Summary - Charlton Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 GL53 9NE
1 bed 1 bath Plot
Rare 20-acre consented plot for an architect-designed, sustainable country home.
Freehold 20-acre plot with full planning consent for a 7,664 sq ft residence
An exceptional 20-acre freehold building plot on Charlton Hill with full planning consent for The Meadow — a landmark 7,664 sq ft detached residence plus separate home office designed by Richard Hawkes. The approved scheme has independent endorsement from The Design Review Panel and meets Cheltenham Borough Council’s exacting requirements for climate change, sustainable construction, energy efficiency, water conservation and biodiversity. Chain free and set within the Cotswold National Landscape, this is one of the rare permissions granted in a highly protected setting.
The site sits at the brow of Charlton Hill with framed valley and woodland views, a natural hollow with Lilley Brook running through the land and dramatic topography that the design exploits for both sheltered and elevated living spaces. The proposal includes generous indoor and outdoor living areas, contemporary glazing-led architecture, and contemporary environmental features. Nearby Cheltenham (circa four miles) provides excellent schools, cultural amenities and transport links, while local crime is low and mobile signal is excellent.
Practical considerations: broadband speeds at the site are very slow and the scale and specification of the consented dwelling mean significant build costs and specialist contractor procurement will be required. Planning in this AONB-grade location comes with ongoing obligations to maintain the high quality and environmental standards set by the consent. The site offers clear development upside — estimates previously cited for GDV are substantially higher than land cost — but this is a high-value, high-input project suited to experienced developers or purchasers commissioning a bespoke build.
This plot will appeal to buyers seeking an exceptional, sustainably-designed country residence in an affluent, low-crime area, or to investors with capacity to deliver an architecturally significant new home in a protected landscape. The combination of scale, design endorsement and landscape setting is extremely rare and represents a compelling long-term opportunity for the right buyer.
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