Property description
CHARMING 19th Century DETACHED COTTAGE in the quiet village location of St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, walking distance from local amenities and shops and the nearby Heritage Coastline. Briefly the property comprises entrance porch, entrance hallway, sitting room, dining room, music room and 22' KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with RAYBURN to the ground floor. To the first floor are FOUR BEDROOMS and a family bathroom. Outside there is a driveway for two cars and to the rear is a private well maintained garden with parking for an additional two cars and also outbuildings. The property enjoys gas central heating with a COMBINATION BOILER, and has undergone a number of improvements by the current owners including LOG BURNERS to both the main reception rooms, ledged and braced timber doors, and hard wood double glazed windows to the front elevation. The outbuilding to rear has potential for further development for additional living accommodation. The property has a history of being two cottages and also a village shop. There is no forward chain.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch
Timber glazed double entrance doors. Quarry floor tiles. Opaque glazed timber door to entrance hallway.
Entrance Hallway
Stairs to first floor. Quarry floor tiles. Radiator. Doors to sitting room and dining room.
Sitting Room - 18' 9'' x 14' 2'' (5.71m x 4.31m)
Double glazed hardwood timber window to front. Timber effect flooring. Period stone fireplace with cast iron log burner. Built-in shelving. radiator. Doorway to rear hallway.
Dining Room - 18' 6'' x 11' 10'' (5.63m x 3.60m)
Double glazed hard wood window to front. Radiator. Period stone fireplace with cast iron log burner. Steps and door to music room.
Music Room - 12' 2'' x 9' 1'' (3.71m x 2.77m)
Double glazed hard wood window to front. Radiator.
Rear Hallway
Under-stairs cupboard. Door to kitchen/breakfast room and dining room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 22' 7'' x 8' 1'' (6.88m x 2.46m)
Double glazed hardwood windows to rear. Period stone fireplace with Rayburn providing hot water to the bathroom and kitchen/breakfast room. Fully fitted bespoke kitchen comprising eye level units, base units with drawers and solid wood work surfaces over. Inset sink with mixer taps. Partially tiled walls. Space for domestic appliances. 5 burner Delonghi cooker with hood. Radiator. Ceramic floor tiles. Space for table and chairs. Double glazed timber door to rear.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Window to rear. Loft access. Stone recess. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Radiator.
Master Bedroom - 16' 6'' x 9' 7'' (5.03m x 2.92m)
Double glazed hard wood window to front. Stripped floor boards. Radiators. Stone recess.
Bedroom Two - 14' 1'' x 9' 4'' (4.29m x 2.84m)
Double glazed hard wood window to front. Stripped floor boards. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 9' 3'' x 10' 8'' (2.82m x 3.25m)
Velux to rear. Radiator. Timber effect flooring.
Bedroom Four - 9' 5'' x 9' 9'' (2.87m x 2.97m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Timber effect flooring.
Bathroom - 9' 4'' x 8' 2'' (2.84m x 2.49m)
Hard wood timber window to rear. Corner bath with electric shower over. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand-basin. Airing cupboard containing the wall mounted gas combination boiler providing the central heating and hot water. Partially tiled walls. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
Front
Southerly front with block paviour driveway providing off road parking for two cars. Access at side with timber gate to rear garden.
Rear - 23' wide x 39' deep max (7.01m x 11.88m)
An enclosed private garden with a combination of boundary stone walls and timber fencing, backing on to St Athan Church. Raised borders with mature shrubs. Decking area providing space for table and chairs. Stone outbuilding/storage shed. a further hard standing at the rear of the garden providing additional space for table and chairs and BBQs etc. Log store. Timber double driveway gates to side. Driveway providing off road parking for two cars. Coal bunker. Timber shed. Door to outbuilding adjoining the house.
Outbuilding - 11' 10'' x 10' 7'' (3.60m x 3.22m)
Power and lighting. Storage in attic. Workshop. Potential for conversion to further living accommodation.
Property Features :
- DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE.
- 4 BEDS. 3 RECPS. OUTBUILDINGS.
- KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM.
- GCH COMBI. LOG BURNERS.
- PARKING FOR 4 CARS.