House For Sale £1,500,000
Not For Shrinking Violets. When you buy this spectacular architect designed Eco-Home you’ll be guaranteed a certain amount of local attention. Conceived to be the ultimate 21st century family home, blending into the background was never an option.
With its sharp, clean lines and bold minimalist style, it stands out like a brilliant hilltop beacon against the more traditional family homes on this sought after street.
But the simple, unfussy exterior doesn’t give many clues about what you’ll find inside.
When you do step inside you’ll get a feel for the stylish continental vibe - with crisp white interiors and cool porcelain tiled floors throughout.
Your eyes will be drawn through the floor-to-ceiling window to the rear
courtyard & gardens - this is a home where inside and outside work seamlessly together.
It’s a thoroughly 21st century property - but still retains the feeling of being a family home. It’s not somewhere so painfully chic you’re unable to relax or where you’re afraid to put a cup down.
The family-first philosophy is evident throughout the ground floor, which is a free flowing open space where everyone will love getting together.
It’s also the ideal layout for entertaining.
The ground floor is spacious and open, with the kitchen lounge and dining room all linked to create a seamless living area.
The kitchen is a thing of beauty, with a roll call of high end integrated appliances & volcanic stone work surfaces on both the main units and island unit. There’s a sliding dividing wall to the lounge and bi-fold doors to the sun terrace outside.
You can relax in the lounge, enjoying views of the garden through the curved wall of aluminium framed windows and still feel connected to the kitchen.
The route upstairs passes a more formal dining area. With room in the kitchen for day-to-day dining you may not need to use this too often but it will be perfect when it comes to entertaining.
You don’t have to be the President of the usa to have an oval office.
The quirky home office is down the hall - just the right distance from the main living area so you can work in peace, without feeling cut off from family life.
The ground floor is practical too, with a utility room and a shower room with a wet room style walk-in shower. Perfect for getting rid of all that sand after a day at the beach.
If the ground floor is designed for socialising as a family, the first floor is optimised for chilling out.
There’s a stylish grown-up lounge with a fireplace and sliding doors to another private courtyard seating area. The room next door is a fully soundproofed & blacked out cinema room. That means you can enjoy the latest blockbuster at full volume without waking up the rest of the house!
The top floor is home to the family bathroom and four double bedrooms. They all face the front to make the most of the hilltop position & breathtaking views of the bay.
Two of the bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes, one has an en-suite wet room, then there’s the impressive master bedroom suite.
You’ll love waking up to views across the bay towards Mumbles Head in the master bedroom suite. It has its own dressing room and a luxurious en-suite, complete with a walk-in curved wet room shower, a stylish freestanding bath and his & hers basins.
The tiled family bathroom has both a bath and walk-in wetroom style shower.
The outside of this cutting edge property is just as impressive as what’s inside.
And that doesn’t just include how it looks. The grounds have been carefully designed & planned to look great whilst also being considerate to the environment.
That starts with the sweeping drive up to the double garage (complete with ev charging point, of course).
It wouldn’t be obvious but by laying the drive and terraced areas on a recycled glass base it not only discourages weeds but it reduces landfill. Win win.
The garden layout has been optimised to make the most of the abundant natural resources.
The underfloor heating & hot water is provided by a cutting edge ground source heat pump.
A south facing solar panel array, installed towards the top of the terraced garden offsets the use of electricity from the national grid throughout the year.
As any unused energy is sold back to the National Grid, isn’t it great when your home can also be a source of income!
Water conservation is considered too. The large flat roof is perfect for rainwater harvesting, which is then stored and used in the toilets and outdoor taps.
The thoughtful garden design means you don’t even have to worry about watering your plants.
For example, the beautiful wild flower garden on the middle terrace requires minimal watering. That’s due to it being planted with a protective covering of slate, preventing excessive drying out of the soil, an approach which continues throughout the garden.
The top of the garden is not only home to the solar panel array, there’s also a decked seating area. It's the perfect place to relax in the sun with a glass of something chilled.
