7 bed detached house for sale

Charlton Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53

Brecon House is a stunning family home offering a unique blend of town and country living. Located in a semi-rural area right on the edge of Cheltenham with breathtaking views over Charlton Hill Valley and the town beyond, the house has been extensively renovated and extended. It features bright, open-plan living spaces, cozy corners, formal entertaining rooms, and everyday family spaces. Highlights include a hallway atrium, an oak-framed double-height glazed entrance, elegant wooden flooring, and a gallery staircase.

The reception rooms are versatile for both informal and formal use. The drawing room is perfect for larger gatherings, while the living room and TV/Games room are ideal for quiet moments or family movie nights. A beautiful garden room, with a large ceiling lantern, connects the kitchen/dining room and the living room, offering superb natural light and a spacious feel.

The kitchen/dining room is the heart of the house, perfect for family time or entertaining friends. It is filled with natural light and has French doors leading to both a raised balcony with stunning countryside views down the valley and garden. The kitchen is well-equipped with modern appliances, ample worktop, and storage space, including a walk-in larder.

The study is great for working from home and can also serve as an additional bedroom with its en suite bathroom. There are two more bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor. The utility room is handy for laundry and muddy boots after a country walk.

The first floor, accessed via two staircases, includes the principal suite with an en suite bathroom and dressing area, four additional bedrooms and bathrooms, including a master guest room with an en suite, and another office.

A single-story one-bedroom cottage close to the house provides extra accommodation for family and friends or to provide a rental income if desired. The landscaped garden features lawns, herbaceous borders, and elegant hedging. The house is set back from the road reached by a private driveway and with electric wrought iron gates.

The grounds are beautifully designed with various areas providing differing aspects including formal gardens, wide terraces, and a central courtyard, with seating areas throughout. The land expands to around 6 acres, including fenced paddocks and open spaces. The tennis court has all-weather coverage for year-round use. An oak barn offers versatile living space, currently a home gym and four carports with potential for further development, whilst another oak barn nearby includes a large office/studio with potential for additional accommodation. There is ample parking on the driveway for multiple vehicles and a modern detached outbuilding provides excellent dry storage for garden machinery etc.

Cheltenham 1.5 miles, Birmingham 49 miles, London 100 miles
M5 4.7 miles, M4 35 miles (Distances approximate)