Lansdown Parade, Cheltenham, GL50

This elegant four-bedroom Georgian townhouse nestled within the sweeping terrace of exclusive Lansdown Parade combines period refinement with a delightfully leafy green outlook plus walking distance proximity to the abundant attractions of the town centre.

This charming Grade II Listed residence was built in 1837 during Cheltenham’s spa heyday.  It’s located within the sought-after district of fashionable Montpellier – It’s the most chic spot to shop, socialise, sip and dine.

The heritage particularly shines through in the lofty entrance hall and reception rooms of the ground floor with their exquisite, embossed ceilings, architraving, picture rails, sash windows and a pair of fine fireplaces.

A fine blend of heritage and modern

This handsome heritage townhouse makes a striking first impression with its fine ashlar stone exterior and pillared portico entrance.  There’s reserved parking for one car on the road in front plus extra informal space and the opportunity to buy two permits.

The heart and the hub of the home

Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor and the beating heart of the home – the kitchen and dining room. It also has its’ own private entrance to the front of the house via a few steps down and through a door into a lobby with cloakroom cupboards. After long walks it’s a handy place to discard muddy boots and towel down damp dogs.

It would be hard to find a more charming, well-designed kitchen than this!  In restful shades of cream throughout, the 14x16ft fitted kitchen has a country cottage vibe and is lined on three sides with bespoke hand-crafted cabinetry under a mixture of marble and wood worktops and also has a much desired modern-day accoutrement - a walk-in pantry.  The striking cream five-door gas AGA is tucked into an arched alcove and there’s also a central island, integrated dishwasher and American-style fridge/freezer, double Belfast sinks, a cushioned window seat and gorgeous rustic tiles underfoot.

The kitchen flows via a wide archway into the 13x14ft dining room, another alluring space that easily flips between seating the family for everyday meals to refined candlelit dining with guests.  It works in unison with French doors to the garden, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor link that’s such a blessing in the summer.

And so to bed . . .

Restful sleep is assured in one of the four bedrooms.  At 19x17ft, the double-aspect principal bedroom spans the width of the house and is a luxurious place to lay your head complete with built-in wardrobes, an original fireplace and en-suite shower room.  Another spacious bedroom (12x14ft) enjoys views of the garden and beyond and also has wardrobes and a fireplace.

Finally, the last component of this dazzling house is the fourth bedroom (9x19ft) which also has an en-suite shower room.

Pretty courtyard

Come into the courtyard

Manageably sized and a haven of peace, the block-paved courtyard garden is beautifully designed, cultivated and maintained.  It couldn’t be prettier with its tumbling vista of colourful blooms in borders, planters and pots alongside a profusion of lush trees, shrubs and climbing plants.  The maple tree is a red-leafed showstopper in the autumn.

For those who like nothing better than to soak up the sun, there are three different areas which catch the sun at different times of the day – Mediterranean-style patios have been created in two of these spots and, with the surrounding high walls, it’s a real sun-trap that’s perfect for al fresco drinks and dining, under the shade of a patio umbrella if desired.

Garden storage encompasses two outbuildings - one alongside the exterior entrance to the lower ground floor and an attached stone-built store at the rear.

Round and about

Offering just about everything you could ever desire, Cheltenham is dazzling, refined, cultured, and as lively as you like!

Education is a priority for families and there’s a great choice of both state and private schools in the close vicinity.  The state primary schools, Gloucester Road, Naunton Park, Christ Church CE and St Gregory the Great Catholic are all Ofsted-rated outstanding, as are the secondary schools, Balcarras and Pates’s Grammar Schools.  Highly rated independent schools, all close by, include Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, St Edward’s, Dean Close and The Richard Pate School.

Cheltenham is a cultural hotspot with world-renowned festivals covering everything from literature, jazz, film and music to science, cricket and food and drink. Out of town, ramblers, cyclists and horse-riders can enjoy the picture-perfect countryside of the North Cotswolds.  Cleeve Common and Leckhampton Hill are favourite walks.

For commuters, it’s a mile to Cheltenham station while motorists can swiftly access the M5 for Bristol and Birmingham and the A40 for Oxford and London.