The seating area provides breathtaking views of the bay and Mumbles Head. What's more, you also get to look down on the timber clad wall which wraps round the outside of the oval office and master bedroom en-suite. It’s one of the most striking features of this exceptional home.
On the subject of Mumbles, it’s recently been voted by The Times as one of the coolest postcodes in the UK in 2022 - and it’s just over 5 minutes away in the car.
Labelled the best place to relocate for "stylish seasiders, " Mumbles is dubbed "the Hamptons of Wales".
The report is pretty glowing:
"Its booming foodie scene has also led to it being described as the new Padstow: Check out bistro Môr for fine dining, or the Gower Seafood Hut for caught-that-morning calamari and its wildly popular cockle popcorn.”
But the best thing about Mumbles is you’re not in the thick of it when it gets busy in the summer. You can nip down, enjoy yourselves then return back up the hill to a more peaceful setting.
And if you prefer a quieter beach experience, the beach & lido at Blackpill is only a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride away.
The hilltop location means that if you’re into walking, running or cycling, the countryside is on your doorstep.
As it's a family home it’s good to know that the location is convenient for local schools, with Mayals Primary School the closest. It's only a 15 minute walk away, or 3 minutes if you need to nip down in the car.
For older kids, Bishops Gore School is a 10 minute drive away or a short bus ride from Blackpill.
If you prefer independent fee paying schools, there’s a choice of co-ed day schools in nearby Swansea - all around 10 minutes drive away.
The fantastic Clyne Gardens are only a short stroll away providing scenic dog walking trails with an awesome botanical garden and a haven of tranquility, with National Collections of plants set in beautiful parkland on the doorstep.
This is a truly unique, luxurious and state-of-the-art family home with a personality as big as its 350m2 floor plan.
It certainly won’t be for everyone. But if you’re a family who live life to the full, refuse to compromise and are looking for a truly epic place to call home then you need to arrange a private viewing.
Hallway: Opaque glazed aluminium double opening door to front. Porcelain tiled floor. Double sliding door storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space. Double-height floor to ceiling aluminium double glazed window to rear courtyard.
Open Plan
Living Room: Curved aluminium double glazed windows to front. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights. Integrated speaker system. TV and network points. Sliding divider wall to kitchen.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Fitted 'Leicht' kitchen comprising wall, base, drawer, and glass display units with volcanic stone work surface over. 'Bosch' induction hob with two ring 'Domino' gas hob and concealed ‘Elica’ extractor fan over. Glass splashback. Centre island incorporating inset 1 1/2 sink with mixer tap, storage and breakfast bar. Integrated “Siemens” dishwasher. Integrated ‘Siemens’ wine fridge. 'Bosch' combination oven/microwave. ‘Siemens’ coffee machine. Bosch deep warming drawer. Twin 'Bosch' double ovens. Integrated wall speakers. Porcelain tiled floor. Inset lighting. Downlights. Aluminium double glazed window to side. Aluminium four-panel bi-fold doors to front.
Dining Area: Double height with aluminium double glazed door and windows to rear courtyard. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights. Inset lighting. Integrated speaker system. Stairs to first floor with an under lit oak handrail. Understairs storage accessed via custom oak door.
Inner Hallway: Aluminium glazed window to rear. Porcelain tiled floor. Opening to...
Oval Office: Three aluminium double glazed windows. Porcelain tiled floor. Network point. Three wall mounted up and down lights.
Shower Room: Three piece suite comprising, 'Pininfarina' designer sink with mixer tap and low level WC. Wet room floor walk-in shower with rainforest shower attachment. Illuminated bathroom mirror, shaver socket. Tiled floor and walls. Aluminium glazed window to front. Extractor fan.
Utility Room: Leicht base and wall units with worksurface over. Stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine. Space for condensing tumble dryer. Porcelain tiled floor. Aluminium glazed window and door to side. External wall lights
M & E Room: Ivt heat pump. Hot water storage tank. Solar panel converter. Mains fuse box. Broadband and telephone connections.
