Whitecross Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53

A delightful Grade II listed Regency House, in a tucked away position close to Cheltenham College, with elegant and comfortable accommodation, plus good size gardens and an annexe.

Description

Darnley House is a handsome, well presented property, being listed Grade II with period features to include high ceilings and original windows.

The main accommodation is arranged over two floors, featuring an entrance hall with limestone floor, and cloakroom off, and an inner hall with staircase to the first floor and doors to the reception rooms. The drawing room is a beautiful room of generous proportions with windows overlooking the garden, an open fireplace and two sets of double doors to the dining room.

There is a well fitted kitchen with marble worktops and integrated appliances and a door to a rear porch/boot room with a door to the garden. The dining room overlooks the gardens and is open plan to the kitchen. Off the kitchen is a study/snug with fitted bookshelves, and there is also a utility room on the ground floor.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, the principal bedroom has a double aspect overlooking the gardens, working shutters, a walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The second bedroom has en suite, there is also a family bathroom and another shower room.

Outside, and to the rear of the house is a useful cellar.

The Annexe is a detached single storey building, with a particularly contemporary feel, created in the last few years. The accommodation is especially light with a large roof lantern over the living/kitchen area with its modern units and built in appliances. The living area is L shaped and open plan with bifold doors looking on to the garden. There is also a bedroom and shower room. The annexe has its own central heating system from a gas fired boiler.

Outside the gardens lie to three sides of the property and are private, attractive and level with areas of lawn interspersed with gravel pathways, mature hedging and deep flower beds bounded by brick walling. There is a greenhouse, summerhouse and various storage sheds. The property is approached off Whitecross Square through double opening electric gates leading to ample parking.

The property is offered with no onward chain.

Location

Darnley House is quietly and discreetly tucked away off Whitecross Square, a small no through road close to Cheltenham College (0.2 miles) and the hospital (0.4 miles). The area is sought after, being within easy walking distance of local parks and the very popular Bath Road shopping area (0.4 miles). The property is also located close to Montpellier and Cheltenham town centre (1 mile), with its wide range of excellent schools, including Cheltenham Ladies’ College, St. Edwards and Dean Close. As well as superb educational facilities the town is well known for the many jazz, literary and music festivals that it holds as well as the cricket and National Hunt festivals.

The property is well placed for access to the M5 and motorway network giving access to most major cities. The A417 to Cirencester, Swindon and the M4 (junction 15) is also within easy reach (4 miles).

Square Footage: 2,605 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Local authority: Cheltenham Borough Council.