6 bed detached house for sale

School Road, Apperley, Gloucestershire GL19

Set in a generous plot of over two and a half acres, The Marlowe is a generous family home that dates to about 1916. Occupying an elevated position, the house sits on the brow of a hill with a south facing aspect overlooking the garden and paddock with views stretching over the Severn Vale, towards the Cathedral City of Gloucester and beyond to the Cotswold escarpment.

The property offers generous and highly versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, extending to approximately 2,922 sq ft internally, with total floor area of around 3,347 sq ft including the single garage and outbuildings.

The ground floor is arranged around three well‐proportioned reception rooms that include a sitting room, drawing room and dining room, all enjoying good natural light and providing excellent space for both family living and entertaining. The kitchen is a practical space towards the front of the house and is complemented by a separate utility room, creating an efficient arrangement for everyday use.

The first floor comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and enjoy the southerly views. The other two first floor bedrooms share a family bathroom whilst on the second floor, there are two more bedrooms, access to extensive eaves storage and a WC.

A brick built single garage and a range of timber framed outbuildings provide further versatile spaces, offering potential for a variety of ancillary uses subject to individual needs.

The property stands within approximately 2.63 acres of grounds, laid predominantly to lawn, dotted with fruit trees and with established boundaries, creating a private and attractive rural setting with scope for recreation and further landscaping. There are no public rights of way crossing the property.

Services: Gas fired central heating to radiators and all mains services are connected. Gigaclear Fibre Broadband.

The property occupies an established position within the village of Apperley, enjoying a semi‐rural setting close to open countryside and the Severn Vale.

Apperley is widely regarded as a highly desirable and well‐supported village, known for its strong community and range of amenities. The village offers a well‐regarded primary school, public houses, tennis court and a popular cricket club, together with access to sailing and fishing on the nearby Rivers Severn and Avon. The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.

The Regency town of Cheltenham lies approximately 8 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, cultural and leisure facilities, including a number of internationally recognised events such as the literature and jazz festivals, music, food and science festivals, along with National Hunt racing at Prestbury Park.

Schooling in the area is particularly well regarded, with a choice of both state and private schools including Kings School Gloucester, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close School, St Edward's School and Pate's Grammar School.

Tewkesbury 5 miles, M5 Junction 9 (N&S) 6 miles, Cheltenham 8 miles, Oxford 55 miles, Bristol 43 miles, London 100 miles (Distances approximate).