Property description
SUMMARY
Located in a delightful position with wide ranging views across woodland and hillside, is this charming detached Barn conversion, built in 1998 to a high standard providing excellent family accommodation and fast economic travel to Cardiff and the M4.
DESCRIPTION
A charming detached Barn conversion, built in 1998 to a high standard, with delightful wide ranging views across woodland and hillside, yet still within driving distance to an exit onto the A470, providing fast and economic travel to Cardiff and the M4. This unique character home features hardwood Pilkington glass double glazed windows, LPG gas central under floor heating, an alarm, 2’6ft natural stone walls and solid ash wood joinery with in a spacious and elegant main entrance hall. The property provides 1819 square feet of space and comprises a fitted kitchen and breakfast room, a formal dining room, a separate lounge with stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, three bedrooms, the master with its own Ensuite, a separate family bathroom and a garage. Pen-y-Groes Farm stands on a landscaped corner plot with elevated country views, backing onto open fields in a truly rural location. This Idyllic setting offers a peaceful and tranquil position still well placed for access to Caerphilly and Cardiff. The property benefits from mains electricity, septic tank drainage, water pumped from its well, and this individual home formerly dates back to the 17th century.
The property is approached from a country road, leading to a courtyard which is owned by the local land owner, however a legal right of way allows easy access to a front garden drive with off road parking.ER=E
Entrance Hall 17’ 8″ × 9′ 11" ( 5.38m x 3.02m )
Approached via a wide solid Ash panelled front entrance, leading to a spacious main hall with a solid Ash returning balustrade staircase with under stair storage cupboard leading to a galleried landing, ceramic tiled flooring.
CLOAKROOM
Approached from the hall, equipped with ceramic flooring, window to side, this room provides potential to be converted to a downstairs WC if required.
LOUNGE 16’ 10″ × 14′ 8" ( 5.13m x 4.47m )
Inset with a natural stone fireplace with solid wood mantle, stone hearth and cast iron wood burning stove, double glazed french doors opening onto a decked patio with far reaching views across the surrounding area and onto open countryside, further hardwood sealed double glazed window overlooking the pretty walled side garden and water feature. Coved ceiling.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 16’ 9″ × 10′ 5" ( 5.11m x 3.18m )
Ceramic tiled flooring, french door in hardwood with sealed double glazed units with matching side screen window opening onto a stone raised patio area with delightful views across the surrounding gardens. Further hardwood double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard, coved ceiling.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16’ 10″ × 13′ 11" ( 5.13m x 4.24m )
Fitted along three sides, with extensive panel fronted floor and eye level units with characteristic handles and laminate work surfaces, incorporating a sink unit with brass mixer taps, vegetable cleaner and drainer, range style gas cooker with fan assisted electric oven and grill over. Space for the plumbing of an automatic washing machine, space for the housing of a tumble dryer, space for the housing of an upright fridge/freezer. An integrated wine cooler and spice rack, matching glass leaded display cabinets with ornamental spice shelves, walls part ceramic tiled, ceramic tiled flooring, ceiling with mobile spotlights, extractor fan, two hardwood double glazed windows overlooking the front gardens, further hardwood double glazed window with a side garden view, additional hardwood double glazed window with matching panelled outer door overlooking and opening onto the rear courtyard. Courtesy door to garage.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERY LANDING 16’ 9″ × 10′ ( 5.11m x 3.05m )
Approached via a solid ash spindle balustrade returning staircase with half landing, pretty arch sealed double glazed hardwood window to front with views across the front garden and adjacent countryside, velux double glazed window to ceiling allowing additional natural light, impressive gallery view onto the main entrance hall, access to roof space, large built in airing cupboard.
MASTER BEDROOM 16’ 10″ × 14′ ( 5.13m x 4.27m )
Tastefully fitted with full height panel fronted wardrobes with panelled and glass door fronts, two corner end shelves with glass shelving, twin bedside cabinets, pretty sealed double glazed arched window with side courtyard views. Hardwood sealed double glazed window with views across the enclosed front gardens and adjacent countryside additional hardwood double glazed window with rear courtyard outlooks. Ceiling with spotlights. Useful deep full height built in storage cupboard.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 10’ x 4’ 6" ( 3.05m x 1.37m )
Walls largely ceramic tiled, modern suite comprising a double size shower cubicle with shower unit, oval shaped wash basin with mixer taps and built out vanity unit, WC with concealed cistern, velux double glazed window, chrome towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 16’ 10″ × 14′ 1" ( 5.13m x 4.29m )
Inset with three hardwood sealed double glazed windows, one in an arch style, with outlooks across the garden and rear courtyard. Access to roof space. Ceiling with spotlights.
BEDROOM THREE 10’ 11″ × 6′ 9" ( 3.33m x 2.06m )
Velux double glazed window.
FAMILY BATHROOM 7’ 6″ × 6′ 3" ( 2.29m x 1.91m )
Modern suite with walls ceramic tiled, comprising shaped panel bath with shower unit and shower screen, an oval shaped wash hand basin with mixer taps and pop up waste and built out vanity unit, WC with concealed cistern, chrome towel rail/radiator. Velux window double glazed window. Ceiling with spotlights.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN
A large front garden chiefly lawned, gently sloping beyond two patios, one finished in stone, the second decked, both enjoying far reaching views of the surrounding area and adjacent countryside.
SIDE GARDEN
Sizeable lawned side garden continued from the front and enclosed by fencing.
REAR COURTYARD
The property owns a stoned entrance courtyard, which runs alongside the converted barn, the main courtyard itself is not owned by the barn however it does have a right of way across it.
Garage 11’ 1″ × 15′ 9" ( 3.38m x 4.80m )
Electric, power and light. Up and over door. Wall mounted boiler, wash hand basin and WC. Courtesy door leading into the kitchen/breakfast room.
Directions
Proceeding along the A470 away from Cardiff, take the exit on the left signposted For Caerphilly (A468) at the roundabout take the third exit, continue along the dual carriageway and at the first set of traffic lights, bear left into Heol Dderwen, continue along and before reaching Garth View bear immediately right into a country lane. Keep left following the signs for the White Cross Inn, thereon keep left. Continue until passing Pen-Y Groes bungalow on the left hand side .
Pen Y Groes Farm will be found on the left hand side immediately after this. Proceed into a courtyard through a seven bar gate. The property will on your left.
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Property Features :
- A charming detached Barn conversion
- Easy driving distance to the A470 and M4
- Kitchen/breakfast room & formal dining room
- Separate lounge with a wood burning stove
- Three bedrooms, master with its own en-suite