The Esplanade, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31

Attractive Grade II listed period townhouse enjoying character features and a homely ambience.

Description

Number 1 The Esplanade is an attractive Grade II listed town house that has been sympathetically renovated and refurbished by the current owners over the years. The house now provides a comfortable period home that retains its character features including tall ceilings, wood floorboards and decorative plasterwork. According to its Cadw listing, the property is a

“Terrace house, part of matching pair of terraces Nos 1-4 and 5-8 The Esplanade, probably built from 1879, the date on deeds to No 4”. It is “Included as part of an unusually architectural later nineteenth century pair of terraces, characterising the architecturally ambitious expansion of the town in the later nineteenth century.”

Accommodation Ground Floor
Steps lead up to the welcoming front door that opens into an entrance lobby and impressive reception hall with attractive ornate tiled floor. The first door on the left leads into the large living room with tall ceilings, wood floorboards, bay window and an impressive marble fireplace surround providing a focal point. Further along the hall on the left is the dining room, again with tall ceiling, wood floorboards, marble fireplace and window overlooking the rear courtyard garden. At the rear of the house is a large kitchen dining room that is perfect for modern family living. The room features Welsh slate floor tiles and off the dining area are attractive built-in cupboards that flank a wood burning stove that provides a warm and cosy atmosphere. A fitted kitchen area lies at the far end with base and wall units, Belfast sink and space for appliances etc. A useful shower room with WC completes the utility room.

Cellar room
The original cellar with natural light from the courtyard has been renovated and tanked and provides the perfect peaceful place to relax. It is currently used as a fun television/cinema room/ study.

First Floor
An elegant wooden staircase rises up to the first-floor accommodation. On this floor are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located at the front of the house and features an ornate cast iron fireplace and views across the Towy Valley to fields and hills. Adjacent is a smaller bedroom again overlooking the front of the house and valley. In the centre of the house is another large bedroom, again featuring a pretty cast iron fireplace and overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Moving to the rear of the house there is a large family bathroom on the left with a sumptuous bath and shower over. The floor is completed by the fourth bedroom that enjoys a rear garden aspect.

Externally
In addition to the elevated railed front garden area the property enjoys a sheltered rear courtyard garden with patio, small lawn, bushes, flower borders and kitchen garden area. A wooden gate opens out onto the rear service lane where this property owns a valuable parking space for a car.

Location

No. 1 The Esplanade is situated on a sought-after road in the popular and historic town of Carmarthen. The towns shops, hospital, schools, restaurants and pubs are all close at hand while the larger out of town shopping (e.g., supermarkets) are also nearby for your daily needs.

For those that enjoy leisure pursuits and the outdoors there is also an abundance of choice with a variety of sports clubs, walks and the famous Towy River famous for fishing.

If one needs to travel then there is a railway station in the town providing national rail connections while the A48 M4 link road provides quick access to south Wales (Swansea about 28 miles, Cardiff about 71 miles) the Severn Bridge and into England (about 91 miles).

Square Footage: 2,010 sq ft



Additional Info

General Remarks and Stipulations

Services, Council Tax and EPC
Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Council Tax band E.

Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.