Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Charles Lear & Co - Cheltenham Phone: 01242 393880
This substantial semi detached villa dates from 1902, retains a wealth of character features and offers versatile accommodation laid out over four floors including four reception rooms, a generous contemporary kitchen with a separate utility/boot room, four sizeable double bedrooms and two contemporary shower rooms. At the rear the garden is considerable and beautifully stocked with seating areas, a lawn and raised beds to grow vegetables and herbs. At the front of the property there is parking for up to four vehicles. During the present owners tenure the property has been extensively updated including replacement of a number of windows, restoration and painting of the exterior and replacement of the both shower rooms and the utility/boot room to list a few.<br/><br/><b>Description</b> - Dating from 1902 and retaining a wealth of character this impressive Edwardian villa offers extensive and versatile accommodation laid out over four floors with the benefit of off road parking and a generous well stocked garden with a deep terrace for dining in the warmer months, lawn interspersed with flower and plant beds and raised vegetable beds created by the present owner. <br/><br/>Entering the property there is a beautifully light and airy reception hall with the original staircase and stained glass windows, off the hall are two sizeable reception rooms, the principle oozes with character with an intricate plasterwork ceiling, triple sash windows, original fireplace and an exposed wood floor. Also on this floor there is a useful boot/utility room and a contemporary shower room.<br/><br/>The lower floor level is ideal for day to day family living with a spacious 18’ contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with an adjoining 18’ family room with a wood burning stove and doors to the garden which in turn leads to a practical home office/snug with built in storage.<br/><br/>Laid out over the upper two floors of the property are four double bedrooms and a superb modern shower room, two of the bedrooms retain the original fireplaces creating a focal point in the rooms and also have built in wardrobes. The top floor bedroom benefits from stunning views to both Cleeve & Cotswold hills.<br/><br/>During the present owners tenure the property has been the subject of significant works including the replacement of twelve windows and the two top floor Velux windows, restoration and repainting of the exterior including the windows and sills, replacement of the gutters with extra wide guttering, refurbishment of the utility room and both shower rooms, installation of a new induction hob and self-cleaning oven, re-decorated throughout, a bespoke built in store/pantry and fitted cupboards as well as built in wardrobes by local and highly respected craftsmen Jamie Williams Design Ltd.<br/><br/>Externally there is a superb garden with side access, planted with a variety of specimen trees, shrubs and flowers, compartmentalised creating points of interest, the more formal lawn sweeps to a practical area for growing vegetables and herbs, in addition there are two sheds and seating areas to enjoy the sun.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b> - Located on the lower to middle slopes of Harp Hill and on the edge of the Battledown Estate, the property benefits from a fantastic garden ideal for a keen gardener or a growing family. Local amenities may be found within a short walk including a Sainsburys supermarket and the very popular gastro pub The Hewlett Arms which is located at the foot of the hill. The property is located close to some of the town’s premier schools including St Mary’s Primary School, Holy Apostles Primary School, Berkhampstead Preparatory School & Ashley Manor. Harp Hill is also close to lovely countryside walks on Cleeve and Aggs Hill and the Battledown estate providing enjoyable walks over to Ham village, Charlton Kings & Sixways.<br/><br/><b>General Information</b> - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected<br/>to the property.<br/><br/>COUNCIL TAX:<br/>Tax Band (F) - £3,319.43 p.a. 2025/2026.<br/><br/>EPC RATING:<br/>Present rating D with a potential rating of C.<br/><br/>PRICE:<br/>£885,000.<br/><br/>VIEWINGS<br/>Strictly by prior appointment through Charles Lear & Co.<br/><br/>
