Property Description

A delightful, stone barn conversion located in an enviable position overlooking beautiful countryside in Llandough. Within close proximity to the market town of Cowbridge with all its amenities, restaurants and schools. Over 1,300 sq ft of accommodation to include; central entrance hall, lounge with patio doors opening to the gardens and vaulted ceiling, and an impressive open plan kitchen-dining room with exposed ceiling beams and its own private courtyard. Three double bedrooms, an en-suite and family bathroom. Private gardens and grounds totalling a third of an acre to include; south-facing mature sloping field, paved areas and separate enclosed courtyard. Also, parking for several vehicles. No ongoing chain. EPC Rating; E.

SituationThe property is located just outside the very desirable village of Llandough, and is sited in fine countryside in the Thaw River Valley. This area has been designated as a Special Landscape Area (SLA) which is protected, and where the property enjoys open countryside views to include a wooded river valley to the front elevation, and open farmland to the rear. It is situated within a stones throw from the historic market town of Cowbridge and its excellent shops, restaurants and both primary and secondary schools. Cardiff (14 miles) has all the facilities of an important capital city including Culverhouse Cross Retail Park (9.4 miles).

The Historic Market Town of Cowbridge is at the heart of the rural vale and is famous for its quality, individual shops, boutiques; restaurants, pubs and cafes; and is home to a centrally positioned Waitrose store. Further services include a health centre, leisure centre, various sporting clubs, public library and Old Hall Community Centre. There are also local primary and secondary schools within the town itself. Access both east and west is via the A48, which by-passes the Town. The City of Cardiff which has the usual amenities of a Capital City lies some 13 miles to the east with a main line rail connection to London in around two hours. The M4 motorway lies to the north of Cowbridge and junctions 33, 34 and 35 service "The Vale". There are several golf courses within the area and the heritage coast with its cliff-top walks and mixture of sandy and stony beaches lies to the south and west.

About The PropertyFrom its central entrance door, the main hallway spans the width of the property and has timber doors leading to all reception rooms and bedrooms, with exposed stone walls, deep siled windows and vaulted ceiling beams.

The generous lounge is located to one side of the barn with a superb vaulted ceiling, pine floorboards, exposed beams and is therefore a light and airy reception space. Offering a dual aspect with double doors opening onto the paved terrace which enjoys beautiful countryside views over the grounds and further beyond.

To the opposite side of the barn is the heart of the home - the kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of cream shaker-style wall and base units with royal blue central island, with butchers-block solid surfaces. The central island has a large Belfast sink with plumbing for an appliance. There is a freestanding Range cooker to remain with 5-ring gas hob, large double oven and grill and integral dishwasher. This room also benefits from a vaulted ceiling with beams, beautiful exposed stone wall and flagstone flooring. Timber doors open onto a sheltered courtyard with original high stone walls and a gate leads onto the country lane. Within the kitchen, a storage cupboard houses the LPG-gas fired ‘Worcester’ boiler and also a stable door leads out to the front of the property.

The Old Barn presents three double bedrooms; two of these rooms share use of the 3-piece family bathroom which is fitted with a white suite to include a shower over bath. Bedroom one has its own en-suite shower room with double shower enclosure. This bedroom also has the benefit of its own access out onto the rear south-facing patio offering a lovely view over the surrounding countryside.

Gardens And GroundsOccupying a generous mature plot totalling 0.3 acres, surrounded by Vale countryside. To include several mature trees, sloping lawn and timber storage shed to remain. A paved terrace surrounds the property with original stone wall, and an enclosed courtyard can be accessed from the kitchen. There is a large shingle driveway provided off-road parking for 3/4 vehicles.

Additional InformationFreehold. LPG-gas fired central heating. Council Tax Band tbc.