Property description
SUMMARY
A grand Victorian Gentleman’s Residence with formal gardens, grounds and paddock extending to about 4.46 acres. Pantyquesta House is set in picturesque countryside on the fringes of the Vale of Glamorgan within close proximity of the capital city and the M4.
DESCRIPTION
A grand Victorian Gentleman’s Residence with formal gardens, grounds and paddock extending to about 4.46 acres. Pantyquesta House is set in picturesque countryside on the fringes of the Vale of Glamorgan within close proximity of the capital city and the M4. The location is rural but very accessible to the city centre, the retail centre at Talbot Green and the historic market town of Cowbridge. The M4 (J34) is approximately two miles from the property. There are excellent pubs and restaurants in the Vale of Glamorgan; two nearby hotels, the Miskin Manor and Vale Hotel Resort both have excellent dining and leisure facilities. The latter is also a golf and health spa resort. Llanerch Vineyard and the Miskin Arms Public House are both within walking distance. A comprehensive network of footpaths is on the doorstep. Cardiff City Centre has all the expected shops and facilities of a capital city. There is a BR main line station offering fast and frequent services to London in under two hours. A park and ride station nearby at Pontyclun provides frequent services into Cardiff in about 15 minutes. The historic market town of Cowbridge offers designer shopping and a wide choice of restaurants in a most attractive setting. Both English and Welsh language schools are available locally. Howells and the Cathedral School are within a short drive. The Property Pantyquesta House is Listed for architectural interest as a small late Victorian country house retaining original character and details and with a fine Art-Nouveau veranda. The property is situated in its own superbly landscaped gardens and grounds of about 4.46 acres (1.80 ha). Approached from a quiet country lane, a discrete entrance leads into a sweeping private drive with fine mature specimen trees providing considerable privacy. The property cannot be seen from the highway. The house was built by Colonel H Watson in c1891. During the 1920s it was owned by Stuart Martin who is said to have altered the service range and may also have been responsible for adding the veranda to the garden front. The current owners have lived at the property for 58 years. The Tudor-style country house has two storeys and a large attic. It is built of coursed rock-faced stone under a slate roof with mullioned windows which have leaded lights and sashes, some of which have been replaced. The stone gable-fronted elevation facing the drive is very impressive with the entrance under a shallow segmental arch with ornate gargoyles. A semi-circular paved skirt leads from the drive up to an enclosed porch with the original architraves, leading to the broad original front door with stained and leaded glass to central panels with gothic arched heads. The door opens into an enclosed inner porch with wood panelled walls and doors either side, one opening into: Ground Floor
Ground Floor
Reception Hall – 19’5" x 18’11" – a grand L shaped entrance accesses the principal reception rooms and former servants quarters.
Drawing Room 26’ 9″ × 21′ 4" ( 8.15m x 6.50m )
An elegant L shaped room with picture windows overlooking the formal gardens. The drawing room is part of the listing and is referred to as having a neo classical plaster ceiling with oval panels. The walls have a graduated paint finish to the wall paper, central fireplace with a timber surround and housing a freestanding multi fuel stove, deep skirting boards. A deep silled bay has a door opening onto the southwest facing veranda.
Dining Room 18’ 10″ × 14′ 1" ( 5.74m x 4.29m )
With fine mullion windows overlooking the formal gardens, coved ceiling, deep skirting boards, exposed timber floor and fine feature fireplace with a carved and moulded timber surround, with a deep mantel and a central fire grate.
Library 26’ 9″ × 14′ 1" ( 8.15m x 4.29m )
With a dual aspect south and east with the continuation of the high skirting boards and coved ceiling. Oak fireplace with oak surround, mantel and over-mantel housing a freestanding multi fuel stove set on a slate hearth.
Morning Room 14’ 1″ × 12′ 10" ( 4.29m x 3.91m )
With a dual aspect north and east, deep silled picture windows set in an architrave, deep skirting boards, coved ceiling and exposed timber floor.
Cloakroom 12’ x 10’ 6" ( 3.66m x 3.20m )
Accessed from the inner hall and reception hall. A large cloakroom with high level w.c., wash basin and coat hooks.
The Former Servants Quarters C 20’ 4″ × 9′ 3" ( 6.20m x 2.82m )
Kitchen with matching wall and floor units and contrasting laminate work surfaces, inset twin sink, oil fired Aga, dishwasher, integral electric hob and Moffett built-in oven and grill. Open plan to:
Breakfast Room
With deep window seats and a door opening onto the paved terrace and rear garden.
The inner hall
With the original servants bells has doors into the courtyard, garage and the original china and butlers pantries which are virtually intact.
First Floor
From the reception hall an open well stair with pierced gothic panels between the balustrades rise to a broad half landing with a nine-panelled mullion window with leaded lights and sashes. A further short flight of stairs leads up to the landing accessing the principal bedrooms. There are five double bedrooms to the first floor and a separate staircase, originally part of the servants quarters.