Lounge: Entered via opaque toughened glass door. Porcelain tiled floor. Bespoke stainless steel real flame effect gas fireplace. Built-in wall mounted storage units. Network and TV point. Aluminium double glazed sliding doors to rear courtyard.
Cinema Room: Double doors to blacked out room using acoustic dampening material. Two aluminium double glazed windows to side. Network and TV points. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights.
Landing: Two 'Clerestory' aluminium double glazed windows to rear. Aluminium double glazed frosted window to side. Porcelain tiled floor. Wall mounted up and down lights, Storage cupboard.
Bedroom One: Dressing area with aluminium glazed window to rear. Dual walk-in wardrobes with shelving and hanging areas. Porcelain tiled floor. Suspended bedside lighting. TV and network points. Wraparound aluminium glazed window to front enjoying views of Mumbles Head.
En-suite: Comprising of walk-in curved wet room shower. Low level WC. Freestanding bath with freestanding oversized tap. Dual wash hand basin units with storage and underlighting. Illuminated heated mirror, built-in shelving with shaver socket. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights. Motorised velux window with rain sensor. Four aluminium double glazed frosted windows. Towel warmer and room heater. Extractor fan.
Family bathroom: Comprising walk in wet room shower with body jets and rain shower. Low level wc, large wash hand basin, storage cupboard, shaver socket, large mirror and separate bath. Motorised velux window with rain sensor. Tiled floor and walls. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two: Porcelain tiled floor. Aluminium double glazed window to front. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. TV and network point.
Bedroom Three: Aluminium double glazed window to front. Built-in dual sliding wardrobes. Porcelain tiled floor. Double sliding door wardrobe. TV and network point.
Bedroom Four: Aluminium double glazed window to front. Porcelain tiled floor. Built-in dual sliding wardrobes. TV and network point.
En-suite (Wet Room): Comprising walk-in shower with rainforest shower attachment. Low level WC. Oversized wash hand basin. Illuminated mirror. Built-in mirrored storage. Downlights. Shaving point. Fully tiled walls and floor. Aluminium double glazed opaque window to side.
External
Front: Elevated driveway leading to large hard standing providing off road and under cover parking. Raised beds with welsh slate and array of mature trees and shrubs. Enclosed paved patio sun terrace with raised beds ideal for entertaining. Side pedestrian access leading to storage shed and rear garden.
Garage: Remote sectional garage door to front. Two aluminium double glazed windows to side and rear. Aluminium door to rear. Workshop area with bench and shelving. Power and lighting. External ev charging point and twin power sockets. External lighting.
Side: Drying area. Outside tap. Outside power, external wall lighting. Underground rainwater recycling tank, Indian sandstone steps leading to..
Rear Courtyard: Patio sun terrace. Raised beds with mature shrubs. Floor level and wall lighting. Timber clad wall. Electric point for Hot tub and drainage. Further steps leading to 'Astroturf' lawned garden.
Middle Tier (Wild Flower Garden): Sandstone garden path with Welsh slate flower beds. Array of shrubs and wildflowers. Seating area.
Top Tier: Indian sandstone steps leading up to terrace with seating area. Welsh slate border with shrubs and trees. Solar array with storage. Box planters with olive trees. Composite elevated decked area ideal for entertaining with stunning views towards Mumbles Head.
Note: EPC - tbc
disclaimer: We would like to point out that all measurements, floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs may be taken with a wide angle/zoom lens), and dimensions, shapes and precise locations may differ to those set out in these sales particulars which are approximate and intended for guidance purposes only.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but most satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
Belvoir and our partners provide a range of services to buyers, although you are free to use an alternative provider. For more information simply speak to someone in our branch today. We can refer you on to The Mortgage Advice Bureau for help with finance. We may receive a fee of £250 (incl VAT), if you take out a mortgage through them. If you require a solicitor to handle your purchase, we can refer you on to a number of local solicitors. We do not receive a fee if you use their services.
