Detached house for sale in Battledown, Cheltenham GL52

Built in 1894 for the Mayor of Cheltenham Mr Richard Rogers, Battledown Court is an architecturally outstanding and unique residence that has been extended and modernised to the highest of standards and located on the exclusive and much sought-after Battledown Estate in Cheltenham.

Battledown Court is an expertly renovated and extended six bedroom detached residence that offers buyers over 7000 square feet of spectacular accommodation, a gated entrance with extensive parking area, double garage, gardens and on a generous plot in the highly sought-after Battledown Estate in Cheltenham.
Interior
This stunning property provides accommodation to suit all requirements comprising on the ground floor a fabulous hand-built kitchen that features a full range of bespoke fitted units with integrated appliances. There are two islands units that enjoy Granite worktops, integrated units, breakfast bar and built-in seating. Two openings from the kitchen lead to the dining room that oozes light from the bank of glazed bi-folding doors that open out to a large wrap around balcony that provides plenty of space to locate outdoor lounge and dining furniture. The drawing room is a tremendous room that features a bay window overlooking the garden, panelling and beautiful high ceilings.
A lead canopy over the front door leads to the entrance hall that is as you would expect in a house of such grandeur offering great space, a wonderful sweeping solid wood staircase and a stained glass window. There is a snug located to the front with a bay window and fireplace. In addition to this is a cloakroom, a utility and boiler room.
Taking the impressive staircase up to the first floor, mid-way on the half landing is a study / office. The first floor landing is grand in proportions and offers access to three magnificent bedroom suites. The main suite features a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate shower enclosure. The two remaining suites provides spacious bedrooms with dressing rooms and contemporary ensuite shower rooms.
The second floor offers a delightful guest bedroom with lovely views and an ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and an impressive family bathroom on this floor. The lower ground has been converted into a recreation floor. Accessed from the ground floor entrance hall, stairs lead down to an inner wide hall and glazed doors that open into a gymnasium. There is a sauna and a shower room located off the hallway. A further door opens into the games room with built-in bar and doors that open out to the garden. Off the games room is the cinema room that is all wired for sound, lazy boys installed and ready to enjoy the next family movie or sporting event.

Outside

To the front, electric gates open into an extensive gravelled parking area for numerous vehicles and access to the detached double garage. A well-established hedgerow encloses the front boundary and a planted area borders the house. There is a terrace off the back of the house that features steps that lead up to the fabulous sun terrace and dining room, along with access to the garden / storage room. The rear garden offers plenty of privacy and is enclosed by a high wall with pleached Beech hedgerow installed above.

Situation

The property is situated within the exclusive Battledown Estate which is less than a mile to the east of the town centre. Cheltenham is a renowned festival town with excellent schooling. There are good sporting and leisure facilities in and around the area including indoor and outdoor swimming, tennis, squash and golf clubs and racing at Prestbury Park. Access to the motorway is via Junctions 10 / 11 on the M5. Train services to London and other major cities from Cheltenham Spa.

Additional Information

Cheltenham Borough Council
House: Council Tax Band H
As with all properties located on the Battledown Estate, the property is subject to an annual estate charge.