The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2RG
Listed 9 Oct 2026 · Cheltenham
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Key features
- Magnificent Grade II Listed detached villa dating from 1833
- Prestigious position within The Park, Cheltenham
- Approximately 5,894 sq. ft of accommodation
- Circa 0.334 acres
- Currently arranged as four self-contained apartment with potential to restore to one exceptional private residence, subject to necessary consents
- Wealth of original architectural features
- Generous ceiling heights and room proportions
- Carriage driveway providing off-road parking
- Detached garage of approximately 159 sq. ft and established gardens
- A rare refurbishment and investment opportunity in one of Cheltenham's most desirable residential areas
About this home
Standing proudly within one of Cheltenham's most established and sought-after residential settings, Longford House is an imposing Grade II Listed villa dating from 1833.
Originally conceived as a single private residence, this handsome period property is currently arranged as four self-contained apartments across four floors. It now presents an exciting and increasingly rare opportunity to retain the existing configuration, or undertake a sympathetic programme of refurbishment and reunite the building to create an exceptional family home, subject to all necessary consents.
Extending to approximately 5,894 sq. ft, with a detached garage providing a further 159 sq. ft, the scale of the house is immediately impressive. Set within approximately 0.334 acres, it is approached via a carriage driveway and sits comfortably within its established garden setting.
For a purchaser with imagination, Longford House offers something particularly special; the chance to take a substantial historic building and shape its next chapter.
The House The architecture and proportions provide an immediate reminder of the property's origins as a grand private home.
Across its four floors are beautifully proportioned rooms with high ceilings and generous windows, together with a wealth of surviving period detail. Elegant sash windows, original fireplaces and the handsome staircase remain, while the distinctive curved first-floor bay is one of the defining architectural features of the house.
While the property now requires refurbishment, this is very much part of its appeal. Rather than inheriting somebody else's interpretation, the incoming owner has the opportunity to create a home tailored entirely to their own requirements while preserving the character and architectural integrity of this important period building.
Reinstated as one residence, the scale of the accommodation could lend itself beautifully to elegant reception rooms, a substantial family kitchen, principal bedroom suite, guest accommodation, home office and further bedrooms across the upper floors, subject of course to Listed Building Consent and any other necessary permissions.
Alternatively, its current arrangement as four individual apartments provides a completely different proposition, whether retained as an investment or refurbished and enhanced individually.
A House of Two Possibilities What makes Longford House particularly interesting is that it doesn't dictate how its next owner should live.
For some, the attraction will undoubtedly be the prospect of returning the villa to its original purpose and creating a remarkable private residence in the heart of Cheltenham.
For others, the existing four-apartment arrangement will be equally compelling, offering substantial accommodation within an impressive Grade II Listed building in a location where demand for quality homes remains strong.
It is this flexibility, combined with the building's scale, architecture and setting, that makes Longford House such an unusual proposition.
Gardens & Grounds Longford House occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.334 acres, providing an attractive sense of space and privacy that is particularly valuable in such a central Cheltenham location.
Established planting surrounds the house, while areas of lawn and mature greenery provide a wonderfully leafy backdrop to the classical architecture.
A carriage driveway creates an appropriately impressive approach and provides practical off-road parking, complemented by a detached garage.
There is considerable scope for the outside space to be further landscaped and enhanced alongside the refurbishment of the house, creating gardens befitting a residence of this stature.
Location The Park has long been regarded as one of Cheltenham's most desirable residential addresses, characterised by impressive period architecture, mature landscaping and its proximity to some of the town's most fashionable areas.
From Longford House, Montpellier and The Suffolks are readily accessible, placing an excellent selection of independent boutiques, restaurants, cafés and bars close at hand. Bath Road and Cheltenham town centre provide further everyday amenities.
For families, the location is particularly convenient for Cheltenham's renowned independent schools. Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies' College and Dean Close School are all within walking distance.
Cheltenham itself offers an enviable combination of Regency architecture, cultural life and access to the countryside, with the Cotswolds readily accessible beyond the town.
Services, Utilities & Property Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Bands C, B, B & A – Cheltenham Borough Council Property Construction: Standard – brick & tile Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Drainage & Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas Broadband: FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage: 4G and some 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking: Single detached garage and driveway parking for 4+ cars Total Internal Floor Area: 5,894 sq. ft (6,053 sq. ft including the garage) Notes: An application has been submitted to HM Land Registry to merge the four current freehold titles into one. The property is situated in Central Cheltenham Conservation Area and is Grade II Listed. There are trees on the property that are subject to a Tree Preservation Order.
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Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 5,894 sq ft / 548 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises), FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Cheltenham Spa Station0.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in GL50 over the last 12 months: flat £230k · terraced £325k · semi-detached £320k · detached £655k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15, Osborne Lodge, 99, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2RW | Flat Leasehold | 4 Sept 2026 | £130,000 |
| Flat 6, Eton Lodge, 5, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2SL | Flat Leasehold | 22 May 2026 | £270,000 |
| Flat 7, 79, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2GA | Flat Leasehold | 20 Mar 2026 | £725,000 |
| 7 Tudor Lodge, 17, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2SL | Terraced Freehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £465,000 |
| Flat 2, Eton Lodge, 5, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2SL | Flat Leasehold | 24 Feb 2026 | £232,500 |
| Flat 4, Redesdale House, 85, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2RP | Other Leasehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £650,000 |
| 3 Tudor Lodge, 17, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2SL | Terraced Freehold | 19 Dec 2025 | £610,000 |
| 77f, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2RP | Flat Leasehold | 11 Dec 2025 | £237,000 |
| The Zookeepers House, 2, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2SG | Detached Freehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £1,493,000 |
| Flat 10, 79, The Park Cheltenham GL50 2GA | Flat Leasehold | 8 Nov 2025 | £1,150,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in GL50
Buying costs
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Listed by Fine & Country, Leamington Spa on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 9 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 09/10/2026.
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