3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Dark Lane, Swindon Village, Cheltenham GL51

An individual detached bungalow dating from the 1950s situated on a quiet road standing in a sizeable and beautiful established plot of 0.413 of an acre. The property offers the potential to substantially enlarge at the rear without impacting on the garden or into the large loft space. The accommodation comprises of three reception rooms, a kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. Externally there is an attached garage, off road parking for two vehicles and stunning well stocked gardens, which are unusually large for the size of the property, with an orchard, various sheds and greenhouses. The property is offered with no onward chain.

Description

An individual detached bungalow standing in a beautifully mature garden extending to approximately 0.413 acres situated on a quiet lane in the heart of the village.
Requiring a general program of modernisation, the property also lends itself to enlargement at the rear or into the loft space, and is an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a property with exceptional gardens, generous proportions & exciting potential. The property has been a much loved home for the last thirty nine years and comes to the market offering tremendous scope for modernisation and remodelling whilst the substantial rear garden
provides ample space for an extension without compromising on the size. The property also offers an expansive loft providing further potential for conversion to create additional living space if required.

Believed to date from the 1950’s, the existing accommodation is both spacious and versatile. The reception hall features attractive original herringbone flooring, a useful storage cupboard and access to the loft space. The layout is ergonomic and practical, at the front of the property is a dual aspect sitting room with a fireplace which leads through to the dining room and then to a practical kitchen, off the kitchen is a 20’ sunroom which provides access into the garden. Additional accommodation comprises of three generous double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom.

Without doubt, one of Cartref’s most impressive features is its enchanting garden. Lovingly cultivated and thoughtfully arranged, the grounds offer sweeping lawns interspersed with mature trees and well-stocked borders, together with a pond, orchard, with a number of productive fruit trees, greenhouses and a collection of useful garden sheds. The result is a wonderfully tranquil outdoor environment offering a high degree of privacy and endless potential for keen gardeners or families alike.

Situation

Swindon Village is located to the northwest of Cheltenham ideally positioned for access to the neighbouring larger village of Bishop’s Cleeve and an excellent range of shopping facilities nearby on Tewkesbury Road including both an Aldi & Sainsburys supermarkets, an M&S food hall, along with food outlets and clothing stores. The village benefits from a small number of amenities including St. Lawrence’s, the local parish church, village hall where various functions are held, a primary school and a cricket ground with a pavilion. The closest motorway access to the village is J.10 of the M5 motorway.

General Information

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
Council tax

Cheltenham Borough Council
Tax Band (D) - £2,375.48 pa 2025/2026.
EPC rating

To follow
Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment through Charles Lear & Co.