House For Sale £525,000
Summary
Occupying a charming position just a short walk from both the Scenic Roath park Lake and Heath Park, this large four bedroom semi-detached house of character provides generous living space with a private entrance drive, a large detached garage and a super sized rear garden. See Inside!
Description
A large imposing gable fronted hall to hall style Edwardian semi-detached four bedroom family residence of character, occupying a delightful position just a few minutes walk from the scenic Roath Park. This most impressive period home was built circa 1920, the front inset with an elegant two storey splayed bay, all beneath a Welsh Slate roof. Highfield Road is a residential road located between both Roath Park and the Heath, well placed within a short walk to both Heath High Level and Heath Low Level railway stations, enabling fast and economic travel to Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central. Set back with a private side entrance drive, a large detached garage and a super size level newly enclosed rear garden, this magnificent character house retains many original period features including a stunning entrance reception hall with high cornice ceilings, mosaic tiled floors and an original spindle balustrade staircase. Original traditional panel doors, a stunning full height original welsh dresser, newly sanded herringbone style wood block flooring, strip pine floors, stained glass leaded windows, and four truly charming original period character fireplaces with mantel mirrors. Recent improvements include a new 2020 stylish contemporary white and grey family bathroom, a Worcester combi gas boiler (2015), and PVC double glazed replacement windows. The generous versatile living space comprises three separate reception rooms, a kitchen, a utility room, and a cloak room.
The Property
The well designed first floor accommodation comprises four good sized bedrooms, a new family bathroom with both panel bath ad separate shower cubicle, and two enclosed first floor balconies with front and rear aspect. A most impressive elegant semi-detached larger style four bedroom family house, situated within a highly respected North Cardiff suburb. Must be seen!
Within walking distance is the delightful scenic Roath Park Lake, Wild Gardens and Botanical Gardens, and the newly opened and very popular Lake Spice Restaurant on Lake Road West.
Local Amenities
Local schools include Ton yr Wren Primary, Allensbank Primary School, Llanishen High School, Cathays High School, Cardiff High school, Gladstone School, Ysgol Mynydd Bychan (Located on New Zealand Road off Whitchurch Road) the Welsh Primary School, Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School, and Llanishen High School. There is an extensive range of local shops, Restaurants, Takeaways, Coffee shops and Sandwich Bars along both Crwys road and Whitchurch road, including a Boots the Chemist and a Post office. Some notable restaurants include the award winning Mint and Mustard, but there are many other lovely local restaurants all within walking distance. Within the Heath Hospital there is also a Boots and a Chemist.
The University Campus on Western Avenue is close, and other amenities include a Sainsburys, dentists and vets, a Co- Op, the St Joeseph's Catholic Church. Only a short walk away is the lovely Heath Park, whilst the Eastern Avenue, the A 470 and the M4 are all within easy driving distance approached from Manor Way. Also close by is the Rhydypennau Cross Road with its local Optician and a hsbc branch. There is also a Florist, three coffee shops, a Newsagent, a hardware store and a dentist.
Ground Floor
Entrance Reception Hall
Approached via two white PVC double glazed part panelled front entrance doors each inset with original stained glass leaded upper light windows, leading to a charming hallway of character, with original tiled mosaic flooring, wide newly carpeted spindle balustrade staircase with dado rail and wide under stair recess, high cornice ceiling, double radiator.
Front Lounge 15' 5" into a bay narrowing to 13' " x 13' 3" ( 4.70m into a bay narrowing to 3.96m x 4.04m )
Inset with an original fireplace with mantel mirror, tiled surround and tiled hearth, newly stripped pine flooring throughout, wide splayed bay inset with PVC double glazed windows with stained glass leaded upper lights and outlooks on to Highfield Road, shaped double radiator, high cornice ceiling, two wide alcoves, original traditional panel door to entrance hall.
Sitting Room 13' 2" x 14' 3" ( 4.01m x 4.34m )
A further imposing reception room, with stunning newly sanded herringbone style wood block flooring throughout, charming period fireplace with dual mantel, mantel mirror, tiled surround and hearth, two alcoves, PVC double glazed window to side, high cornice ceiling, large radiator, white PVC double glazed French doors with upper light windows opening on to and overlooking the large and level enclosed rear garden. Original traditional panel door to entrance hall.
Breakfast Room 11' 2" x 11' 8" ( 3.40m x 3.56m )
Plus a deep 8' 7" x 6' entrance recess.
