4 bedroom detached house for sale

A wonderful detached house, set in outstanding gardens, requiring modernisation on the private and highly sought after Battledown Estate

Description

Set high on the coveted Battledown Estate in Cheltenham, Barbican is an exceptional detached residence offering over 3,000 square feet of generous and versatile living accommodation arranged across two floors. This substantial home occupies an elevated position with delightful views and provides an outstanding opportunity for a buyer to modernise and personalise the property to suit their lifestyle and tastes.

Upon entering, the welcoming reception hall leads to a thoughtfully arranged ground floor that includes a dedicated office, a cloakroom, and a utility room. The kitchen overlooks the front aspect and provides scope for renovation into a contemporary space for everyday living. A particular highlight is the expansive sitting and dining room, which stretches to an impressive 40 feet and enjoys wonderful views across the rear gardens and the surrounding landscape, offering a superb area for both entertaining and relaxing.

Upstairs, the accommodation comprises four well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite bath or shower rooms. A further family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and completes the upper floor layout.

Outside, the property is accessed via secure gates, leading to a generous driveway that offers ample parking and access to a triple garage. Gated pedestrian access opens onto the rear garden, which is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and shrubs. A raised patio area provides an ideal setting for al fresco dining and enjoying the tranquillity and privacy of the surroundings.

Location

Barbican is beautifully situated high on the Battledown Estate in a lovely position along Ashley Road, with a fabulous gardens at the rear, enjoying stunning views.

Cheltenham is famed as one of the most complete Regency towns in England and historically the original and most fashionable spa.

Less than a hundred miles from London it nestles beautifully between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley, and is home to numerous prestigious schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and Pates Grammar.

Now a highly sought after place to live the town is well known for its grand houses set amongst formal avenues and beautiful garden squares.

For those with a taste for the finer things in life, there are Michelin starred restaurants, numerous bars, stylish shops and salons aplenty. For art and history lovers there is The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly refurbished museum and art gallery, whilst Cheltenham also has a thriving cultural scene that includes two concert halls and three theatres. There are the numerous festivals such as The Wychwood Festival, the festivals of literature, science, food and drink and, perhaps the pinnacle for some, the jazz festival, which has historically attracted such known performers as Van Morrison, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.

Undoubtedly for many more, the highlight of the year is the annual racing festival culminating with the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband event of the national hunt calendar, and an attraction that draws the public to the town year after year.

Square Footage: 3,041 sq ft



Additional Info

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