Property description
SUMMARY
A sympathetically modernised Edwardian house in stunning mature gardens. Dating back to approximately 1913, Plas Newydd is a spacious Edwardian house which has been very well maintained and sympathetically improved whilst retaining many of the original features.
DESCRIPTION
A sympathetically modernised Edwardian house in stunning mature gardens. Dating back to approximately 1913, Plas Newydd is a spacious Edwardian house which has been very well maintained and sympathetically improved whilst retaining many of the original features. The property offers generously proportioned rooms on three floors comprising six double bedrooms, a superb bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, three good sized reception rooms, ground floor cloakroom, bathroom and separate shower room. Set back from the road, double gates open onto a private drive providing parking for several cars. The property is set in quite stunning mature gardens offering an array of established shrubs, herbaceous borders, good size lawns and patios. A detached double garage to the side.
Situation
Crumlin is readily accessible to Cardiff and Newport, via the A467 to Newport and the A472 to Cardiff. The Brecon Beacon Beacons National Park is within a short drive. Comprehensive shopping facilities are available at Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and the attractive market town of Abergavenny. Communications are excellent with trunk roads providing swift access to the M4, A40, A465 and the national motorway network. There is an easy rail connection direct to Cardiff from Newbridge.Both Newport and Cardiff are on the BR mainline offering fast and frequent services to London.
The Property
A broad paved terrace leads from the drive and front garden up to:
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch with a gabled roof, timber front door, obscure glazed windows, mosaic tiled flooring. A further door with leaded lights opens into:
Hall with the original parquet flooring, stairs to first floor, under-stairs closet, cornice coved ceiling, doors accessing the reception rooms. An archway leads into:
Kitchen/Breakfast room – comprehensively fitted with matching duck egg blue wall and floor units and contrasting beech work tops. Integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, inset Belfast sink with mixer tap, central Island with a four ring electric hob and oven, circular stainless-steel sink and storage cupboards. Timber surround set against an original fireplace, space for breakfast table, cupboard housing gas central heating boiler, laminate tile-effect flooring, double-glazed window and obscure glazed door opens into a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. A further door leads to a separate wc. Door into garden.
Sitting room with east facing picture windows overlooking the front garden, high coved ceiling, deep skirting boards, oak floor, original fitted display cabinets, open fireplace with a mosaic tiled inset and timber surround.
Living room with matching east facing picture windows overlooking the front garden. Central feature fireplace with a marble plinth, surround and mantel, high coved ceiling, skirting boards.
Dining room a dual aspect with two west facing picture windows and an additional window overlooking the side garden. Original exposed brick fireplace set on a brick hearth with timber surround, picture rail, cornice coved ceiling.
From the hall an arch leads to an inner hall with a door to a cloakroom comprising low level wc, wash basin in a fitted vanity unit, tiled splash back, obscure glazed window.
Stairs from the entrance hall rise in a straight flight up to a large landing with an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
First Floor
Bedroom 1 with a feature cast iron fire grate and timber surround and mantel, two picture windows to the front, picture rail.
Bedroom 2 window to rear, panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash basin, a range of fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 window to rear, original fireplace with fire grate, timber surround and mantel, fitted cupboards, picture rail.
Bedroom 4 currently used as a children’s room, windows to the front overlooking the garden, original fireplace with cast iron fire grate and mosaic tile surround, picture rail, timber floor.
Family bathroom a fully tiled modern white suite comprising a Jacuzzi bath with mixer shower over, low-level wc with dual flush cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, obscure glazed window to rear, tile-effect laminate flooring.
Separate w.c low-level wc, pedestal wash basin, glazed window to rear, cupboard housing wall mounted combination boiler servicing the second floor.
Stairs from the landing lead to a half landing and turn up to:
Second Floor
Comprising three rooms all with vaulted ceilings and windows to the front. A flexible living space currently used as a sitting room/study and two bedrooms, generous space for eaves storage. Shower-room comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash-hand basin and shower unit.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens are predominantly to the front of the property and have been imaginatively designed and planted by the current owner, and have now matured to offer considerable privacy. Among a numerous variety of shrubs and herbaceous borders, a natural pond, seating areas and inspiring colours all complement each other. A detached double garage has power and light allowing for extra parking or storage. The gardens are surrounded by tall stone walls with an access gate and the driveway is entered via double gates.
General Remarks
SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property, gas central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Blaenau Gwen.
COUNCIL TAX
The property is listed in Band F.
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 RIG
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.
DIRECTIONS
Leave the A470 northbound at the Caerphilly junction and proceed up Nantgarw Hill (A468). Pass G E Aviation and at the first roundabout take the second exit onto the A469. At Pwllypant roundabout at the bottom of the hill take the 2nd exit onto the A469. Pass the Ystrad Mynach hospital staying on the A469. At the roundabout signposted Newbridge & Blackwood take the 3rd exit onto the A472. Go through 3 roundabouts staying on the A472. At the roundabout signposted Abertillery & Brynmawr take the 2nd exit onto the A467. At the traffic lights turn right onto Hafod yr Ynys Road signposted Pontypool, proceed up hill and turn left onto an unnamed country road and arrive at Rectory Road. Plas Newydd is on the left hand side.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- A sympathetically modernised Edwardian house.
- Six bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms.
- Superb bespoke kitchen/breakfast room
- Seven car entrance and detached double garage.
- Stunning mature gardens.