Property history of The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Terrace, Maesteg CF34 9PF, 1st Jul 2009
Previously listed for sale on
1st Jul 2009
£365,000
- 6 bedroom detached house
Property features
- Tenure: freehold
Property description
Situated in a select, residential area overlooking Maesteg, The Old Vicarage is an imposing house set on an elevated position within its own grounds of approximately ¾ of an acre and screened by mature deciduous woodland. Built as the Vicarage for St Michael's Church in 1905, it was acquired by the current owners from the Church in 1968 and has been a cherished family home ever since. The property now has C2 planning consent for conversion to a Nursing Home. It has been well maintained, while retaining many of its original features and with some modernisation would offer an exceptional and prestigious residence. Set in a private location, the property enjoys seclusion, yet is nearby to the centre of Maesteg. It's extensive grounds with lawns, mature trees and shrubs offer a peaceful and spacious retreat and there is ample and convenient parking, including a generous double open garage.
The property is approached by a private, tarmaced drive. There are three entrances to the house; a grand front door with covered porch and vestibule, reached via natural stone terracing stretching around the front of the house; another front door is the usual way into the house and has an enclosed porch with a bench seat; the third door to the rear of the house accesses the garage and rear garden.
The original layout of the house allowed for servants' quarters, and so the 'kitchen end' of the house is constructed in a more basic fashion, while the 'formal' part of the house sports a grander style with a more ornate feel to the carpentry and plasterwork. On both floors there are doors in the hallways clearly demarcating the division. There are two staircases, one grander than the other. The ceiling height corresponds the grandeur of this property, being 11' downstairs (10' kitchen end) and 9' upstairs.
All the external and internal doors are original Edwardian, wooden panelled construction, many with attractive architraves and feature original door furniture. The formal part of the house has original plaster coving, picture rails and superb herringboned red quarry tiling with a border containing a line of small green tiles.
Situation
The Old vicarage is situated in the ancient market town of Maesteg, a town nestled at the northernmost part of the Llynfi Valley in the County Borough of Bridgend within the traditional county of Glamorgan.
The origins of the town can be traced back to the establishment of iron making in the early Nineteenth Century, fuelled by the local abundance of coal. There is scant evidence of the latter these days, Maesteg having become a town based on light industry and local services. The proximity of major arterial road and rail networks has allowed Maesteg to maintain a buoyant economy. Today Maesteg has developed into a bustling shopping centre offering comprehensive facilities including a daily indoor and outdoor market. The nearby out of town shopping complex McArthur Glen at Sarn Park is also within a short drive. There are regular bus and train links to Bridgend and Cardiff. Junction 36 of the M4 is under 15 minutes drive away.
The town has a strong sense of tradition and heritage. There have been many regeneration and renovation projects undertaken in recent years. The principal building of the former ironworks has been carefully renovated and transformed into a Sports Centre. Recreational facilities are in abundance with a bowling green, tennis courts and playing fields set in an attractive public park. Maesteg has a strong rugby tradition with a first class team, famed for an undefeated season in 1949/50. There are also local Golf and Cricket clubs and the surrounding hills and vales offer abundant walking, riding and cycling facilities, including many trails through much local forestry. The Town Hall is a centre of cultural activity with a thriving Operatic Society and Amateur Dramatic Society.
Entrance
Through front door to vestibule.
Vestibule
6' 1" x 4' 9" (1.85m x 1.45m) approx.
Sash window to front. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Original wood paneling. Part glazed door to main hallway.
Main Hallway
Spindled spiral staircase to first floor. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Picture rails and corniced ceiling. Feature archway. Telephone point.
Living Room/Dining Room
21' 9" to bay x 15' 6" (6.63m to bay x 4.72m) approx.
Secondary double glazed bay window to front overlooking garden. Three radiators. Gas fire on tiled fireplace. Window to side. Picture rails and corniced ceiling. Wall mounted gas central heating thermostat. TV connections.
Study
17' 5" to bay x 12' 10" (5.31m to bay x 3.91m) approx.
