5 bed detached house for sale

Oakley Road, Battledown, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52

Glenlovat is a delightful family home commanding a large, elevated, private plot of circa 0.5 acres in Battledown, one of Cheltenham's most desirable locations.

The home has been extended over the years by the current owners and now offers 2669 sqft of generously proportioned
accommodation which has excellent levels of natural light.

Inside the house, the spacious reception hall leads to the open-plan fitted kitchen that looks out over the mature garden. The kitchen opens directly to the open plan dining room and family room. These rooms combine to create a wonderful light entertaining space due to the floor to ceiling windows. In addition to this lovely living area, there is a further spacious lounge with wood burning stove and a sizeable study for those who work from home.

Upstairs the impressive accommodation continues with five double bedrooms. The principal suite is situated to overlook the rear garden, with built in wardrobes & ensuite shower room. The other 4 bedrooms are all doubles, those to the rear enjoying, enhanced views towards Cleeve Hill.

Outside there is ample driveway parking leading to a double garage. The rear of the house is surrounded by a sizable raised deck taking full advantage of the mature well stocked garden.

Battledown is one of Cheltenham's most desirable locations and sits on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Battledown Estate is characterised by its green, countryside appearance and part of its appeal lies in its peaceful atmosphere with wooded backdrop whilst being situated only one and a half miles from Cheltenham town centre and close to major communication links. When the Battledown Estate was established in 1859, it was with the idea of combining the fine views from Battledown Hill with the proximity to Cheltenham to provide quality villa residences for the gentry. Battledown is now recognised by Cheltenham Borough Council as an important landscaped area. Cheltenham itself is a Regency Spa town renowned for its fine architecture, famous gardens, eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and boutiques and world-renowned schools include Cheltenham Ladies' College, Dean Close and Pate’s Grammar School. There are good communication links to major centres via the M5 (Junctions 10 & 11), the A419 to Swindon and the M4 and A40 to London. There are train services to London and other major cities from Cheltenham Spa, Kemble and Swindon. Cheltenham 1.5 miles, Birmingham 49 miles, London 100 miles, M5 4.7 miles, M4 35 miles (distances approximate)