1828 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220 - For Sale

1828 Monument Avenue It Is a pleasure to bring this meticulous renovation to the market. The 1907 residence was designed by prominent Richmond architect Claude Howell for Williamson Talley. The house was completely renovated with the highest possible attention to detail, correct historical reference, state-of-the-art systems, and the finest materials. The carefully restored formal rooms display exquisite detailing of fireplace mantels, fireboxes, coved ceilings, mouldings, and heart pine flooring. The grand central staircase is similar to the one at Carter's Grove Plantation. A large reception hall room flows into the living room, and the dining room is entered through a double-case opening with 11 1/2-foot pocket doors. The generously- proportioned family room with fireplace occupies the heart of the house and from there multi-pane glass doors opens to a wrap-around deck. The completely renovated kitchen has traditional style and elegance with 'white fantasy' countertops, a Carrera marble backsplash and top-of-the-line appliances. There is an adjacent catering kitchen with wine cabinet, icemaker, and an additional built-in oven. For informal dining there is also a breakfast room that catches the morning sun and is a delightful spot. The second floor offers an adjoining study and bedroom on the front, a second bedroom, a hall bath and a laundry area. The master bedroom suite is privately located at the rear of the house and has an adjacent sunroom with his and her walk-in closets and a separate shoe closet. The marble master bath has a vintage-style soaking tub, handsome fixtures and a classical fireplace detail. The sunny third floor has two front bedrooms, a fully wired media room that shares a bath with the front bedroom, a hobby room, another hall bath, and a second laundry room. The house has a full basement with good ceiling height that could be finished to add additional living space or a separate living area. There is a new, brick three-car garage with a dor