UPVC double glazed full length bay window with French doors leading to natural stone terrace. Radiator. Gas fire with slate hearth and back plate housed in wood fire surround. Fitted teak display units. TV connection. Carpet.
Drawing Room
17' 5" to bay x 12' 10" (5.31m to bay x 3.91m) approx.
UPVC double glazed full length bay with French doors to side leading to natural stone terrace. Radiator. Picture rails and corniced ceiling. TV connection.
W.C. And Wash Room
Separated into two sections.
Section One
Quarry tiled floor. Original wood panelled walls to dado. Door to Section Two.
Section Two
5' 3" x 5' 1" (1.60m x 1.55m) approx.
Frosted window to rear. Matching traditional floral design W.C. And hand wash basin. Quarry tiled floor. Original wood panelled walls to dado. Corniced ceiling.
Cloakroom
10' x 6' 4" (3.05m x 1.93m) approx.
Spacious cloakroom with window to rear. Hand wash basin in floral design set in corner vanity unit. Wood panelled walls to dado. Picture lights. Quarry tiled floor. Antique brass coat and hat hooks. Part glazed door to hallway.
Entrance Hallway
Door to front. Spindled staircase to first floor. Under stairs store cupboard. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Original wood panelled walls to dado. Two steps to South Wing hallway. Burglar alarm control unit.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
12' 8" x 12' 2" (3.86m x 3.71m) approx.
Window to front overlooking gardens. Free standing gas fired, double oven aga which has two hot plates. The aga also supplies domestic hot water. Base and wall units. Stainless steel sink unit with double drainer and mixer tap. Recesses for fridge and microwave.
Rear Hallway
Door to side. Quarry tiled floor. Wall mounted electric meter and fuse box.
Butlers Pantry
5' 11" x 5' 8" (1.80m x 1.73m) approx.
Window to side. Slate cold shelf and quarry tiled floor.
Utility Room
12' 3" x 9' 9" (3.73m x 2.97m) approx.
Window to rear. Free standing as central heating boiler. Sink unit. Plumbed for washing machine. Quarry tiled floor.
Landing
Wooden spindled staircase to ground floor hallway. Window to rear. Picture rails. Feature archway. Radiator. Carpet.
Bedroom One
14' 5" x 13' (4.39m x 3.96m) approx.
South facing with uPVC double glazed tilt and turn window to side overlooking mature garden. Radiator. Fireplace with wood surround.
Bedroom Two
14' 5" x 12' (4.39m x 3.66m) approx.
South facing with uPVC double glazed tilt and turn window to side overlooking mature garden. Radiator. Fireplace with wood surround. Telephone point. Burglar alarm control unit. Picture rails
Bedroom Three
15' 2" x 10' 6" (4.62m x 3.20m) approx.
Dual aspect, Soth and East facing. UPVC double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe to recess.
Bedroom Four
17' 10" x 11' 6" (5.44m x 3.51m) approx.
Dual aspect, East and North facing. Window to front and window to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom
10' x 6' 10" (3.05m x 2.08m) approx.
Frosted window to rear. Bath and pedestal hand wash basin. Built in storage cupboards. Part tiled walls. Radiator with heated towel rail. Carpet. Coving.
Separate W.C.
5' 10" x 3' 11" (1.78m x 1.19m) approx.
Frosted window to rear. W.C. Part tiled walls. Carpet.
Landing
Spindled wooden staircase to ground floor. Window to front. Attic entrance leading to large attic area. Feature archway. Carpet.
Shower Room
10' 2" x 4' 3" (3.10m x 1.30m) approx.
Window to rear. Shower cubicle with mixer shower. Hand wash basin set in unit. Heated towel rail. Built in storage cupboard.
Linen Room
6' 2" x 5' 5" (1.88m x 1.65m) approx.
Window to rear. Airing cupboard. Carpet.
Bedroom Five
15' x 12' 6" (4.57m x 3.81m) approx.
