Coopers Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3

A detached five bedroom house occupying a remarkable elevated position on Coopers Hill, with exceptional far-reaching views, extensive gardens and grounds of about 0.46 acres, and an exciting opportunity for refurbishment and improvement

Description:

Longview is a detached house occupying a quite exceptional elevated position on Coopers Hill, one of Gloucestershire’s most distinctive and recognisable settings. As its name suggests, the property enjoys superb long-distance views, with the house and gardens positioned to take full advantage of the outlook over the surrounding countryside and towards the wider landscape beyond.

The property now represents an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to undertake a programme of refurbishment and improvement. It has the essential ingredients of a very special home: a memorable setting, generous gardens, well-balanced accommodation, an established plot and views that are genuinely impressive. For those seeking a project, Longview offers considerable potential to modernise, reconfigure or enhance the existing accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.

The house extends to approximately 1,441 sq ft and is arranged over two floors. The layout is practical and well proportioned, with the principal living space on the ground floor and the bedroom accommodation arranged above. There is a pleasing simplicity to the accommodation, and whilst the house would benefit from updating, the scale of the rooms and the position of the property provide an excellent starting point.

On the ground floor, the entrance opens into the main body of the house, where there are two principal reception rooms. The sitting room enjoys a log burner and is a generous room, well placed to enjoy the outlook, making it the natural everyday living space. The dining room sits separately, providing a useful second reception room, ideal for entertaining, family dining or as a flexible additional living area.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a good size and forms an important part of the ground floor accommodation. It has space for informal dining and day-to-day family use, with direct access to the garden. There is also a ground floor cloakroom.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, providing flexibility for family occupation, visiting guests, home working or dressing room space. The bedrooms are served by bathroom accommodation, and the arrangement gives a future owner the opportunity to remodel or improve the layout to suit their own requirements.

The gardens and grounds are a defining feature of Longview and extend in all to about 0.46 acres. They provide a wonderful setting for the house and are arranged to make the most of the elevated position and far-reaching views.

There are more formal areas of garden, together with patios and terraces that provide excellent places from which to sit out and enjoy the outlook. Beyond these are more informal garden areas, including natural, wooded sections that add to the sense of privacy, maturity and connection with the surrounding landscape.

Within the garden there is an existing dilapidated outbuilding. Although it has limited existing use in its current condition, it provides a useful footprint for alternative uses or replacement, subject to any necessary consents being obtained.

The grounds have an established and varied character, with the combination of terraces, planted areas, open garden, woodland and the outbuilding giving Longview a particularly appealing sense of place. For a purchaser with imagination, the outside space offers significant scope for landscaping, gardening and outdoor living.

Parking is by way of a large privately owned bay situated across the lane.

Situation:

Longview occupies a striking position on Coopers Hill, immediately adjacent to the infamous Cheese Rolling Hill. For one day each year, this dramatic slope is transformed into the destination of one of the county’s most famous and extraordinary events, attracting attention from far beyond Gloucestershire.

For the rest of the year, the setting is peaceful, green and remarkably scenic. Coopers Hill is characterised by its wooded slopes, elevated outlooks and strong connection with the surrounding countryside. Longview sits well within this landscape, enjoying a sense of seclusion and individuality while remaining accessible to nearby centres.

The property is well placed for access to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswold villages. The area provides a wide range of amenities, schooling, cultural attractions and transport links, with the wider Cotswolds and surrounding countryside offering excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits.

Longview combines the appeal of an individual semi-rural position with the convenience of access to larger towns and road links, making it a compelling opportunity for buyers looking to create a distinctive home in a truly memorable location.

Important Information:

Services: Mains water. Private drainage. LPG gas with an underground tank. Gas fired central heating. Broadband is via Gigaclear.

Tenure: Freehold.

Local Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Council Tax: Band F.

EPC: F.

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Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment through Jackson-Stops.