3 bed detached house for sale

Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully preserved 1950s home set within an established 0.18 acre south facing garden conveniently located within a five minute walk of Balcarras Academy.

Retaining much of its original layout and character, the property offers excellent scope for extension, modernisation, or reconfiguration (subject to the necessary permissions) making it ideal for buyers looking to create a bespoke home.

The accommodation presently comprises of two reception rooms, a galley kitchen, downstairs cloakroom, boiler room, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a garage, gated parking and mature gardens. The property is also offered with no onward chain.

Description

Situated within the priority catchment zone for the Balcarras Academy, which is just under a five minute walk away, is this impressive 1950s detached, beautifully maintained home which comes to the market for the first time in 42 years.

The property stands in a generous, peaceful, family friendly south facing garden approaching 0.18 of an acre and further benefits from gated parking for approximately three vehicles, garaging and it is also offered with no onward chain.

Internally, the accommodation is well presented yet offers scope for sympathetic updating, reconfiguration or extension (subject to the necessary consents) all without compromising the excellent size of the garden. The layout remains virtually in its original configuration with the addition of a practical entrance porch created in the hall.

On the ground floor there is a bright and airy sitting room with a wide bow window flooding the room with natural light, at the rear there is a pretty dual aspect dining room which has direct access to the garden, a galley-style kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units which includes a selection of freestanding appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a rear hall providing access to a WC, a separate boiler/store room and the garage.

On the first floor a spacious landing leads to three bedrooms, including two generous doubles and a comfortable single, one of double bedrooms benefits from fitted furniture and all are served by a family bathroom.

The rear garden is an absolute delight, with a terrace off the dining room, side access and the grounds are predominantly lawned with a greenhouse and two useful garden sheds. Interspersed throughout the garden are mature trees and plants and the rear of the garden has been historically used as a productive vegetable plot.

Situation

The property stands in the popular district of Charlton Kings within a five minute walk of Balcarras Academy. The location is exceptionally convenient for access to the Cotswolds, Oxford, London and Cheltenham town centre whilst local amenities can be found nearby in the Old Village and at Sixways. Dunkertons Park is also within a twenty minute walk, a vibrant community hub hosting regular events, artisan producers, and a variety of independent eateries and in addition there is unspoiled countryside nearby to enjoy leisurely walks.

General Information

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

Council tax: Tax Band (E) - £2,804.74 p.a. 2025/2026.

EPC rating: D

viewings: Strictly by prior appointment through Charles Lear & Co.