House For Sale £675,000
An imposing stone built Victorian vicarage, bought from the Church of Wales by the present owners in 2013, it has been the subject of a comprehensive and stylish refurbishment and modernisation, combining character features and modern stands of appointment.
In brief terms, the accommodation includes three principal reception rooms, a large open plan kitchen/family room with high pitch ceilings and fitted with hand built timber units. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property enjoys the benefit of full mains gas fire central heating and is double glazed. The Old Vicarage stands in a large level, south facing private garden. There's plenty of driveway parking and a recently constructed cavity wall double garage with a useful room above.
Local facilities within the village include Pen Y Fai Church in Wales primary school, local garage, "The Pheasant" local pub, playing fields and All Saints parish church, which provides the most attractive back drop for this fine looking house. Easy access to Bridgend town centre and major out of town shopping centres. Road links to the M4 bringing major centres, including the capital city of Cardiff and Swansea, into easy and comfortable commuting distance. There is a main line railway station in Bridgend with a regular London service.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Open fronted with pitched roof set on arched pillars on stone walls.
Entrance Hall
Storm doorway. Wood strip floor. Coved ceiling. Window overlooking front garden. Staircase leading to galleried landing with useful under stairs storage.
Drawing Room (5.1 x 4.2 (16'8" x 13'9"))
Splendid principal reception room with large ten window bay enjoying views over the front gardens. Coved ceiling with picture rail. Timber boarded floors. Fine Minster stone fireplace with flagstone hearth fitted with cast iron wood burning stove.
Dining Room (4.2 x 4 (13'9" x 13'1"))
Delightful outlook over the west garden towards All Saints church. Coved ceiling with picture rail. Timber boarded floor. Minster stone fireplace surround with inset tiling.
Sitting Room (3.75 x 3.3 (12'3" x 10'9"))
Window overlook the south facing front garden. Timber boarded floor. Coved ceiling. Minster stone fireplace surround with inset tiling to fireplace.
Inner Hallway
Doorway from entrance hall. Wood strip floor.
Cloak Room
Suite in white compromising low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Opaque window.
Kitchen/Family Room (3.77 x 8.38 (12'4" x 27'5"))
A spectacular room created from what was originally two rooms. The family room area features a maximum ceiling height of 4.47m with exposed beams and a feature stone wall with three high inset windows. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of hand built timber units, painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite. Range of recently fitted white quartz work surfaces with matching upstands and back plate behind the Delonghi stainless steel gas range, filter over range set into arched glass canopy. Other feature include built under Kenwood dishwasher with décor panel, Belfast sink with twin drainers and Franke Pewter style arched mixer tap, space for fridge freezer, tall larder unit. Picture window overlooking the rear garden. Tiled floor that stretches into the family room area. Doorways out to both the side garden and rear courtyard.
Utility Room (2 x 1.13 (6'6" x 3'8"))
Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted Worcester Bosch mains gas fired boiler which heats the central heating system and domestic hot water supply. Window to rear.
First Floor
Gallery Landing
Easy graded stairway with window on mezzanine landing. Access to roof storage space. Shelved airing cupboard with radiator.
Master Suite Bedroom One (4.25 x 4.12 (13'11" x 13'6"))
Big picture window enjoys views over the west garden towards All Saints Church. Painted boarded floor.
Master Suite Bathroom One
Suite in white comprising low level WC with concealed cistem built into vanity unit with wash hand basin and tiled splash back, shower cubicle with folding glass doors. Inset ceiling lighting with LED spotlights. Extractor. Tiled floor.
Bedroom Two (4.25 x 4.1 (13'11" x 13'5"))
Views over the front garden. Karndean bleached oak laminate floor.
Bedroom Three (3.79 x 3.64 (12'5" x 11'11"))
Laminate floor. Attractive views. Brick lined fireplace with timber mantle.
Bedroom Four (4.2 x 2.6 (13'9" x 8'6"))
Wide ranging front views. Laminate floor.
