Detached house for sale in Elmstone Hardwicke, Cheltenham GL51

Set in quiet, tucked away location in the desirable village of Elmstone Hardwicke and presented in excellent order is this modern detached, spacious family home that incorporates many character features and has breath-taking views of the countryside.

As you enter the property, you are greeted with spacious entrance hall which provides access to all rooms on this floor. The living area boasts a neutral style decor, centred around a inglenook fireplace, dual aspect window and French doors that open directly into the garden.

The real hub of the home is the impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, an ideal space for hosting family meals and gatherings. The family kitchen/breakfast room has ample wall mounted storage cupboards and compartments, complete with granite top surfaces and oak top breakfast island. There are many integrated appliances including double ovens, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The family room has beautiful bi-fold doors creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. In addition there is a large utility room opposite with plumbing for white goods, built in storage and a door leading to the garden.

The ground floor further benefits from underfloor heating, a downstairs cloakroom, pantry and a separate reception room that can be used as an extra bedroom/office/play room.

Upstairs, the first floor continues to impress, with four generously sized double bedrooms, each offering ample storage space and natural light.

The principal bedroom benefits a walk in wardrobe, as well as a large walk in shower room that is tiled throughout, while the remaining bedrooms share the well-appointed, sleek four piece family bathroom, with separate walk in shower.

At the front, the house is accessible by electrically operated iron gates, and has parking for multiple vehicles on the gravel driveway. The rear garden is secluded, and has extensive gardens surrounding the house. There is a spacious patio area for outdoor entertaining, whilst at the end of the driveway is a large, enclosed garage storage area together with carport.

Located in the small, picturesque village of Elmstone Hardwicke, The Paddocks is only a short drive from the regency town of Cheltenham.

There are a number of highly acclaimed restaurants in the town, numerous bars, stylish shops and galleries. For art and history lovers there is The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly refurbished art museum, 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. 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 over 250,000 visitors to the town year after year.

Cheltenham also offers an excellent selection of schools including Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College (co-ed), Dean Close and St Edwards. There is good access to the M5 and M40 with mainline railway stations in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Ashchurch.