The EsplanadeCarmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1NG

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.