Window to front. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Fireplace with cast iron surround.
Bedroom Six
10' x 8' 8" (3.05m x 2.64m) approx.
Window to side.
Gardens
The Vicarage is set in 0.75 acres. Mature grounds etc.
Car Port/Open Garage
21' 3" x 19' 3" (6.48m x 5.87m) approx.
Stone built with pitched corrugated roof. Open entrances to front and side.
Property Ref:118_12_1218955
The property is approached by a private, tarmaced drive. There are three entrances to the house; a grand front door with covered porch and vestibule, reached via natural stone terracing stretching around the front of the house; another front door is the usual way into the house and has an enclosed porch with a bench seat; the third door to the rear of the house accesses the garage and rear garden.
The original layout of the house allowed for servants' quarters, and so the 'kitchen end' of the house is constructed in a more basic fashion, while the 'formal' part of the house sports a grander style with a more ornate feel to the carpentry and plasterwork. On both floors there are doors in the hallways clearly demarcating the division. There are two staircases, one grander than the other. The ceiling height corresponds the grandeur of this property, being 11' downstairs (10' kitchen end) and 9' upstairs.
All the external and internal doors are original Edwardian, wooden panelled construction, many with attractive architraves and feature original door furniture. The formal part of the house has original plaster coving, picture rails and superb herringboned red quarry tiling with a border containing a line of small green tiles.
Situation
The Old vicarage is situated in the ancient market town of Maesteg, a town nestled at the northernmost part of the Llynfi Valley in the County Borough of Bridgend within the traditional county of Glamorgan.
The origins of the town can be traced back to the establishment of iron making in the early Nineteenth Century, fuelled by the local abundance of coal. There is scant evidence of the latter these days, Maesteg having become a town based on light industry and local services. The proximity of major arterial road and rail networks has allowed Maesteg to maintain a buoyant economy. Today Maesteg has developed into a bustling shopping centre offering comprehensive facilities including a daily indoor and outdoor market. The nearby out of town shopping complex McArthur Glen at Sarn Park is also within a short drive. There are regular bus and train links to Bridgend and Cardiff. Junction 36 of the M4 is under 15 minutes drive away.
The town has a strong sense of tradition and heritage. There have been many regeneration and renovation projects undertaken in recent years. The principal building of the former ironworks has been carefully renovated and transformed into a Sports Centre. Recreational facilities are in abundance with a bowling green, tennis courts and playing fields set in an attractive public park. Maesteg has a strong rugby tradition with a first class team, famed for an undefeated season in 1949/50. There are also local Golf and Cricket clubs and the surrounding hills and vales offer abundant walking, riding and cycling facilities, including many trails through much local forestry. The Town Hall is a centre of cultural activity with a thriving Operatic Society and Amateur Dramatic Society.
Entrance
Through front door to vestibule.
Vestibule
6' 1" x 4' 9" (1.85m x 1.45m) approx.
Sash window to front. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Original wood paneling. Part glazed door to main hallway.
Main Hallway
Spindled spiral staircase to first floor. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Picture rails and corniced ceiling. Feature archway. Telephone point.
Living Room/Dining Room
21' 9" to bay x 15' 6" (6.63m to bay x 4.72m) approx.
Secondary double glazed bay window to front overlooking garden. Three radiators. Gas fire on tiled fireplace. Window to side. Picture rails and corniced ceiling. Wall mounted gas central heating thermostat. TV connections.
Study
17' 5" to bay x 12' 10" (5.31m to bay x 3.91m) approx.
UPVC double glazed full length bay window with French doors leading to natural stone terrace. Radiator. Gas fire with slate hearth and back plate housed in wood fire surround. Fitted teak display units. TV connection. Carpet.
Drawing Room
17' 5" to bay x 12' 10" (5.31m to bay x 3.91m) approx.
UPVC double glazed full length bay with French doors to side leading to natural stone terrace. Radiator. Picture rails and corniced ceiling. TV connection.
W.C. And Wash Room
Separated into two sections.
