Northcroft, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2NL

Positioned in The Park, a small and peaceful no-through road, Northcroft is a four bedroom townhouse set over three floors, extending to approximately 1,363 sq ft (126.5 sq m). The property is offered with no onward chain and combines well-balanced family accommodation with a private rear garden, a garage and an allocated parking space, all in one of Cheltenham's most sought-after residential areas.

The house forms part of an attractive terrace of cream-rendered townhouses, each with its own canopy porch and a small frontage, giving the road a smart and consistent appearance. Northcroft carries very little passing traffic, giving the house a calm and settled feel that will suit families and anyone who values a quiet setting close to town.

The front door opens into an entrance hall, a useful space for coats and shoes, with stairs rising to the upper floors and a cloakroom with WC. To the left of the hall, a well-sized reception room overlooks the front of the house and offers real flexibility. It would make an excellent formal dining room for entertaining, and could equally serve as a family room, playroom or a dedicated home office for those working from home.

The kitchen is at the rear of the house and is fitted with a range of white gloss wall and base units, complemented by wood-effect worktops and a soft blue metro-tiled splashback. It has a built-in oven and a gas hob with an extractor over, a sink beneath the window looking out over the garden, and space for further appliances. Wood-effect flooring runs through the room, and there is space for a breakfast table. French doors lead straight out to the garden, making it easy to move between inside and out during the warmer months, whether for summer dining or keeping an eye on children at play.

On the first floor, the sitting room stretches across the front of the house. It is a bright and generous room, with two windows bringing in plenty of natural light, and ample space for a full suite of furniture. Placing the main living space on the first floor gives a pleasant sense of separation from the day-to-day activity of the kitchen, and makes this a comfortable room for relaxing evenings or time spent with family and friends.

The principal bedroom is also on the first floor, at the rear of the house. It is a well-proportioned double room with fitted wardrobes and benefits from a modern en-suite shower room, giving the owners their own private suite on a separate floor from the other bedrooms.

The second floor has three further bedrooms arranged off the landing. There are two good-sized double bedrooms, one of which runs across the rear of the house, along with a third bedroom that could be used as a child's room, a guest room, a nursery or a home office. These rooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, and there is also a useful storage cupboard, completing the accommodation.

Throughout the house, the decoration is fresh and neutral, with light walls, white joinery and white panelled internal doors, giving a clean backdrop for any style of furnishing. Arranging the accommodation over three floors works particularly well for family life, with the day-to-day activity of the kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, a quieter adult space on the first floor and the children's or guest bedrooms on the floor above.

Outside, the rear garden is private and enclosed, and has been laid out with low maintenance in mind. A paved terrace next to the house provides space for outdoor seating, and a brick path leads to a circular paved seating area. This is framed by gravelled borders, mature hedging and an established tree, which together give a good degree of privacy and dappled shade on sunny days. It is a lovely spot for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet moment. A rear pedestrian gate leads to the end-of-block garage, which offers additional storage, with an allocated parking space in front. Free on-street parking is also generally available nearby, on a first-come, first-served basis.

The location is one of the principal attractions of this property. The Park is widely regarded as one of Cheltenham's most desirable residential areas, known for its leafy, tree-lined roads, green open spaces and handsome period and more modern homes. Families are well served for schooling, with St James' C of E Primary School, Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre and Dean Close School all close by, and the University of Gloucestershire's Park campus is also within easy reach.

For everyday needs, Tivoli and the Bath Road are just a short stroll away and offer an excellent mix of independent shops, delis, coffee houses, pubs, restaurants and useful local services. Montpellier, with its boutiques, bars and restaurants, and the Promenade and town centre are within comfortable walking distance. Cheltenham's calendar of internationally recognised festivals, including jazz, science, music and literature, along with the racecourse at Prestbury Park, makes the town a vibrant place to live all year round.

Cheltenham Spa station is roughly a mile away and provides regular rail services to Birmingham, Bristol and London Paddington, making the house a practical choice for commuters. By road, the M5 is within easy reach, giving straightforward access to Bristol, Birmingham and the wider motorway network, while the Cotswolds are on the doorstep for walking, cycling and weekends away.

Tenure: Freehold, Council Tax: Band E, Estate Charge - £712 per year, EPS - C