5 bed detached house for sale

Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52

The Square House offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a unique and generously sized family home, complete with high-quality finishes and breathtaking views

Description
The Square House is a truly distinctive and commanding property, offering expansive living accommodation that spans over three floors and exceeds 4,000 sq.ft. This imposing residence is complemented by the addition of a detached annex, providing a superb opportunity for Airbnb purposes or guest accommodation. With a unique blend of modern luxury and practical design, this home offers an unparalleled living experience, all within the beautiful and sought-after surroundings of the Cotswolds.

Approached through a wide, recessed porch that leads to the raised ground floor, the property opens to a spacious and welcoming reception hall, featuring an impressive vaulted ceiling. The hallway includes a useful cloakroom/utility area, adding convenience and functionality. From here, the layout flows effortlessly into a spectacular open-plan kitchen, breakfast, and sitting room, creating the perfect space for both relaxed living and entertaining. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, while providing access to a generous sun terrace, where you can enjoy stunning and ever-changing seasonal views towards Nottingham Hill, the Severn Vale, and the striking Cleeve Hill escarpment. On this level, additional accommodation includes a versatile winter snug or formal sitting room, offering a more intimate setting, and an adjoining orangery/dining room, ideal for family gatherings or social occasions.

The entire first floor is dedicated to the principal bedroom suite, accessed via an impressive glass staircase that adds to the home’s architectural allure. This exceptional suite comprises a spacious sitting room with expansive windows offering breathtaking views, and providing access to a vast rooftop garden/terrace, ideal for outdoor living and relaxation. The double bedroom is well-proportioned, offering a peaceful retreat, while the en-suite bathroom features high-end fittings, further elevating the sense of luxury and comfort.

The lower ground floor offers a second reception hall, with a store room and boot room ideal for outdoor gear and storage. There is also potential for an additional bedroom here, perfect for guests or older children or could be used as a gym. The lower ground floor also features a further double bedroom with en-suite facilities, leading to the plant room.

Externally, The Square House is bounded by high Cotswold stone walling, which provides plenty of privacy. A well-designed parking area offers ample parking space for both residents and guests. The gardens are thoughtfully designed for low maintenance, with areas of neatly manicured lawn bordered by well-stocked flower beds, shrubs, and fabulous terraces perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying the stunning views.

The property benefits from a detached annex, currently being used as a successful Air B&B rental, or the perfect space for guests or extended family. The annex comprises a large bed/sitting room, a kitchenette for convenience, and a shower room, ensuring privacy and comfort for those who stay.

Location
The Square House is situated on the upper slopes of Cleeve Hill with stunning panoramic views over Cheltenham and beyond, Day to day facilities can be found at Winchcombe, Bishops Cleeve and Prestbury, with the property well placed for access into Cheltenham.

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, Cheltenham 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: 4,195 sq ft





Additional Info
Services Connected: Mains water, mains electricity, gas fired central heating, mains drainage.