1 bedroom apartment

A magnificent raised ground floor apartment situated in a handsome Grade 2 listed building on Pittville Circus, with allocated parking, private courtyard and a garage, just moments from the town centre

Priors Lodge is a substantial Victorian building sub-divided into 8 apartments arranged over 4 floors. Apartment 4, is an exceptionally well-proportioned apartment situated on the raised ground floor. Stone steps rise to the main entrance with audio entry into a well-maintained communal hall. Upon entering the apartment, the first impression is a feeling of tremendous space and grandeur with high ceilings and original moulded plaster work. A generous hall with a cloakroom off has doors to all the rooms. The sitting/dining room is a magnificent room with a floor to ceiling window retaining original working shutters enjoying a very pleasant outlook across Pittville Circus, a feature fireplace and central chandelier. A bright kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with integrated appliances and has a door out to a private courtyard. The grand bedroom, overlooking the communal garden, is full of natural light and includes a lovely stained glass window. The apartment benefits from gas central heating and a private store room on the first floor. Outside, a small private patio courtyard connects to a south facing communal garden, leading to a garage. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this apartment offers impressive proportions and has a real sense of luxury and tranquillity.

Priors Lodge is a substantial Victorian lodge converted into 8 apartments set back on the picturesque Pittville Circus, just a short stroll from Pittville Park and the town centre. Originally named Kyrle Villa, Priors Lodge is believed to have been built in 1849 and was home to Edward Cope, a landowner who laid this area out beyond the original Pittville Estate boundary; he had bought the land from Joseph Pitt. Cheltenham is a superb place for shopping with an abundance of main high street shops, specialist boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Education is very well catered for including The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Pates Grammar School, St. Edward’s and Dean Close. There are excellent sporting facilities in and around Cheltenham including indoor and outdoor swimming facilities, numerous golf courses and tennis, squash, hockey and croquet clubs. Host to annual cultural festivals including music, literature and jazz, the town is equally famous for horse racing and the annual Gold Cup. Communications are excellent with easy access to the M5 and there are regular train services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.