5 bed detached house for sale

The Oaks, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham GL51

This detached five-bedroom house is for sale in the sought-after residential area of Up Hatherley in Cheltenham, offering generous and flexible accommodation well suited to family and lifetime living.

Built by Bovis Homes and significantly extended, the property provides two reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen/dining space, three bathrooms and an independent annexe. The house is set among similar, well-spaced executive homes with good-sized plots, and benefits from parking, solar panels and EV charging, as well as approved planning permission for the erection of a new double garage (Planning Ref: 23/00337/ful).

The main living room is open-plan with large windows, a fireplace and views over the rear garden, with direct access outside. This creates a central family area with good natural light and a clear connection to the outdoor space. A separate study at the front of the property provides a dedicated workspace or quiet reception area.

The open-plan kitchen includes defined dining space and overlooks the garden, providing a social hub for cooking and family meals. There is a separate utility room supporting household storage and laundry, and a downstairs WC on the ground floor for added convenience.

The large principal bedroom is a double room featuring a walk-in dressing room and its own en-suite, offering a clearly defined main suite. There are three further double bedrooms upstairs, providing ample sleeping accommodation for families or guests. A family bathroom serves these bedrooms. On the ground floor, an independent annexe incorporates a further double bedroom with its own living space and an en-suite shower room, ideally configured for multi-generational living, visiting relatives or an older child seeking more independence.

Externally, the property offers ample parking from a long drive and the opportunity to add a new double garage under the existing planning approval. Solar panels and EV charging provide energy-efficient and practical features in line with modern requirements.

Up Hatherley is a well-established suburb of Cheltenham, popular with families due to its local amenities, nearby schools and green spaces. Local parks and play areas, together with walking and cycling routes, are accessible in the surrounding area, offering opportunities for outdoor exercise and recreation.

Cheltenham itself provides a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural facilities, including its well-known festivals and town centre amenities. Up Hatherley benefits from local shops, supermarkets and cafés within a short drive or cycle, making day-to-day living straightforward.

Public transport links from the area give access into central Cheltenham and surrounding districts, with bus services connecting to the town centre and railway station. Cheltenham Spa railway station offers services towards destinations such as Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham and London, with journey times to Birmingham often around 45–60 minutes and to London (via Bristol or via connections) typically from around two hours, depending on service chosen.

Road connections are a particular strength, with convenient access to the M5 for north–south routes, the A40 and A417 for travel towards Wales, London and key regional centres. This makes the location practical for commuting by car as well as for reaching wider leisure destinations.