Merlin Way, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53

A spacious extended detached bungalow in a glorious location on a peaceful road, enjoying a wonderful view of Leckhampton Hill whilst convenient for local amenities and less than a mile from the Bath Road shops

This mature detached bungalow comes to the market for the first time since its construction in 1963. Carefully maintained and preserved by the same family, passing through generations, the property has received upgrades but now presents an opportunity for a new owner to remodel and enhance to match their personal style and requirements. The location in Merlin Way is exceptional enjoying a glorious view to the front over Burrow’s Field as far as Leckhampton Hill. Extended to provide a large principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, there is scope to extend into the loft space (subject to obtaining any necessary local authority approval) which would create an additional storey to take full advantage of the bucolic outlook. Approached via an enclosed porch into a generous hall connecting the main rooms, with large storage and boiler cupboards. A dual aspect sitting room overlooks the rear garden and relishes the view at the front. From the sitting room an area designated for dining or study has a door to the rear garden, whilst the principal bedroom at the rear has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A kitchen/breakfast room has plenty of space for a dining table, modern units, some integrated appliances, a walk-in larder and door to the garden. The are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and the property is offered for sale with no onward chain. Outside, a wide frontage with a low brick retaining front boundary wall, a drive for several cars and an attached garage with a personal side door. The front garden is principally lawned with mature shrub borders and has side access to the rear. The rear garden is private with a raised patio, lawn, mature shrub borders and a garden shed.

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In a privileged position on Merlin Way providing a magnificent view, close to local amenities including Leckhampton Primary School, priority catchment for The High School Leckhampton, scheduled bus services, major road connections and less than a mile from the eclectic range of shops in Bath Road. Cheltenham is a superb place for shopping with an abundance of main high street shops, specialist boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Education is very well catered for including The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Pates Grammar School, St. Edward’s and Dean Close. There are excellent sporting facilities in and around Cheltenham including indoor and outdoor swimming facilities, numerous golf courses and tennis, squash, hockey and croquet clubs. Host to annual cultural festivals including music, literature and jazz, the town is equally famous for horse racing and the annual Gold Cup. Communications are excellent with easy access to the M5 and there are regular train services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.

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