Section One
Quarry tiled floor. Original wood panelled walls to dado. Door to Section Two.
Section Two
5' 3" x 5' 1" (1.60m x 1.55m) approx.
Frosted window to rear. Matching traditional floral design W.C. And hand wash basin. Quarry tiled floor. Original wood panelled walls to dado. Corniced ceiling.
Cloakroom
10' x 6' 4" (3.05m x 1.93m) approx.
Spacious cloakroom with window to rear. Hand wash basin in floral design set in corner vanity unit. Wood panelled walls to dado. Picture lights. Quarry tiled floor. Antique brass coat and hat hooks. Part glazed door to hallway.
Entrance Hallway
Door to front. Spindled staircase to first floor. Under stairs store cupboard. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Original wood panelled walls to dado. Two steps to South Wing hallway. Burglar alarm control unit.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
12' 8" x 12' 2" (3.86m x 3.71m) approx.
Window to front overlooking gardens. Free standing gas fired, double oven aga which has two hot plates. The aga also supplies domestic hot water. Base and wall units. Stainless steel sink unit with double drainer and mixer tap. Recesses for fridge and microwave.
Rear Hallway
Door to side. Quarry tiled floor. Wall mounted electric meter and fuse box.
Butlers Pantry
5' 11" x 5' 8" (1.80m x 1.73m) approx.
Window to side. Slate cold shelf and quarry tiled floor.
Utility Room
12' 3" x 9' 9" (3.73m x 2.97m) approx.
Window to rear. Free standing as central heating boiler. Sink unit. Plumbed for washing machine. Quarry tiled floor.
Landing
Wooden spindled staircase to ground floor hallway. Window to rear. Picture rails. Feature archway. Radiator. Carpet.
Bedroom One
14' 5" x 13' (4.39m x 3.96m) approx.
South facing with uPVC double glazed tilt and turn window to side overlooking mature garden. Radiator. Fireplace with wood surround.
Bedroom Two
14' 5" x 12' (4.39m x 3.66m) approx.
South facing with uPVC double glazed tilt and turn window to side overlooking mature garden. Radiator. Fireplace with wood surround. Telephone point. Burglar alarm control unit. Picture rails
Bedroom Three
15' 2" x 10' 6" (4.62m x 3.20m) approx.
Dual aspect, Soth and East facing. UPVC double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe to recess.
Bedroom Four
17' 10" x 11' 6" (5.44m x 3.51m) approx.
Dual aspect, East and North facing. Window to front and window to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom
10' x 6' 10" (3.05m x 2.08m) approx.
Frosted window to rear. Bath and pedestal hand wash basin. Built in storage cupboards. Part tiled walls. Radiator with heated towel rail. Carpet. Coving.
Separate W.C.
5' 10" x 3' 11" (1.78m x 1.19m) approx.
Frosted window to rear. W.C. Part tiled walls. Carpet.
Landing
Spindled wooden staircase to ground floor. Window to front. Attic entrance leading to large attic area. Feature archway. Carpet.
Shower Room
10' 2" x 4' 3" (3.10m x 1.30m) approx.
Window to rear. Shower cubicle with mixer shower. Hand wash basin set in unit. Heated towel rail. Built in storage cupboard.
Linen Room
6' 2" x 5' 5" (1.88m x 1.65m) approx.
Window to rear. Airing cupboard. Carpet.
Bedroom Five
15' x 12' 6" (4.57m x 3.81m) approx.
Window to front. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Fireplace with cast iron surround.
Bedroom Six
10' x 8' 8" (3.05m x 2.64m) approx.
Window to side.
Gardens
The Vicarage is set in 0.75 acres. Mature grounds etc.
Car Port/Open Garage
21' 3" x 19' 3" (6.48m x 5.87m) approx.
Stone built with pitched corrugated roof. Open entrances to front and side.
Property Ref:118_12_1218955
See details for The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Terrace, Maesteg CF34 9PF when it was last marketed:
- 1st Jul 2009