Summary - Garden Flat John Dower House, Crescent Place GL50 3PG
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Elegant character home with modern fittings and private terrace, ready to occupy.
Large garden apartment over 1,035 sq ft with private terrace
Master bedroom includes walk-in wardrobe; additional bedroom/study
High-spec kitchen with quartz-composite worktops and integrated appliances
Underground/secure garage parking and lift access to all floors
Grade II listed building — restrictions on alterations and renovations
Community heating scheme; no individual gas boiler
Very slow broadband speeds in the area
Local crime level reported as very high
This spacious two-bedroom garden apartment occupies over 1,000 sq ft in the heart of central Cheltenham, combining Regency character with a high-spec modern finish. The open-plan living and dining area opens onto a private terrace, giving unusually generous indoor-outdoor space for a city-centre home. The fitted kitchen features quartz-composite worktops and integrated appliances; the master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and there is a separate utility room for extra storage and convenience.
Built in 1812 and set in a Grade II listed building, John Dower House retains period features and high ceilings while offering contemporary living. The apartment comes with an underground/secure garage space and lift access. It is ready to occupy with an EPC rating of C and a very long lease (approximately 996 years remaining), so it suits buyers who want move-in condition combined with long-term security.
There are practical trade-offs to note. The building is Grade II listed, which will restrict external and certain internal alterations and could complicate future renovation plans. Heating is via a community scheme rather than individual gas boilers, and broadband speeds in the area are reported as very slow. Local crime statistics are described as very high for the immediate area, which buyers should weigh alongside the central location and nearby amenities.
Overall this apartment will suit buyers seeking a roomy, characterful home steps from The Promenade and Cheltenham’s cultural life — ideal for professionals, couples, or small families who prioritise location and ready-to-move-in condition, and who accept the limitations that come with living in a listed, centrally located building.
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