5 bed detached house for sale

Southam Lane, Southam, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52

Exposed beams, deep-set leaded windows and stone fireplace, paired with a neutral palette, give Rowan House a refined, yet light and contemporary feel.

At the heart of the home lies an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with bespoke shaker-style cabinetry, quartz work surfaces and a range cooker set within a chimney breast. This space flows naturally into the dining and garden areas, with French doors opening directly onto a terrace - ideal for indoor- outdoor entertaining. The principal living room is equally lovely, centred around a substantial stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. The dining room and family room provide direct access to the garden, and a separate study completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor provides well-proportioned bedroom accommodation, including a superb principal suite arranged beneath a vaulted ceiling, creating a wonderfully airy and tranquil space. This room incorporates a dressing area, freestanding bath and further en suite shower room, creating an indulgent retreat. The second bedroom, currently arranged as a cinema room, is generously proportioned and includes an en suite shower room. The remaining three double bedrooms enjoy views across the garden and are served by a well-appointed bathroom featuring a spa bath, ideal for family living.

Externally, Rowan House is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to the double garage. The home also has planning permission to build a detached double car barn, giving a future purchaser the opportunity to convert the existing double garage into further accommodation. The gardens are a notable feature of the property, extending to approximately 0.6 acres and laid predominantly to lawn with mature trees and established hedging. The grounds enjoy a high degree of privacy and offer a variety of seating areas, including a generous terrace adjoining the house, perfectly suited to al fresco dining and entertaining. The gardens back on to open farm land, providing far reaching views to Bredon Hill and Cleeve Hill in opposing directions.

Set on the lower slopes of Cleeve Hill, Southam is an historic parish village situated to the north of Cheltenham, nestling between the famous Cheltenham Racecourse and the foot of the Cotswold escarpment, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The village is home to the beautiful Ellenborough Park Hotel and Spa with its two restaurants and distant views over the Severn Vale.

The neighbouring village of Prestbury is a pleasant summer walk across the fields or a short drive and has a variety of conveniences including an award winning butcher, three country pubs, a chemist hairdressers and a primary/junior school to name but a few.

The property is well positioned for access to the A40 and M5, providing convenient links to Gloucester, Oxford and beyond. Cheltenham Spa railway station offers regular direct services to London Paddington, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway.

Prestbury 1 mile, Cheltenham Spa train station 4.5 miles, Winchcombe 4 miles, M5 (J9 N & S) 8 miles, Cirencester 21 miles, Moreton-in-Marsh 23 miles, Oxford 43 miles, Bristol 46 miles, London 101 miles (Distances approximate).