Peterston-super-Ely, Cardiff, CF5

Discover timeless elegance and modern luxury at The Goldings, a grand 19th-century stone residence with breath-taking views and exquisite period features.

Description

The Goldings is a distinguished and impressive stone residence, exuding considerable character and charm. Constructed in the late 19th century for a prominent local family, this grand home boasts period features throughout its expansive accommodation.
Upon entering through the original wide oak door, you are greeted by an elegant square reception hall with a turning staircase leading to the first floor, providing access to all principal rooms. The south side of the house hosts three principal living rooms, each offering commanding views over the lawn, tennis court, and picturesque countryside. These include the family sitting room with a large square bay window, the oak-panelled formal dining room, and the very elegant drawing room.
An inner hallway leads to a study and an impressive billiards room, featuring panelled walls, a dramatic cathedral ceiling, and a central brick fireplace. This exquisite room is bathed in natural light from windows on two sides, offering garden views.
The large kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of units, and AGA and a grand island, serves as the hub of the house, with doors opening onto the garden. Additional amenities include a utility room, storage, wine cellar and a WC.
The first floor, accessed via a wide turning staircase, features ample storage closets on the central landing and is dominated by two bedrooms. The principal bedroom, enjoying a westerly aspect over the rear garden, includes a spacious dressing room and large en-suite facilities. The second bedroom also features a fully fitted dressing room and a separate bathroom. The second floor houses three further large bedrooms and a second family bathroom.
Externally, the property includes a detached triple garage with a self-contained flat above, ideal for holiday letting, staff accommodation, or a dependent relative. This well-appointed flat comprises a living room, fitted kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Additionally, there is a further garage and workshop building at the top of the rear garden, including a double garage, garden utility room, and workshop.
The grounds at The Goldings are truly delightful. Approached via a private automatic gated entrance, a meandering driveway leads through manicured and landscaped gardens to the imposing property entrance. There is ample car parking space, as well as access to the garage and a secondary vehicular road entrance. Screened from the quiet road by character stone walls, the garden is well-stocked with mature trees and ornamental beds. The grounds also feature pathways, terraces, an orchard, an impressive Victorian style greenhouse, kitchen garden, and a recently re-laid tennis court.
This exceptional property offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern convenience, making it a truly remarkable home.

Location

The Goldings is very well located, secluded within its own mature grounds, just on the leafy periphery of the hugely sought after, peaceful village of Peterston Super Ely. As a suburb of Cardiff, Peterston enjoys proximity to all the City's amenities yet has the ambience of a Vale village. The market town of Cowbridge is 7 miles away providing comprehensive amenities whilst Cardiff City Centre is 8 miles.

Square Footage: 6,074 sq ft


Acreage: 3.19 Acres