Property history of The Lodge, City, Cowbridge CF71 7RW, 26th Jul 2009

Details

Extended and modernised four bedroom character house occupying a large garden plot in a stunning rural position. Beautifully presented accommodation includes large entrance porch to hallway, living room, family room, open plan to beautifully appointed modern fitted kitchen and breakfast room. Downstairs cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor four bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom. Fitted carpets as seen are included, central heating is oil fired. Outside the property occupies a large garden plot with a sweeping driveway to a substantial gravel parking area and large detached double garage. Formal gardens principally to the front and side laid to lawn and patio with well stocked cottage borders. To the rear is a partly wooded bank which also forms part of the sale. The hamlet of City lies to the north of Cowbridge, The well regarded Llansannor Church of Wales Primary School is a short distance from the property. The nearest village is Graig Penllyne, with a public house and restaurant, playground and tennis courts. The market town of Cowbridge lies approximately two to three miles away where there are a large range of services and facilities including health centre, leisure centre, various sporting clubs, public library and Old Hall Community Centre. There are several golf courses within the area and the Heritage Coast lies to the south. Local schools both Primary and Secondary are available in Cowbridge. Access both east and west is via the A48 and the Capital City of Cardiff lies to the east with a main line rail connection to London in under 2 hours. The M4 motorway lies to the north of Cowbridge and Junctions 33, 34 and 35 service. The Accommodation Comprises: Half glazed timber entrance door to Entrance Porch 7'6' x 9'3' Double glazed cottage windows to front and side elevations, ceramic tile floor, smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light, wall up lighters. Part glazed internal door to Hallway Fitted carpet, traditional spindled turn staircase to first floor. Smooth plastered ceiling, ceiling light and wall up lighter. Cottage door with latch handle to Downstairs Cloakroom Containing white low level flush wc and wash hand basin, smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light. Part stained glass, cottage door with brass handle to Lounge 19'7' x 13'8' Charming room with beamed ceiling, polished floor boards and original small paned cottage windows to front and side, with polished internal sills. Wall up lighters, wired for ceiling lights, 'Efel' wood burning fire with flagstone hearth and brick coined surround. Original cottage door with stained glass panels to Breakfast Room 9' x 9'1' Painted floor boards, smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light. Illuminated display recess with arched polished timber sill. Two openings with steps down to open plan kitchen and family room. Family Room 23'2' x 15' 8' max (11'6' min) A large light and airy open plan family room with space for sitting and dining, enjoying excellent natural light courtesy of double glazed small paned French doors to front and side elevations. Smooth plastered ceiling, wired for ceiling lights. Wall up lighters, high level double glazed window to rear elevation. Ceramic tiled floor with under floor heating. Open plan to Kitchen 14'4' x 8'1' A brand new state of the art modern fitted kitchen with cream high gloss doors and aluminium handles. 'Galaxy' style flecked granite worktops with inset double bowl sink and mixer tap. Glass tile splash backs, with integrated appliances including double oven, fridge and dishwasher. Ceramic induction hob with suspended extractor fan over. LED skirting lighting, smooth plastered ceiling with recess lights, chrome wall radiator and small paned bay window to front elevation with far ranging panoramic views. Ceramic tile floor with under floor heating. A beautifully appointed kitchen. Panelled door from breakfast room to Utility Room 18'3' x 5'9' Built in base and tall cupboards, with timber work surface and stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap. Spaces for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. Quarry tile floor, high pitched ceiling with roof light windows, UPVC double glazed door to side, high level, 'Warmflow' oil fired central heating boiler. Turn staircase with polished banister and treads to First Floor Landing With original stained glass window above stairs, original floor boards, smooth plastered ceiling, ceiling lights and loft hatch. Door to deep airing cupboard containing foam lagged cylinder tank, braced cottage doors with latched handles to Bedroom 1 17'3' x 11'6' Double glazed small paned cottage windows to front and side elevations, affording excellent natural light. Smooth plastered ceiling, wired for ceiling and wall lights. Timber effect laminate floor. Doors to En-Suite Shower Room 9'3' x 5'6' An excellent modern en-suite shower room with a double shower with glass screen and door, containing chrome fixed head and handheld shower attachments. Rolltop surface with cupboards below incorporating white wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and low level flush wc. Fitted wall mirror and lights, with plastered ceiling and recessed lighting. Chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tile floor, double glazed window to rear elevation. Bedroom 2 14'11' x 9'6' Original floor boards, smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light, original small paned cottage window to front elevation with polished internal sill. Door to En-Suite Bathroom 8'1' x 5'11'(maximum) White inset bath with shower and shower curtain over. Low level flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled, smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light. Painted floor boards, pretty small paned cottage window to side elevation. Bedroom 3 13'11' x 9'5' (maximum) Original floor boards smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling lights, small paned cottage window to front elevation with original timber internal sill and fine southerly view. Bedroom 4 10'6' x 8'5' Painted floor boards, smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light, loft hatch, small paned cottage window overlooking front garden and rural view beyond. Bathroom 9'2' x 5'6' Inset bath with electric shower and shower rail over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush wc. Part tiled to walls, painted floor boards smooth plastered ceiling and ceiling light. Double glazed window to rear elevation. Outside 'The Lodge' occupies a particularly generous garden plot to and occupies a slightly elevated position above the road with extensive and dramatic rural views. Natural stone walls, flank, a tarmacadamed driveway which sweeps up to the side of the property where there is extensive gravelled parking area with concrete apron giving access to a substantial timber framed, pitched slate roofed Garage 18'8' x 25'8' (overall) Hinged timber double doors to a substantial garage with internal partition and door to rear storeroom/workshop with pedestrian door to rear. Florescent ceiling lights and ample power points, part boarded for attic storage above. Gate from parking area leads to a most useful utility space with sensor light, water tap and space for bins. A gravel path extends to the front of the property where there is a wide lawn, deep perennial cottage flower beds and fine southerly rural view. To the western side of the house is a natural stone paved sitting area, enclosed by stone walling with outside lighting and power. Steps up to side lawn with timber framed shed and tool store. Beyond which to the rear of the property is a partly wooded bank, a substantial and uncultivated area which also forms part of the sale. Tenure Freehold Services Mains water, electricity, cesspit drainage, and oil heating. Asking Price £575, 000 Directions From our Cowbridge offices travel in an easterly direction to the traffic lights, turn left at the traffic lights through Aberthin and take the next turning left, then left again through Newton and straight on. On reaching the City Inn, bear left past Llansannor House where The Lodge lies on your right hand side and can be identified by our For Sale Board.