Numbers 59 To 67 And Attached Area Railings

Numbers 59 to 67 form a terrace of five houses built between 1836 and 1838, designed by John Forbes as part of the development of Pittville in Cheltenham. The terrace was constructed for Joseph Pitt between 1825 and 1842 and is of stucco over brick construction, with concealed roof and brick and stucco end and party-wall stacks. The design was a deliberate copy of numbers 29 to 37 and was intended to adhere to elevations approved by Pitt and his architect. Number 59 was completed by Montague and Church, ironmasters of Worcester.

The houses are three storeys high with a basement, featuring 15 first-floor windows (three per house), with the ends and central section projecting forward. Stucco detailing is present, including a second-floor band interrupted by Doric pilasters at the ends and engaged Ionic columns between the windows, leading to a crowning architrave, frieze, and cornice, topped with a continuous blocking course and copings. Original 6/6 sash windows remain where present, with the ground-floor windows in the projecting sections set within taller, wider, elliptically-arched recesses. Some blind boxes are also present. Basement windows are 8/8 sashes. The entrances are on the right side, approached by flights of roll-edged steps leading to 3- and 4-panel doors with sidelights and overlights featuring lattice glazing bars and margin-lights. The rear of the terrace retains 6/6 sash windows.

Interiors retain original features, including a marble fireplace in number 63 and original plasterwork. Continuous balconies are present, featuring a double lozenge motif. Arrowhead area railings are situated along the front, and to the sides of the steps, with urn finials to the stanchions. The buildings contribute to a distinguished architectural group along Pittville Lawn.