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"Salubritas et Eruditio" is Cheltenham's motto. It means "Health and Education" and that very much exemplifies life in the spa town. Cheltenham is in Gloucestershire, near Gloucester and Cirencester. It's on the edge of the Cotswolds and has an image of being posh. Cheltenham has been a health and holiday spa town resort since the discovery of mineral springs in 1716. The small River Chelt flows under and through the town which is home to horse racing's Cheltenham Gold Cup, Cheltenham Town football club and Cheltenham Ladies' College. The town has a number of light industries, including food processing, aerospace, electronics and tourism. The British government's electronic surveillance operation GCHQ, renowned for its 'doughnut-shaped' building, is located in Cheltenham.
Houses for sale in Cheltenham and surrounding areas include every style and type of property imaginable. A modest trailer-park home can be found for as little as £30,000. New homes in Cheltenham such as terraced houses with three bedrooms are on offer with Cheltenham Estate agents for as little as £125,000. The average price of houses for sale in Cheltenham is £300,000 for a three bedroom house and £500,000 for four or five bedrooms in a popular area. Cheltenham property is both impressive and varied. For £550,000 you can purchase Georgian, five-bedroom, semi-detached townhouses, with basement flats and good sized gardens. For the same money, you can find for sale spacious, detached, six-bedroom family homes in the suburbs with large gardens, driveway, double-garage, reception hall, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, etc etc.
Flats for sale in Cheltenham in attractive period retirement accommodation, are on offer for £65,000. A one-bedroom flat in a good-sized Georgian house will be available for under £155,000. Two-bedroom flats in the same property would cost in the region of £190,000. Three-bedroom flats, part of a Grade II listed property, in a typically prestigious area of Cheltenham, would be on the market for £250,000.
Flats to rent in Cheltenham such as a one-bedroom, furnished flat in a good location close to the Town Centre, would be available for under £500 per month.
Houses to rent in Cheltenham offering three bedrooms in a detached modern property, close to the centre of Cheltenham, would be available for under £800 per month.
Amenities for Cheltenham properties
In accordance with the "Eruditio" part of its motto, Cheltenham is a major centre for education, including Cheltenham Ladies' College, Pate's Grammar School, St. Edward's School, Dean Close School, Cheltenham College, and the main campuses for the University of Gloucestershire. Cheltenham holds jazz, folk, literary and science festivals every year and, most significantly, the Cheltenham Music Festival founded in 1945. Events take place at the Town Hall, the Everyman Theatre, and the Pittville Pump Room. Additionally, Greenbelt, a Christian arts and music festival, is held at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Cheltenham Racecourse, located in the suburb of Prestbury, is the home of National Hunt racing in the UK. Meetings are hosted during the winter months from November to April. The highlight of the season is the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which is normally held in the middle of March, during the Cheltenham Festival. The local football team is Cheltenham Town F.C. and there are several well-known rugby clubs including Cheltenham RFC, Cheltenham North RFC, Old Patesians RFC, and Cheltenham Saracens RFC.
Cheltenham is a popular regional shopping centre and home to several department stores.
Transport in Cheltenham
The railway station in Cheltenham is on the main Bristol-Birmingham line, giving connections to Gloucester, Bristol, Swindon, London Paddington, Plymouth and the South West; Birmingham, Derby, the North West, the North East and Scotland. The Cheltenham Spa Express, once known as the "Cheltenham Flyer", is a named passenger train, connecting Cheltenham with London. There is also a restored station at Cheltenham racecourse.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Cheltenham, which is covered by the postcode GL, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester.
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2 bedrooms house in St Michaels Avenue, Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £189,950
A spacious well presented older style two bedroom semi detached house. The property is situated in a sought after location and is convenient to the village with its good schooling and shopping...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Ashfield Close, Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £177,500
A spacious two bedroom semi-detached bungalow in need of modernisation situated within walking distance of Bishops Cleeve centre with is wide range of shopping facilities and amenities. The...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Brighton Road, Fairview, Glos, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £279,950
An immaculately presented period town house set in a quiet no-through road. The entrance hall is under floor heated, tiled with a striking black and white Victorian design and has stairs leading...... view full details
1 bedroom farms, estates & land in Stow On The Wold - Asking price of £35,000
A building plot with planning permission for a single storey holiday property. Accommodation to comprise of entrance hall, open plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen, bedroom with en-suite,...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Balcarras Retreat, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham - Guide Price of £785,000
5 bedrooms - 3 reception rooms - 3 bath/shower rooms - Double garage & parking - Pretty enclosed gardens... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Meadoway, Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £218,000
Located in one of Bishops Cleeve's popular tree lined roads is this older style extended semi detached home with a 78' x 28' rear garden. The property has been extended to provide a...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Two Hedges Road, Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £255,000
This substantial semi detached home offers space and flexibility for a family or those who need something extra. With an extension to the side the main house provides four bedroom upstairs all of...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in St Georges Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £136,500
Found on the top (second) floor of this handsome period building is this pleasant apartment with night storage heating, c. 18' living room, refitted c.13' kitchen/breakfast room with...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Charlton Kings - Asking price of £315,000
A immaculate period semi detached property situated on this desirable road close in the middle of Charlton Kings. Entrance porch leads to two good sized reception rooms both with period fireplaces...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Coburn Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Asking price of £299,995
A four bedroom detached house presented in very good decorative order. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, cloakroom, 16'3 x 11' lounge, separate dining room, 14' x 9'9...... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
