Property description
SUMMARY
A former farmhouse, standing within mature gardens and grounds extending to about 0.45 acre and enjoying a prominent position within the popular Vale of Glamorgan coastal village. Five bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, family bathroom. Long driveway with parking. Double Garage.
DESCRIPTION
Set in the heart of St. Donat’s and built in the early 1900s, this elegant country home offers generous family accommodation. There are five bedrooms, two en-suites, two/three reception rooms and a delightful kitchen/breakfast room. There is a broad long drive providing parking for several cars, a generous garden, which has a number of seating and dining areas, along with a double garage and a stone built storage room.
The village is best known as the location of the 12th Century St Donats Castle, which is now an internationally famous college and houses the St Donats Arts Centre.
The beach is only a short stroll from the house through the Castle Grounds. There are some excellent village pubs to walk or cycle to and several footpaths on the doorstep, making the most of the Heritage Coast and surrounding countryside.
Porch
Approached from an impressive broad flight of stone steps, a canopy porch with columns either side leads to a wide timber front door with timber and glazed side screens, Brazilian slate floor and high ceiling.
Another impressive timber door with glazed side lights opens into:
Entrance Hall
An elegant entrance with a tall picture window above the stairs, allowing an abundance of natural light into the area. Continuation of the Brazilian slate floor. Access to the laundry/cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room/third reception room. Original timber doors open into the two principal reception rooms.
Drawing Room 20’ 10″ × 16′ ( 6.35m x 4.88m )
With a high ceiling and bay window overlooking the front garden, striking brick fireplace, wood block floor, high skirting.
Dining Room 20’ 11″ × 15′ 3" ( 6.38m x 4.65m )
With a high ceiling, wood block flooring and a brick fireplace, bay window with fitted window seat and storage overlooking the front garden, deep moulded skirting, picture rail and a built in glazed dresser to the side of the chimney breast.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 28’ 6″ × 24′ 2" ( 8.69m x 7.37m )
The L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room which was designed by the current owners. Fully fitted with a range of painted cabinets and granite work surfaces, feature central island, integral appliances include a double oven, dishwasher, an American style fridge/freezer, Belfast sink, black slate flooring. The dining area has a solid oak floor and large windows which overlook the gardens and countryside beyond. French doors open directly onto the terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining.
Boot Room
Entered via a UPVC door from the utility room, the boot room / porch has a door onto a gravelled area leading to an outbuilding which provides additional storage space.
Utility Room 10’ 1″ × 13′ 2" ( 3.07m x 4.01m )
The current utility room was used as the kitchen when the current owners purchased the house, and still retains a full range of kitchen cabinets. This room could be a third reception room/study.
Landing
Stairs from the hall lead and turn up to a half landing with a striking picture window and a further short flight of stairs up to the landing which has double doors with an arched window above opening onto the south facing balcony.
Bedroom 2 14’ 11″ × 15′ 10" ( 4.55m x 4.83m )
Carpeted double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, double glazed window overlooking the front gardens.
En Suite
Well appointed with wc, wash basin and shower.
Cloakroom
Accessed from the entrance hall, comprising wash basin and wc. Plumbing for washing machine under the work surface.
Bedroom 3 12’ 4″ × 16′ 9" ( 3.76m x 5.11m )
Spacious third bedroom, carpeted, two UPVC double glazed windows overlook the gardens and meadows to the rear.
Bedroom 5 12’ 4″ × 8′ 2" ( 3.76m x 2.49m )
Double room, original hardwood flooring, UPVC window to the rear. .
Bedroom 4 11’ 7″ × 15′ 8" ( 3.53m x 4.78m )
Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and neighbouring fields.
Second Floor
A straight flight of stairs lead up to a principal bedroom suite.
Principal Bedroom 16’ 9″ × 40′ ( 5.11m x 12.19m )
With a high vaulted ceiling, dormer windows and plenty of eaves storage,
En Suite
A stylishly finished tiled en suite with a wc, wash basin and shower. The velux window provides an abundance of natural light.
Gardens And Grounds
To the front of the property is a large parking area bordered by lawns and mature shrubs. The impressive broad steps leading up to the front of the house create a grand entrance.
A five bar gate leads to a double garage which has a concrete floor, power and light.
The rear garden has a large paved terrace for al-fresco dining and lawns which back onto adjacent meadows.
There is an additional stone building adjoining the side of the property.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- 5 bedroom country residence
- Two of which are ensuite
- Lounge, dining room, kitchen-breakfast room, utility room, WC/laundry room
- Large driveway with double garage
- EPC = E