London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52

A breathtakingly restored detached residence of rare distinction, complete with a versatile detached annexe for refined family living.

Description

Annandale is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished and beautifully restored family homes in Charlton Kings. Nestled within a picturesque 0.4-acre plot and just a short walk from the town centre and Sixways, this beautiful residence combines elegance with generous proportions and thoughtful design. It includes a detached annexe and ample parking, all set against a backdrop of mature landscaping that offers both charm and privacy.

Positioned just five minutes from Charlton Kings village and a little further from Cheltenham town, The current owners have undertaken a meticulous restoration, preserving the home’s original character while introducing modern comforts and refined styling. With nearly 4,000 square feet of accommodation arranged across four floors, the house offers a rare sense of space and balance. Complemented by a modern extension and intelligent interior planning, has created expansive lateral living areas. The addition of a detached two-storey annexe in the garden further enhances the property’s versatility, providing an ideal space for a studio, guest suite, or ancillary use.

The ground floor has been thoughtfully extended to form a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and snug area, with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. The bespoke kitchen is designed for both entertaining and everyday family life, featuring premium Miele and Rangemaster appliances, a Quooker tap, and an integrated Sonos sound system. At the rear, the snug offers a cosy retreat with a log burner and views over the garden, while the front of the house presents a formal living room with a square bay window and a cosy open fireplace. A spacious study sits adjacent, and the former kitchen has been transformed into a generous utility room with direct outdoor access. A cloakroom and stairs leading to a practical cellar complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress. The principal bedroom features the signature bay window and a newly fitted en suite with dual sinks, a freestanding bath, and a separate shower. Two further double bedrooms also enjoy en suite facilities, while a fourth bedroom is served by a family bathroom. The second floor offers two additional double bedrooms, beautifully styled with neutral tones and period details, which share a shower room, making this level ideal for children. A large walk-in loft storage area is also accessible from this floor.

The property is set back from the road and approached via a courtyard that includes a carport, storage, and private parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is a peaceful sanctuary, offering a variety of seating areas including a sunken terrace with a pizza oven, built-in BBQ, and outdoor sink. A canopied seating area and a spacious terrace outside the kitchen provide perfect settings for outdoor dining. This thoughtfully landscaped garden creates a lush, leafy environment that feels both tranquil and inviting. Level lawns flow seamlessly into paved walkways, guiding you through generous borders and raised beds filled with seasonal colour. Mature trees provide natural shade and structure, while a full lighting system ensures the space remains enchanting well into the evening.

Positioned lower in the garden and partly concealed by clever landscaping, the annexe offers a self-contained retreat with its own unique appeal. Currently used as a studio with a cinema and games area on the 1st floor, it includes a kitchenette and shower room and benefits from separate planning permission for use as standalone ancillary accommodation. This cool kitchen garden blends style with practicality and is a charming addition, enjoyed either privately by the annexe or shared with the main house. Mature Italian Cypress trees provide a natural screen, enhancing the sense of privacy and separation between the two dwellings.

Location

224 London Road is a large detached property in a sought after location in Charlton Kings, set well back from the road. Charlton Kings is a highly popular location to the South East of Cheltenham town centre, with a superb range of boutique shops and cafes, with schooling notably including Balcarras.

Cheltenham is famed as one of the most complete Regency towns in England and historically the original and most fashionable spa.

Less than a hundred miles from London it nestles beautifully between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley, and is home to numerous prestigious schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and Pates Grammar.

Now a highly sought after place to live the town is well known for its grand houses set amongst formal avenues and beautiful garden squares.

For those with a taste for the finer things in life, there are Michelin starred restaurants, numerous bars, stylish shops and salons aplenty. For art and history lovers there is The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly refurbished museum and art gallery, whilst Cheltenham also has a thriving cultural scene that includes two concert halls and three theatres. There are the numerous festivals such as The Wychwood Festival, the festivals of literature, science, food and drink and, perhaps the pinnacle for some, the jazz festival, which has historically attracted such known performers as Van Morrison, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.

Undoubtedly for many more, the highlight of the year is the annual racing festival culminating with the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband event of the national hunt calendar, and an attraction that draws the public to the town year after year.

Square Footage: 3,958 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Local Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council. Tel: .