Finchcroft Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52

A spacious three bedroom detached bungalow tucked away at the end of a long private drive, with planning permission to redevelop and renovate or demolish and rebuild, just a stroll from the heart of Prestbury village

A 1960’s detached bungalow in a delightful private location, just a short walk from both the village centre and the foot of Cleeve Hill. The property offers well balanced living space approaching 1500 sq ft (140 sq m) which is functioning well but would benefit from a program of refurbishment to enhance the overall quality with new fixtures and fittings. Depending on a buyer’s ambitions and budget, planning permissions have been granted for an additional storey incorporating a re-design of the existing accommodation and demolition with a replacement two storey dwelling. Both designs would increase the internal living space to approximately 2500 sq ft/235 sq m. Please follow the links on the property brochure for detailed information. The current layout comprises a porch, large hall, sitting room, kitchen part open plan to a dining room which in turn leads into a conservatory. There are three good size bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. Outside, a long private drive leads to a substantial off road parking area and detached double garage. Access either side of the property with an attached utility/laundry room (external access only). The rear garden is private, mainly lawned with mature shrub borders and hedged boundaries. Freehold.


Situation
In a wonderful secluded position off Finchcroft Lane at the end of a long private drive. Just a 5-minute walk from the village centre and the foot of Cleeve Hill, whilst 2 miles from the town centre. This historic village offers an eclectic range of local shops, an artisan butchers, bakery/kitchen, a hairdresser, Raymond Blanc gastro pub, Royal Oak and The Plough Inn. In addition, the village has a church, library, St Mary’s infant and junior school a newly opening medical centre with a pharmacy on Prestbury Road and various local community groups offering social activities. Cheltenham is a superb place for shopping with an abundance of main high street shops, specialist boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Education is very well catered for and there are excellent sporting facilities in and around the town including indoor and outdoor swimming facilities, numerous golf courses and tennis, squash, hockey and croquet clubs. Host to annual cultural festivals including music, literature and jazz, the town is equally famous for horse racing and the annual Gold Cup. Communications are excellent with easy access to the M5 and there are regular train services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.

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