Incorporating a built-in full height original larder, original traditional panel door to entrance reception hall, charming full height original Welsh dresser, radiator, PVC double glazed window to side. Alcove cupboard.
Kitchen 14' 5" x 6' 7" ( 4.39m x 2.01m )
Fitted along three sides with a range of modern floor and eye level units with round nosed patterned work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps, vegetable cleaner and drainer, integrated stainless steel Lamona four ring gas hob beneath a fitted extractor hood, integrated fan assisted electric oven, space for an upright fridge freezer, vinyl flooring, PVC double glazed window with rear garden view, alcove larder cupboard. Internal doorway to utility room, outer door to outer lobby.
Utility Room 6' 10" x 4' 6" ( 2.08m x 1.37m )
With space with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space with plumbing for a dishwasher, pedestal wash hand basin, vinyl flooring, radiator, part ceramic tiled walls, PVC double glazed patterned glass window to side, modern Worcester wall mounted combi gas fired central heating boiler.
Downstairs Cloakroom
Approached from the utility room and the outer lobby, equipped with a W.C., vinyl flooring and an internal window.
Outer Lobby
Approached from both the kitchen and the cloakroom, equipped with a large full height PVC double glazed window with a rear garden outlook, vinyl flooring, PVC double glazed part panelled outer door with upper light window opening on to the rear gardens.
First Floor
Landing
Approached via a newly carpeted wide original spindle balustrade staircase with molded skirting boards, dado rail, leading to a large and impressive spindle balustrade main landing, with access to the roof space, radiator, dado rail, built-in airing cupboard, newly carpeted flooring in light grey.
Bedroom One 15' 9" into a bay narrowing to 13' " x 12' 3" ( 4.80m into a bay narrowing to 3.96m x 3.73m )
Wide splayed bay with shaped radiator and PVC double glazed windows with outlooks on to Highfield Road, high ceiling, two alcoves, newly carpeted flooring in light grey.
Bedroom Two 14' 3" x 13' 2" ( 4.34m x 4.01m )
Inset with a charming period fireplace with dual mantel, oval shaped mantel mirror, tiled surround, high ceiling, picture rail, 2 ft deep original alcove wardrobe with original panel doors and characteristic door furniture. PVC double glazed full height window with a pleasing rear garden outlook, original traditional panel door to landing.
Bedroom Three 12' x 11' 9" ( 3.66m x 3.58m )
Plus a 2' 9" x 3' 8" entrance recess.
PVC double glazed window to side, high ceiling, picture rail, two alcoves, radiator, original panel door to landing, further original double doors opening on to........
Enclosed Balcony 12' 3" x 3' 6" ( 3.73m x 1.07m )
PVC double glazed windows to side and rear overlooking the rear gardens, pedestal wash hand basin, carpeted flooring, radiator.
Bedroom Four 9' 5" x 8' 1" ( 2.87m x 2.46m )
Newly carpeted flooring in light grey, approached from an original part panelled door, radiator, high ceiling, double doors opening on to......
Enclosed Front Balcony 8' x 4' 4" ( 2.44m x 1.32m )
With white PVC double glazed windows along two sides with outlooks on to Highfield Road, a very useful enclosed balcony with elevated outlooks.
Family Bathroom 8' 10" x 7' 6" ( 2.69m x 2.29m )
Stylish new white Rak Ceramics suite with contemporary grey ceramic tiled walls comprising panel bath with chrome mixer taps, shaped pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps and pop-up waste, slim line W.C., separate large square shaped corner shower with ceramic tiled walls, Triton shower unit, and clear glass sliding doors and screen. Two patterned glass PVC double glazed windows with side aspect, radiator, high ceiling, original traditional panel door to main landing.
Outside
Front Garden
Well stocked mature level front garden partly laid to lawn, inset with a shaped entrance path approached via two brick pillars, original brick built boundary walls, lined with screens of garden trees and plants, shrubs and hedgerow.
Entrance Drive
Private hard concrete off street vehicular entrance drive with dropped kerb access, leading to......
Garage 17' x 8' 9" ( 5.18m x 2.67m )
Brick built, pitched slate roof, two PVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspect, courtesy door opening in to the rear garden, modern electronic fob operated roller single entrance door, electric power.
Rear Garden
A large and lovely level rear garden chiefly laid to lawn inset with a hard concrete patio area and a central footpath, edged along two sides with borders of shrubs and plants, and enclosed by recently added 6 ft high timber panel fencing to afford privacy and security, garden gate with access to the front, access to the garage.
