House For Sale £995,000
A large individual detached family house built about 40 years ago for the present owners and designed to take full advantage of its private location set in about 0.9 acre of garden and enjoying wonderful south westerly views over the adjoining countryside. The gardens are an absolute delight and will have a broad appeal from enthusiastic gardeners, families with children and those that enjoy sitting and enjoying gardens/views. The accommodation is usefully flexible with five living areas including splendid dining hall and further breakfast room/living space, with a kitchen. Upstairs there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Attractive private driveway entrance with parking for numerous cars and large double garage (inclusive WC) with attached garden room also with sink. All mains services are connected and the property enjoys the benefit of full mains fired gas central heating with additional solar panels.
The location is pleasantly private at the top end of Main Avenue but still within easy walking distance of the village’s excellent facilities. These includes a village school from where the children go to the highly rated Cowbridge Comprehensive, small village shop, parish church, two village pubs, village hall with numerous societies and organisations. As well as, tennis club with multi-use surface, also used for bowls etc. It enjoys a deservedly high reputation for village family life. The village is located to the west of the capital city of Cardiff and is an easy drive into the city centre and the Cardiff Bay area. The market town of Cowbridge lies to the west. Easy access to the M4 brings other major centres within comfortable commuting distance and there is a mainline railway in Cardiff.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Porch
Tall windows on two sides and matching stormed doorway. Tiled floor.
Dining Hall
An impressive room with high pitched ceiling and gallery over. Windows to floor enjoy views over the front garden. Dog leg stairway to first floor. Cast iron wood burning stove set on tiled plinth.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Walls half tiled.
Lounge (5.03m x 6.45m (16'6 x 21'2))
A room enjoying spectacular views with three tall windows and large patio doors looking out to the rear terrace with wide ranging south westerly views over the gardens to the countryside beyond. Further window to side. Triangular brick lined arched Inglenook fireplace housing large cast iron wood burning stove set in matching curved hearth with side plinth. Range of library shelves.
Study (4.19m x 3.38m (13'9 x 11'1))
Delightful garden views.
Sitting Room (5.36m (max) x 5.16m (max) (17'7 (max) x 16'11 (max)
Window to rear. Recess between range of fitted cupboards.
Cloakroom
Leading directly off the sitting room.
Games Room (5.94m x 4.83m (19'6 x 15'10))
Semi open planned with the sitting room which together with the second stairway leading to the bedroom five and bathroom three provides potential for independent accommodation. Fully glazed on two sides with windows to floor level fitted with internal blinds. Glazed doorway to rear. Boarded ceiling. Stairway to bedroom five.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.83m x 6.50m (15'10 x 21'4))
The breakfast room area has plenty of space for breakfast table and chairs and enjoys delightful south westerly views across the garden via patio doors which lead out to the extensive terrace. Inset ceiling lighting. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units finished in oak style with marble effect worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include; built in Neff double oven, four ring ceramic hob with filter over, built under dishwasher, two bowl single drainer sink unit, built in larder fridge with décor panel, slide out racked storage unit. Inset ceiling lighting.
Utility Room (1.91m x 2.92m (6'3 x 9'7))
Range of wall to wall base units with cupboards under. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and venting for tumble dryer. Quarry tiled floor. Space for freezer.
Rear Hall
Glazed on three sides and pitched glazed roof. Glazed front and rear door. Quarry tiled floor. Range storage cupboards.
First Floor
Galleried Landing
Easy graded stairway from ground floor.
Master Suite Bedroom One (3.53m x 6.40m (max) (11'7 x 21' (max)))
L shaped. Wonderful countryside and garden views. 10 door L shaped run of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes.
Master Suite Bathroom One (2.13m x 2.95m (7 x 9'8))
Suite in white comprising low level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and curved shower cubicle with Mira rain head and hand shower. Shower tiled internally. Walls half tiled. Opaque glazed window. Stainless steel radiator/towel rail.
Bedroom Two (4.83m x 3.51m (15'10 x 11'6"))
Wide ranging south westerly country views.
Bedroom Three (4.83m x 3.45m (15'10 x 11'4))
Wide ranging south westerly country views.
Bedroom Four (3.89m x 2.95m (12'9 x 9'8))
Views over the side garden.
Lobby
Doorway from galleried landing. Doorway through to bathroom two. Airing cupboard.