Bedroom Five (3.15 x 1.79 (10'4" x 5'10"))
Views over the side garden towards the church. Laminate floor.
Bathroom Two (2.8 x 2.52 (9'2" x 8'3"))
Suite in white by Heritage comprising panel bath, hand wash basin, low level WC. Curved corner tiled shower cubicle fitted with rainhead shower and hand held shower. Karndean floor. Two opaque glazed windows.
Outside
Stone wall boundary to village road. Entrance way parking area laid to stone sets. A pair of arched gates finished in timber and aluminum with matching side pedestrian gate lead to the large courtyard laid to matching stone sets. Access to detached garage. Lawn to side. Substantial hedge and fence. Enclosed lawn side garden with terrace and brick pathway to the stable door leading to the kitchen/breakfast room. Further pair of gates lead from the courtyard to the principal garden at the front of the house with stone set pathway and terrace leading to the front door. Front garden comprises large lawned area with substantial boundaries. There is a fenced off area at the bottom of the garden for the chickens. On the west side of the house there's a large paved terrace and a pathway leading through a rear gate probably used as the vicar's shortcut to the church! Useful enclosed side courtyard with external access and doorway to kitchen.
Garage (6.47 x 6.2 (21'2" x 20'4"))
The double garage was built by the current owners in double skin cavity work with a pitched roof. Aperto electric remote control up and over doorway. Two rear windows and a side door. Electric light and power. Stairway leads to games room/storage (6.47m long) with windows on either end and a usable wide of approx. 4m with further reduced height space to either side. The height to the ridge is approx. 3.48m.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating via Worcester Bosch mains gas fired combi boiler in the utility room. Double glazed.
Directions
From the centre of Bridgend take the A4063 Maesteg road dual carriageway passing the brewery field (Bridgend rugby club) on your right hand side. After about half a mile and at the first set of traffic lights turn left into Heol Pen Y Fai. As the road curves around to the right and starts to climb the hill the church is in front of you and the Vicarage is on the left hand side, with a Brinsons and Birt board outside. There is plenty of space to park in the front courtyard.
In brief terms, the accommodation includes three principal reception rooms, a large open plan kitchen/family room with high pitch ceilings and fitted with hand built timber units. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property enjoys the benefit of full mains gas fire central heating and is double glazed. The Old Vicarage stands in a large level, south facing private garden. There's plenty of driveway parking and a recently constructed cavity wall double garage with a useful room above.
Local facilities within the village include Pen Y Fai Church in Wales primary school, local garage, "The Pheasant" local pub, playing fields and All Saints parish church, which provides the most attractive back drop for this fine looking house. Easy access to Bridgend town centre and major out of town shopping centres. Road links to the M4 bringing major centres, including the capital city of Cardiff and Swansea, into easy and comfortable commuting distance. There is a main line railway station in Bridgend with a regular London service.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Open fronted with pitched roof set on arched pillars on stone walls.
Entrance Hall
Storm doorway. Wood strip floor. Coved ceiling. Window overlooking front garden. Staircase leading to galleried landing with useful under stairs storage.
Drawing Room (5.1 x 4.2 (16'8" x 13'9"))
Splendid principal reception room with large ten window bay enjoying views over the front gardens. Coved ceiling with picture rail. Timber boarded floors. Fine Minster stone fireplace with flagstone hearth fitted with cast iron wood burning stove.
Dining Room (4.2 x 4 (13'9" x 13'1"))
Delightful outlook over the west garden towards All Saints church. Coved ceiling with picture rail. Timber boarded floor. Minster stone fireplace surround with inset tiling.
Sitting Room (3.75 x 3.3 (12'3" x 10'9"))
Window overlook the south facing front garden. Timber boarded floor. Coved ceiling. Minster stone fireplace surround with inset tiling to fireplace.
Inner Hallway
Doorway from entrance hall. Wood strip floor.
Cloak Room
Suite in white compromising low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Opaque window.
