DESCRIPTION
This beautiful Grade II former farmhouse is set to the edge of the sought-after Southfield Manor Park, an idyllic cluster of former farm buildings that were developed some years ago to create a small and select enclave. The property itself is surrounded to three sides by 15 acres of fields which was acquired by the residents to preserve its tranquil and rare setting. As with any of the best family homes of its era, it offers exceptional and flexible accommodation extending to over c4500 Sq Ft over three floors. There is a traditional feel internally and the current owners have retained the wealth of character maintaining its immaculate condition. This is a home that was built and designed to take in its countryside setting and today offers a mature backdrop with idyllic views from the house and gardens
The house offers a symmetrical plan to the front with a wide hallway and fine staircase dividing the principal reception space, a formal drawing room with a feature fireplace to one side and a dining room set to the other, both enjoying a glorious garden scene. There is a further sitting room with a bay window opening to a games room.
The kitchen is well appointed with an excellent range of bespoke country units; this is a lovely social room with a door into the dining room, ideal for the practicalities of family living. Next to the kitchen is a large and useful utility/boot room.
There are five excellent bedrooms arranged on the first and second floors. The master bedroom is a complete suite and enjoys a double aspect view to the front and side of the house, with a large dressing room and en suite bathroom with separate shower. The guest bedroom also enjoys en suite facility with a shower room serving bedroom three. The two double bedrooms on the second floor share a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Southfield Manor is accessed via a five-bar gate opening into the driveway and to the garage. The house sits well within its large plot with the gardens laid predominantly to the front with far reaching views to Leckhampton Hill. The grounds are a real feature of the house, having been beautifully maintained and landscaped with many interesting facets. Particularly private, they are well stocked with a mature feel and some lovely features including a spring fed stream, ornamental pond, raised vegetable beds and a pedestrian gate giving access to the fields beyond. The grounds perfectly balance a home of this era and stature, which is a rare find for an area so close to town.
SITUATION
Southfield Manor occupies a distinctive and unique position at the end of Sandy Lane, one of Cheltenham’s finest residential addresses. With views from the house to Leckhampton Hill and direct access to some of the most beautiful walking countryside within the area, it has the feel of a semi-rural setting yet both Cheltenham and Charlton Kings are easily reachable by foot, bike or car with quick motorway access to both the A417 and A40, Oxford and 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. Cheltenham offers a more extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including East Glos Tennis Club and golf at The Lilleybrook, 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 or stroll. The location of Southfield Manor is idyllic for those seeking a rare balance of a countryside setting yet extremely close to culture, shopping and schools.
