Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings

Elborough Cottage, a historic Grade II listed family home, dates back to the 15th century. This substantial residence features a timber frame with painted rendered elevations and a stone-tiled roof.

The property boasts numerous charming elements, including exposed timbers, leaded arched windows, elegant fireplaces, and a beautifully carved staircase. Upon entering, you'll find a square reception hall with access to an inner hall and the kitchen.

The spacious drawing room at the eastern end of the house stretches nearly 30 feet and is highlighted by a stunning fireplace. Adjacent to this room is a conservatory that runs its full length, offering delightful views of the garden.

At the western end, the well-equipped kitchen includes a trap door leading to a wine cellar. A step-down from the kitchen leads to a dining room, which further connects to a pantry and a versatile playroom or second sitting room. The ground floor also features an external boiler room and two cloakrooms.

On the first floor, there are five bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a large dressing room with double doors opening into the bedroom itself. The other four bedrooms are spacious doubles, complemented by two bathrooms. One bedroom at the rear is accessible via an inner landing with an additional staircase from the ground-floor playroom. This arrangement offers potential for creating secondary self-contained accommodation, subject to any necessary planning and listed building consents.

Outside, the property is approached via a gated vehicle entrance leading to a gravel drive with space for four cars and a detached double garage. The rear garden, facing south, is mainly laid to lawn and features several impressive mature trees, with the entire plot extending to over 0.3 acres.

Situation:

Elborough Cottage is located in a peaceful setting on sought after Cudnall Street in popular Charlton Kings, to the southeast of Cheltenham town centre. Renowned by virtue of the popularity of Balcarras School, Charlton Kings features a variety of day to day facilities while being readily accessible to the commercial centre of Cheltenham.

Cheltenham stands renowned as one of England's most intact Regency towns and, historically, the original and most distinguished spa. Nestled less than a hundred miles from London, it gracefully rests between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley. The town boasts several prestigious schools, including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close, and Pates Grammar, the latter recently topping the national GCSE schools league table.

Having earned its status as a highly coveted residential destination, with a Telegraph accolade as the number 1 place in the United Kingdom to raise a family in 2015, Cheltenham is celebrated for its opulent residences gracing formal avenues and exquisite garden squares.

For those with a penchant for the finer things, the town offers Michelin-starred restaurants, numerous bars, chic boutiques, and abundant salons. Art and history enthusiasts find solace in The Wilson, Cheltenham's recently refurbished museum and art gallery. The town's cultural vibrancy is further enhanced by two concert halls and three theatres. Festivals abound, including The Wychwood Festival, literary, science, food and drink festivals, and the revered jazz festival, drawing renowned performers like Van Morrison, Jamie Cullum, and Jools Holland over the years.

The pinnacle of the year for many is the annual racing festival culminating in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a prestigious event on the national hunt calendar. The allure of this spectacle perennially captivates the public, making Cheltenham a regular draw for visitors year after year.

Important Information:

Services: All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.

Directions via What3words: spell.guises.supply

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council.

Council Tax Band: Band F.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Jackson Stops.

Key facts

• EPC: exempt.
• Parking: off street, garage, double garage.
• Outside: garden, patio, conservatory.