Inside Foster mansion before blaze

One of the living rooms at Osbaston House.

These pictures today show the extent of the luxury that Chris Foster and his family enjoyed at Osbaston House.

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It is believed the Fosters bought Osbaston House for £1.15 million in October 2004

The mainly Georgian house, over three storeys, with a gravel driveway, was described at the time as having 16.7 acres of land, and included three main reception rooms, an orangery, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a cellar, woodland, paddocks, outbuildings and access to fish on the River Morda.

One neighbour said the Fosters had put up stables, made an exercise yard and divided up the fields.

Full coverage of tragedy at Osbaston HousenextpagePeriod-style furniture in this dining room.

Full coverage of tragedy at Osbaston HousenextpageThis room had views of the extensive grounds.

Full coverage of tragedy at Osbaston HousenextpageOsbaston House looked the image of a rural idyll before it was destroyed.

Full coverage of tragedy at Osbaston HousenextpageThe luxurious kitchen.

Full coverage of tragedy at Osbaston HousenextpageAnother room at the mansion.

Full coverage of tragedy at Osbaston House