4 Bed Semi-Detached House For Sale High Street, Cheltenham, GL52

A substantial period semi-detached family house in an enchanting location in the heart of Prestbury, encompassed by delightful gardens of approximately ¼ acre approached via a long private drive

\rCleeve Corner is believed to date from around 1800 with a subsequent Victorian extension and a more recent addition when the property was extensively renovated around 33 years ago. Brick built with a part Cotswold tile and part slate roof relieved by sympathetically styled double glazed windows, whilst featuring exposed internal stonework including an impressive inglenook fireplace and a majestic large chimney stack on the rear roof elevation. Situated in a conservation area, the location is sublime and whilst Cleeve Corner is not listed, it is recorded as being of special local interest. A long private drive off the High Street leads to a garage and vehicular parking, whilst the main front pedestrian access to the cottage is off The Bank. A central front door leads into a lobby and hall with stairs to upper levels and doors to the main receptions. A dual aspect sitting room features a wood burner and a large bay with an inset door opening to the garden. The dining room reveals a magnificent inglenook fireplace and the kitchen/breakfast room expands across the rear of the property with French doors connecting to the rear garden. A characterful country style kitchen with a two oven gas Aga, original bread oven (now a cupboard) and double sink with mixer tap. A cloakroom and utility room complete this floor. The lower ground floor provides a square office or games room with natural lighting at the front. The first floor provides three double bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and family bathroom and the second floor offers a fourth double bedroom, airing cupboard and useful storage space.

Outside
A substantial stone wall encloses the frontage with a bespoke pedestrian gate and low maintenance paved area. Access at the side leads round to a substantial garden extending to the south and west of the property. The gardens are a stunning feature, beautifully established with mature trees and shrubs, expansive lawns, a vegetable garden with five raised beds and a patio area with an adjoining part covered porch. A long private drive off the High Street leads to a detached garage and parking for several cars. The gardens enjoy tremendous privacy whilst offering glorious views at the front of the majestic Cleeve Hill.

Freehold

In the heart of Prestbury Village, within 100m of an eclectic range of local shops, including a Budgens convenience store, an artisan butchers, bakery/coffee/kitchen, a hairdresser, Raymond Blanc gastro pub and The Plough Inn. In addition, the village provides a church, library, St Mary’s infant and junior school (Ofsted outstanding) a pharmacy, newly opening medical centre on Prestbury Road and various local community groups offering social activities. A stroll along nearby Mill Street takes you straight to the foot of Cleeve Hill.