4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A charming, family home with a pretty garden in a quiet and lovely location between Leckhampton and The Park.


Pickering Road is a quiet and smart enclave nestled in one of the most sought after positions in this area, with 1950's homes forming an attractive street scene along the cul-de-sac. This
fine semi-detached property has been a much treasured home and is presented in excellent order throughout the two floors that span over 1600 sq ft. The traditional floorplan is both
practical and well-proportioned yet there is scope to improve and remodel the layout to maximise the square footage on offer.

The wide hallway introduces the reception space on the ground floor, each room is well planned and traditional in style. The sitting room enjoys views over the front gardens through one of the large bay windows that are a feature to these homes; a fireplace provides a focal point. To the rear of the house, is the more formal dining space with a door that leads out to the terrace and garden beyond. It is a lovely space in which to take in the views. The kitchen/breakfast room is adjacent, and also enjoys access to the gardens. Designed with family life in mind, it is well-appointed with a range of units and integrated appliances and the layout incorporates an area for a breakfast table with a separate utility room. A wet room is situated off the utility room.

The staircase rises to the four bedrooms on the first floor, one of these is currently being used as a home office. Both a family bathroom and a family shower room serve these bedrooms.

OUTSIDE:
The garden at Pickering Road is an ideal space for family living and al fresco dining. Designed to be low maintenance, there's an area of level lawn which joins a sun terrace with three fertile vegetable beds.

There is a smaller patio for seating at the rear of the garden and the boundaries are enclosed by brick walling and fencing. To the front of the house is ample off-road parking giving access to the garage and an area of lawn with mature shrubbery.

SITUATION:
Pickering Road is a quiet, no-through road off Moorend Park Road, just a short stroll from the cultural and popular Bath Road in the heart of Leckhampton. It's discreet setting is much of the appeal, yet it is extremely accessible with a range of nearby day to day amenities in addition to, Leckhampton Primary School and the new Leckhampton Secondary School. Leckhampton itself is without doubt one of the most highly sought-after pockets of the town and Cheltenham with its fashionable shops, Michelin starred restaurants, salons and bars, can be reached, by foot, extremely quickly.

Less than a hundred miles from London, Cheltenham nestles beautifully between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley and is home to numerous prestigious Prep and Senior schools including Cheltenham College, The Cheltenham Ladies' College and Dean Close, all within a walk from the house. Owing to this and the cultural lifestyle on offer, including playing hosts to several highly acclaimed festivals, it is now regarded as one of the places to live and raise a family. For the commuter, this area is particularly well placed for both motorway access and the train station which can be reached, by foot, in less than 15 minutes.