Fosterville Crescent, Abergavenny, NP7

This impressive Grade II Listed six double bedroomed yellow brick Edwardian Villa has retained a wealth of fine original architectural detailing which sits beautifully alongside its classic and timeless interior, culminating in an elegant and stylish aspirational home.  Sympathetically restored, this family home occupies a corner plot in westerly part walled gardens and enjoys generous proportions with two reception rooms and two contemporary bath/shower rooms to accompany its kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom.  With parking at a premium in this popular area of town, this home has the added benefit of off road parking to include an EV fast charger point.  

Built on the cusp of the Edwardian period, the houses in Fosterville Crescent have been little altered since building and therefore this family home represents a fine example of architecture from this era. Believed to have been constructed by the Foster brothers, local builders and surveyors of the time, this period residence sits amongst similarly styled homes listed for their character which is very much in evidence in the external aesthetics of the property.  Of a highly attractive appearance with painted fretted bargeboards and spike finials to the gables, its yellow brick is complemented by caramel coloured terracotta quoins and window and door dressings sitting under a red tile roof with yellow brick chimney stacks. 

Internally, this home is entered through a porch leading into a reception hallway.  The period detailing continues inside the house which has retained the original servant bell system, fireplaces, deep skirting boards and tiling. The property is arranged over three floors comprising two storeys and three attic rooms, in all totalling about 2195sqft of family size accommodation.  Flooded in light from a three storey gabled wing and a canted bay to two storeys, the house enjoys dual aspects to some rooms with sash and stained glass leaded light windows filtering light throughout the house. 

ENTRANCE PORCH

An impressive heavy timber entrance door with sash windows to two sides opens into the porch which has fitted bench seating. A glazed panelled door opens into:

RECEPTION HALLWAY

Cornice ceiling, staircase to the first floor with stained glass picture window over the stairwell area, understairs cupboard, radiator. The hall is carpeted but has the original period floor tiles beneath.

CLOAKROOM

Lavatory, vanity wash hand basin, double glazed sash style window, radiator in decorative grille, ceiling spotlights, period style tiled floor.

DUAL ASPECT LOUNGE

Bay window fitted with sash windows with stained glass leaded light picture windows above and a further sash window to the side, cornice ceiling, original ceiling rose, picture rails, fireplace (chimney truncated) with pewter surround on a slate hearth, two radiators, wood style flooring.

DINING ROOM

Sash windows to the front aspect, cornice ceiling, original ceiling rose, picture rails, original fireplace with open cast iron grate and decorative tiled slip surrounds with a tiled hearth, fitted cupboards and shelving to the chimney breast recesses, radiator, wood style flooring.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

This light filled kitchen has a bay window fitted with sash windows and ceiling spotlights above providing a delightful outlook over the garden. Featuring the original servant bell system, the kitchen is of a classic, yet contemporary design equipped with wooden cabinets with cupped door furniture, incorporating a large Welsh dresser style unit plus open display and cookery book shelving to either side of the cooker recess space which currently houses a Range with extractor above, integrated appliances include a fridge and dishwasher. The granite worktops with carved drainer and ceramic butler sink complement the slate flooring which runs throughout the room. Radiator. An archway opens to:

SIDE KITCHEN

This useful open area which links the kitchen and utility room has a double glazed door to the rear courtyard, wall mounted cabinet housing a newly fitted Worcester gas combi boiler, ceiling spotlights, continued slate tiled floor, vertical radiator. A glazed panelled door opens into:

UTILITY ROOM

Fitted with wall and base cabinets with wooden worktops over and tiled splashbacks, ceramic butler sink, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for full height fridge/freezer, ceiling spotlights, double glazed patio doors opening into the garden, skylight windows and further double glazed window, electricity consumer unit, radiator, slate tiled floor.

LANDING

Filtered with natural light from the stained glass window over the stairwell area, staircase to the second floor with sash window, linen cupboard, radiator.

DUAL ASPECT BEDROOM ONE

Bay window fitted with sash windows to the front aspect with stained glass leaded light picture windows over and a further stained glass window to the side affording a view to the Blorenge, original cast iron fireplace (chimney truncated) with tiled slip surrounds and an open grate, cornice ceiling, two radiators.

BEDROOM TWO

Sash window to the front aspect, glazed panelled door opening onto a recessed wrought iron balcony, cornice ceiling, original fireplace with cast iron open grate and decorative tiled slip surround with tiled hearth, exposed floorboards, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

Bay window fitted with sash windows overlooking the garden, radiator.

FOUR PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM

Fitted with a white suite to include a free standing Victorian style roll top bath with shower attachment, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower mixer, lavatory, wash hand basin, ladder towel radiator, double glazed sash style window, tiled floor.

SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM

Fitted with a white suite to include a shower cubicle with thermostatic shower mixer, wash hand basin, lavatory, double glazed sash style window, ladder towel radiator, shaver point, ceiling spotlights, tiled floor.

BEDROOM FOUR

Double glazed sash style window to the front aspect, exposed beams, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE

Double glazed sash style window with a view over the garden towards the Blorenge, eaves storage cupboard, radiator.

BEDROOM SIX

Skylight windows, radiator.

Front Garden

The property is approached via a wrought iron gate which opens into the front garden with steps leading up to the entrance porch. The garden is enclosed by attractive stone walling with terracotta dressings and pillars with pinecone finials and laurel hedging which provides privacy and seclusion. Gated access to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

Enjoying a westerly aspect, this pretty, partly stone walled garden has a paved sun terrace which adjoins the property providing an excellent position to dine and entertain outdoors. Steps lead to a lawned garden which has deep flower bed borders planted with a variety of flora and herbaceous shrubbery. The well stocked flower beds are accompanied by decorative stone chipped beds with larger rockery stones providing structure to the overall design. A slate chipped pathway leads to a timber decked
area at the rear currently hosting a shed but would equally serve as a perfect spot for a summerhouse or log cabin. The garden provides an impressive outlook towards the side decoration of the house and an appreciation of its Edwardian detailing.

REAR COURTYARD | From the kitchen, a door opens into a stone wall enclosed courtyard which is brick paved and has an outside water tap. With a shed, this is a great space for bin and bike storage.

Parking - Off street

Held on a separate Title, the property jointly holds with two other owners an off street parking area with each owner having space to park two vehicles and their own EV charging point. The spaces belonging to this property have the benefit of a 22kW AC fast charger with separate smart meter.