3 Bed Detached House For Sale Spring Lane, Cheltenham, GL52

An outstanding opportunity to purchase an attractive Cotswold stone house that benefits from a live planning permission to extend and reconfigure the property to create a four bedroom house offering approximately 2000 square feet of accommodation and situated on an enviable plot extending to 0.24 acres with breath-taking views towards the Malverns. \r
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This delightful home provides accommodation arranged over two floors comprising on the ground floor a stunning kitchen dining family room that features a full range of bespoke oak units, Granite worktops, central island, and butler sink. The dining and family area offers plenty of space for dining and seating and enjoys underfloor heating and a wood burner along with an abundance of light from the roof lantern and the double-glazed doors that allow breath-taking views. Next to the kitchen is a delightful sitting room with stripped wood flooring and wood burner and lovely views. The family room features a desk built-in to the bay window. In addition to this is an entrance / porch, a cloakroom and a boot room. The first floor accommodation provides a three good-sized double bedrooms, all enjoying lovely views, and the beautiful family bathroom features a roll top bath and a separate shower enclosure.\r
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Of special note, is the property has the benefit of a full planning permission to reconfigure and extend including a double car port. The permission is to construct a two-storey extension comprising a good-sized reception room, cloakroom and utility at ground level and a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom on the first floor. It also encompasses reconfiguration of the stairs that changes the arrangement of the family room and bedroom above. The permission is live and approved in perpetuity due to external works on the application commencing. Full plans are available online at Tewkesbury Council Ref 16/00779/FUL.

Outside

To the front, electric wooden gates allow access to a gravelled parking area for several vehicles. A pathway leads tup to the house with gardens lying predominately to the front and side. There is large paved terrace off the house with plenty of room for outdoor furniture to enjoy the westerly sunsets over the Malvern Hills. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and enjoy a sunny orientation, privacy and lovely views. There is large level area of Astro turf lawn that makes a superb play area for children all year round. There are two stone outbuildings at the property. One has plumbing installed and is used as a utility and has a useful WC. The grounds extend to a generous 0.24 acres and a mixture of established hedge row and Cotswold stone walling enclose the boundary.

Situation

The property lies at the very foot of the Cotswold escarpment within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Beauty and enjoys immediate access to 300 hectares of open space as well as beautiful walks along the Cotswold Way. The property occupies a commanding position on Cleeve Hill and is just 4 miles to the north of Cheltenham. The backdrop of Cleeve Hill, itself a Grade I site of special scientific interest, offers excellent walking and riding. 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 plus tennis, squash, and golf clubs. Access to the M5 motorway is via Junctions 10 & 11, and train services to London and other major cities are from Cheltenham Spa.