1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither Peter Alan nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Occupying a charming position just a short walk from both the Scenic Roath park Lake and Heath Park, this large four bedroom semi-detached house of character provides generous living space with a private entrance drive, a large detached garage and a super sized rear garden. See Inside!
Description
A large imposing gable fronted hall to hall style Edwardian semi-detached four bedroom family residence of character, occupying a delightful position just a few minutes walk from the scenic Roath Park. This most impressive period home was built circa 1920, the front inset with an elegant two storey splayed bay, all beneath a Welsh Slate roof. Highfield Road is a residential road located between both Roath Park and the Heath, well placed within a short walk to both Heath High Level and Heath Low Level railway stations, enabling fast and economic travel to Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central. Set back with a private side entrance drive, a large detached garage and a super size level newly enclosed rear garden, this magnificent character house retains many original period features including a stunning entrance reception hall with high cornice ceilings, mosaic tiled floors and an original spindle balustrade staircase. Original traditional panel doors, a stunning full height original welsh dresser, newly sanded herringbone style wood block flooring, strip pine floors, stained glass leaded windows, and four truly charming original period character fireplaces with mantel mirrors. Recent improvements include a new 2020 stylish contemporary white and grey family bathroom, a Worcester combi gas boiler (2015), and PVC double glazed replacement windows. The generous versatile living space comprises three separate reception rooms, a kitchen, a utility room, and a cloak room.
The Property
The well designed first floor accommodation comprises four good sized bedrooms, a new family bathroom with both panel bath ad separate shower cubicle, and two enclosed first floor balconies with front and rear aspect. A most impressive elegant semi-detached larger style four bedroom family house, situated within a highly respected North Cardiff suburb. Must be seen!
Within walking distance is the delightful scenic Roath Park Lake, Wild Gardens and Botanical Gardens, and the newly opened and very popular Lake Spice Restaurant on Lake Road West.
Local Amenities
Local schools include Ton yr Wren Primary, Allensbank Primary School, Llanishen High School, Cathays High School, Cardiff High school, Gladstone School, Ysgol Mynydd Bychan (Located on New Zealand Road off Whitchurch Road) the Welsh Primary School, Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School, and Llanishen High School. There is an extensive range of local shops, Restaurants, Takeaways, Coffee shops and Sandwich Bars along both Crwys road and Whitchurch road, including a Boots the Chemist and a Post office. Some notable restaurants include the award winning Mint and Mustard, but there are many other lovely local restaurants all within walking distance. Within the Heath Hospital there is also a Boots and a Chemist.
The University Campus on Western Avenue is close, and other amenities include a Sainsburys, dentists and vets, a Co- Op, the St Joeseph's Catholic Church. Only a short walk away is the lovely Heath Park, whilst the Eastern Avenue, the A 470 and the M4 are all within easy driving distance approached from Manor Way. Also close by is the Rhydypennau Cross Road with its local Optician and a hsbc branch. There is also a Florist, three coffee shops, a Newsagent, a hardware store and a dentist.
Ground Floor
Entrance Reception Hall
Approached via two white PVC double glazed part panelled front entrance doors each inset with original stained glass leaded upper light windows, leading to a charming hallway of character, with original tiled mosaic flooring, wide newly carpeted spindle balustrade staircase with dado rail and wide under stair recess, high cornice ceiling, double radiator.
Front Lounge 15' 5" into a bay narrowing to 13' " x 13' 3" ( 4.70m into a bay narrowing to 3.96m x 4.04m )
Inset with an original fireplace with mantel mirror, tiled surround and tiled hearth, newly stripped pine flooring throughout, wide splayed bay inset with PVC double glazed windows with stained glass leaded upper lights and outlooks on to Highfield Road, shaped double radiator, high cornice ceiling, two wide alcoves, original traditional panel door to entrance hall.
Sitting Room 13' 2" x 14' 3" ( 4.01m x 4.34m )
A further imposing reception room, with stunning newly sanded herringbone style wood block flooring throughout, charming period fireplace with dual mantel, mantel mirror, tiled surround and hearth, two alcoves, PVC double glazed window to side, high cornice ceiling, large radiator, white PVC double glazed French doors with upper light windows opening on to and overlooking the large and level enclosed rear garden. Original traditional panel door to entrance hall.
Breakfast Room 11' 2" x 11' 8" ( 3.40m x 3.56m )
Plus a deep 8' 7" x 6' entrance recess.