Principal Bedroom 18’ 9″ × 13′ 11" ( 5.71m x 4.24m )
With broad casement matching windows and sashes overlooking the formal lawns. Original timber framed feature fireplace with tiled inset, high skirting boards and a coved ceiling.
En-Suite Dressing Room 14’ 1″ × 8′ 6" ( 4.29m x 2.59m )
With the original wash basin and mirror above, a sash window overlooks the rear garden.
Bedroom 2 21’ x 13’ 5" ( 6.40m x 4.09m )
With a high vaulted ceiling and a dual aspect. A corner window overlooks the former kitchen garden and hillside beyond. A glazed bay, part of the turret, overlooks the rear garden, original wash basin with splash-back and mirrored cupboard above.
Adjacent Bathroom 9’ 10″ × 9′ 1" ( 3.00m x 2.77m )
Original wash basin with splash-back and mirrored cupboard above, sash window overlooking the formal gardens and meadow, original cast iron bath and matching cast iron feet, dado rail, wash basin.
Airing Cupboard
Adjacent Airing Cupboard housing the lagged water cylinder and drying racks.
store room
A further store room with coats-hanging space and original shelf with a window overlooking the formal garden.
Bedroom 3 20’ x 14’ 2" ( 6.10m x 4.32m )
Another good size double room with a picture rail and glazed bay, an integral part of the turret, original fireplace with timber surround.
New room
Bedroom 4 – with a picture window facing north and overlooking the drive, fireplace with timber surround, fitted wardrobes, deep skirting boards.
Bathroom 9’ 5″ × 6′ 1" ( 2.87m x 1.85m )
A bathroom between bedrooms 3 and 4 comprises a white suite with panelled bath, wash basin, w.c. and a chrome towel rail.
Bedroom 5 15’ 5″ × 9′ 10" ( 4.70m x 3.00m )
A further double bedroom with a leaded light picture window overlooking the drive, picture rail and skirting boards.
There is an additional lavatory off the landing.
Second Floor
The second floor is accessed from the landing, from the continuation of the former servants staircase with matching sash windows overlooking the drive and mature trees. The flight of stairs leads to: A large landing area with tall and deep storage cupboards floor, Velux window, a further suite of four rooms, three double bedrooms each with a good view overlooking the grounds and a central playroom (part of the gabled elevation to the front).
Bathroom 10’ 8″ × 7′ 6" ( 3.25m x 2.29m )
Comprising a modern suite, panelled bath with overhead electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., original skylight window and a high vaulted ceiling.
The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 4.46 acres (1.8ha) which include a paddock, approximately 1.64 acres. The paddock has its own separate access adjacent to the private drive. There is a claw back provision in respect of the paddock.
Outside
A fine range of outbuildings are adjacent to the principal house within a courtyard originally used as stables and associated outbuildings all in good condition.
Gardens and Grounds
Pantyquesta House is set in its own beautiful landscape. A discrete entrance leads into an imposing circular private drive surrounded by mature trees which provide considerable privacy. The landscaped gardens have matured over the past century and been managed by the current owner for more than 50 years, whose passion is gardening. The combination has created a stunning garden with formal lawns and mature herbaceous borders complemented by mature specimen trees. The formal lawn is extensive and suitable as a croquet pitch with informal interconnecting gardens and natural play areas. There is a line of lime trees adjacent to the southern boundary. An arbour divides the formal gardens from the orchard, walled garden and kitchen garden with its greenhouse, cold frames and fruit cages.
Courtyard Building
Barn 1 (garage) stone floor and inspection pit with steps leading up to two large storage areas. Barn 2 concrete floor and door opening into further storage, the original fruit store. Barn 3 with a stone floor and currently used as a boiler room with the oil fired central heating boiler and store. Barn 4 an original laundry room with two china wash stands and plumbing for a washing machine, store cupboards and concrete floor. Barn 5 (garage) with the original stone floor and mezzanine, original saddle and bridle racks. Barn 6 the original fruit store with drying racks, vaulted ceiling, meshed window. Barn 7 a stable with hay rack and concrete floor, Barn 8 storage with a high ceiling and stone floor. Barn 9 – another stable, most recently used as a coal store with adjacent store room. Attached potting shed.
General Remarks
The property is listed Grade II for architectural interest as a small late Victorian country house retaining original character and detail and with a fine Art Nouveau veranda. SERVICES Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Septic tank drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY Rhondda Cynon Taf.COUNCIL TAX – The property is listed Band I. 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 RIGHTS OF WAY – 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.
VIEWING – Strictly by appointment with the agents.
DIRECTIONS – From the M4 exit at junction 34 heading south towards Pendoylan take the first right then the first right again at the T junction. The private drive to Pantyquesta House is on the left hand side at the red letter box built into the wall.
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Property Features :
- A grand Victorian Gentlemans Residence.
- Formal gardens, grounds & paddock.
- Extending to about 4.46 acres.
- Tudor-style country house has two storeys and a large attic.
- Nine bedrooms, four receptions, three bath rooms.