Leckhampton Hill, Cheltenham, GL53

Dating back to the 1940s and cherished by the same family for the past 48 years, this characterful detached home presents a truly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property with grounds extending to 3.38 acres in an idyllic and wonderfully private setting within the Cotswold National Landscape, offering direct access out from two separate gates to Leckhampton Hill. Having been thoughtfully extended during the current ownership, the house offers generous accommodation with tremendous scope to further extend, reconfigure or comprehensively renovate (subject to the necessary permissions). The ground floor accommodation is both spacious and versatile. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and features a breakfast bar, creating a practical and sociable space. An opening leads directly into the dining room, a well-proportioned room centred around a fireplace with wood-burning stove, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. Adjacent is an impressive 23ft sitting room, enjoying sliding doors to the rear garden and delightful views to the front. A long entrance hallway provides access to a cloakroom and porch, while at its far end lies a generous family room/home office, offering flexibility for modern living. Off the kitchen is a particularly useful store/boot room, in addition to two further storerooms/workshops. An integral door connects to the large double garage, enhancing practicality. Upstairs, the property offers four bedrooms, three spacious doubles and a comfortable fourth double, served by a well-sized family bathroom.

Outside

The grounds are a true highlight. Extending to approximately 3.38 acres, the plot offers exceptional privacy, framed by mature trees and established hedgerows forming a natural boundary. Access is via an impressive tall stone-pillared gated entrance leading to a generous parking area, car port and double garage. To the rear, a large paved terrace with timber pergola provides an excellent outdoor entertaining space, complemented by a summerhouse and pond. Extensive gardens lie to both front and rear, alongside a greenhouse, two brick-built stores, and a productive orchard yielding a variety of fruit trees. A detached former stable sits within the grounds and offers exciting potential for conversion into an annexe or home office (subject to the necessary consents).

Situation

Leckhampton is a much sought-after residential area on the southern outskirts of Cheltenham town centre and close to countryside walks at Leckhampton Hill. The popular Bath Road offers an excellent range of shops, bars and restaurants with more comprehensive shopping and amenities within Cheltenham itself. Schooling is well catered for, with an excellent primary school and in conjunction with Balcarras School the new Leckhampton High School. Access to the motorway network is via Junctions 10 and 11 on the M5. Train services to London (Paddington) and other major cities from Cheltenham Spa.

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Additional Information

Tewkesbury Borough Council: Council tax band G
Oil fired central heating and private septic tank drainage
The property benefits from a right of access from Leckhampton Hill to the house