Fields Park Avenue, Newport, NP20 5BG

Superbly situated on Fields Park Avenue, one of Newport's most prestigious roads is this beautiful, substantial property which has been sympathetically renovated using original materials and styles, in keeping with the Arts and Crafts period in which it was built. The property boasts the unusual claim of once being home to the Queen’s toastmaster and is conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre train station and just a short drive from the M4. Amongst the features is a stunning period reception hallway, four good size bedrooms and private garden while also offering the opportunity to create a stunning garden-facing kitchen in an already substantially-renovated property.

The facade of the property is impressive. Built with smooth wire-cut red brick, it has its original rough-cast rendering restored to bright white to the front and a mock-Tudor gable end restored in traditional black. To the side, a large original stained-glass window lets light flood into the stairwell and landing inside. The roof coverings have been replaced and lined with felt, with all drainage upgraded. Most windows have been replaced, with those at the front of the house being high-quality heritage-style double-glazed uPVC replacements in the image of the original style wooden casement windows, with carefully designed diamond lead and hammered-metal monkey tail handles.

After stepping through an original Edwardian wooden front door with nickel furniture and mosaic-tiled porch, is the impressive entrance hall, which is a room in itself. It has its original Parquet floor that has been fully restored. The flooring in the Lounge and Dining Rooms leading off the Hall is solid oak. All bedroom floors are covered with quality quartz-coloured woollen carpets that with black solid metal room dividers and hearth tile frames.

The Hall has an impressive corner fireplace and is one of seven rooms with fireplaces. Each has coloured crackle-glaze tiled hearths, surrounded by either solid wood or woollen carpet. The impressive four fireplace mantels – two metal, two wooden - have been restored. Each of the internal door locks and knobs and have been carefully restored using beeswax or replaced with a beeswaxed cast iron replica where missing – all having original keys. All original doors have been retained or replaced with original doors of the same age as the property, generally made of Douglas fir.

The Hall has wall and ceiling light fittings made of Tiffany glass, which is repeated in the Lounge, Dining Room, Stairwell and Landing, in keeping with the Art Deco era of the property. The Hall curtains are hung from a track behind a wooden pelmet, which is repeated in bedrooms. In other rooms, curtains hang from polished graphite curtain poles with solid metal finials.

All skirting board, picture rail, architrave and windowsill has been restored. The Hall is painted in honey mustard and is an excellent sun trap on summer evenings. All other rooms are painted in a light grey throughout, with feature wall painted to match the fireplace hearth style of the room.

The property has ample storage, starting with the Under Stair Cupboard leading off the Hall, to the original restored in-built bedroom and landing cupboards, airing cupboard, and finally the sizable loft that has been cleared and cleaned.

The property has been completely rewired with new distribution box and has a combination boiler and modern radiators throughout. It has its broadband connection in the centre of the property and wired ethernet connections to the Lounge (for smart TV) and smallest bedroom (currently used as a Study). The only room that is ready for replacement is the large kitchen – a great project for a keen cook wishing to make their mark in an impressive period property.

The mature garden is peaceful and private and retains the sun late into summer evenings, with the smell of wisteria amongst the many scents that bloom. This is a wonderful historic property for a couple or family with an appreciation for period style and quality. It has superb transport links – less than 5 minutes to J27 of the M4 or a 15-walk to the train station with direct services to as far as Swansea, London, Manchester and Plymouth.

Porch Restored wooden Edwardian outer front door with 5-lever lock and night latch. Mosaic-tiled floor. Restored wooden Edwardian inner front door.

Reception Hallway Large entrance hall with original fully restored Parquet floor, metal fireplace with yellow fireplace tiles, black wooden ceiling joists and plate shelf. Rectangular bay window with original restored bench. Three Tiffany glass wall lights and Tiffany glass ceiling pendant. Column radiator. Wooden pelmet above window. Restored Edwardian doors to Lounge, Dining Room, Breakfast Room and Under Stair Cupboard with octagonal beeswax cast iron doorknobs. Telephone point.

