Property description
A truly magnificent six double bedroomed Victorian residence boasting an array of fine period features and enjoying substantial family sized accommodation arranged over four floors to include three reception rooms, a games room and two bathrooms, situated in a highly convenient location in the very heart of this most ancient market town within walking distance of shops, leisure amenities and transport links and affording stunning views over the Blorenge, the famous Market Hall and towards the Sugar Loaf.
Agent's Introduction
This is a truly superb example of a fine Victorian residence retaining a wealth of period features that one would expect in a property dating from such a splendid historical era, including: an impressive tiled floor in the spacious hallway, feature fireplaces in the superb drawing and dining rooms, the original servant bell control panel and bell buttons in working order, and of course, grand high ceilings and broad bay windows to the principal rooms.This six double bedroomed family home is a strikingly handsome property of stone construction, perfectly married with complementary decorative brick work adorning all elevations, broad bay windows and a contrasting slate tiled roof. Occupying a magnificent broad corner plot with majestic views towards the Blorenge, the Market Hall and the Sugar Loaf, the house is arranged over four floors and boasts over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation. Presented in a wonderfully traditional configuration and with a neutral colour palette throughout, this family home affords buyers the opportunity to further enhance and extend into unused living space to further add value and character to this beautiful home.
Situation and Local Amenities
The house enjoys an exceptional location within walking distance of the railway station, the bus station, the town centre, and Castle Meadows. The area is renowned for its popular open spaces and walks nearby and is locally surrounded by The Blorenge, Sugar Loaf, the Deri, and the Skirrid mountains.The town boasts a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities, including a wide selection of boutique style shops, grocery and newsagent stores, supermarkets and many well-known high street shops. Abergavenny also hosts a market several times a week. The town has its own cinema and leisure centre as well as a number of restaurants for evening entertainment. The area is well served by schools for all ages. Abergavenny railway station has regular services into central London via Newport, whilst road links at the Hardwick roundabout give easy access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South West and London and \"A\" routes for Monmouth, Hereford, Cwmbran and Cardiff.
Entrance Lobby
Feature hardwood entrance door, coved ceiling, wall light point, sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect overlooking the garden, telephone point, original Victorian tiled floor.
Ground Floor Cloakroom
Low level WC, wash hand basin set into vanity storage unit, in-built cloaks cupboard, panelled door
Spacious Entrance Hallway
Coved ceiling, picture rail, radiator with thermostat, telephone point, impressive staircase to the first floor with timber balustrades and newel posts, continued original Victorian tiled floor.
A panelled door opens into a stone stairwell leading to: Basement (currently used as a Games Room) - 14' 0'' x 11' 3'' (4.26m x 3.43m)
Coved ceiling, exposed timber to the ceiling, frosted sealed unit double glazed door with inset window opening into the garden, inset spot lights to the ceiling, power, radiator with a decorative grille.
Drawing Room (Front) - 14' 11'' x 12' 0'' (4.54m x 3.65m)
Two broad corner bays with sealed unit double glazed windows affording splendid views over the garden towards the Blorenge and the Market Hall, fireplace with tiled hearth and surround with wooden mantle over and gas fire within, coved ceiling, picture rail, television aerial point, telephone point, ceiling light and wall light points, radiator with thermostat, partly glazed panelled door.
Dining Room (Front) - 14' 8'' x 12' 1'' (4.47m x 3.68m)
Broad ceiling height sealed unit double glazed bay window to the front aspect enjoying a view over the garden towards the Blorenge and the Market Hall, coved ceiling, picture rail, fireplace on a marble hearth and surround with timber mantle over and gas fire within, ceiling lights, radiator with thermostat, partly glazed panelled door.
Sitting Room (Rear) - 13' 0'' x 11' 3'' (3.96m x 3.43m)
Square bay to the rear aspect with ceiling height sealed unit double glazed windows, coved ceiling, picture rail, ceiling light, original servant bell control panel, decorative fireplace with recess and inset spot lights above, telephone point, radiator with thermostat, panelled door.
Kitchen - 11' 9'' x 10' 6'' (3.58m x 3.20m)
Fitted with a range of wall and base level units in a white flush door finish to include various drawers and storage cupboards incorporating glazed display cabinets, contrasting laminate worktops with tiled splashback surrounds, inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, electric cooker point with extractor hood above, space for full height fridge/freezer, coved ceiling, ceiling light, sealed unit double glazed window and door opening into a rear courtyard offering the perfect place for breakfast or afternoon tea, tiled floor, radiator with thermostat.
Utility Room
Sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for larder fridge, inbuilt storage cupboards to one wall with spot lights above, door to garage.
Stairs to Half Landing
Double aspect bay window to the front and side enjoying a view towards the Market Hall and the Blorenge with sealed unit double glazed window units, wall light points, power, and ample room for seating.
