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Rockaway Ridge offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a unique and generously sized family home, complete with high-quality finishes and breathtaking views Description Rockaway Ridge is an exceptional contemporary residence set on the prestigious slopes of Cleeve Hill, offering 4,758 sq.
Ft of striking architectural design and uninterrupted panoramic views across Gloucestershire.
Arranged over three beautifully floors, the home immediately impresses with a dramatic double height atrium that sets the tone for the light-filled spaces beyond.
From here, the ground floor flows into an elegant reception hall, with a staircase to the left descending to the lower ground level.
The principal living accommodation spans the full width of the house, creating a seamless, west facing expanse of three versatile reception areas, each framing the sweeping views and opening onto the terrace.
A fully integrated Roundhouse kitchen with Siemens appliances sits alongside, leading to a formal dining room that opens onto a private, north facing decked terrace.
This floor also includes a generous guest suite with its own reception area and ensuite bathroom, ideal for independent living or visiting guests.
On the lower ground floor, a dedicated cinema room provides an immersive space for film nights, while a substantial games room or gym opens through bifold doors onto an extensive west facing patio and the garden beyond.
A changing room with shower facilities enhances the flexibility of this level, making it perfectly suited to fitness use or entertaining.
A well equipped utility room and plant room complete the floor, supporting the property’s impressive Eco focused specification, including passive air management, a thermal store, mvhr heat recovery system, and greywater recycling.
The first floor is anchored by a luxurious principal suite featuring a walkin dressing room, a spa style ensuite with dual vanity sinks, and a private south facing terrace.
Three further double bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, complete this level; bedrooms two and four also enjoy their own private balconies.
Set within approximately 0.6 acres, Rockaway Ridge is approached via electronically operated gates with video entry, opening onto a generous driveway.
A detached garage with an upper floor studio offers an ideal work from home environment, also benefitting from the property’s far reaching views.
Mature trees and hedging enclose the grounds, ensuring exceptional privacy.
Location Rockaway Ridge is situated on the upper slopes of Cleeve Hill, set back off the main road along Lye Lane with stunning panoramic views over Cheltenham and beyond.
Day to day facilities can be found at Winchcombe, Bishops Cleeve and Prestbury, with the property well placed for access into Cheltenham.
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, Cheltenham 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.
Square Footage: 4,858 sq ft Additional Info Services Connected: Mains water, mains electricity, gas fired central heating, mains drainage.
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