Kitchen/Family Room (3.77 x 8.38 (12'4" x 27'5"))
A spectacular room created from what was originally two rooms. The family room area features a maximum ceiling height of 4.47m with exposed beams and a feature stone wall with three high inset windows. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of hand built timber units, painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite. Range of recently fitted white quartz work surfaces with matching upstands and back plate behind the Delonghi stainless steel gas range, filter over range set into arched glass canopy. Other feature include built under Kenwood dishwasher with décor panel, Belfast sink with twin drainers and Franke Pewter style arched mixer tap, space for fridge freezer, tall larder unit. Picture window overlooking the rear garden. Tiled floor that stretches into the family room area. Doorways out to both the side garden and rear courtyard.
Utility Room (2 x 1.13 (6'6" x 3'8"))
Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted Worcester Bosch mains gas fired boiler which heats the central heating system and domestic hot water supply. Window to rear.
First Floor
Gallery Landing
Easy graded stairway with window on mezzanine landing. Access to roof storage space. Shelved airing cupboard with radiator.
Master Suite Bedroom One (4.25 x 4.12 (13'11" x 13'6"))
Big picture window enjoys views over the west garden towards All Saints Church. Painted boarded floor.
Master Suite Bathroom One
Suite in white comprising low level WC with concealed cistem built into vanity unit with wash hand basin and tiled splash back, shower cubicle with folding glass doors. Inset ceiling lighting with LED spotlights. Extractor. Tiled floor.
Bedroom Two (4.25 x 4.1 (13'11" x 13'5"))
Views over the front garden. Karndean bleached oak laminate floor.
Bedroom Three (3.79 x 3.64 (12'5" x 11'11"))
Laminate floor. Attractive views. Brick lined fireplace with timber mantle.
Bedroom Four (4.2 x 2.6 (13'9" x 8'6"))
Wide ranging front views. Laminate floor.
Bedroom Five (3.15 x 1.79 (10'4" x 5'10"))
Views over the side garden towards the church. Laminate floor.
Bathroom Two (2.8 x 2.52 (9'2" x 8'3"))
Suite in white by Heritage comprising panel bath, hand wash basin, low level WC. Curved corner tiled shower cubicle fitted with rainhead shower and hand held shower. Karndean floor. Two opaque glazed windows.
Outside
Stone wall boundary to village road. Entrance way parking area laid to stone sets. A pair of arched gates finished in timber and aluminum with matching side pedestrian gate lead to the large courtyard laid to matching stone sets. Access to detached garage. Lawn to side. Substantial hedge and fence. Enclosed lawn side garden with terrace and brick pathway to the stable door leading to the kitchen/breakfast room. Further pair of gates lead from the courtyard to the principal garden at the front of the house with stone set pathway and terrace leading to the front door. Front garden comprises large lawned area with substantial boundaries. There is a fenced off area at the bottom of the garden for the chickens. On the west side of the house there's a large paved terrace and a pathway leading through a rear gate probably used as the vicar's shortcut to the church! Useful enclosed side courtyard with external access and doorway to kitchen.
Garage (6.47 x 6.2 (21'2" x 20'4"))
The double garage was built by the current owners in double skin cavity work with a pitched roof. Aperto electric remote control up and over doorway. Two rear windows and a side door. Electric light and power. Stairway leads to games room/storage (6.47m long) with windows on either end and a usable wide of approx. 4m with further reduced height space to either side. The height to the ridge is approx. 3.48m.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating via Worcester Bosch mains gas fired combi boiler in the utility room. Double glazed.
Directions
From the centre of Bridgend take the A4063 Maesteg road dual carriageway passing the brewery field (Bridgend rugby club) on your right hand side. After about half a mile and at the first set of traffic lights turn left into Heol Pen Y Fai. As the road curves around to the right and starts to climb the hill the church is in front of you and the Vicarage is on the left hand side, with a Brinsons and Birt board outside. There is plenty of space to park in the front courtyard.
