6 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

An immaculate and substantial Grade II listed townhouse, with exceptional accommodation, a lovely garden and a double garage, overlooking an elegant garden square just a short walk of cosmopolitan Cheltenham and Pittville Park.

Description
50 Clarence Square is a beautiful Grade II listed townhouse, arranged over four floors, forming part of an attractive Square for which Cheltenham is so well-regarded. Steeped in local history, the Square has become a highly coveted address offering the very best of town living yet a stone’s throw from parks and open green spaces. The current owners have presented the house in the most immaculate order, retaining the beautiful features of its Regency era including period fireplaces, ornate ceiling mouldings, working shutters, and deep skirtings. Spanning 4,209 Sq Ft of internal accommodation, it is one of the larger townhouses, a very grand property, yet it flows with ease with a balance of formal and informal living spaces.

Entrance is via a few steps into the hallway with a cantilevered staircase. The raised ground floor contains the sitting room which opens to the kitchen via parliament hinged doors, providing a space ideal for entertaining. These rooms are beautiful in finish; the kitchen overlooks the private rear garden to one aspect all the way through to the sitting room which enjoys views of Clarence Square gardens. The kitchen itself is well designed with modern units and high specification integrated appliances and there is ample space for a dining table. To the rear of this floor is a study, laundry room and cloakroom.
As with any traditional town house, the formal drawing room is set on the first floor. This bright and elegant room is particularly spacious with a charming vista of the central garden square through three full length sash hung windows which open onto a wrought iron balcony, there is a feature fireplace with an ornate marble surround as the focal point. An archway leads to a large reception room, which is used as a study currently, making both rooms an ideal space in which to entertain. Bedroom four is positioned to the rear of this level and has its own en suite.

The principal bedroom space is positioned on the second floor, where three bedrooms are arranged elegant around a hallway. There is a dressing room, a bathroom and separate shower room on this floor.
The lower ground floor is a lovely level designed entirely as overflow accommodation to the main living space, including an office to the front and a bedroom ideal for guests. There is a shower room and a large utility which could be redesigned to become a kitchenette. Should a prospective owner wish, this separately accessible floor could be adapted to become an apartment as they are sometimes arranged in these townhouses, ideal to generate a supplementary income, or used as ancillary accommodation for a relative wanting to maintain their independence.

Outside
Unusually for living so close to town the garden is an excellent size, laid to lawn with well stocked plant and shrub borders and a mature magnolia tree. At the far end of the garden there is a detached double garage accessed via Wellington Lane. Residents on the road can acquire parking permits which allows for more parking if required. As the house is end of terrace, it enjoys a corner plot which provides a larger garden and the benefit of the garaging, which is rare for this area.

Situation
This is a much sought-after Pittville address, with the name derived from an elegant central garden bordered to each side by attractive period buildings. Just 50 period houses frame the garden square which was designed in the 1800’s as a communal area for the gentry to enjoy a game of boules or croquet. Today’s garden provides a beautiful area for the residents of Clarence Square to use. The entrance is within a short stroll of Pittville Park, one of the finest urban parks in the country, known for its boating lake, Pump Rooms and pretty cafes. This historic tree- lined road is especially attractive and is within a striking distance of a collection of smart local coffee shops and convenience stores, with John Lewis department store and Cheltenham’s fashionable shopping districts Montpellier and Promenade also within walking distance. A cultural centre, Cheltenham plays host to several highly acclaimed festivals including Music, Food and Literature. The town is also known for its excellent schools to include The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Berkhampstead and Dean Close, all within a comfortable walk or bike ride. Communication links are excellent from this area, with easy access to the M5 Motorway and main line train station with lines to major cities.