Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52

A landmark family home with spectacular views across Cheltenham to the Malvern Hills

Description

Occupying one of the finest positions on Cleeve Hill, Berryhead enjoys an elevated setting with direct gated access to Cleeve Common and panoramic views stretching across Cheltenham to the Malvern Hills. Prestbury village, with its popular shops, pubs and amenities, is just a mile away.

Originally built in the early 1900s, the house has been extensively renovated and thoughtfully extended to create a striking contemporary home that remains true to its heritage. Natural stone elevations are complemented by expansive glazing, allowing light to flood the interiors while framing the exceptional outlook from almost every room.

The welcoming reception hall sets the tone, with its double-height ceiling, elegant staircase and feature stone mullion windows. The living accommodation has been designed for modern family life and entertaining, with a series of interconnected spaces that balance openness with a strong sense of individuality. The sitting room centres around a working fireplace and enjoys far-reaching views, while a bespoke Italian kitchen forms the heart of the home, complete with a large island, premium integrated appliances and direct access to the terrace.

Further accommodation includes a formal dining room, cinema room, study, boot room and an impressive wellness suite with gym, sauna and shower room opening onto the pool terrace.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over two upper floors. Three generous en-suite bedrooms occupy the first floor, while the principal suite sits above, featuring a bespoke dressing room, luxurious bathroom and spectacular views regarded as among the best in Cheltenham.

The gardens have been carefully landscaped to make the most of the property's unique setting. Designed and completed by Graduate Gardeners, whose exceptional work earned an award and was subsequently showcased in Cotswold Life magazine. To the front, a Mediterranean-inspired terrace provides a superb space for outdoor dining and entertaining, complemented by a resistance pool positioned to enjoy the remarkable outlook. Sweeping lawns, wildflower banks, a double garage and secure electric gates complete this exceptional home, where privacy, design and landscape come together in a truly special setting.

Location

Berryhead is situated on the upper slopes of Cleeve Hill with stunning panoramic views over Cheltenham and beyond, Day to day facilities can be found at Winchcombe and Prestbury, with the property well placed for access into Cheltenham.

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, Cheltenham 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: 4,977 sq ft



Additional Info

Services Connected: Mains water, mains electricity, gas fired central heating, mains drainage.