4 bedroom detached house for sale

Overview:Living spaces: 3Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2
Location:High Briar is superbly located in Shurdington, south west of Cheltenham Spa. The village is home to gastro pubs The Cheese Rollers and The Bell Inn, a primary school, beautiful St Paul’s church, a store with post office and two garden nurseries. The main bus route to bothCheltenham and Gloucester is just a short walk from the house. Cheltenham with its extensive array of facilities is only a short drive away. Leckhampton has a wide range of local amenities on the Bath Road. One is spoilt for choice with a variety of boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, butchers, greengrocers and pubs. Other popular areas of Cheltenham such as Tivoli, Montpellier and The Suffolks are home to a great choice of restaurants, bars, hotels and boutique shops. Montpellier and Imperial gardens play host to the various festivals throughout the year which include the Jazz, Music, Literature and Science Festivals.Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Charlton Kings, Ullenwood, Naunton and Cirencester; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing, cycling and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.The area offers an excellent choice of state, grammar and private schools such as Shurdington Primary School, Bourneside School, Cheltenham Colleges, Pate’s Grammar School, Marling School, The Crypt School, Richard Pate’s and Dean Close, to name but a few.Communication links are excellent with the M5 motorway link at J11 providing access both North and South, the A40 to Oxford and London and the A419 to the M4. There are regular direct trains to London Paddington from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, which is approximately 3 miles away. The international airports of Birmingham and Bristol are within one hour’s drive.Cheltenham Spa 3 miles (direct trains to London Paddington) - Gloucester 4 miles - Stroud 10 miles - Cirencester 14 miles - Swindon 30 miles - Oxford 43 miles - Bristol 39 miles
High Briar is a fabulous family home, superbly situated within striking distance of the hustle and bustle of Cheltenham Spa. Beautifully renovated, the current owners have been mindful to create a contemporary and practical home. The layout of the accommodation works superbly with bright and light living spaces and cosy corners.The kitchen/breakfast room is clearly the heart of the house and a fabulous room in which to entertain family and friends. The kitchen island is ideal for morning coffees and evening catch ups whilst cooking up a feast and the open plan aspect of the room works brilliantly when hosting larger gatherings. The kitchen is well laid out with modern appliances and there is plenty of worktop and storage space. French doors allow for indoor/ outdoor living in the warmer months.The adjacent sitting room is currently set up as a playroom. The bi-folding doors create a seamless transition to the terrace and garden. The living room is a wonderful room in which to relax. There is plenty of natural light and French doors lead to the terrace. The wood burner creates a cosy atmosphere and adds extra warmth in the winter months.The utility room keeps the piles of washing out of sight and provides further discreet storage. The boot room comes in handy for muddy wellies after a long country walk!Upstairs comprises the master bedroom with en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The rooms are beautifully laid out with views to the front and rear of the house. Careful thought has been put into creating comfortable rooms with plenty of storage.Outside, the terrace is a wonderful space to entertain in the summer months with al fresco BBQs and lazy sundowners. The enclosed garden is a stunning feature of the house and is a true haven of outdoor space. It is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with colourful herbaceous borders and mature trees.The timber clad home office is ideal for working from home and can equally make a superb gym/studio.There is private gated parking to the front of the house.Vendors' thoughts: "High Briar has been a wonderful family home for us and a fabulous place to bring up our children. The kids have loved spending hours in the garden whether it be kicking a football, bouncing on the trampoline or playing cricket! Having both Cheltenham so close by has been brilliant and so handy. It has been a very happy home for us and we will cherish very fond memories of our time here."In nutshell: A fabulous contemporary home superbly located close to Cheltenham.Council Tax Band F and EPC rating D.Tenure: Freehold.Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas central heating. Photovoltaic panels and battery storage.