For Sale5 Bedroom Cottage in Stockwell Lane, Cheltenham, GL52£985,000
Property Type
Cottage
Bedrooms
× 5
Bathrooms
× 3
Receptions
× 2
Tenure
Freehold
Price
£985,000
Key Features
- Great location
- 0.26 acres
- Detached annexe
- Lovely garden
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Description
An impressive four bedroom period detached cottage that offers in all 1947 square feet of greatly updated accommodation, a contemporary detached one bedroom annexe, a landscaped garden, parking and situated on a generous plot extending to 0.26 acres within a delightful spot in a sought-after village just 3 miles to the north of Cheltenham. This lovely home provides free flowing accommodation comprising a delightful kitchen breakfast room that features a full range of bespoke hand painted units with integrated appliances, granite worktops, breakfast bar, a superb Lacanche range cooker and a part glazed roof that floods the room with natural light. The sitting room is a perfect shape and size and enjoys windows on two elevations along with a wood burning stove. The dining room is conveniently positioned between the kitchen and the sitting room and provides great space for entertaining and French doors that open out to the great sized paved terrace. There is a good-sized family room that could also be used as a home office/kids games room etc., and a utility with a modern cloakroom. The bedrooms are all well-proportioned and enjoy a dual aspect bedroom with a contemporary ensuite shower room and three further bedrooms. There is a luxurious family bathroom with attractive wood panelling, a separate shower enclosure and a roll top bath. Quality fittings such as solid oak flooring are fitted in most of the rooms along with oak skirtings and architraves.
The Annexe
The detached annexe offers a contemporary design with timber cladding and a mono pitched green sedum roof. On entering you are greeted by an impressive double height ceiling and a great feeling of space. Sliding doors open out to the garden and a cast iron spiral staircase leads up to an open plan mezzanine that provides a sleeping area/office. There is a luxurious shower room, and heating is provided from the main property. This lovely annexe is currently used as a home office and games room but could be used for additional living accommodation.
Outside
The property is accessed via a private driveway leading to a gravelled parking area for several vehicles. To the rear is a spacious garden with a generous lawn and a central timber pergola that provides a lovely seating area. There is a pretty rockery with inbuilt water feature next to the pergola and planted borders line the perimeter. Located to the side is a delightful paved terrace, enclosed by timber sleepers with raised beds, it not only enjoys a south facing orientation but also plenty of space for external lounge and dining furniture. This lovely garden enjoys excellent privacy and is enclosed by a mixture of established hedgerow and timber fencing. In addition to this is a useful outbuilding providing plenty of storage and a timber shed.
Situation
Stockwell Lane is lovely road situated in the sought-after village of Woodmancote which is just north of Cheltenham and close to the small town of Bishop's Cleeve. There are several local shops including a Newsagent / general store and a highly regarded primary school whilst Bishop's Cleeve has a good secondary school and a comprehensive range of local shops including two supermarkets. As the village lies on the lower slopes of Cleeve Hill, there are lovely walks nearby with views over the Severn Vale to the Malvern’s and beyond.
Cheltenham is renowned for its fine architecture, horse racing, quality shopping and excellent schools. There are good leisure facilities in the area including several gyms and leisure centres, swimming pools, tennis, squash, and golf. Access to the M5 motorway is via Junctions 10 & 11, and train services to London and other major cities are from Cheltenham Spa.
Additional Information
Tewkesbury Borough Council: Council Tax Band E
Of further special note, is the property has been fitted with a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery that redistributes the internal air with fresh air.
The property enjoys the benefit of a right of access across Home Farm.
Gas central heating provides heating and hot water.
There is CCTV installed at the property. Additional information
- Great location
- 0.26 acres
- Detached annexe
- Lovely garden
- Parking Key information
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold