Cheltenham houses [42]
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Cheltenham houses [42]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 12 Mar 2020
Vittoria House in Vittoria Walk was built in 1804 as a house, assembly rooms and spa. There were later alterations and additions. Until recently the house has been used as offices and is currently (March 2020) being restored as a family home. Many original internal features survive. Originally named Hygeia House this was the first Montpellier Spa with mineral waters being dispensed here until 1809 when the spa and assembly rooms were moved to the site of the present Montpellier Rotunda in Montpellier Walk, moving again by 1813 to the site of the Queen's Hotel, Promenade. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388177 Cheltenham is located at the foot of the Cotswold scarp with the small River Chelt flowing through the town. After the discovery of mineral springs in 1716 Cheltenham became a spa town and many Regency houses and other buildings were erected. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, four days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at the nearby racecourse.
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51.895624
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-2.076248