Council tax band: H, Tenure: Freehold
With its sharp, clean lines and bold minimalist style, it stands out like a brilliant hilltop beacon against the more traditional family homes on this sought after street.
But the simple, unfussy exterior doesn’t give many clues about what you’ll find inside.
When you do step inside you’ll get a feel for the stylish continental vibe - with crisp white interiors and cool porcelain tiled floors throughout.
Your eyes will be drawn through the floor-to-ceiling window to the rear
courtyard & gardens - this is a home where inside and outside work seamlessly together.
It’s a thoroughly 21st century property - but still retains the feeling of being a family home. It’s not somewhere so painfully chic you’re unable to relax or where you’re afraid to put a cup down.
The family-first philosophy is evident throughout the ground floor, which is a free flowing open space where everyone will love getting together.
It’s also the ideal layout for entertaining.
The ground floor is spacious and open, with the kitchen lounge and dining room all linked to create a seamless living area.
The kitchen is a thing of beauty, with a roll call of high end integrated appliances & volcanic stone work surfaces on both the main units and island unit. There’s a sliding dividing wall to the lounge and bi-fold doors to the sun terrace outside.
You can relax in the lounge, enjoying views of the garden through the curved wall of aluminium framed windows and still feel connected to the kitchen.
The route upstairs passes a more formal dining area. With room in the kitchen for day-to-day dining you may not need to use this too often but it will be perfect when it comes to entertaining.
You don’t have to be the President of the usa to have an oval office.
The quirky home office is down the hall - just the right distance from the main living area so you can work in peace, without feeling cut off from family life.
The ground floor is practical too, with a utility room and a shower room with a wet room style walk-in shower. Perfect for getting rid of all that sand after a day at the beach.
If the ground floor is designed for socialising as a family, the first floor is optimised for chilling out.
There’s a stylish grown-up lounge with a fireplace and sliding doors to another private courtyard seating area. The room next door is a fully soundproofed & blacked out cinema room. That means you can enjoy the latest blockbuster at full volume without waking up the rest of the house!
The top floor is home to the family bathroom and four double bedrooms. They all face the front to make the most of the hilltop position & breathtaking views of the bay.
Two of the bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes, one has an en-suite wet room, then there’s the impressive master bedroom suite.
You’ll love waking up to views across the bay towards Mumbles Head in the master bedroom suite. It has its own dressing room and a luxurious en-suite, complete with a walk-in curved wet room shower, a stylish freestanding bath and his & hers basins.
The tiled family bathroom has both a bath and walk-in wetroom style shower.
The outside of this cutting edge property is just as impressive as what’s inside.
And that doesn’t just include how it looks. The grounds have been carefully designed & planned to look great whilst also being considerate to the environment.
That starts with the sweeping drive up to the double garage (complete with ev charging point, of course).
It wouldn’t be obvious but by laying the drive and terraced areas on a recycled glass base it not only discourages weeds but it reduces landfill. Win win.
The garden layout has been optimised to make the most of the abundant natural resources.
The underfloor heating & hot water is provided by a cutting edge ground source heat pump.
A south facing solar panel array, installed towards the top of the terraced garden offsets the use of electricity from the national grid throughout the year.
As any unused energy is sold back to the National Grid, isn’t it great when your home can also be a source of income!
Water conservation is considered too. The large flat roof is perfect for rainwater harvesting, which is then stored and used in the toilets and outdoor taps.
The thoughtful garden design means you don’t even have to worry about watering your plants.
For example, the beautiful wild flower garden on the middle terrace requires minimal watering. That’s due to it being planted with a protective covering of slate, preventing excessive drying out of the soil, an approach which continues throughout the garden.
The top of the garden is not only home to the solar panel array, there’s also a decked seating area. It's the perfect place to relax in the sun with a glass of something chilled.
