Malmaison Cheltenham and attached railings

The Malmaison Cheltenham, originally a villa and formerly known as the Savoy Hotel, was built in 1847 by Samuel Onley. Subsequent additions and alterations were made, including a conservatory dating to the late 19th century (circa 1870-80) and rear ranges from the 1890s. The main building is constructed of stucco with a slate roof and features an iron balustrade.

The main range is two storeys with an attic and basement. It has a stepped facade of nine windows, articulated with Corinthian pilasters. The central three-window entrance bay is particularly elaborate, featuring a tetrastyle Corinthian porch with a decorative frieze, architrave, dentil and modillion cornice, and steps leading to glazed doors. The right-hand range is recessed and blind, while the left facade has a four-window range similarly articulated with pilasters. Windows throughout are largely 1/1 sashes, with some 8/8 sashes in the basement, and 3/3 and 6/1 sashes in the attic. A glazed conservatory with a hipped roof and slender columns sits on the right side.

The interior includes an open-well staircase with a wreathed handrail and ornamental wrought-iron balusters. Shutters are present to most windows. A main reception room on the right contains three fireplaces, one of Regency style, and the conservatory features a Coalbrookdale tile floor.

Attached to the sides of the porch is an ornate iron balustrade featuring panels with female masks, similar to those found at Farnley Lodge on Duoro Road.

The Bayshill estate was developed in the 1830s by a joint stock company. The villa is considered part of a “superb group” that makes Bayshill Road a notable architectural street.