Cheltenham houses [115]
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Cheltenham houses [115]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 19 May 2021
This lovely detached villa, Alma House in Rodney Road, is now offices. Built in 1838 with later alterations. Constructed of stuccoed brick with very fine detailing, under a concealed roof. Circa 1905 the conservatory was added and the interior of the villa was refurbished by George Walton in Art Nouveau style. The sumptuous decoration remains and is regarded as 'one of the most complete of Walton's schemes of this period ... one of the high points of Walton's career in interior decoration'. Listed, grade II* with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387813 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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Image Location
Latitude
51.897512
Longitude
-2.076397