4 bedroom cottage for sale

Charming, large country cottage situated within the conservation area of the much sought after village of St Fagan’s, set in mature cottage gardens with parking and double garage and enjoying exceptionally convenient access into the Capital city of Cardiff.

'Twyn Pwmro' is identified in plans of the manors of St Fagan’s and Penheadrad in the Parishes of Radyr and Llandaff in 1766. The cast iron open fireplace in the sitting room is reminiscent of that period. Today it offers an opportunity seldom found to acquire a large period cottage tucked away in the village of St Fagan’s.

In brief accommodation includes canopied porch, entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, library, study, kitchen and utility room. To the first floor four bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room . Central heating is partial and gas fired.

The village of St Fagan’s is renowned for its Welsh National History Museum, which is set in extensive parkland. Cardiff city centre is about 4 miles away which offers all the shops, services and amenities as of an important capital city. There are further local facilities in Fairwater, Llandaff and the out of town retail centre at Culverhouse Cross is within a short drive. The Vale of Glamorgan area is exceptionally popular and offers a host of recreational opportunities including golf courses at Cottrell Park, Radyr and Castle Coch, The Vale Hotel and Creigiau. The coast is within 15 minutes drive and there are numerous walks through surrounding countryside. The well known St Fagan’s cricket club and the Plymouth Arms public house are within a short walk.

Ground Floor

Canopied entrance porch with part glazed timber front door leads to

Hallway
Broad, shallow rising staircase . Coat cupboard and connecting doors to

Library
14' 9" x 8' 5" (4.50m x 2.57m)

South facing window overlooking the paved garden terrace. Most attractive room with gas fire and steps up to

Study/Office
11' 7" x 7' 11" (3.53m x 2.41m)

Further door from entrance hall to

Sitting Room
22' 4" x 9' 9" (6.81m x 2.97m)

Cast iron open fireplace, possibly original to the house with an arched entrance to a square bayed area enjoying views over front terrace and gardens.

Connecting door from sitting room to

Drawing Room
21' 11" x 15' 11" (6.68m x 4.85m)

A well proportioned principal reception room with aspect to front, side and rear. Sliding doors open to the garden. Central fireplace with timber surround set on a marble plinth, housing a coal effect gas fire.

Connecting door from sitting room to

Inner Hall
Understairs cupboard and door to

Dining Room
10' 6" x 15' 7" (3.20m x 4.75m)

Dual aspect with windows to side and rear elevations. Built in matching alcove china cabinets with open shelving. Arched entrance to

Kitchen
10' 5" x 10' 11" (3.18m x 3.33m)

Extensive range of matching wall and floor units and electric double oven, gas hob and sink unit. Door into

Rear Porch
Which leads to a potting shed.

Stairs rise from the kitchen to a

Utility Area
10' 2" x 5' 10" (3.10m x 1.78m)

Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Fitted wall cupboards. Boiler cupboard containing gas fired warm air central heating boiler, which provides a partial heating system.

Low rise staircase from hallway to

First Floor

Landing Area
Offering access to bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1
12' 8" x 11' 10" (3.86m x 3.61m)

Substantial double room with south facing aspect. Fitted book shelves. Door to vestibule with fitted wardrobe. Door to

En-Suite Shower Room
Comprising shower cubicle with thermostatic shower attachment. Wash hand basin inset in a tiled vanity unit. Wc. Angled oriel window to side elevation overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 2
15' 8" x 9' 10" (4.78m x 3.00m)

Windows to south and west elevations. Vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Walk in wardrobe with door to

Dressing Room
15' 10" x 7' 1" (4.83m x 2.16m)

Fitted louvered wardrobes. Vanity unit with inset sink. Access to loft storage space. Potential for an en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 3
15' 8" x 9' 3" (4.78m x 2.82m)

South facing double room with vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 4
10' 2" x 9' 4" (3.10m x 2.84m)

Window overlooking garden and beautiful mature magnolia tree.

Bathroom
Cream suite including corner bath. Pedestal wash hand basin and wc. Window to rear elevation. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder tank with slatted shelving above.

Outside

Gardens and Grounds
'Twyn Pwmro' enjoys creatively planned cottage gardens which have been designed and tended by the present owners, who have lived at the property for approximately 20 years.

The main cottage garden has a large flagstone terrace and enjoys a warm south west facing gently sloping aspect.

The garden comprises lawned, paved terraces, mature shrubs, hedgerows and trees. There is a mature Wisteria tree to the front elevation and a beautiful Magnolia to the side. Stone retaining walls and mature hedgerows provide considerable privacy.

A shared private lane accessed from Crofft-y-Genau Road leads up to a parking area

Detached Double Garage
Which lies adjacent to 'Twyn Pwmro'.

Services

Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas

Council Band

H

Property Ref:84_1804_2066876