Lounge Unusually large lounge with large trapezium bay window, restored teal fireplace hearth tiles and Edwardian wooden mantel. Two Tiffany glass wall lights and Tiffany glass inverted ceiling pendant. Polished graphite curtain pole with solid metal Art Deco style finials. Original coving and restored Edwardian picture rail. Solid oak tongue-and-groove flooring. TV point and wired ethernet port.

Dining Room Restored burnt orange fireplace hearth tiles and Edwardian wooden mantel. Two Tiffany glass wall lights and Tiffany glass inverted ceiling pendant. Polished graphite curtain pole with solid metal Art Deco style finials. Double French doors to patio. Original coving and restored Edwardian picture rail. Solid oak tongue-and-groove flooring. Serving hatch to Breakfast Room.

Understairs Cupboard Tiled cupboard floor with electric and gas meters, hooks, shelving and small window.

Breakfast Room Replacement window, access to patio via narrow door. Brick archway leading to kitchen. Original quarry tiles. Suitable for incorporation into kitchen.

Kitchen 1990s kitchen in need of updating. Windows to both sides of property. Original quarry tiles underneath Lino. Door to pantry and back porch.

Pantry Original quarry-tiled with shelving.

Back Porch Back entrance to property with WC and room for freezer. Suitable for incorporation into Kitchen.

Stairwell 16-riser dog-leg staircase with original restored heart motif balustrade, wooden panelling and newel posts and large original stained-glass window. Polished graphite curtain pole with solid metal Art Deco style finials. Long-chained Tiffany glass inverted 3-bulb pendant light fitting. Gold woollen stair runner.

First Floor Landing Long landing with original restored triple-door cupboards with original latches and hooks. Original restored four-door airing cupboard with radiator, in-built lath shelving, clothes rail and original latches. Short-chained Tiffany glass inverted 3-bulb pendant light fitting. Quartz wool carpet. Access to loft.

Bedroom 1 Unusually large master with large trapezium bay window, original restored green fireplace hearth tiles and original restored double-door alcove cupboard with original latch and hooks. Polished graphite curtain pole with solid metal Art Deco style finials. Quartz wool carpet. Original coving and restored Edwardian picture rail. Telephone and TV points.

Bedroom 2 Original restored metal fireplace with off-white fireplace tiles and original restored double-door alcove cupboard with original latch and hooks. Wooden pelmet above window. Quartz wool carpet. Original picture rail.

Bedroom 3 Rear bedroom with original restored blue fireplace hearth tiles and original restored single-door alcove cupboard with original latch and hooks. Polished graphite curtain pole with solid metal Art Deco style finials. Quartz wool carpet. Original picture rail.

Bedroom 4 Original restored corner fireplace with green hearth tiles. Wooden pelmet above window. Desk-height sockets and ethernet ports for office use. Wooden pelmet above window. Quartz wool carpet. Original picture rail.

Bathroom Large bathroom with walk-in floor-level shower, bath with handheld shower, toilet, basin and mirrored wired-in wall cabinet. All fittings in period style. Tiled in white and duck egg blue metropolitan tiles. Tiled alcoves. Porcelain slate-style tiled floor. Blue night-time lighting.

Second Floor Extremely large and tidied loft space with loft ladder and two rear Velux windows.

Outside Rebuilt front wall in new imperial-size bricks and reclaimed coping and capstones. Drive with green granite chippings. Ample on-street parking. Gated side access. Insulated wooden shed built using reclaimed materials from main house (3.2m x 2m). Bricked outhouse suitable for storage and hardstanding suitable for additional small shed. Large private mature garden, including dessert apple, greengage, quince, grape, bay, wisteria arbour and lawned area. Original stone and brick back wall. Patio leading to Dining Room and Breakfast Room. Log store.