Overview
A substantial country house set in circa 6 acres on the edge of Cheltenham.
Guide price: £2,695,000
Location: Charlton Hill, Cheltenham
Living spaces: 6
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6
Vendors' thoughts: "We have thoroughly enjoyed our 23 years living at Brecon House where our youngest four children were all brought up. It has been a wonderful family home which has provided us with both a true sense of being in the country whilst being only 10 to 15 minutes away from Cheltenham with all its facilities, including marvellous restaurants and cafes, the famous festivals and very importantly, schools. The sense of space being at the head of the valley looking down on Cheltenham, together with the stunning valley views, has added so much to the feeling of being in a special place, surrounded by nature. The children, in their pre driving days, loved their ability (giving them independence), to catch the bus at the end of the lane for their trips into Cheltenham and Cirencester and in later years, the National Express, from the bottom of the hill, could take them to and from London. Brecon House is a light and warm home, cleverly providing a sense of open plan flow for the family with plenty of room for entertaining guests and numerous kid’s friends. At the same time, giving one special private space to retreat to. In addition, there are a number of additional buildings, that provided us with room for fitness, extra office space, parties etc and the cottage was very popular with extended visits from family and friends. Living here has been a privilege – a truly happy home and environment. We feel we owe Brecon House a great deal."
In a nutshell: An exceptional and substantial home with fabulous space and stunning views.
Property Description
Accessed via a discreet sweeping driveway, Brecon House is a fabulous country home which reflects the very best of both town and country living. Situated in a fabulous semi- rural location with exceptional far reaching countryside views over Charlton Hill Valley, Cheltenham and beyond. The owners have greatly renovated and extended the house over the years and have been mindful to create a home which is bright and light with open plan living spaces and cosy corners, formal entertaining rooms and everyday family living space. Fabulous features such as the hallway atrium, the substantial oak framed double height glass entrance porch, the elegant wooden flooring and the gallery staircase really make the house stand out.
The reception rooms all come into their own for both informal and formal use. The drawing room is wonderful for larger gatherings, the living room and the TV/Games room work superbly for a bit of peace and quiet with a good book or a family movie night. A beautiful garden room, with a large ceiling lantern set within an atrium roof, is a central point between the kitchen/dining room and the living room and offers superb natural light and a wonderful feeling of space.
The kitchen/dining room is clearly the heart of the house and a fantastic room in which to unwind with family or cook up a fabulous feast for friends. The room is bathed in natural light and with French doors leading to the terrace and garden it is ideal for indoor/ outdoor living in the warmer months. The kitchen is well equipped with all the necessary modern appliances and there is plenty of worktop and storage space. The walk-in larder is the cook enthusiast’s dream!
The study is superb for working from home and can equally be used as a further bedroom with its en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the ground floor and a bathroom.
The utility room keeps all the laundry out of sight and comes in handy for muddy wellies after a long country walk.
The first floor, accessed via two separate staircases, comprises the principal suite, an en suite bathroom and a dressing area. There are four further bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor, including one master guest room being en suite. There is also another office.
The single story one bedroom cottage, a stone’s throw from the house, provides wonderful ancillary accommodation, ideal for family and friends.
Outside, the landscaped garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with herbaceous borders and elegant hedging. Nestled within the land, the house is discreetly set back from the road via an inconspicuous main driveway that reveals nothing of the house from roadside. Electric wrought iron gates introduce the principal drive that meanders through the gardens, past the tennis court and to the oak framed carports. The grounds are stunning, cleverly comprising different ‘rooms’ within the garden with formal gardens, wide terraces and a lovely central courtyard, all of which provide clever seating points at every aspect. The land extends in all to circa 6 acres and comprises fenced paddocks and open spaces. The tennis court is a wonderful addition, with its allweather coverage it can be enjoyed all year round. The oak barn comprises versatile potential living space, currently a home gym and four carports. The second oak barn alongside this, comprises a large office/studio again with potential (services in place) as additional accommodation. There is plenty of further parking on the driveway.
Council Tax Band G and EPC rating D.
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Spring water optional if required.
Location
Brecon House is superbly located on Charlton Hill, a semi-rural location only 4 miles from the heart of Cheltenham. The house is nestled amongst stunning Cotswold countryside with far reaching views over the valley. Charlton Kings, one of the most desirable places to live in Cheltenham, is on the doorstep and offers an array of local amenities for everyday life with more extensive shopping available in the centre of town. Cheltenham not only offers excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz, cricket and food festivals, and of course horse racing. A variety of well-kept beautiful parks are dotted around the town with fun play areas for children and perfect picnic spots.
Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Charlton Kings and Ullenwood; swimming at the Lido and tennis courts are available in a variety of parks. Sailing and water-sports can be enjoyed at Cotswold Waterpark a short drive south.
The town offers an excellent choice of schooling, including Cheltenham Colleges, Dean Close, St Edwards, Berkhampstead, Pate’s and further afield Beaudesert Park, Marling, as well as outstanding state schools such as Balcarras.
Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South-West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well- connected direct train services.
Charlton Kings 1 mile - Cheltenham train station (direct to London Paddington) 5 miles - M5 (junction 11A) 7 miles - Cirencester 12 miles - M4 (junction 15) 30 miles - Oxford 40 miles - Bristol 43 miles
