Lake Cottage, Lake Street

A beautiful period, detached family home nestled within its own large plot, with parking, and a garage set on what is one of the very best streets within the area of Prestbury.

Description
Lake Cottage is a particularly attractive detached period home nestled within its own mature plot which takes full advantage of not only its immediate setting but of the broader country scene that this area is so noted for, including Cleeve Hill and The Cheltenham Racecourse.
Both internally and externally, this wonderful home is one of great character with the period detail one would expect of its era. A much treasured family home, the current owners have lovingly maintained and extended Lake Cottage to make it the most comfortable, and inviting home with practical accommodation which extends, in total, to over 3400 Sq Ft.
There are nods to its era throughout with charming features that are individual to each room and make the home you see today. Entrance is via a vestibule that leads into a large entrance hall which is a feature in itself as the owners use it as a dining hall. It also central to the layout, joining each reception room to create living spaces that flow with ease. Both a study and the kitchen are accessed from here. The kitchen itself is a lovely room, with a range of country style shaker units, a breakfast/work island and an Aga within an Alcove. Adjacent is a utility room and pantry that give access to outside. Across the rear of the house are the two principal rooms, that overlook the grounds. The orangery was added in more recent years and is a wonderful extension to Lake Cottage, designed to be a centrepiece for the ground floor rooms and the gardens to connect, as it opens to the patio terrace and lawns through double doors. This modern room is filled with natural light care of the atrium roof and the volume of glass. In turn, it provides a further connection to the study and also into the sitting room, a lovely room with the original stone mullion style, leaded light windows and a feature fireplace.

The first floor is charming and typifies the cottage style that is so sought after. There are four double bedrooms, two of which share a family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys a front outlook and has a walk in dressing area and en suite. To the rear of the house, enjoying a garden view, is a guest bedroom with en suite. On the second floor is a loft room.

Outside
Forming part of a pretty street scene, on this no through road, Lake Cottage occupies a prominent spot on this quiet country lane. To one side of the house is a garage, with a parking space in front and to the other, double gates open giving access to the side of the house and the grounds. The immediate sense is complete privacy, enhanced by the orientation of the house within its plot where the gardens are a large expanse to the rear. The gardens are a mature delight and the current owners have taken great time and care to ensure they can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Within the garden is a summer house that could be a home office or gym, a large patio terrace ideal for dining al fresco and a pond. There is also access into a rear laundry room which leads into the garage. Stocked with mature trees, planting and flower beds, the garden is a fundamental element to the overall feel of the property.

Situation
Lake Cottage is located in Lake Street, one of the most delightful lanes within the village, a quiet no through road and undeniably, one of the best spots off The Burgage. This is a particularly unspoilt pocket of Prestbury Village, one known for its quaint street scenes many of which enjoy views of open countryside to as far as Cleeve Hill and The Racecourse, where the footpath begins at the end of Lake Street. The village itself lies at the foot of the Cotswold Escarpment and close to the Racecourse and as such, has easy access to some of the most beautiful walking and riding countryside. Despite its semi-rural feel the conveniences are extremely well patronised by the local residents. There are three popular public houses, two village stores, a butchers, coffee shop and bakery all within a short walk of the property in addition to a well reputed local primary school, Prestbury St Mary’s. Whilst this thriving parish offers excellent day to day amenities, Cheltenham is circa 2 miles away, and this is one of the reasons that Prestbury has become so popular with families and professionals alike, offering a balance between country and town life, with shopping, exceptional schools and a lively restaurant scene all within a walk or short drive.