Bathroom Two (2.13m, 0.30m x 3.56m (7,1 x 11'8))
Suite in white comprising; jacuzzi whirlpool bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, semi-circular glazed shower cubicle fitted with Mira shower. Shower tiled internally. Walls tiled around suite. Pitched ceiling. Spotlighting. Opaque glazed window. Radiator/towel rail.
Bedroom Five (6.10m x 2.59m (20'0" x 8'6"))
Central pitched ceiling with reduced head room to sides. Extensive range of low level storage cupboards. Velux roof light. Glazed doorway. Further stairway going down to games room.
Bathroom Three/En Suite (3.25m x 2.59m (10'8 x 8'6))
Cream Twyford suite comprising, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Velux roof light. Tiling around suite. Radiator/towel rail.
Outside
Gravel driveway serving just Trecastan and the house next door. Timber double gates to private driveway to Trecastan laid to tarmac which sweeps around to the house and also towards the garage area providing space to park numerous cars. Densely stocked lawned gardens to either side. Detached double garage with two electrically operated roller shutter doors. Cloakroom with outside access within the garage and also former stable with outside access. Huge curving paved terrace with high pitched glass roof over set on pillars stretches right across the back of the house and to the side. Steps lead down to the garden. A lovely spot for sitting and dining with access directly from the kitchen/breakfast room, lounge and rear hall. The lawned rear garden features densely stocked borders and slopes down to a small stream with bridge across to a further area of garden laid principally as a grass paddock with posts and rail fencing and mature trees and shrubs. Lovely wide ranging countryside views particularly to the south and west. The stream is culverted to one side to allow access to the additional potential paddock for lawn mowers etc. Lawned side garden with paved access to a delightful Italian style walled garden with a central lawn. Two wide archways lead through to a dining terrace laid to brick paviour and is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the countryside views. Adjoining greenhouse. Leading off from the Italian garden is a garden room with two glazed doors and useful under stairs log storage, and built on greenhouse. Also leading off the shared driveway is a useful additional parking space for several vehicles.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating by mains gas fired central heating and solar panels. Most windows principally double glazed.
Directions
From our offices at 67 High Street turn left and proceed up the High Street to the traffic lights and straight across and up the hill onto the A48 towards Cardiff. Go through the village of Bonvilston and at major crossroads traffic lights turn left sign posted Peter Super-Ely. At the fork turn right and go down the hill passing through Gwern Y Steeple and before you cross the river turn right. You go right into Main Avenue and at the top of Main Avenue where it become Duffryn Crescent there is a driveway off to the right hand side leading to the house.
The location is pleasantly private at the top end of Main Avenue but still within easy walking distance of the village’s excellent facilities. These includes a village school from where the children go to the highly rated Cowbridge Comprehensive, small village shop, parish church, two village pubs, village hall with numerous societies and organisations. As well as, tennis club with multi-use surface, also used for bowls etc. It enjoys a deservedly high reputation for village family life. The village is located to the west of the capital city of Cardiff and is an easy drive into the city centre and the Cardiff Bay area. The market town of Cowbridge lies to the west. Easy access to the M4 brings other major centres within comfortable commuting distance and there is a mainline railway in Cardiff.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Porch
Tall windows on two sides and matching stormed doorway. Tiled floor.
Dining Hall
An impressive room with high pitched ceiling and gallery over. Windows to floor enjoy views over the front garden. Dog leg stairway to first floor. Cast iron wood burning stove set on tiled plinth.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Walls half tiled.
Lounge (5.03m x 6.45m (16'6 x 21'2))
A room enjoying spectacular views with three tall windows and large patio doors looking out to the rear terrace with wide ranging south westerly views over the gardens to the countryside beyond. Further window to side. Triangular brick lined arched Inglenook fireplace housing large cast iron wood burning stove set in matching curved hearth with side plinth. Range of library shelves.
Study (4.19m x 3.38m (13'9 x 11'1))
Delightful garden views.
Sitting Room (5.36m (max) x 5.16m (max) (17'7 (max) x 16'11 (max)
Window to rear. Recess between range of fitted cupboards.
Cloakroom
Leading directly off the sitting room.
