7 bedroom detached house for sale

Appropriately named, The Retreat is idyllically set in approximately 3 acres of its own grounds, situated amongst picturesque woodlands in the countryside approximately 8 miles from the centre of Cardiff. Dating back to the 1700s, this former gamekeeper's cottage has been extended over the years and comes complete with its own 2 bedroom cottage and a generous sized coach house, which offers covered parking and an office suite and/or games room.

The gently sloping grounds include ample parking, an all-weather tennis court,  both lawned and wooded areas, and there is a significant stream at the bottom of the garden, named Nant-y-Draethen which we understand boasts the odd trout or three. The retreat has 2 streams - one running behind the house in front of the coachhouse through the orchard joining Nant-y-Draethen - generally runs dry around July-August - but Nant-y-Draethen flows full all year and is significnatly wide and deep in places. There are plenty of nearby countryside walks and the well reputed 'Maenllwyd Inn' is approximately 3/4 of a mile away.  

The main house offers generous living space and includes 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, a study and a farmhouse-style breakfast kitchen.  The impressive master bedroom has its own dressing room and en-suite shower room.  In the cottage, there are two further double bedrooms, a lounge, a dining room and a good sized kitchen.  The beautifully crafted self contained coach-house is a more recent addition and whilst currently used as an office building, it could equally be used as a games room, offering potential for a full size snooker table. 

To fully appreciate this beautiful property, viewing is essential.  Please call to book an appointment or if you would like any further information.

The Retreat (Main House)
The main part of the house dates back to around 1760 and offers many period features. With a slightly unusual layout, the property has 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms (master with en-suite shower room and dressing room), a study, a farmhouse kitchen and a utility room. There are impressive fireplaces in both the lounge and the sitting rooms, giving a cosy feel to the property. The loft has been partially converted, with windows and boarded floors, offering a further useful space.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (16' 8'' x 13' 1'' (5.1m x 4.0m))

Study (9' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.0m x 2.5m))

Dining Room (20' 0'' x 7' 10'' (6.1m x 2.4m))

Lounge (14' 9'' x 13' 8'' (4.5m x 4.17m))

Sitting Room (15' 8'' x 10' 5'' (4.8m x 3.2m))

Utility Room (9' 6'' x 7' 6'' (2.9m x 2.3m))

Downstairs WC

Conservatory (22' 3'' x 12' 9'' (6.8m x 3.9m) max )

Master Bedroom (13' 1'' x 12' 5'' (4.0m x 3.8m))

Dressing Room (13' 1'' x 13' 1'' (4.0 x 4.0m) max )

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 2 (13' 9'' x 12' 1'' (4.2m x 3.7m))

Bedroom 3 (16' 4'' x 9' 2'' (5.0m x 2.8m))

Bedroom 4 (9' 6'' x 8' 10'' (2.9m x 2.7m) max )

Bedroom 5 (9' 6'' x 8' 10'' (2.9m x 2.7m))

Family Bathroom

Loft Room (31' 5'' x 9' 10'' (9.6m x 3.0m))

The Cottage
Further to the main dwelling, the attached cottage offers a well proportioned, self contained home with 2 double bedrooms, lounge, dining room and kitchen. This has recently been refurbished and is presented to a high standard. This part of the property is currently let out, so could provide an ongoing income or would be ideal for a family member to occupy independently from the main dwelling.

Cottage Lounge (15' 1'' x 11' 1'' (4.6m x 3.38m))

Cottage Kitchen (14' 9'' x 9' 10'' (4.5m x 3.0m))

Cottage Dining Room (11' 5'' x 10' 9'' (3.5m x 3.3m))

Cottage Bedroom 1 (14' 9'' x 10' 2'' max (4.5m x 3.1m))

Cottage Bedroom 2 (11' 5'' x 10' 5'' max (3.5m x 3.2m))

Cottage Bathroom (7' 6'' x 6' 6'' (2.3m x 2.0m))

Separate Garage Building

The Coach House
The beautifully crafted timber framed detached coach house is a more recent addition to the accommodation. Presented in the style of a Scandinavian log cabin, there are two generous sized offices, a large games room, which could possibly accommodate a full size snooker table, a kitchenette, a WC and three storage rooms and covered parking for 3 vehicles. Whilst this building has been used for the current vendor's business activities, it could be adapted for a variety of purposes.

Coach House 1st Office (17' 4'' x 10' 9'' (5.3m x 3.3m))

Coach House 2nd Office (11' 1'' x 10' 9'' (3.4m x 3.3m))

Coach House WC

Coach House Kitchenette

Games Room (27' 6'' x 23' 3'' (8.4m x 7.1m))

Bathroom on First Floor

Grounds
The property has grounds of around 3 acres which includes two extensive areas of decking, ample parking, a carport for 3 vehicles, a further garage, wooded areas and lawned areas. There is a stream at the bottom of the garden and a private driveway (which is shared with the neighbouring house).

Directional Note
Leaving Cardiff on the A369, turn right at the roundabout onto the B4562. Turn left onto Ty-Glas Road, then continue into through Llanishen, bearing right at the roundabout by the Church. Continue towards Lisvane, passing the station and at the roundabout, turn left onto Church Lane. Continue on this road until reaching the junction by the Maenllwydd Inn. Turn right at this junction. The Retreat is approximately 0.75 miles on the right hand side. Please note that Satellite Navigation may not be accurate in this region.