Lypiatt Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 2SX

Edgecombe House is an exceptional Grade II* listed townhouse located on one of Cheltenham's finest terraces in the sought after Montpellier area.

Description - Edgecombe House forms part of a handsome Italianate terrace of fine period properties, with arched sash windows and either stone or colour washed rendered elevations with stone balconies and is Listed Grade II*. The terrace was built in two stages, the northern end (closest to the town centre) being completed in 1847, and the southern end in around 1870.

The house was subject to major a renovation project around a decade ago, and retains its original detailing combined with a superior, fresh modern finish. The property is tastefully presented throughout and retains many period features including sash windows, marble fireplaces and impressive coved ceilings.

The accommodation is arranged over four floors, with private off-road parking to the front of the property to accommodate 3 cars. The whole terrace is set well back from the road behind wrought iron railings and lawned gardens. To the rear of the property is very private, secure courtyard garden, with planted, raised borders and 2 separate dining areas. The garden level of the property is currently integral to the main house but could very easily be completely separated into either an annexe or indeed a two bedroomed, self-contained apartment with a kitchen and 2 bathrooms to provide a separate income (subject to necessary planning / permissions).

A reception hall with original stone floor leads from the impressive and large front door, off which lie the sitting room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen lies open to a conservatory with steps leading down to the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with an induction hob and oven, heated by underfloor heating, radiators and a feature wood-burner. There is ample storage in a range of cupboards as well as an island.

The main hallway leads down to the lower ground floor, with independent access through the courtyard garden. The original, stone cantilevered staircase leads from the reception hall to the first floor with a cloakroom on the half-landing. The full width of the front of the property is currently a library/sitting room with three full height sash windows overlooking the gardens to the front. The rear part of this floor has the master bedroom with steps down to a large, beautifully fitted en-suite bathroom, with double-ended bath, shower, double wash-basin, toilet and bidet, as well as a linen cupboard. On the second floor is a large second bedroom suite of bedroom and bathroom (with a floor layout identical to the main suite) and a further two bedrooms with a shower room on the mezzanine.

Outside
Lypiatt Terrace is set well back from the road with large lawned areas bounded by wrought iron railings. The property has off road parking immediately to the front of the house. The courtyard garden enjoys the afternoon and evening sun, is laid mainly to patio with mature shrubs on the borders, and has a “sunken garden” which offers a cooler environment in the summer.

Situation - Montpellier is Cheltenham at its best; independent shops, restaurants and bars and home to some of the most iconic Regency architecture in this jewel of a Regency town. With access to the A40 and M5 and home to the globally respected Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Dean Close School and Cheltenham College, Montpellier offers central access to all that the town has to offer and easy access to the main communications links.

Lypiatt Terrace is one of Cheltenham’s most impressive addresses. Set back from the road by a generous lawn, number 12 occupies the favoured, southern end of the terrace, near to the many restaurants and bars in the area, including Michelin starred establishments as well as more casual dining and drinking.

Lypiatt Terrace was completed in the early 1860’s, a little time after the heyday of the town’s building which ended in around 1840. The Terrace is Italianate in style, with stone elevations, stone balconies and large, sash windows allowing an abundance of light into the property. Number 12 is the first house of the second part of the terrace. These houses are a little different to the houses in the first part of the terrace that was built, in that they all, from number 12 to the end of the terrace, have a slightly larger footprint, with an extra room on each storey at the back of the houses

Cheltenham became a spa town in 1716, and comprises much fine residential architecture, including impressive villas, crescents and imposing terraces, of which Lypiatt Terrace is one of the most iconic.
Cheltenham can rightly be regarded as the home of the festival, with events throughout the year catering for most cultural interests, including a world-renowned jazz festival, literature festival, as well as comedy, classical music, food and drink and science festivals. Cheltenham is also home to the Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious horse racing festivals in the world.

Related party disclosure : The owner of this property has a business interest in Regency Residential Limited.