London Road, Cheltenham

Property Reference number : 725169

One of a pair of elegant Georgian semi-detached villas, this impressive three storey Grade II listed family townhouse is situated in a prime location in the heart of Cheltenham a short walk from the town centre and all of its amenities from the fashionable ‘Promenade’ and ‘High Street’, to its many quality shops and eclectic mix of boutiques, restaurants, cafés, markets, museums, theatres, cinemas and beautiful parks and garden squares. There is an excellent choice of highly regarded independent and state schools nearby, as is the Cheltenham General Hospital which is situated, literally around the corner.

John Lewis department store is a stone’s throw.

The train station is a short distance away with main lines to major cities including Birmingham and London.

This historic spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds has much to offer hosting several annual festivals of culture including Music, Jazz, Science, Literature, Food and world renowned National Hunt racing.

Known as the ‘Blue House’, this is the first time it has been on the market for 2 decades. Built circa 1830 towards the tail end of the reign of George IV, this property is listed under the Planning Act 1990 (List Entry Number: 1104400) “for its special architectural and historic interest, warranting every effort to preserve it.” This fine example of Georgian architecture is characterised by its pleasing symmetrical facades, high ceilings, elegant proportions and classical ornamentation.

No 23 London Road boasts original period features restored or enhanced to include Stucco detailing, Doric pilasters, ornate columns, enriched rods to sides of steps, continuous ground floor iron balcony with classic period motif balustrade, traditional slate open fireplace, tall full length sash hung windows with working panelled shutters and intricate authentic cornicing and joinery.

Set well back on the south side of this popular wide tree-lined road behind wrought iron railings, is a pretty 30ft generous size town garden, mainly laid to lawn with interesting shrub borders, established trees, a variety of hardy and tender plants and lush green foliage.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors.

On the lower ground floor at garden level there is ample flexibility to provide for a self-contained apartment with its own access. There is a separate combination boiler unit serving gas central heating and domestic hot water to this floor. Currently arranged as a double bedroom, more informal in style, this extends into versatile living room space. French doors leading out to a lovely private rear garden. There is also a walk-in shower/wet room and a kitchen/breakfast room appointed with a range of modern storage units and integrated appliances. This room also opens out directly to the garden.

There is a gated side access with steps down to a timber storage shed leading through to the back garden. This attractive south facing town garden is predominantly laid to lawn. There is a sunken decked area with a retaining wall and covered pergola. The garden is stocked with plant and shrub borders including a mature plum tree bearing seasonal fruit. At the far end is a lofty wall adorned in ivy evergreen leaves affording privacy.

On the raised ground floor, the main entrance hall leads to an imposing double drawing room combining traditional and modern styling, blending gracefully with the period features of the slate open fireplace; original Parliament hung double panelled doors and twin full height sash windows enjoying a wonderful aspect of the formal gardens of the row of Georgian townhouses across the way. There is a good size study/bedroom with views of the rear garden. There is also a neat cloakroom comprising low flush WC and wash basin.

On the mezzanine level is a good size bedroom with a view overlooking the rear garden. There is also a large sash window to side aspect.

On the first floor, there are two further double bedrooms to include the principal bedroom/office with dual hung sash windows to front aspect. There is also the main bathroom serving the bedrooms on this floor.

There is residents permit parking in this area and communication links are highly accessible to the M5 Motorway, A40 and A435.

This property is offered with no onward chain.

Services:
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
Local Authority:
Cheltenham Borough Council: .
Council Tax Band: (F)

Council Tax: F

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Property Reference number : 725169