WC
Low level WC, wash hand basin set into vanity storage unit, frosted sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, wall light point, tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator with thermostat, panelled door.
Galleried First Floor Landing
Overlooking the half-landing with timber balustrades and newel posts, ceiling light, airing cupboard, radiator with thermostatic radiator valve, staircase to the second floor.
Bedroom One (Front) - 14' 8'' x 12' 1'' (4.47m x 3.68m)
Sealed unit double glazed double doors opening onto a Juliet balcony affording a superb view towards the Sugar Loaf, the Blorenge and the market hall, coved ceiling, ceiling light, feature decorative fireplace with tiled slip surround on a tiled hearth with cast iron surround and inbuilt cupboard to the side, original servant bell buzzers to each side of the bed, radiator with thermostat, stripped and stained floorboards, panelled door.
Double Aspect Bedroom Two (Front) - 14' 1'' x 12' 0'' (4.29m x 3.65m)
Sealed unit double glazed windows to the front and side aspects affording superb views towards the Blorenge and the Market Hall, coved ceiling, ceiling light, wash hand basin set into vanity storage unit, radiator with thermostat, panelled door.
Double Aspect Bedroom Three (Rear) - 13' 0'' x 12' 1'' (3.96m x 3.68m)
Two sealed unit double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects, coved ceiling, ceiling light, decorative fireplace with tiled slips, cast iron surround and grate with a painted mantel over, wash hand basin set into vanity storage unit, radiator with thermostat, panelled door.
Bedroom Four (Rear) - 11' 10'' x 8' 9'' (3.60m x 2.66m)
Sealed unit double glazed window to the rear aspect, ceiling light, fitted wardrobes with shelving surround and inset spot lights to the bed area, wash hand basin set into vanity storage unit, two telephone points, radiator with thermostat, stripped and stained floorboards, panelled door.
Shower Room
Fitted with a white suite to include a corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower mixer within, contemporary moulded wash hand basin set into a vanity storage unit with mixer tap, low level WC with concealed cistern, inset spot lights to the ceiling, frosted double glazed window to the rear aspect, ladder towel radiator with thermostat, tiled walls, tiled floor, panelled door.
Landing
Ceiling light, loft hatch access, in-built storage cupboard.
Bedroom Five - 12' 1'' x 8' 0'' (3.68m x 2.44m)
Bay window with sealed unit double glazed windows to the front aspect enjoying elevated views towards the Blorenge, Abergavenny Castle and the Market Hall beyond, two ceiling lights, inset spot lights, fitted wardrobe to one wall with cupboard to one side, two eaves storage cupboards, radiator with thermostat, television aerial point, telephone point.
Bedroom Six - 10' 9'' x 8' 10'' (3.27m x 2.69m) plus 9' 11\" (3.02m) x 8' 11\" (2.72m) narrowing 6' 5\" (1.96m)
A stylish recent addition to this family home with a broad bay with sealed unit double glazed windows to the side aspect with views towards the Deri and the Rholben, exposed timbers to the ceiling and walls, wall light points and ceiling lights, radiator with thermostat, a timber latched door opens into storage cupboard with potential to further extend to create en-suite facilities if so desired, panelled door.
Bathroom
A white four piece suite to include a corner shower cubicle with electric shower within, panelled bath, wash hand basin set into vanity storage unit, low level WC, frosted double glazed window to the rear aspect, spot track and inset spot lights to the ceiling, tiled walls, tiled floor, eaves storage cupboard, radiator with thermostat.
Outside
Westerly Walled Gardens
The property occupies a broad and imposing corner plot set well back from the road side and approached by a pathway leading to the front door. The gardens lay to the front and the side of the house and are extensive, wrapping around the house to two sides. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are well-stocked with herbaceous shrubbery plants and specimen trees to the boundaries. A set of wrought iron gates from Fosterville Crescent opens into a driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles and giving access to:
Garage
14' 5\" (4.39m) x 12' 7\" (3.84m)
Roller door, loft storage space, power, light and wall mounted gas central heating boiler.
General
Tenure: We are informed the property is freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitor.
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Telephone subject to service provider regulations.
Council Tax: Band G (Monmouthshire County Council)
EPC Rating: Band E
Property Features :
- ENTRANCE PORCH
- WELCOMING ENTRANCE HALLWAY WITH ORIGINAL VICTORIAN TILED FLOOR
- DRAWING ROOM WITH DOUBLE BAY WINDOWS AND FEATURE FIREPLACE
- DINING ROOM AFFORDING VIEWS OVER THE BLORENGE AND FEATURE FIREPLACE
- SITTING ROOM WITH ORIGINAL SERVANT BELL SYSTEM