Location: Leckhampton, Cheltenham

Living spaces: 3

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Location:

65 Gratton Road is superbly located in Leckhampton, a quiet residential area just to the south of Cheltenham’s town centre and one of the town’s most sought-after areas. Believed to date back to the early 1800s, this stunning Grade II Listed period townhouse with its striking front door, occupies an ideal position on the tree lined street.

Leckhampton’s wide range of local amenities are all within striking distance on the Bath Road, only a short walk away. One is spoilt for choices with a variety of boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, butchers, greengrocers and pubs.

Nearby Tivoli, Montpellier and The Suffolks are home to a huge choice of restaurants, bars, hotels and boutique shops. Montpellier and Imperial gardens play host to the various festivals throughout the year which include the Jazz, Music, Literature and Science Festivals.

Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Charlton Kings, Ullenwood, Naunton and Cirencester; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing, cycling and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.

The area offers an excellent choice of state, grammar and private schools such as Lechhampton C of E Primary School, The High School Leckhampton, Cheltenham Colleges, Pate’s Grammar, St Edwards, Richard Pate’s and Dean Close, to name but a few.

Communication links are excellent with the M5 motorway link at J11 providing access both North and South, the A40 to Oxford and London and the A419 to the M4. There are regular direct trains to London Paddington from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, which is approximately 1 mile away. The international airports of Birmingham and Bristol are within one hour’s drive.

Cheltenham Spa train station 1 mile (direct trains to London Paddington) - Cirencester 15 miles - M4 (Junction 15) 32 miles

Description:

As one of the first houses to be built on Gratton Road, No 65 is both charming and full of character with open plan living space and cosy corners. This stunning stucco fronted period house has been beautifully renovated whilst retaining its original features with stunning wood floors and large sash windows which allow for an abundance of natural light. The house is lovely and bright and light.

The sitting room, with gas open fireplace, is a fabulous room in which to relax and unwind with a good book. Glass doors lead to the dining room with both rooms being able to be separated or opened up for a more open plan feel. The dining room is perfect for everyday dining and works equally well when hosting family and friends. French doors open on to the balcony and the courtyard beyond and are ideal for indoor/ outdoor living in the warmer months. The adjacent kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and offers plenty of worktop and storage space.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom. The rooms are beautifully laid out with views to the front and rear.

The lower ground floor offers versatile living space and comprises a self- contained apartment with kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom.. This can easily be incorporated into the main house via the internal door in the hallway which connects the lower ground floor to the main house.

Outside the balcony off the dining room leads down to a delightful walled courtyard garden. This is a wonderful space to entertain in the summer months with al fresco BBQs and lazy sundowners. There is gated pedestrian access to the garden. The front of the house is set back from the road behind wrought iron railings with a gate and original steps leading up to the front door. An elegant Acer tree sits proudly in this front courtyard and is a stunning feature of the front facade of the house.

Vendors' thoughts: " Living in such a beautiful and versatile home, steeped in history, has been a privilege. Walking up the stone steps, opening the front door and going in to the large hallway has always given me such a warm and happy feeling. I have loved being able to walk to great restaurants and be so close to the centre of Cheltenham with all that it has to offer and not have to drive. Gratton Road has a real sense of community and I know that whoever comes here will be welcomed with open arms and made to feel at home."

In a nutshell: A truly stunning townhouse in a superb spot in Cheltenham!

Council Tax Band D and EPC rating D.

Tenure: Freehold. Grade II Listed.

Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas central heating.