Games Room (5.94m x 4.83m (19'6 x 15'10))
Semi open planned with the sitting room which together with the second stairway leading to the bedroom five and bathroom three provides potential for independent accommodation. Fully glazed on two sides with windows to floor level fitted with internal blinds. Glazed doorway to rear. Boarded ceiling. Stairway to bedroom five.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.83m x 6.50m (15'10 x 21'4))
The breakfast room area has plenty of space for breakfast table and chairs and enjoys delightful south westerly views across the garden via patio doors which lead out to the extensive terrace. Inset ceiling lighting. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units finished in oak style with marble effect worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include; built in Neff double oven, four ring ceramic hob with filter over, built under dishwasher, two bowl single drainer sink unit, built in larder fridge with décor panel, slide out racked storage unit. Inset ceiling lighting.
Utility Room (1.91m x 2.92m (6'3 x 9'7))
Range of wall to wall base units with cupboards under. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and venting for tumble dryer. Quarry tiled floor. Space for freezer.
Rear Hall
Glazed on three sides and pitched glazed roof. Glazed front and rear door. Quarry tiled floor. Range storage cupboards.
First Floor
Galleried Landing
Easy graded stairway from ground floor.
Master Suite Bedroom One (3.53m x 6.40m (max) (11'7 x 21' (max)))
L shaped. Wonderful countryside and garden views. 10 door L shaped run of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes.
Master Suite Bathroom One (2.13m x 2.95m (7 x 9'8))
Suite in white comprising low level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and curved shower cubicle with Mira rain head and hand shower. Shower tiled internally. Walls half tiled. Opaque glazed window. Stainless steel radiator/towel rail.
Bedroom Two (4.83m x 3.51m (15'10 x 11'6"))
Wide ranging south westerly country views.
Bedroom Three (4.83m x 3.45m (15'10 x 11'4))
Wide ranging south westerly country views.
Bedroom Four (3.89m x 2.95m (12'9 x 9'8))
Views over the side garden.
Lobby
Doorway from galleried landing. Doorway through to bathroom two. Airing cupboard.
Bathroom Two (2.13m, 0.30m x 3.56m (7,1 x 11'8))
Suite in white comprising; jacuzzi whirlpool bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, semi-circular glazed shower cubicle fitted with Mira shower. Shower tiled internally. Walls tiled around suite. Pitched ceiling. Spotlighting. Opaque glazed window. Radiator/towel rail.
Bedroom Five (6.10m x 2.59m (20'0" x 8'6"))
Central pitched ceiling with reduced head room to sides. Extensive range of low level storage cupboards. Velux roof light. Glazed doorway. Further stairway going down to games room.
Bathroom Three/En Suite (3.25m x 2.59m (10'8 x 8'6))
Cream Twyford suite comprising, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Velux roof light. Tiling around suite. Radiator/towel rail.
Outside
Gravel driveway serving just Trecastan and the house next door. Timber double gates to private driveway to Trecastan laid to tarmac which sweeps around to the house and also towards the garage area providing space to park numerous cars. Densely stocked lawned gardens to either side. Detached double garage with two electrically operated roller shutter doors. Cloakroom with outside access within the garage and also former stable with outside access. Huge curving paved terrace with high pitched glass roof over set on pillars stretches right across the back of the house and to the side. Steps lead down to the garden. A lovely spot for sitting and dining with access directly from the kitchen/breakfast room, lounge and rear hall. The lawned rear garden features densely stocked borders and slopes down to a small stream with bridge across to a further area of garden laid principally as a grass paddock with posts and rail fencing and mature trees and shrubs. Lovely wide ranging countryside views particularly to the south and west. The stream is culverted to one side to allow access to the additional potential paddock for lawn mowers etc. Lawned side garden with paved access to a delightful Italian style walled garden with a central lawn. Two wide archways lead through to a dining terrace laid to brick paviour and is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the countryside views. Adjoining greenhouse. Leading off from the Italian garden is a garden room with two glazed doors and useful under stairs log storage, and built on greenhouse. Also leading off the shared driveway is a useful additional parking space for several vehicles.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating by mains gas fired central heating and solar panels. Most windows principally double glazed.
Directions
From our offices at 67 High Street turn left and proceed up the High Street to the traffic lights and straight across and up the hill onto the A48 towards Cardiff. Go through the village of Bonvilston and at major crossroads traffic lights turn left sign posted Peter Super-Ely. At the fork turn right and go down the hill passing through Gwern Y Steeple and before you cross the river turn right. You go right into Main Avenue and at the top of Main Avenue where it become Duffryn Crescent there is a driveway off to the right hand side leading to the house.
