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Hales Road, Cheltenham, GL52

South West

£535,000

Listed on 16/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
2378 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A substantial bay-fronted Victorian semi-detached villa of around 2,400 sq ft, arranged over three floors and currently divided into four self-contained units: a two-bedroom apartment, a one-bedroom apartment and two studios. Planning permission is stated to have been granted for conversion back to a single dwelling; buyers should review the permission and its conditions. The property retains period features and also has a basement area described as suitable for conversion, subject to the necessary consents. Outside, there is a private rear garden and gravel parking for three vehicles. Hales Road is described as around a ten-minute walk from Cheltenham town centre, with local shops nearby and access to the A40. The train station and M5 junction 11 are also within the distances stated in the particulars. The existing multi-unit arrangement and permitted return to a single home provide different routes to consider, with refurbishment and any basement works requiring assessment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £535,000, this substantial Victorian semi is priced at about £225 per sq ft against a local average of £375, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire well below the local £/sq ft benchmark. Its bay frontage, period cornicing and fireplaces, private garden and parking give the project plenty to work with, while the stated permission to convert the four units back into one dwelling offers a defined route to a large family home. The interiors need a medium-scale update, and the unfinished, stained basement adds to the scope; the visible exterior and roof appear broadly maintained.

Key opportunities

  • Restore the bay-fronted Victorian character, including the cornicing and fireplaces, while refreshing dated finishes across the property.
  • Use the stated permission as a starting point for reconfiguring the four units into a substantial single dwelling; review the permission details before proceeding.
  • Improve the usable garden with attention to overgrown planting and worn patio edges, alongside the benefit of gravel parking for three vehicles.

Key risks

  • The basement is unfinished and visibly stained, so its condition and any underlying cause of the staining merit investigation.

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Map

Location

Hales Road, Cheltenham, GL52
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Cheltenham

  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station

    7.3 miles

    Train · Ashchurch

  • Gloucester Rail Station

    8.0 miles

    Train · Gloucester

  • Stroud (Glos) Rail Station

    12.6 miles

    Train · Stroud

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,021
Based on a loan of £401,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.0% since listed
£535,000£25,000(-4.5%)
09/10/2026
Current price
£560,000£15,000(-2.6%)
15/09/2026
£575,000Initial listing
06/05/2026

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