1 Victoria Terrace, Beaumaris, LL58 8BU £645,000
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Tudor Rose l 32 Castle Street l Beaumaris l Anglesey l LL58 8AP Tel: 01248 810847 l Fax: 01248 811770 l [email protected] l www.joan-hopkin.co.uk 1 Victoria Terrace, Beaumaris, LL58 8BU £645,000 Victoria Terrace is a particularly fine example of Regency architecture and is fully deserving of its Grade I listing. It is described as a well preserved late Georgian terrace of national importance and a vital contribution to the historical integrity of the Beaumaris seafront. The construction is of an attractive dressed stone with elegant sash windows, arched at ground floor level under a hipped slate roof with central gable. No 1 forms the southernmost part of Victoria Terrace having a particularly light and pleasant aspect across The Green, Menai Strait and Snowdonia Mountain Range. The quality and condition of the interior is as impressive as the building's exterior having been superbly restored by the present owners. From a flagged path stone steps lead up to the front door, with Georgian fanlight above, to an attractive vestibule with intricate plaster moulded ceiling. From there on the accommodation is arranged over five floors, three of which are served by the most elegant turned staircase with mahogany hand rail rising from the reception hall, beneath a stunning cupola. A specific feature is the impressive newly fitted (2018) 'Mark Wilkinson' luxury kitchen with Aga cooker. At ground floor level there is a spacious sitting room and superbly proportioned dining room, butler's pantry and cloakroom. The front corner rooms on each floor all benefit from attractive bow windows echoing the shape of the terrace and at first floor level this room is used as the drawing room, although would be suitable as an additional bedroom. The master bedroom is also on the first floor with dressing room off and bathroom. The second and third floors provide additional bedrooms and bathrooms as well as extensive storage. In addition to the main staircase there is a secondary staircase serving all five floors and from which access is gained to the lower ground floor which was subject to a comprehensive scheme of refurbishment in 2018. The accommodation now comprises a spacious hall, with larder off, utility and a bespoke fitted Mark Wilkinson kitchen incorporating an extensive range of hand painted wall and floor units beneath polished granite work surfaces, integral appliances and a gas fired Aga. Opening from the kitchen is the housekeeper's sitting room, the whole are providing a comfortable informal living and entertaining space. Owing to the period of the building there are wonderful features throughout No 1 Victoria Terrace including high plaster moulded ceilings, York stone and slate floors, handsome carved and marble original fireplaces, sash windows and period doors. These have been complimented by the décor which has been tastefully designed by professional interior designer. MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967 These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is in no way guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Neither the vendor nor his Agents make any representation or warranty in relation to this property is offered subject to the owner’s confirmation of price, to a contract and to not having been sold. All prices quoted are subject to Owner’s acceptance and to the property being unsold. 1 Victoria Terrace, Beaumaris, LL58 8BU Accommodation in Brief terrace and is reputedly the only Grade * Vestibule; Reception Hall; Sitting Location Room; Dining Room; Butler's pantry; Beaumaris is widely regarded as one of Cloakroom; Mark Wilkinson Kitchen the most popular seaside towns on with House Keeper's Sitting Room off; Anglesey and provides an excellent Larder. range of local services for everyday * First Floor; Drawing Room; Master needs with boutique shops, Bedroom; Dressing Room; Bathroom; restaurants, pubs, hotels, chandlery Study. and garage. For the sailing enthusiast * 5 further Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Beaumaris is home to the Royal Playroom/Storage. Anglesey Yacht Club and there are * Store Room; Small rose garden; several other recreational facilities Shared courtyard lawned gardens. nearby to include golf and tennis. Historical Note There is also excellent walking around Victoria Terrace is arguably the finest Anglesey's coastal path and in the residential building in Beaumaris and Snowdonia National Park. Road occupies a prominent location communications are excellent with the overlooking the Menai Strait to the A55 some 7 miles distant facilitating Snowdonia Range beyond and South easy access across coastal North Wales to the Telford Suspension Bridge. to Cheshire and the national motorway Constructed in the early 1830s by York network. For travel to further afield architects, Joseph Hansom and Edward there is an Inter City rail service from Welch, the building was intended as Bangor to the centrepiece of a plan to regenerate London Euston via Crewe. the declining port of Beaumaris, by Outside creating a fashionable resort. The There is a small garden to the front, terrace was originally sub-divided into open yard and the use of the large 10 dwellings which were let to walled courtyard garden to the rear. holidaymakers and middle-class Two Storerooms and Boiler Room. To professionals. However in 1937 it was the side of number 1 is space suitable refurbished by Colwyn Foulkes, the in terms of size, for parking a vehicle. architect responsible for Colwyn Bay and with the exception of No 1, was Directions converted into 18 apartments. That On entering Beaumaris take the first configuration remains today with No 1 turning to the right. Follow the road being the only town house within the round and the property is on the left 1 Victoria Terrace, Beaumaris, LL58 8BU hand side, just beyond the Bulkeley Hotel. Property Information The property is held on a 999 year lease from Victoria Terrace Flats (Beaumaris) Ltd. This company is responsible for the running and maintenance of the Building. Directors are appointed annually and a Secretary is employed. The single largest expense is the insurance premium, mounting to almost 70% of the Annual Charge. Each owner has one share in this Company. No 1 being the equivalent of two flats contributes 2/20ths of the annual running costs, 2019 estimated at £2,000 p.a. Address: 1 Victoria Terrace, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, LL58 8BU Services: All mains services are connected. Local Authority: Ynys Mon County Council. Tel: 01248 750057 Tax Band G. £2,621 payable 2019. Viewing 32 Castle Street Street, Beaumaris Anglesey, LL58 8AP Telephone 01248 810847 [email protected] www.joan-hopkin.co.uk VIEIWNG ONLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH JOAN HOPKIN ESTATE AGENTS You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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