Location & Amenities

Ideally positioned within Prestbury's established urban area, the site enjoys easy access to Cheltenham Town Centre, well-regarded local schools, and excellent transport links. Located just off the High Street, it’s within walking distance of village amenities and adjacent to the open green space surrounding the War Memorial.

Additional Features

  • Secure off-street parking for up to four vehicles

  • Electric car charging point

  • Internal cycle storage

  • Pedestrian access from The Bank Road with attractive street presence

This plot offers a rare chance to create a one-of-a-kind, architect-designed home in a prestigious and character-rich setting. A perfect project for those looking to self-build in a highly desirable and sustainable Cheltenham location.

Planning permission has been granted. Please see the link to the planning portal below for full details: 24/01353/FUL

The position on Freehold is to be clarified with your solicitors.

EPC Rating: D

*Although every care has been taken to ensure that this information is correct, contents do not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. Dimensions should not be relied upon for flooring or furniture. Please note, the current images are CGIs and the final product is subject to change and your own specification.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-25

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School530 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    238
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Infant School530 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Oakwood Primary School839 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    310
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Dunalley Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    456
    Type
    Community school
  • Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Pittville School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    858
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Cleeve School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,903
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Balcarras School2.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,427
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,100
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,846
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Cheltenham Prestbury Road, Cheltenham0.9 miles
Sainsburys Oakley, Cheltenham0.9 miles
M&S Prestbury BP, Cheltenham1 mile

GP surgery

Berkeley Place Surgery0.6 miles

Pharmacy

Badham Pharmacy Limited0.6 miles

Hospital

Cheltenham General Hospital2 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces232 metres

Walking trail

Cotswold Way1.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Cheltenham Spa Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

War Memorial68 metres

Typical drive times

Cheltenham7 min · 2.3 miles
Tewkesbury19 min · 10 miles
Winchcombe9 min · 5.4 miles
Gloucester (city)21 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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