5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial Grade II listed period house at the end of Sandy Lane in Charlton Kings, set in south-facing gardens of about 0.59 acres and surrounded by 15.9 acres of protected land, offering elegant and versatile family accommodation

Description: Southfield Manor is a substantial and handsome Grade II listed house dating from the early 18th century, with later additions and alterations, offering elegant and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three principal floors together with cellar space. The property sits within mature private gardens extending to approximately 0.59 acres and further benefits from shared owbership of an additional 15.9 acres of land owned and controlled by the Southfield Manor Park Residents Association Ltd, a twentieth of which is owned by Southfield Manor.

The house is approached into a welcoming reception hall which immediately reflects the period character and scale of the building. The principal reception rooms are arranged across the ground floor and include a generous sitting room, a formal dining room and a separate library, all enjoying excellent proportions and providing flexible space for both everyday family living and entertaining.

The kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the house and has been recently refitted to create an expansive and highly practical space well suited to modern living. Centred around a vast island, the room offers generous preparation and seating space, complemented by bespoke cabinetry and high-quality finishes. A bay window to one side incorporates built-in window seating, creating an attractive focal point and an ideal informal dining or sitting area. A utility area sits adjacent, while access from the hall leads down to the cellar, providing useful storage and ancillary space. A garage adjoins the house, offering further practicality.

To the first floor there are three particularly well-proportioned double bedrooms, arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is complemented by a dressing room and a large en suite bathroom, complete with twin wash basins, a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower. Bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower room, while bedroom three has access to the family shower room. The scale and layout of this floor lends itself well to both family occupation and guest accommodation.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms together with an attic space, one of which has an en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower. These rooms offer excellent flexibility for additional accommodation, home working or hobbies. The upper floors retain a strong sense of character, with exposed roof timbers and low doors clearly illustrating the age of the house.

Outside, the gardens are a particularly appealing feature, extending to approximately 0.59 acres and enjoying a predominantly south-facing aspect. The grounds are well planted and thoughtfully arranged, laid mainly to lawn with established borders, mature planting and a selection of fruit trees. Parts of the garden are bounded by an attractive Cotswold stone wall, adding character and a strong sense of enclosure. A tarmac driveway, approached via a five-bar gate, provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage. The gardens offer an excellent degree of privacy and provide an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment throughout the year. Beyond the private grounds, the property is surrounded by approximately 15.9 acres of land owned by the Southfield Manor Park Residents Association Ltd, which offers an exceptional level of protection and a rare sense of space, ensuring the setting remains open and unspoilt without the responsibilities of maintenance.

Situation: Southfield Manor is situated at the end of Sandy Lane, a quiet and well-regarded residential road within the desirable suburb of Charlton Kings, lying to the south east of Cheltenham town centre. The position affords a strong sense of privacy and seclusion, while remaining exceptionally convenient for day-to-day amenities, the town centre and surrounding countryside.

Charlton Kings is an established and popular district of Cheltenham, valued for its proximity to both the town centre and the open countryside of the Cotswolds. The area offers a good range of local amenities including independent shops, cafés, public houses and everyday services, together with well-regarded primary schooling. More comprehensive shopping, cultural and leisure facilities are available in Cheltenham town centre, which is readily accessible by road, regular bus services or on foot.

One of the principal attractions of Charlton Kings is its immediate access to the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From Sandy Lane there is convenient access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways leading onto Charlton Hill and Leckhampton Hill, and further along the Cotswold escarpment towards Cleeve Hill. These routes provide excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling, and from elevated points along the escarpment enjoy far reaching views across the Severn Vale and beyond.

The area is particularly well served by schooling. Highly regarded state options include Charlton Kings Infants and Juniors and Balcarras School, alongside several respected independent schools nearby, including Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close School and Rendcomb College.

Communications are excellent. The A40 provides convenient access towards Oxford and London, while the M5 is readily accessible for routes north and south. Cheltenham Spa railway station offers regular mainline services to London Paddington and Bristol, and both Birmingham and Bristol airports are within comfortable reach.

Overall, Southfield Manor occupies a discreet and peaceful position at the end of Sandy Lane, within one of Cheltenham’s most sought-after residential districts, combining town convenience with immediate access to outstanding Cotswold countryside.

Important Information:

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

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Tenure: Freehold.

Local Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council

Council Tax Band: Band G.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Jackson-Stops.