Property description
SUMMARY
An individual detached family house set within its own grounds with access from a private drive in the ownership of The Glens.
DESCRIPTION
The Glens is situated within a short level walk of the bustling small town of Talbot Green approximately 2.7 miles north of the M4 at Junction 34. The town is part of Llantrisant Community Council, bordered by the historic hill town of Llantrisant to the east and the village of Pontyclun to the South. The River Ely flows along the town boundary to Pontyclun.
Situated on an excellent communications network, the A4119 provides dual carriageway access to the M4 and onto the national motorway network. The A473 Talbot Green by-pass provides access west from Bridgend northwards to the A470, at Pontypridd and onto Brecon and the West Midlands.
Cardiff, the vibrant Capital City, is approximately 10 miles away. The National Museum of Wales, the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle are all in the centre of the city which is bordered on one side by beautiful parkland and on the other by excellent shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Local facilities are excellent, Talbot Green has two large retail parks, the Glamorgan Vale retail park and Talbot Green shopping park with many High Street brands.
There is a frequent bus service into Cardiff as well as the Park and Ride train service at Pontyclun. There are an abundance of footpaths and cycle ways on the doorstep. Several golf courses and leisure facilities are nearby.
The local secondary school is the highly regarded Y Pant, currently in the top 10% of schools in south Wales.
The Property
The Glens is an individual detached family home set in about 1/3 of an acre and presented to an extremely high standard. An ideal family home with four double bedrooms three reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room. Approached from a private drive through a broad timber entrance gate into large gardens providing considerable peace and privacy. A brick paviar drive provides ample parking for several cars. A path leads from the drive and a central path across the large front lawn to:
Canopied Entrance
A broad tiled canopy entrance with a fine timber front door opens into:
Hall 19’ 10″ × 7′ 5" ( 6.05m x 2.26m )
A wide hall accessing the principal reception rooms, window overlooking the front garden, recessed ceiling spotlights, limestone floor, staircase to first floor.
Cloakroom 6’ 6″ × 8′ 1" ( 1.98m x 2.46m )
A large cloakroom with space for a shower. A white suite comprising large Victorian style wash basin with a store cupboard below, wc, limestone floor and window to the rear.
Living Room 23’ 1″ × 13′ 10" ( 7.04m x 4.22m )
With a dual aspect allowing a lot of natural light into the room, picture window to the front and patio doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden. A striking central fireplace with a timber surround and marble hearth houses a ‘Chesney Salisbury’ cast iron wood burning stove, exposed timber floor and recessed ceiling spotlights.
Dining Room 13’ 8″ × 12′ ( 4.17m x 3.66m )
With a picture window to the front, exposed timber floor, central ceiling light, sliding door into:
Study 13’ 8″ × 8′ 8" ( 4.17m x 2.64m )
With a picture window overlooking the front garden and exposed timber floor.
Kitchen/dining Room 13’ 5″ × 16′ 4" ( 4.09m x 4.98m )
A most attractive country style kitchen comprehensively fitted with matching floor and wall cupboards hand painted in Farrow and Ball ‘French Gray’. Contrasting work tops incorporate an inset stainless steel sink, integral dishwasher, a large tiled recess with a striking timber mantel and surround with decorative acanthus features houses the stainless steel cooking range with an extractor fan and hood above, tiled floor, space for an American style fridge/freezer, recessed ceiling lights, ceramic tiled floor, picture window overlooking the rear garden, door into the rear garden and door into:
Utility Room 13’ 5″ × 4′ 9" ( 4.09m x 1.45m )
Window overlooking the rear garden, wall mounted gas condensing central heating boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, ceramic tiled floor.
Landing
Stairs from the hall lead in a straight flight up to a broad landing accessing all rooms and family bathroom.
Principal Bedroom 12’ 9″ × 13′ 9" ( 3.89m x 4.19m )
With a picture window overlooking the front garden, coved ceiling. Door into:
En Suite Shower Room
A modern white suite comprising step-in double shower, corner wash basin, wc, fully tiled walls, tiled floor and window to the front.
Bedroom 2 12’ 10″ × 13′ 2" ( 3.91m x 4.01m )
With a picture window overlooking the rear garden, coved ceiling.
Bedroom 3 9’ 10″ × 12′ 8" ( 3.00m x 3.86m )
With a picture window overlooking the front garden, coved ceiling.
Bedroom 4 9’ 11″ × 13′ 2" ( 3.02m x 4.01m )
Currently used as a dressing room, a further double room with a window overlooking the rear garden.
Family Bathroom 6’ 1″ × 10′ 9" ( 1.85m x 3.28m )
A luxury four piece white suite comprising bath with mixer taps, bidet, wash basin with a store cupboard below, wc, exposed timber floor.
Gardens
The Glens is set well back from Lanelay Road accessed from a private drive which is in the ownership of the property with rights of way granted to two adjacent properties. A broad timber gate opens into the brick paviar drive and front garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with mature specimen trees.
The property is completly enclosed by a rendered wall with variegated evergreen hedge and timber fence providing considerable privacy. There is a pedestrian access to the banks of the river Ely and Riperian Rights. An adjacent footpath merges with a cycle path which leads to Pontyclun station.
The rear garden has a south facing aspect with sun all day. A large lawn and paved terrace are ideal for al-fresco dining. There is a timber fenced enclosure for storing bins and a concrete based drying area/yard currently used as a dog run.
Double Garage 20’ 4″ × 21′ 10" ( 6.20m x 6.65m )
A very large garage approximately 21’10 wide x 20’4 deep with electric roller shutter doors, concrete floor, power and light. An open tread staircase leads up to a mezzanine providing additional storage and potential for conversion into further accommodation, subject to the relevant planning consents.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- Set within its own gardens accessed from a private drive.
- A very well maintained home presented to an exceptional standard
- Spacious family accommodation
- 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom
- En suite to principal bedroom and family bathroom