Property description
SUMMARY
A substantial Victorian residence set in very large gardens. Plas Hyfryd was built in approximately 1870, one of the first houses in Park Street.
DESCRIPTION
A substantial Victorian residence set in very large gardens. Plas Hyfryd was built in approximately 1870, one of the first houses in Park Street. The property retains most of the original grand features with tall ceilings, moulded architraves, picture rails, tall skirting boards, original internal doors with embossed hand plates. The large double glazed windows with deep cills allow a lot of natural light into the property. The original cooking range is situated in the dining room. In approximately 2009 the second floor was converted into a self-contained open plan living space comprising bedroom, sitting room and shower room.
Situation
Bridgend is a former market town with its main shopping centre on the north bank of the river Ogmore where small local specialist businesses blend in with large national chain stores. The Rhiw Centre is Bridgend’s main shopping mall and the Bridgend Designer Outlet, one of the most visited leisure attractions in the country, is located off junction 36 of the M4. On the same retail site is a large cinema complex. Communications are excellent with the close proximity of the M4 at junctions 35 and 36 and onto the national motorway network. There is a BR mainline station at Bridgend which offers fast and frequent services to London. There is also a frequent bus service on Park Street into town and on into Cardiff to the east and Swansea to the west.
The Property
Occupying an elevated position the house has a broad deep frontage and a very large rear garden with fine views across to Ogmore Down. A broad entrance through cast iron gates with an adjacent pedestrian access and original stone walls opens into a large, loose gravel drive providing parking for many cars and accessing a stone building/garage.
Ground Floor
The original timber front door and original obscure glazed windows either side with matching overhead glazing opens into:-
Entrance Hall an impressive entrance with the original Victorian tiled floor, very tall ceiling with coving, picture rail and decorative central arch. Doors into principal reception rooms:-
Living Room with a dual aspect, double glazed windows, tall ceiling, deep coving, tall skirting boards, feature marble fireplace with a cast iron and tiled grate set on a tiled hearth.
Drawing Room with a south facing aspect, a broad deep bay with matching windows and adjacent window overlook the rear garden, tall ceiling, skirting boards, feature marble fireplace with the original cast iron grate set in a decorative tiled hearth.
Sitting Room with a south facing aspect, continuation of the tall ceiling, picture rail, marble fireplace, timber exposed floor. The original half glazed door with matching leaded lights, windows and screen opens onto the rear terrace. A further door opens into:
Conservatory with a tiled floor and further door opening onto the rear garden. In need of refurbishment.
Dining Room with the original Victorian grate, open fire and oven set in a slate surround. West facing picture window, skylight, tall ceiling, picture rail, parquet floor, door into pantry/under stairs store with fitted shelving, tiled floor and store cupboard. Door into:-
Kitchen – a traditional timber kitchen with contrasting laminate work surfaces, electric double oven, electric hob with extractor fan above, tiled splashback, a range of matching floor and wall units, a triple aspect with one window facing west, another overlooking a courtyard and matching windows overlooking the drive. Freestanding Worcester gas central heating boiler, door into a paved courtyard on two levels leading up to the detached stone garage.
Cloakroom with the original Victorian, stained half-glazed door with leaded lights leading into a cloakroom with pedestal wash basin and chrome heated towel rail, timber shelf. A further half glazed door with the original stained leaded lights opens into a wc with an obscure glazed window to the rear.
A broad off-set staircase, hidden from the hall, leads up to a half landing with matching picture windows allowing for a lot of natural light, large under-stairs storage.
First Floor
Principal Bedroom with a continuation of the Victorian specification with high ceilings, a broad picture window overlooks the rear garden, door opening onto a Juliette balcony offering fine views of the garden and country views to Ogmore Down, timber floor, door into:
En-Suite Bathroom with a deep cilled, arched window facing east with the original sash window making a fine feature. Matching white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and overhead shower, pedestal wash basin, wc, tiling to dado height and full height around the bath, wall mounted towel rail, timber floor.
Bedroom 2 with matching sash windows to the front, picture rail, original Victorian store cupboard.
Bedroom 3 – with a broad sash window facing south overlooking the rear garden and hillside beyond, continuation of tall ceilings, picture rail, skirting boards, original Victorian fireplace with cast iron grate, original store cupboard with shelving and storage above.
Bathroom comprising a Villeroy and Boch white suite; bath with tiled surround and fully tiled walls, large Roca pedestal wash basin and matching Roca wc, step-in shower with an overhead rain shower attachment. Two windows face west.
Stairs from the first floor landing lead and turn up to:-
Second Floor
Bedroom/Sitting Room/Gym – a large versatile living space with exposed beams, ample eaves storage with gabled windows to the front and rear with a further picture window to the side allowing maximum light into the area. Fitted wardrobes, recessed spotlights, two central heating radiators, door into:-
En-Suite Shower Room – comprising a contemporary white suite with a broad wash basin set into a vanity unit with a tiled shelf and mirror above. Step-in shower with a rain shower head, matching wc, tiled floor, recessed spotlights and chrome heated towel rail.
Gardens and Grounds
The impressive gated entrance opens into a large drive providing off road parking for many cars. A detached stone built garage is situated on the corner of the plot offering potential (subject to planning). Adjacent to the garage is an enclosed courtyard, accessed from both the garage and kitchen. A broad timber side gate with stone walls either side opens into the rear garden which is exceptionally large, principally laid to lawn with mature shrubs including Camellias and Magnolia and fine tall trees. A paved terrace from the rear of the house has steps down to the principal lawn. At the end of the lawn is a stone wall and access to a lower level, the former kitchen garden with a purpose built potting shed and adjacent stone store. There are clearly defined stone wall boundaries.
General Remarks
SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Bridgend Council.
COUNCIL TAX The property is listed in Band G.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS – Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as carpets, curtains and electricals may be available by separate negotiation.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY – The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
TENURE – Vacant Possession of the Freehold.
VIEWING – Strictly by appointment with the agents.
DIRECTIONS – From Bridgend town centre follow the signs for Porthcawl along Park Street and the property is situated at the top of the hill on the left hand side.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- Substantial Victorian residence.
- Set in very large gardens.
- Tall ceilings, moulded architraves, picture rails.
- Four bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms.
- Tall skirting boards, original internal doors.