Ashley Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Baedala’s Tun is a beautifully appointed detached residence discreetly located within one of Cheltenham’s most desirable areas. Completed in 2010 and built from reclaimed Bath stone, the accommodation is principally arranged over two floors and equates to 5,457 sq. ft of living space.

Entering by way of a traditional reception hall, which serves as a reception/dining room, the intelligent design lends itself to an inclusive, relaxed lifestyle. Arguably the heart of the home is the bespoke SieMatic kitchen which is fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinets, an AIMS Aga, a large Wolf oven, Wolf gas hob, dishwasher, fridge and a teppanyaki grilling plate. In addition there is a wide central island with granite worktops and plentiful storage. A natural opening leads to a seating area, which has a superb vaulted ceiling, exposed oak joists and an insert burning stove.

The drawing room has a stone fireplace with an additional insert burning stove, a beamed ceiling and two sets of French doors opening to the rear terrace. Adjacent is a smaller seating area/snug, ideal for a morning coffee or to simply rest and relax. It too has a wood burning stove. The formal sitting room has a double height vaulted roof and a striking stone fireplace with an insert burner. In addition there is a formal study, an extremely well-equipped utility room and a cloakroom.

To the side of the main house is a large, versatile room which is currently a gym. With double sets of doors opening to both the front and rear elevation the room would lend itself perfectly in a host of ways: a home office, a studio or further guest accommodation are but three suggestions.

The first floor consists of five superb bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The principal suite is particularly attractive with a lovely walk-out balcony. There is an elegant freestanding bath, a full width steam shower and a fully fitted dressing room. There are two more large en suite bedrooms and a delightful double bedroom with expansive views. There is a further en suite double bedroom which is accessed via the dressing room of the principal bedroom or by the external staircase. The family bathroom is equipped with a freestanding roll top bath and double vanity unit together with an excellent shower. Furthermore, to the side of the bathroom, French doors lead to an enclosed balcony with a jacuzzi. The loft is extensive, offering plentiful storage space.

The landscaped low maintenance gardens are a fabulous feature of the property. At the rear there is an extensive stone terrace bordering a manicured lawn together with various mature trees. In addition there is a Mediterranean courtyard to one side featuring clipped box hedging, bay, fig and Cyprus trees. The front is accessed via a pillared, gated entrance which then sweeps to the property and a double garage/plant room with electric up and over doors.

Baedala’s Tun is discreetly located in the Battledown Estate in one of the most envious positions off Ashley Road, with glorious, far-reaching rural views.

Cheltenham is famed as one of the most complete Regency towns in England and historically the original and most fashionable spa.

Less than a hundred miles from London, it nestles beautifully between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley, and is home to numerous prestigious schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and Pates Grammar.

Now a highly sought after place to live the town is well known for its grand houses set amongst formal avenues and beautiful garden squares.

For those with a taste for the finer things in life there are Michelin starred restaurants, numerous bars, stylish shops and salons aplenty. For art and history lovers there is The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly refurbished museum and art gallery, whilst Cheltenham also has a thriving cultural scene that includes two concert halls and three theatres. There are the numerous festivals such as The Wychwood Festival, the festivals of literature, science, food and drink and, perhaps the pinnacle for some, the jazz festival, which has historically attracted such known performers as Van Morrison, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.

Undoubtedly for many more, the highlight of the year is the annual racing festival culminating with the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband event of the national hunt calendar, and an attraction that draws the public to the town year after year.

Services connected: Mains gas fired central heating, (and two air source heat pumps) mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage.

Local Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council.