8 bed detached house for sale

Newport Road, Castleton CF3

We are delighted to present Heathcliffe House, an exceptional and impressive eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom detached residence situated on Newport Road in Castleton, Cardiff. Set back from the road and approached along a private lane, this remarkable home offers an outstanding combination of substantial family accommodation, luxurious leisure facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds. Castleton occupies a highly convenient position between Cardiff and Newport, providing an appealing semi-rural setting while remaining exceptionally well connected. The surrounding area offers a range of local amenities, pubs, restaurants and everyday services, with a much broader selection of shopping, dining and leisure facilities available in both Cardiff and Newport. Families have access to a choice of schools throughout the surrounding area, while excellent road connections via Newport Road and the nearby M4 motorway make the property ideally positioned for travel to Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and further afield. Cardiff and Newport railway stations provide extensive rail connections, while nearby attractions and outdoor destinations include Tredegar House, Newport Wetlands, the historic village of Caerleon and the surrounding South Wales countryside.

Arriving along the private lane, the substantial frontage of Heathcliffe House immediately creates an impressive first impression, with a contemporary portico framing the main entrance. Double front doors open into a magnificent entrance hallway, where a staircase to a galleried first-floor landing overlooking the hall below. A guest cloakroom provides additional convenience. The principal reception accommodation is exceptional in both scale and versatility. At the far end is an impressive dual-aspect dining room, enhanced by bay windows to both the front and rear, a feature fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the terrace. An adjoining study overlooks the front of the property, providing an ideal private home-working environment. Also accessed from the main hallway is the substantial living room, offering generous space for a variety of seating arrangements and benefiting from French doors opening onto the same terrace, allowing the principal reception rooms to connect effortlessly with the gardens.

At the heart of the ground floor is the impressive open-plan kitchen, breakfast and family area. The comprehensively fitted kitchen offers an extensive range of cabinetry and integrated appliances, complemented by granite worktops and a substantial central island providing additional preparation and storage space. Appliances include three ovens, a microwave and dishwasher, together with space for an American-style fridge/freezer. The kitchen opens seamlessly into the breakfast and family areas, creating an outstanding social hub for everyday family life and entertaining. A wall of glazing floods the accommodation with natural light, while French doors from both the kitchen and family area open onto the side terrace, creating a superb indoor/outdoor connection. A thoughtfully arranged utility room is positioned off an inner lobby, with a further door providing access to the side of the property.

The accommodation continues with a second study overlooking the garden, leading through to an additional versatile reception room with doors opening directly onto the grounds. From here, the property flows into its extensive leisure and ancillary accommodation. A substantial games room benefits from doors to both sides, while stairs lead to two double bedrooms with one bedroom benefitting from its own en-suite bathroom. This section of the property offers excellent flexibility for guests, older children or multi-generational family living, providing a degree of separation from the principal bedroom accommodation.

Double doors from the games room lead into the spectacular private swimming pool complex. The heated and tiled swimming pool is fitted with an electric cover, while large sliding doors create a fantastic indoor/outdoor atmosphere and allow the leisure space to connect beautifully with the surrounding grounds. The complex is exceptionally well equipped with a sauna, shower room, WC and kitchen, alongside a dedicated plant room serving the pool. Together with the games room and gymnasium, this creates an outstanding private leisure suite suitable for exercise, relaxation and entertaining throughout the year.

On the first floor of the main residence, the sweeping staircase arrives at an impressive galleried landing overlooking the entrance hallway below. The principal bedroom suite is a particular highlight, enjoying a triple-aspect position and an exceptional amount of space. A walk-in dressing room leads through to a high-specification en-suite bathroom, while a substantial private balcony provides beautiful views across the manicured gardens and a peaceful setting for outdoor seating. There are a further six bedrooms within the main first-floor accommodation. Four benefit from their own en-suite bathrooms, providing an excellent level of privacy and convenience, while the fifth bedroom can access one of these bathrooms directly from the landing. Combined with the additional en-suite bedroom within the ancillary accommodation, the property provides eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms in total. Completing the first floor is a dedicated laundry room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with a sink and drainer.

Outside, Heathcliffe House is approached along its private lane and offers an exceptional amount of parking for numerous vehicles, together with a detached double garage. The extensive grounds have been thoughtfully designed to complement the scale and character of the residence, with an abundance of mature planting creating a private and tranquil setting. Beautifully arranged terraces and courtyards extend to both the north and south sides of the house, providing a superb choice of spaces for outdoor seating, al fresco dining and entertaining. The gardens incorporate an impressive variety of established plants alongside a dedicated vegetable garden and fruit trees, enhancing the property's wonderful countryside feel. Beyond the beautifully landscaped formal gardens, terraces and entertaining areas, the grounds continue to offer expansive outdoor space ideally suited to family life and recreation. A particularly impressive feature is the property's private tennis court, providing an outstanding leisure facility within the grounds and further enhancing the lifestyle on offer.

The grounds have been carefully landscaped resulting in a mature and considered garden that provides interest throughout and numerous areas in which to walk, relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. The terraces connect effortlessly with the principal reception rooms, kitchen and leisure accommodation, making the gardens a true extension of the home during the warmer months. Combining seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom accommodation with exceptional reception space, a private swimming pool complex, gymnasium, extensive landscaped grounds, substantial parking and a detached double garage, Heathcliffe House represents a truly remarkable family residence in a highly accessible location between Cardiff and Newport.

Additional Information

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  Sewerage Arrangement: Septic Tank
  
  
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  Solar Panel Tenure: Freehold
  
  
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  The owner has advised that £170 per year is payable for maintenance towards the private road.
  
  

Council Tax Band I

All services and mains water are connected to the property.

The broadband internet the sellers are subscribed to Sky. Please visit the Ofcom website to check broadband availability and speeds.

The owner has advised that the level of the mobile signal/coverage at the property is good, they are subscribed to Tesco. Please visit the Ofcom website to check mobile coverage.

The photographs are provided for marketing purposes only and should not be taken as confirmation that all items shown are included with the property. Please speak with the Agent when viewing the property to discuss any specific items further.

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EPC Rating: C

Parking - Double Garage

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