4 bedroom semi detached house for sale

Impressive stone built Victorian 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 reception semi detached sympathetically and stylishly extended, refurbished and appointed enjoying a delightful location in the heart of one of the prettiest villages in the Vale of Glamorgan set in a small valley with a river running through the

centre of the village and excellent facilities including village school, parish church, village pub and church hall. Comfortable commuting distance to major centres. Freehold. Immediately available.

Directions From Cardiff Take the main A48 road from Culverhouse Cross towards Cowbridge passing through the village of St Nicholas and into Bonvilston. Turn left in front of the Aubrey Arms and follow this road for about three miles until you come to a sharp right hand bend with a turning straight on and a turning left signposted Llancarfan. Follow the Llancarfan road down the hill into the village and at the t-junction turn left. Go past the parish church and village pub on your right hand side and then turn right across the ford. About a hundred yards up turn right and Pen-y-lan House is immediately on your right. Pull into the driveway and park in front of number 1. From Cowbridge take the main A48 road towards Cardiff and as you enter the village of Bonvilston turn right in front of the Aubrey Arms. Go down to the t-junction and turn right and follow directions as above.

Introduction: Pen-y-lan House comprises a pair of impressive stone built Victorian semi detached houses. Both properties have been the subject of considerable work in recent times but skilfully done to retain the essential Victorian character of the property. Number 1 now offers substantial family accommodation fitted and finished to a particularly high standard and now combines the original Victorian character with very up to date ideas in terms of standard of finish and style of layout. The main downstairs living space is essentially open-plan with the two main living areas inter-communicating and with a semi open-plan high quality kitchen. There is a separate reception room for quieter moments and a downstairs shower room and utility room. Upstairs an impressive landing gives access to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite with the main bedroom. The property enjoys the benefit of full oil fired central heating and double glazing. The gardens are a delight stretching around the property and provide a secure environment for children. Llancarfan has long been recognised as one of the prettiest villages in the Vale of Glamorgan fully justified its status as a conservation area. The village is an attractive mix of properties covering a wide variety of styles and ages set in a valley with the Nant Llancarfan running through the middle of the village. Local village facilities all within comfortable walking distance include junior school of excellent reputation, The Fox and Hounds, parish church, village hall, tennis club and petanque piste. The village is set in the heart of the rural Vale of Glamorgan with the Heritage Coastline just a few minutes to th south. Easy access to the A48 and other main roads bring major centres within easy commuting distance including the capital city of Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Barry, Llantrisant etc.

Ground floor

Entrance porch: Open fronted. Pitched roof over. Timber stable storm doorway.

Entrance hall 10'3" x 5'3" not including wall to wall floor to ceiling range of cupboards purpose made by local carpenter in beech. Ceramic tiled floor.

Sitting room 13' x 12' max into recess either side of traditional fireplace colourwashed in white with chimney breast stretching to ceiling height and featuring gas ( lpg) coals cast iron stove set on slate hearth with timber beam over. Shelving to recesses either side of fireplace. Dado rail. Window overlooking the front garden.

Living room 18' x 7'9". Open-plan l-shaped with the dining room which in turn is semi open-plan with the kitchen creating one very large family living space. Attractive tiled floor with underfloor central heating. Colourwashed stone one wall. Two wall light points. Beamed ceiling with inset ceiling lighting. Double doors lead out to the side garden. Recess for TV with flush fitted cupboards under and built-in speakers. Further flush fitted shelved storage cupboard. Units finished in beech.

Dining room: 11'6" x 13'. Tiled floor with underfloor heating to match the living area. One wall virtually all in glass including double French doors leading out to the rear garden and enjoying garden views. Beamed ceiling with inset ceiling lighting.

