Description
Occupying the most peaceful and private of positions on this highly coveted road, this charming family home offers practical accommodation nestled within a beautiful and mature plot. The Lodge is a unique home that makes an immediate impression, its design nods to a charming New England style, and it is one of the few that remain on the road that offers potential to modernise and extend, subject to the necessary consents. Whilst much treasured, and immaculate, it would benefit from some cosmetic enhancements to modernise the interiors or change the façade in line with its modern counterparts that can be found along Balacrras Road.
The total internal area extends to over 2650 Ft of flexible accommodation offering one level living in as the principal layout with two bedrooms on the second floor. The orientation of the house within its plot allows for beautiful views over the front and rear gardens from the bedrooms and living rooms. The wide entrance hall introduces the ground floor with a well-appointed kitchen and dining room and to the other side, a spacious sitting room, a snug and garden room all face the front elevation and grounds. The two double bedrooms share a charming vista, one has the benefit of an en suite and the other, is served by a bathroom. A cloakroom completes the accommodation on this floor.
The second floor comprises a principal bedroom with extensive built in storage and an en suite shower room, this lovely rooms extends to over 19 ft. There is a further room that the owner uses as an office with an attached storage room, which would make an excellent fourth bedroom and walk in wardrobe.
Outside
The house offers an incredibly private plot in a tranquil setting. Nestled in its own delightful garden all discreetly set behind mature hedging with a long drive that leads to the parking and garage. The grounds are a particular feature and offer a wonderful setting to a home of this stature. Mature and private, there are expansive area of lawns to the front and rear of the property. The grounds are exceptionally well planned and planted with mature specimen trees, herbaceous boarders and flower beds offering all round colour. A wonderful place for families to enjoy and play, the views from areas in the house reach as far as Wisley Hill.
Location
Balcarras Road is a long lane made up of some of the best houses in Cheltenham. One of the very finest residential areas, and a highly coveted address, the property has easy access to some of the most beautiful walking countryside within this pocket of the village. It has the overall feel of a semi-rural setting, siding open countryside, yet both Cheltenham and Charlton Kings are easily reachable by car, bike, or foot with quick motorway access to both the A417 and A40, Oxford to London commute. The village itself is considered one of the very best in Cheltenham, renowned for its exceptional local state schools, Charlton Kings Junior and Balcarras secondary and its rich community spirit. There is a wide selection of day-to-day amenities available with excellent local shops in addition to several quality places to eat locally. Cheltenham offers a more extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including East Glos Tennis Club and golf at The Lileybrook, both just a short walk from the house. In addition to hosting several highly acclaimed festivals, Cheltenham is most known for its exceptional schooling with The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close and The Richard Pate Junior school all within a very short drive. The location of The Lodge is idyllic for those seeking a rare balance of a countryside setting yet extremely close to culture, shopping and schools.