The seating area provides breathtaking views of the bay and Mumbles Head. What's more, you also get to look down on the timber clad wall which wraps round the outside of the oval office and master bedroom en-suite. It’s one of the most striking features of this exceptional home.
On the subject of Mumbles, it’s recently been voted by The Times as one of the coolest postcodes in the UK in 2022 - and it’s just over 5 minutes away in the car.
Labelled the best place to relocate for "stylish seasiders, " Mumbles is dubbed "the Hamptons of Wales".
The report is pretty glowing:
"Its booming foodie scene has also led to it being described as the new Padstow: Check out bistro Môr for fine dining, or the Gower Seafood Hut for caught-that-morning calamari and its wildly popular cockle popcorn.”
But the best thing about Mumbles is you’re not in the thick of it when it gets busy in the summer. You can nip down, enjoy yourselves then return back up the hill to a more peaceful setting.
And if you prefer a quieter beach experience, the beach & lido at Blackpill is only a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride away.
The hilltop location means that if you’re into walking, running or cycling, the countryside is on your doorstep.
As it's a family home it’s good to know that the location is convenient for local schools, with Mayals Primary School the closest. It's only a 15 minute walk away, or 3 minutes if you need to nip down in the car.
For older kids, Bishops Gore School is a 10 minute drive away or a short bus ride from Blackpill.
If you prefer independent fee paying schools, there’s a choice of co-ed day schools in nearby Swansea - all around 10 minutes drive away.
The fantastic Clyne Gardens are only a short stroll away providing scenic dog walking trails with an awesome botanical garden and a haven of tranquility, with National Collections of plants set in beautiful parkland on the doorstep.
This is a truly unique, luxurious and state-of-the-art family home with a personality as big as its 350m2 floor plan.
It certainly won’t be for everyone. But if you’re a family who live life to the full, refuse to compromise and are looking for a truly epic place to call home then you need to arrange a private viewing.
Hallway: Opaque glazed aluminium double opening door to front. Porcelain tiled floor. Double sliding door storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space. Double-height floor to ceiling aluminium double glazed window to rear courtyard.
Open Plan
Living Room: Curved aluminium double glazed windows to front. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights. Integrated speaker system. TV and network points. Sliding divider wall to kitchen.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Fitted 'Leicht' kitchen comprising wall, base, drawer, and glass display units with volcanic stone work surface over. 'Bosch' induction hob with two ring 'Domino' gas hob and concealed ‘Elica’ extractor fan over. Glass splashback. Centre island incorporating inset 1 1/2 sink with mixer tap, storage and breakfast bar. Integrated “Siemens” dishwasher. Integrated ‘Siemens’ wine fridge. 'Bosch' combination oven/microwave. ‘Siemens’ coffee machine. Bosch deep warming drawer. Twin 'Bosch' double ovens. Integrated wall speakers. Porcelain tiled floor. Inset lighting. Downlights. Aluminium double glazed window to side. Aluminium four-panel bi-fold doors to front.
Dining Area: Double height with aluminium double glazed door and windows to rear courtyard. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights. Inset lighting. Integrated speaker system. Stairs to first floor with an under lit oak handrail. Understairs storage accessed via custom oak door.
Inner Hallway: Aluminium glazed window to rear. Porcelain tiled floor. Opening to...
Oval Office: Three aluminium double glazed windows. Porcelain tiled floor. Network point. Three wall mounted up and down lights.
Shower Room: Three piece suite comprising, 'Pininfarina' designer sink with mixer tap and low level WC. Wet room floor walk-in shower with rainforest shower attachment. Illuminated bathroom mirror, shaver socket. Tiled floor and walls. Aluminium glazed window to front. Extractor fan.
Utility Room: Leicht base and wall units with worksurface over. Stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine. Space for condensing tumble dryer. Porcelain tiled floor. Aluminium glazed window and door to side. External wall lights
M & E Room: Ivt heat pump. Hot water storage tank. Solar panel converter. Mains fuse box. Broadband and telephone connections.