Kitchen 19'9" x 8'9" max. An archway leads through from the entrance hall to the inner hall area which is open-plan and part of the kitchen and included in these measurements. Ceramic tiled floor running through from the hall. Double turn staircase featuring a 21' high stairwell to a pitched beamed ceiling with big velux window which pumps light into the core of the house. This velux is remote electrically operated and shuts automatically when it rains. High quality fitted kitchen by Sigma 3 finished in country cream with granite work surfaces with splashbacks in granite and tile. Range of lighting including lighting under units and inset ceiling lighting. Features include:- tall larder style fridge with decor panel, slide-out racked larder unit, Rangemaster Noir range set into illuminated tiled recess with beam and extractor over. The range is finished in burgundy and features five gas (lpg) rings and double oven. Stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer taps and curved grooved drainer set into granite work surface. Built-under Neff dishwasher with decor panel. Fold-out corner cupboard. Full range of wall cupboards including glazed illuminated display case. Wine rack. Illuminated shelved tall cupboard with radiator. Mirror backed three drawer deep unit understairs. Window overlooking the side garden.

Utility room 7'9" x 7'3". Quarry tiled floor. Work surface with double cupboards under and inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Triple wall cupboard. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Worcester oil fired boiler which heats the central heating system and domestic hot water supply. Controls for Smart Energy advanced Solar energy system which the owners estimate produce substantial savings on their hot water costs. Access to roof storage space. UPVC storm doorway and side window leading out to side garden.

Cloakroom/shower room Suite in white comprising low level wc, Roca pedestal wash hand basin and tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower. Walls fully tiled. Quarry tiled floor. Opaque glazed window. Extractor. Radiator/towel rail.

First floor

Landing: 11'6" x 9' including stairwell. Large velux double glazed rooflight is remote electrically operated and shuts automatically when it rains and provides high levels of natural light. Two wall light points. Mirrored recess. Access to roof storage space.

Master suite entrance lobby Split level. Inset ceiling lighting. Glass brick wall to en-suite.

Master suite bedroom 1 13' x 8'3". Pitched ceiling with inset ceiling lighting. Picture window overlooking the rear garden and two velux windows to side. Three door run of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes. Leading of is:-

Master suite bathroom 1: Luxuriously finished with modern suite in white comprising splayed corner wash hand basin with cupboard under, splayed corner low level wc and curved shower cubicle with Grohe shower. Inset ceiling lighting. Window to side.

Bedroom 2: 12'3" x 9'9" max. Slightly l-shaped. Split level. Pitched ceiling with inset ceiling lighting. Views over the rear garden. Double floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 12' x 11' plus entrance lobby but including four door run of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes (one pair over 3' deep). Part pitched ceiling. Shelved recess. Access to roof storage space. Views over the front garden.

Bedroom 4 9'6" x 7'3" with pitched ceiling so reduced headroom to one side. Currently fitted out as a study with a range of high quality individual units in maple by Neville Johnson including wall to wall base units on two sides including cupboards, desk etc. Range of matching wall storage units. Beamed ceiling with spotlights. Velux window and traditional window overlooking front garden.

Bathroom 2 Suite in white comprising panelled bath with glazed side screen and Mira shower and hand shower over, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Shelved storage cupboard. Inset ceiling lighting. Walls half tiled. Window to side.

Outside

Five bar gate to driveway owned by number 1 but also providing access for next door. Paved parking area to the front. Wall to either side with well stocked borders and attractive climbing roses to the front of the house. Lawned front garden. Arched wrought iron gateway and fence to lawned side garden with flower borders and paved terrace. Substantial stone wall to side which curves around to enclose the back garden. Access to the side garden from the double doors in the living room and from the doorway in the utility room. The pretty back garden is again laid principally to lawn and features an attractive decked gazebo. Access to the back garden directly from the double doors in the dining room. Cleverly tucked away at lower roadside level is a pair of oil storage tanks and a space for bins.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. No mains gas. Central heating by oil. The living room and dining room has underfloor heating and the rest of the house has radiators. The hot water heating is supplemented by the Solar water heating which the owners estimate provide substantial savings in hot water costs. Gas (lpg) via on site storage. UPVC double glazing.

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