Retirement properties in Cheltenham
Communities in Cheltenham
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Latheram House
Cheltenham
- Bedrooms
- 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes
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- 1 home
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- £2,350 p/m
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One Bayshill Road
Cheltenham
- Bedrooms
- 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes
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- 7 homes
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- £425,000
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Town at a glance - Cheltenham
Cheltenham combines central shopping streets, Montpellier, and local cultural venues with central green space and nearby hill landscapes. Pegasus has two communities here: Latheram House on Clarence Street, offering a courtyard-led central setting, and One Bayshill Road on Bayshill Road, a heritage-led Montpellier setting with wellness facilities.
The town is defined by its Regency character, four annual Cheltenham Festivals (Jazz, Science, Music, and Literature), and central public gardens like Montpellier Gardens and Imperial Gardens. Outside the centre, Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common offer expansive countryside walks. For rail connections, Cheltenham Spa station is linked to the centre via Stagecoach D/E bus routes, with CrossCountry services connecting to Bristol and Birmingham, and Stagecoach 94 linking to Gloucester.
Why retire in Cheltenham?
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Cultural interests can continue locally through four annual Cheltenham Festivals alongside the Everyman Theatre's ongoing programme of drama, musicals, comedy, and music.
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Central shopping and dining offer distinct neighbourhood character, from independent boutiques and restaurants in Montpellier to period streets and cafés in The Suffolks.
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Public gardens in the town centre, such as Montpellier Gardens and Imperial Gardens, provide green space, paths, and seating for everyday outings.
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Countryside walks are easily accessible beyond the town centre, with Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common offering limestone grassland and views across Cheltenham.
Retirement living in Cheltenham
Cheltenham's centre extends across distinct districts and side streets, with the Promenade farmers' market held on the second and last Friday of each month for local produce shopping. Cultural institutions like the Everyman Theatre and The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum offer repeat evening and daytime options for music, drama, and changing exhibitions.
Stagecoach D/E bus routes connect the town centre to Cheltenham Spa railway station, where CrossCountry trains link to Bristol and Birmingham, while Stagecoach 94 serves nearby Gloucester. Local transport planning is recommended during major event periods such as the Cheltenham Races when town transit is busier.
Things to do in Cheltenham
From central gardens to hill views, four places that grow on you.
Cheltenham Promenade farmers' market
Take a basket to the pedestrianised Promenade on the second and last Friday of each month, when local produce stalls set up among the shops. A market day worth keeping free.
Montpellier Gardens
Walk through the central public gardens with paths, planting, and a bandstand right in the heart of town. Green space within everyday town life.
Everyman Theatre
Enjoy repeat evenings of drama, music, musicals, or comedy with main-house and studio performances outside festival dates. Cultural entertainment on your doorstep.
Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common
Explore the paths through limestone grassland south of town for panoramic views across Cheltenham. A hill landscape and nature reserve for longer walks.