Property description
SUMMARY
Built for a local dignitary (believed to be the Lord Mayor of Cardiff) in 1939, Llwyn Derw is an imposing red brick property which is set back from the road and enjoys wonderful views over Cardiff.
DESCRIPTION
Built for a local dignitary (believed to be the Lord Mayor of Cardiff) in 1939, Llwyn Derw is an imposing red brick property which is set back from the road and enjoys wonderful views over Cardiff. Previously renovated by the current owners, this well presented property offers flexible accommodation over three floors and sizeable gardens plus plenty of parking and a double garage.
Entered by a Porch, an impressive entrance hall leads to a formal dining room, a snug or study, a downstairs cloakroom, and a kitchen/breakfast room and lounge. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, the master has an en suite bathroom, a dressing room with stairs to the second floor, and a shower room. The second floor has a sizeable landing or study and a double bedroom with tremendous views over Cardiff and an en suite shower room. Outside the pleasing gardens have two joined summerhouses, one of which is currently used as a Gym.
Porch
The porch has quarry tiles and an inner door to the entrance hall with stained and leaded glass windows on either side.
ENTRANCE HALL 12’ 2″ × 10′ 5" ( 3.71m x 3.18m )
An impressive reception hall has a staircase that leads to the first floor, original wood block flooring, period detailing on the ceiling, a plate rack and a radiator.
DINING ROOM 14’ 11″ × 12′ 11" ( 4.55m x 3.94m )
A lovely sized room that could easily be used as a lounge or sitting room. There is a front aspect and two side aspect double glazed windows, the side windows have stained glass detailing. A feature fireplace houses a gas fire and has a marble surround, and there is a radiator.
STUDY / SNUG 12’ 11″ × 9′ 11" ( 3.94m x 3.02m )
Currently used as a study, this cosy room has a side aspect double glazed window and a small rear aspect original window with stained glass and leaded detail, a fitted desk runs along two walls and there is a radiator.
CLOAKROOM 9’ 7″ × 6′ 11" ( 2.92m x 2.11m )
A downstairs WC with a rear aspect double glazed window and a white hand basin and a toilet. There is also tiled walls and a radiator.
KITCHEN & BEAKFAST ROOM 22’ 3″ × 9′ 10" ( 6.78m x 3.00m )
With ample space for a table and chairs, the kitchen has a double glazed, rear aspect window and french doors, plus a side door to the garden. A range of oak fronted base and wall units have complimenting granite work tops that incorporate a one and a half bowl corner sink. There is a range style cooker point with an extractor over, and an integrated dish washer. There is also tiled flooring and a radiator. An archway leads to the lounge.
PANTRY 5’ 9″ × 3′ ( 1.75m x 0.91m )
A useful pantry has tiled walls and flooring and shelving.
UTILITY ROOM 7’ 4″ × 4′ 11" ( 2.24m x 1.50m )
A wash room with plumbing for a washing machine and a vent for a tumble dryer. There is a front aspect double glazed window with stained glass detail and a small side aspect original window, and tiled flooring.
LOUNGE 14’ 5″ × 11′ 11" ( 4.39m x 3.63m )
Accessed from the kitchen & breakfast room and so providing a pleasant open plan space, the lounge has a front aspect double glazed window, plus a side aspect double glazed window with stained glass detail. A log burning fire sits in an ingle nook fireplace with a large wooden mantle and surround, and there are wall lights and a radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A rear aspect double glazed window with stained glass detail, two book storage cupboards with shelving, and an airing cupboard that houses a gas combination boiler.
BEDROOM TWO 18’ 9″ × 12′ 11" ( 5.71m x 3.94m )
A generous bedroom with a front aspect double glazed window that has far reaching views over Cardiff, and two side aspect double glazed windows with stained glass detail. There are two radiators and a door to the en suite bathroom.
EN SUITE BATHROOM 12’ 10″ × 5′ 11" ( 3.91m x 1.80m )
With two rear aspect double glazed windows, the bathroom suite comprises of a claw foot bath, a sink in a french style wash stand and vanity unit, and a toilet. There are tiled walls and flooring and a radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 14’ 7″ × 9′ 11" ( 4.45m x 3.02m )
The third bedroom has two rear and one front aspect (with views over Cardiff) double glazed windows and a radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 14’ 6″ × 11′ 11" ( 4.42m x 3.63m )
Bedroom four has a front aspect double glazed window with far reaching views over Cardiff and a radiator.
BATHROOM 6’ 4″ × 6′ 1" ( 1.93m x 1.85m )
The bathroom has a rear aspect double glazed window and a white suite that comprises of a shower cubicle, a hand basin and a toilet. There are tiled walls and flooring and a heated towel rail.
DRESSING ROOM 11’ 11″ × 8′ 7" ( 3.63m x 2.62m )
A generous dressing room with a front aspect double glazed window with views over Cardiff, a range of wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, a staircase that leads to the second floor and a radiator.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 13’ 2″ × 12′ 5" ( 4.01m x 3.78m )
A very useful space that has a myriad of uses. There is a side aspect and double glazed velux window and a front aspect double glazed window with far reaching views over Cardiff, a storage cupboard, a radiator and further storage to the eaves.
BEDROOM ONE 19’ 8″ × 15′ 5" ( 5.99m x 4.70m )
This generous room has front and rear aspect double glazed windows, a radiator and two cupboards that provide eaves storage. A door leads to the en suite shower room.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A rear aspect double glazed window and a white suite that comprises of a shower cubicle, a hand basin in a vanity unit and a toilet. There are partly panelled walls, tiled flooring and a radiator.
OUTSIDE FRONT
Accessed by electric gates, there is ample off road parking for several vehicles that leads to a double garage. Steps and a path lead to a raised garden area that has wonderful views across Cardiff. Pathways lead either side of the house to the rear garden.
OUTSIDE REAR
A lovely and private rear garden that is laid to lawn with mature flower beds and borders. At the top of the garden is a decking area with two joined wooden summerhouses, one of which is currently used as a gym.
Double Garage 19’ x 15’ 11" ( 5.79m x 4.85m )
Accessed from the driveway parking, the garage has an electric roller shutter door, power points and lighting.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- Imposing character property built in 1939
- Excellent views reaching as far as Penarth
- Four double bedrooms
- Outside the pleasing gardens have two joined summerhouses, one of which is currently used as a Gym.
- Energy Rating = D