Lounge: Entered via opaque toughened glass door. Porcelain tiled floor. Bespoke stainless steel real flame effect gas fireplace. Built-in wall mounted storage units. Network and TV point. Aluminium double glazed sliding doors to rear courtyard.
Cinema Room: Double doors to blacked out room using acoustic dampening material. Two aluminium double glazed windows to side. Network and TV points. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights.
Landing: Two 'Clerestory' aluminium double glazed windows to rear. Aluminium double glazed frosted window to side. Porcelain tiled floor. Wall mounted up and down lights, Storage cupboard.
Bedroom One: Dressing area with aluminium glazed window to rear. Dual walk-in wardrobes with shelving and hanging areas. Porcelain tiled floor. Suspended bedside lighting. TV and network points. Wraparound aluminium glazed window to front enjoying views of Mumbles Head.
En-suite: Comprising of walk-in curved wet room shower. Low level WC. Freestanding bath with freestanding oversized tap. Dual wash hand basin units with storage and underlighting. Illuminated heated mirror, built-in shelving with shaver socket. Porcelain tiled floor. Downlights. Motorised velux window with rain sensor. Four aluminium double glazed frosted windows. Towel warmer and room heater. Extractor fan.
Family bathroom: Comprising walk in wet room shower with body jets and rain shower. Low level wc, large wash hand basin, storage cupboard, shaver socket, large mirror and separate bath. Motorised velux window with rain sensor. Tiled floor and walls. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two: Porcelain tiled floor. Aluminium double glazed window to front. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. TV and network point.
Bedroom Three: Aluminium double glazed window to front. Built-in dual sliding wardrobes. Porcelain tiled floor. Double sliding door wardrobe. TV and network point.
Bedroom Four: Aluminium double glazed window to front. Porcelain tiled floor. Built-in dual sliding wardrobes. TV and network point.
En-suite (Wet Room): Comprising walk-in shower with rainforest shower attachment. Low level WC. Oversized wash hand basin. Illuminated mirror. Built-in mirrored storage. Downlights. Shaving point. Fully tiled walls and floor. Aluminium double glazed opaque window to side.
External
Front: Elevated driveway leading to large hard standing providing off road and under cover parking. Raised beds with welsh slate and array of mature trees and shrubs. Enclosed paved patio sun terrace with raised beds ideal for entertaining. Side pedestrian access leading to storage shed and rear garden.
Garage: Remote sectional garage door to front. Two aluminium double glazed windows to side and rear. Aluminium door to rear. Workshop area with bench and shelving. Power and lighting. External ev charging point and twin power sockets. External lighting.
Side: Drying area. Outside tap. Outside power, external wall lighting. Underground rainwater recycling tank, Indian sandstone steps leading to..
Rear Courtyard: Patio sun terrace. Raised beds with mature shrubs. Floor level and wall lighting. Timber clad wall. Electric point for Hot tub and drainage. Further steps leading to 'Astroturf' lawned garden.
Middle Tier (Wild Flower Garden): Sandstone garden path with Welsh slate flower beds. Array of shrubs and wildflowers. Seating area.
Top Tier: Indian sandstone steps leading up to terrace with seating area. Welsh slate border with shrubs and trees. Solar array with storage. Box planters with olive trees. Composite elevated decked area ideal for entertaining with stunning views towards Mumbles Head.
Note: EPC - tbc
disclaimer: We would like to point out that all measurements, floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs may be taken with a wide angle/zoom lens), and dimensions, shapes and precise locations may differ to those set out in these sales particulars which are approximate and intended for guidance purposes only.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but most satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
Belvoir and our partners provide a range of services to buyers, although you are free to use an alternative provider. For more information simply speak to someone in our branch today. We can refer you on to The Mortgage Advice Bureau for help with finance. We may receive a fee of £250 (incl VAT), if you take out a mortgage through them. If you require a solicitor to handle your purchase, we can refer you on to a number of local solicitors. We do not receive a fee if you use their services.
Council tax band: H, Tenure: Freehold
