Property description
A modern detached residence in an elevated position with stunning views. Garth Olwg was built approximately 10 years ago by the owner for his own occupation. A timber frame construction built to a very high specification to include the highest standards of insulation and fenestration, to provide the lowest running costs possible for a home in excess of 2,500 sq ft (232m). There are solar panels on the south facing garage roof.
Description
A modern detached residence in an elevated position with stunning views. Garth Olwg was built approximately 10 years ago by the owner for his own occupation. A timber frame construction built to a very high specification to include the highest standards of insulation and fenestration, to provide the lowest running costs possible for a home in excess of 2,500 sq ft (232m). There are solar panels on the south facing garage roof.The Situation Bedlinog is a small village located in the Taff Bargoed Valley, historically associated with coal mining. Today the village is surrounded by rolling green hills. From the summits the Severn Estuary and the Devon coastline can be seen. Bedlinog is approximately 30 minutes drive from Cardiff, 45 minutes from Swansea and 45 minutes from Newport. The A470 provides direct access to Cardiff and the M4 at junction32 links onto the national motorway network. Nearby is the Summit Centre, formerly known as the Welsh Climbing Centre, set in the Taff Bargoed Parc which is also a destination for a main cycle route. Other local attractions include Llancaiach Fawr, a museum of living history dating back to c.1550, and the Big Pit Mining Museum. There are numerous walks and bridle paths in the area including the remarkable archaeological landscape of Gelligaer Common dating back to the Bronze Age. The Taff Trail is in the vicinity.The Property Garth Olwg is approached from the village square of Bedlinog, turning right into a long, private drive, which is in the ownership of the property. Timber electric gates with a matching pedestrian gate open into a broad, brick-inset drive, bordered by landscaped gardens and leading to a double carport, double garage and parking area for numerous cars.Ground Floor A broad canopy porch leads to:- Entrance - through a glazed inset timber door and matching side screen, opening into:-Reception hall - with an oiled and brushed oak timber floor, coved ceiling, access to principal reception rooms, Cloakroom off - comprising corner washbasin and wc.Living Room With a traditional oak parquet floor, triple aspect with a picture window overlooking the drive and landscaped gardens, two further large twin windows facing south west, with exceptional views of the adjacent countryside. Two further windows facing south east are either side of the feature fireplace which houses a free-standing, cast-iron Stovax multifuel stove; coved ceiling and matching ceiling rose.Study With two broad picture windows overlooking the drive and landscaped gardens, coved ceiling, matching ceiling roses, oak floor.Games Room With a dual aspect overlooking the landscaped gardens, picture window and two twin tall windows, high vaulted ceiling. Kitchen / Breakfast Room Very well appointed with Amtico block flooring and traditional terracotta tiled floor. Comprehensively fitted kitchen with oak timber matching wall and floor units, contrasting granite work surfaces, central island, integral fridge-freezer and dishwasher, inset Belfast sink, Aga Masterchef cooking range with 4 ring gas hobs, a griddle, twin ovens, slow oven and grill, extractor fan above, set in an alcove with a decorative tiled surround. Tiled splashback with recessed LED spotlights, open shelving, incorporating a dish rack and display and wine rack, sliding wicker baskets. The kitchen/breaksfast room is open plan to an informal sitting area. A door from the kitchen/breakfast room opens into:- Sitting Room With two glazed walls and French doors opening onto the timber decked terrace, once again encompassing the rural views, continuation of the ceiling cornice and recessed spotlights, ceramic tiled floor.Conservatory Accessed from the kitchen, glazed on all sides offering panoramic views, French doors opening onto the timber decked terrace.Utility Room Comprehensively fitted with matching oak wall and floor units, contrasting laminate work surfaces, Amtico floor, wall-mounted Weisman gas central heater boiler, tall store cupboards, recess for an American style fridge-freezer, inset sink unit, space for washing machine, shoe store and coat rack, door into another Cloakroom - half tiled walls with matching wc and washbasin.First Floor From the hall, a hardwood timber staircase, with barley-twist balusters and newel posts with acorn finials, leads and turns up to a broad landing, with a seating area and picture window overlooking the drive and landscape gardens, coved ceiling and exposed timber beam. A door opens into an airing cupboard, housing the Albion hot water storage unit, shelving.Principal Bedroom With a high vaulted ceiling and exposed timber beams, a dual aspect with picture windows overlooking the adjacent hillside, fitted wardrobes, door into:-En-suite bathroom a luxury suite comprising a roll-top bath set on claw feet, with antique-style mixer taps and overhead shower. Step-in shower unit with rainwater showerhead, three-quarter tiled walls, Heritage washbasin set on a vanity unit with mirror above, matching wc, tall, vaulted ceiling with recessed LED spotlights, Velux window with rural views.Bedroom 2 With a high vaulted ceiling and picture window overlooking the adjacent hillside, exposed timber floor, coved ceiling.Bedroom 3 With a vaulted ceiling, picture window overlooking the landscaped gardens, exposed timber floor, fitted wardrobes, open shelving and a vanity/desk unit with shelving.Bedroom 4 With a high vaulted ceiling, picture window overlooking the adjacent hillside, exposed timber floor and timber beam.Family Bathroom A luxuriously appointed bathroom, roll-top acrylic bath with mixer taps set on a raised plinth, ceramic tiled floor, walk-in double shower with rainwater shower head, washbasin set in a vanity unit with mirror above, chrome wall-mounted towel rail, wc, loft access, exposed beams and roof trusses, picture window overlooking the adjacent hillside.Gardens and Grounds Garth Olwg is centrally situated on its plot extending to approximately one acre. A broad brick pavier drive is surrounded by landscaped gardens and a broad two-car carport links between the front and rear gardens. The rear garden has a very large paved terrace and decking area, with lawns and mature hedgerows framing the outstanding rural views. Adjacent to the large, paved terrace is a summer house, with an open, south-west facing aspect, currently housing a hot tub, with acacia flooring, timber-panelled walls and electric light. A greenhouse/potting shed is adjacent to a double garage with twin, electrically-operated, up-and-over doors, storage area, separate wc, concrete floor, power and light. Stairs from the rear of the garage lead up to a first floor, with a vaulted ceiling and window overlooking the drive, currently used as additional storage, with potential for games room or annexe.General Remarks SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property.LOCAL AUTHORITY Merthyr Tydfil.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 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 A470 northbound from Cardiff exit at the Abercynon roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto the A472. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Fiddlers Elbow/A4054, follow the A4054. Turn right onto Caerphilly Road, turn left onto Mill Street and continue straight onto Glyn Bargoed Road/B4254. Turn left onto High Street/B4255, follow the B4255 into the village of Bedlinog. At the village centre turn right next to building and follow the private road up to No 5 Garth Olwg.You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.