In one of Cheltenham’s prime locations, 83 Montpellier Terrace is a Regency townhouse at its finest.

Highly sought-after, the exquisite Montpellier district of this genteel spa town features a charming blend of residential streets lined with handsome period houses alongside a buzzing array of bars, restaurants and quirky individual shops.

At the heart of this and overlooking the beautiful Montpellier Gardens is number 83, built circa 1820 and Grade II Listed – it’s a heritage gem that embraces the Regency architectural style with enviable poise. At the end of a fine terrace, this grand property showcases a pristine stone exterior, symmetrical sash windows, wrought-iron railings and a pair of ornate balconies.

As well as its good looks, number 83 offers in excess of 3,000 sq ft of flexible, refined living space across four floors with, on the ground and two upper floors, three bedrooms, three reception rooms and a lusciously light and bright 21ft kitchen/breakfast room with bifolds opening onto a pretty courtyard garden. There’s gas central heating, a double garage and two allocated permit parking spaces (£60pa) on the road in front of the house.

The house is also in close proximity to a choice of excellent state and private schools, while road and rail connections are good.

In fine form

The front door of number 83 is protected by an ornate pagoda-style porch and opens into a small lobby with a glazed door which swings open into the fine wide entrance hall with the graceful cantilevered staircase stretching upwards in two extravagant sweeps, each bathed in light via large sash windows. There’s also a cloakroom with WC next to the stairs.

To the left, the handsome 18x14ft dining room gives a first taste of the heritage grandeur exhibited throughout the house with its lofty ceiling bordered by decorative coving, half-panelled walls, a duo of sash windows and an impressively ornate working fireplace. Perfect for entertaining, it enjoys plenty of natural light during the day and, for dinner parties, it will look magical by candlelight.

Next to this is another good-sized reception room with a working fireplace flanked by built-in cupboards and shelving.

In a modern extension, the kitchen/breakfast room is flooded with natural light and feelgood vibes thanks to rooflights on two sides, a set of bifolds – creating that desirable merger of indoors with outdoors - and another large window. It’s a really super 22x12ft space beautifully equipped for the 21st century and recently refitted with sleek pale green cupboard and drawer units with marbled granite worktops and a big central island containing a double set of Belfast sinks.

There’s plenty of space for a nice big dining table and chairs in front of the bifolds, perfect for everyday family meals, a browse of the papers or for children to do their homework.

The self-contained one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor would be ideal for an elderly relative or au pair with access from the house above and featuring a spacious 18x14ft sitting room with fireplace, a double bedroom, small kitchen and bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower. Alternatively, it can be separated from the house and accessed privately from both front and back. It makes a lucrative permanent or ‘Airbnb’-style holiday let. On the edge of the glorious Cotswolds, Cheltenham is blessed with endless attractions for visitors both within the town itself and in the picturesque surrounding countryside along with being the base of major employers.

Into the garden

Screened by mature trees and shrubs, the townhouse garden of number 83 Montpellier Terrace measures 39x22ft and is a beautiful south-facing oasis – bathed in sunlight alongside shady spots to relax and entertain. The majority is paved, while a gravelled area to the rear showcases a magnificent palm tree. It’s all safely enclosed by walls, fencing and trellis and the double garage is reached via a gate under an ornate pergola at the end of the garden.

Round and about

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

The town centre is within a pleasant walk via the elegant Promenade and embraces all the major high street brands as well as a wide choice of pubs, eateries and coffee shops. Closer to number 83, the Montpellier district sprung up in the 1830s and remains one of the most chic places in Cheltenham to chill out, socialise and dine.

Across the road from number 83 is Montpellier Gardens, a lovely park that’s ideal for dog walking. In the summer the bandstand is surrounded by deckchairs for concerts and there’s a playground and tennis courts too.