5 bed detached house for sale

Battledown, Cheltenham GL52

This individual detached property stands on a peaceful and wide tree lined road on the lower slopes of the sought after Battledown estate. The property offers living accommodation approaching 2350 sq.ft ideal for growing families and downsizers alike, driveway parking and a 20’ double garage, and at the rear is a mature south westerly facing half acre garden with a long sweeping lawn bounded by a wealth of mature trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.

Description

Glenlovat is an individual detached property standing on a peaceful, wide tree lined road on the lower slopes of the sought after Battledown estate. The property offers living accommodation approaching 2350 sq.ft ideal for growing families and downsizers alike, driveway parking and a 20’ double garage and at the rear is a mature south westerly facing half acre garden with a long sweeping lawn.

A home to the present owners for the last twenty years the property has been enlarged twice, in 1989 to enhance the front of the property and enlarge the size of the garage and again in 2008 to create an impressive dual aspect rear reception space with a vaulted partially glazed ceiling and direct access to a raised sun terrace. The layout is one of practicality with three versatile open plan reception rooms, a home office and a sizeable kitchen with plentiful counter space and storage.

Entering the property there is a spacious reception hall off which is a cloakroom, home office and a sitting room with an attractive wood block floor and a wood burning stove creating a focal point in the room. The kitchen/breakfast room features the same wood block flooring, giving an ambience of warmth, and off the kitchen is a useful pantry and separate utility room. Steps lead down from both the kitchen and the sitting room into a superb beautifully light and airy double reception room presently utilised as a dining room and second sitting room but could also be used as a family or play room.
On the first floor there are five sizeable bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms one of which is an en-suite to the principal.

The front of the property is pretty well screened by mature hedging and trees, gates could be added to create further privacy if required, a sloping driveway provides parking for three vehicles and in addition there is a large double garage, at the rear there is a large raised sun terrace ideal for al fresco dining and to enjoy the view of the established garden with its sweeping lawns, plentiful trees, including fruit, shrubs, plants and flowers.

Even though the property is presented in good condition an element of creative updating would be beneficial.

Situation

Glenlovat stands in a peaceful position on the lower slopes of Battledown Hill with convenient access to both Harp Hill and Battledown Approach. The estate dates from the Victorian era and is one of only two preserved Victorian estates left in the country. Located to the east of the town, Battledown is favourably placed for access to the A40 leading to the Cotswolds, Oxford and London yet Cheltenham town centre is only an approximate eight minute drive and a leisurely walk to the Promenade will take approximately twenty five minutes. Locally there are excellent schools including Holy Apostles, St Edward’s and the Balcarras Academy, wonderful scenic walks and open countryside and a good selection of day to day amenities at Sixway’s.

General Information

General information: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected
to the property.

Battledown estate charge 2025: Tbc

council tax: Tax Band (G) - £3,656.27pa. 2025/2026

EPC rating: C
Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment through Charles Lear & Co.
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