Syde, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53
- Land size
- 1.74 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Quintessential country house in a secluded rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside and woodland.
- Beautifully renovated accommodation with three bedrooms, two reception rooms and a light-filled kitchen/breakfast room.
- Recently landscaped gardens with a garden room, wood store and substantial garage with ample parking and a versatile studio and bathroom above.
- Approximately 1.74 acres, including a large adjoining paddock and peaceful streamside setting.
Description
A beautifully renovated Cotswold country home in a truly idyllic setting.
ABOUT THE HOUSE
Washbrook House is a quintessential country house, recently renovated and set in a secluded rural position surrounded by rolling countryside and woodland. Nestled at the foot of the hill at the end of Syde Parish, the house enjoys a peaceful setting beside a gently flowing stream, bordering the historic Marsden Estate.
The property retains its period charm while offering well-presented accommodation, including three well-proportioned bedrooms, two reception rooms and a generous kitchen/breakfast room filled with natural light.
The recently landscaped gardens provide an attractive setting, while a substantial garage offers excellent storage with a versatile studio room above, complete with bathroom and log burner. There is also a garden room with potential for recreational use and an adjoining wood store. A large paddock sits adjacent to the house, bringing the total land to approximately 1.74 acres.
ABOUT THE AREA
Washbrook House occupies a wonderfully private position on the edge of Syde village, between Cirencester and Cheltenham, within the rolling Cotswold countryside. The surrounding area offers an excellent network of footpaths and bridleways, providing a wealth of opportunities for walking, riding and enjoying the countryside.
There is an exceptional range of sporting and leisure facilities nearby, including racing at Cheltenham and Bath, rugby at Gloucester and Bath, golf at Cirencester and Cheltenham, polo at Cirencester Park and water sports at the Cotswold Water Park. Cheltenham also offers a wide range of cultural attractions, including theatres and the renowned Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Just a few miles away, Elkstone Studios provides a popular local hub with a bakery, butcher, restaurant and padel facilities, while Cowley Manor Spa is also within easy reach. More extensive shopping, dining and everyday amenities can be found in both Cirencester and Cheltenham.
TOWNS AND CITIES
Cheltenham 9 miles
Cirencester 11 miles
Bristol 45 miles
Oxford 46 miles
London 102 miles
TRAIN STATIONS
Cheltenham Station 9 miles
(London Paddington from 1 hour 52 minutes)
Kemble Station 11 miles
(London Paddington from 1 hours 9 minutes)
AIRPORTS
Bristol Airport 55 miles
Birmingham Airport 67 miles
London Heathrow 90 miles
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,667 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Miserden Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 42
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Birdlip Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Community school
- Sheepscombe Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Community school
- Cranham Church of England Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Coberley Church of England Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Henley Bank High School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 916
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Thomas Keble School5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 718
- Type
- Academy converter
- The High School Leckhampton6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 759
- Type
- Free schools
- Balcarras School6.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre6.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,846
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 10 metres away.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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The Country House Department Limited, Southern England
The Wooden Barn, Little Baldon Farm, Oxford, OX44 9PU
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