Incorporating a built-in full height original larder, original traditional panel door to entrance reception hall, charming full height original Welsh dresser, radiator, PVC double glazed window to side. Alcove cupboard.
Kitchen 14' 5" x 6' 7" ( 4.39m x 2.01m )
Fitted along three sides with a range of modern floor and eye level units with round nosed patterned work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps, vegetable cleaner and drainer, integrated stainless steel Lamona four ring gas hob beneath a fitted extractor hood, integrated fan assisted electric oven, space for an upright fridge freezer, vinyl flooring, PVC double glazed window with rear garden view, alcove larder cupboard. Internal doorway to utility room, outer door to outer lobby.
Utility Room 6' 10" x 4' 6" ( 2.08m x 1.37m )
With space with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space with plumbing for a dishwasher, pedestal wash hand basin, vinyl flooring, radiator, part ceramic tiled walls, PVC double glazed patterned glass window to side, modern Worcester wall mounted combi gas fired central heating boiler.
Downstairs Cloakroom
Approached from the utility room and the outer lobby, equipped with a W.C., vinyl flooring and an internal window.
Outer Lobby
Approached from both the kitchen and the cloakroom, equipped with a large full height PVC double glazed window with a rear garden outlook, vinyl flooring, PVC double glazed part panelled outer door with upper light window opening on to the rear gardens.
First Floor
Landing
Approached via a newly carpeted wide original spindle balustrade staircase with molded skirting boards, dado rail, leading to a large and impressive spindle balustrade main landing, with access to the roof space, radiator, dado rail, built-in airing cupboard, newly carpeted flooring in light grey.
Bedroom One 15' 9" into a bay narrowing to 13' " x 12' 3" ( 4.80m into a bay narrowing to 3.96m x 3.73m )
Wide splayed bay with shaped radiator and PVC double glazed windows with outlooks on to Highfield Road, high ceiling, two alcoves, newly carpeted flooring in light grey.
Bedroom Two 14' 3" x 13' 2" ( 4.34m x 4.01m )
Inset with a charming period fireplace with dual mantel, oval shaped mantel mirror, tiled surround, high ceiling, picture rail, 2 ft deep original alcove wardrobe with original panel doors and characteristic door furniture. PVC double glazed full height window with a pleasing rear garden outlook, original traditional panel door to landing.
Bedroom Three 12' x 11' 9" ( 3.66m x 3.58m )
Plus a 2' 9" x 3' 8" entrance recess.
PVC double glazed window to side, high ceiling, picture rail, two alcoves, radiator, original panel door to landing, further original double doors opening on to........
Enclosed Balcony 12' 3" x 3' 6" ( 3.73m x 1.07m )
PVC double glazed windows to side and rear overlooking the rear gardens, pedestal wash hand basin, carpeted flooring, radiator.
Bedroom Four 9' 5" x 8' 1" ( 2.87m x 2.46m )
Newly carpeted flooring in light grey, approached from an original part panelled door, radiator, high ceiling, double doors opening on to......
Enclosed Front Balcony 8' x 4' 4" ( 2.44m x 1.32m )
With white PVC double glazed windows along two sides with outlooks on to Highfield Road, a very useful enclosed balcony with elevated outlooks.
Family Bathroom 8' 10" x 7' 6" ( 2.69m x 2.29m )
Stylish new white Rak Ceramics suite with contemporary grey ceramic tiled walls comprising panel bath with chrome mixer taps, shaped pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps and pop-up waste, slim line W.C., separate large square shaped corner shower with ceramic tiled walls, Triton shower unit, and clear glass sliding doors and screen. Two patterned glass PVC double glazed windows with side aspect, radiator, high ceiling, original traditional panel door to main landing.
Outside
Front Garden
Well stocked mature level front garden partly laid to lawn, inset with a shaped entrance path approached via two brick pillars, original brick built boundary walls, lined with screens of garden trees and plants, shrubs and hedgerow.
Entrance Drive
Private hard concrete off street vehicular entrance drive with dropped kerb access, leading to......
Garage 17' x 8' 9" ( 5.18m x 2.67m )
Brick built, pitched slate roof, two PVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspect, courtesy door opening in to the rear garden, modern electronic fob operated roller single entrance door, electric power.
Rear Garden
A large and lovely level rear garden chiefly laid to lawn inset with a hard concrete patio area and a central footpath, edged along two sides with borders of shrubs and plants, and enclosed by recently added 6 ft high timber panel fencing to afford privacy and security, garden gate with access to the front, access to the garage.
1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither Peter Alan nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
