5 bedroom country house for sale

A very large contemporary house in an elevated position with panoramic views across the Vale of Glamorgan. Gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres.

Description

Haulfryn is situated in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan in one of its most peaceful, rural enclaves. The attractive market town of Cowbridge is approximately 4 miles away which offers comprehensive facilities including a wide selection of shops and banks, diverse leisure opportunities and excellent schools.

Communications are close to hand with the M4 (J35) within a 10 minute drive providing swift access onto the national motorway network. The BR mainline can be accessed from both Bridgend and Cardiff with frequent services to Paddington (approximately 2 hours from Bridgend and 2 from Cardiff).

The A48 provides easy access to the Glamorgan Heritage coast and Cardiff Wales International Airport which is approximately 10 miles south east. There is an abundance of rural pursuits and footpaths on the doorstep. The internationally acclaimed golf courses at Royal Porthcawl and Celtic Manor are both within easy driving distance.

The Property

Haulfryn sunny hill was built in approximately 1991. The principal elevation is on a south facing hillside allowing a lot of natural light into the property and exceptional views across the undulating Vale of Glamorgan landscape. A broad balcony and terrace offers every opportunity to enjoy outdoor living. The property is approached from a private country lane which accesses just three houses.

Timber double doors open into:

Ground Floor

Enclosed Porch - with glazed door and matching side screens opening into:


Entrance hall

With a timber floor throughout the principal reception area, double doors open onto a Balcony offering spectacular south facing views across the Vale of Glamorgan. Multi paned double doors open from the broad landing into:

Sitting room

South facing picture windows with outstanding views, feature marble fireplace with coal effect gas fire, coved ceiling. A spacious and light principal reception room.

Living Room/Dining Room

A dual aspect with picture windows overlooking woodland and French doors opening onto the south facing balcony, central fireplace with coal effect gas fire, coved ceiling, dado rail.

Kitchen

Comprehensively fitted with matching timber wall and floor units, contrasting work surfaces, freestanding Canon Cordon Bleu Classic cooking range, inset 1 bowl sink, tiled splash back, Hotpoint dishwasher, built in Sharp microwave, glazed tiled floor, beamed ceiling, matching twin windows facing south overlooking meadows.

Utility Room

A very spacious utility room with space for additional fridge freezers, store cupboards and floor units with a contrasting work top incorporating 1 bowl sink, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, tiled splash back, fitted Calor Gas Ideal Mexico gas central heating boiler, window overlooking adjacent woodland.

Cloakroom

A Vernon Tudbury white suite with fluted pedestal wash basin and matching wc, tiles to dado height, obscure glazed twin windows.

A door from the hall opens into the integral garage.

An impressive staircase with a minstrels gallery leads up to further bedroom accommodation and down to:-


Lower Ground Floor

Central hall - With picture window and door to outside.

Family Room/Games Room

With twin south facing windows overlooking the veranda and fine views, coved ceiling.

Study

With a south facing window and coved ceiling.

Large Under-croft

Providing additional spacious storage.

Principal Bedroom Suite -

With a tall picture window encompassing the views, a spacious principal suite with:

En-Suite Shower Room -

With a step in double shower, fully tiled walls, matching wash basin and low level wc, obscure glazed window, built in broad shelf and storage, recessed lighting, fitted wide mirror. Double timber doors open into: walk in dressing room with hanging and shelving space.

Stairs from the principal hall lead and turn up to:


First Floor

Landing - a bright spacious landing area with a multi paned window overlooking adjacent woodland. An airing cupboard is situated off the landing with an adjacent store and a further store cupboard.

Bedroom 2

With a window facing east overlooking meadows with good views, doors opening into: En-Suite Shower Room with fully tiled walls, step in shower, matching wash basin and wc, heated towel rail, built in wardrobes with shelving and hanging space. Electric under-floor heating.

Bedroom 3

With twin windows offering an elevated view across the Vale of Glamorgan, a large room with fitted wardrobes and: En-Suite Shower Room - again to a very high specification with fully tilled walls, step in corner shower, matching wash basin, wc, store cupboards and shelving. Obscure glazed window to the side.


Bedroom 4

With a south facing window offering similar views, fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 5

With a window overlooking adjacent woodland, eaves storage.

Family Bathroom

Fully tiled walls in a highly decorative William Morris style, suite comprising panelled bath with overhead shower, wash basin and wc, obscure glazed window.

Directions

From the A48 westbound proceed through the villages of St Nicholas and Bonvilston, continue along the Cowbridge bypass up to Pentremeyrick crossroads. At the crossroads turn right and proceed along the B4268 up to the village of LLangan. Soon after passing Llangan primary school take the turning to the right signposted City, take second right and proceed towards the village. At the village hall turn left and immediately right and Haulfryn is the first property on the right hand side

Gardens and Grounds

The elevated south facing orientation of the house offers far reaching views across the Vale of Glamorgan and overlooks its own grounds. The broad veranda with a balcony above enhances the location and offers every opportunity for outdoor living. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn in two tiers with mature boundary hedges. Steps lead down to a large paddock which is divided into two smaller paddocks with mature hedgerows and timber post and rail fencing. There is also an access from the country lane.

The double garage is integral to the house with an inner door into the hall. It has electric doors, concrete floor, power and light. Outside parking space.


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