Development Opportunity, Birdlip Hill, Witcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL3

Bruton Knowles have been formally instructed to market a unique opportunity to acquire a site with planning permission for both an exciting business opportunity and the erection of a large, detached home located on the fringe of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fortitude is set in an elevated position on Birdlip Hill, with rural views extending to the north and west. The site is accessed via a private gated entrance off Birdlip Hill, located off Cirencester Road, Little Witcombe. The location is particularly well placed for easy access to motorway and other transport links, in particular the A46, A417 and junction 11A of the M5 motorway. Cheltenham. only circa 5 miles south of the site is regarded as an educational centre of excellence, home to highly rated school and a number of prestigious private schools. Cheltenham is renowned for its vibrant cultural life, with a wide variety of restaurants, bars and cafes.

The property comprises two adjacent fields, formerly in agricultural use, totaling 7.7 acres. The site has an historic planning consent for the construction of 10 no. holiday lodges, associated leisure facilities, proprietors accommodation and access. The consented development was commenced on the northern field approximately 10 years ago with the construction of one of the lodges. The site also benefits from a more recent consent for the erection of a large detached dwelling extending to 7,430 sq ft.

The site is to be viewed by appointment only.


Full planning permission granted for large, detached home extending to 7,430sq ft

Planning permission granted for 10 no. log cabins with associated sports facilities, proprietors' accommodation and new access

Site area of approx. 7.7 acres (3.12ha)