Porthkerry, Barry

A great opportunity to acquire a lovely, unique, forever property. Elmhurst is steeped in history being the location of Porthkerry School in the late 1800's. Built in 1877, the school ran until closure in 1933. This immaculately presented four bedroom detached character property is set in a small village. The sizeable and substantial home, whilst maintaining the character of the building, comprises accommodation of entrance porch, family room, sitting room, kitchen, utility, bathroom and drawing/dining room to the ground floor. Stairs leading up to four bedrooms, three doubles and one single. Further WC to the first floor. The property sits on a substantial plot of 0.3 acres which benefits from plenty of off road parking, as well as a double garage to the rear. Further stone built storage shed. Backing onto rural open countryside throughout. Easy walking distance to Porthkerry country park. The property itself is delightful.

The coastal village of Rhoose is a short drive away and offers a usefully wide range of local facilities. Easy access to the main coast road which bypasses Rhoose brings major centres. Range of shops including Tesco Express, local junior school, post office, two village pubs, library, medical centre etc. Rhoose has a railway station on the coastal line between Bridgend and Cardiff. Immediately to the south is the heritage coastline and the village enjoys views over the Bristol Channel to the South, with the Exmoor coastline in view. Just minutes away is a beautiful Country Park and pebbled beach. The extensive area of woodland, streams, nature and wildlife can be apricated from many footpaths and cycle tracks through the area. In summary a very rare to the market lovely family home with masses of potential and space in a unique location.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - The property is entered via UPVC composite front door with inset opaque glazed glass panelling. Attractive period style porch with tongue and grooved ceiling. Space for coat storage. Wood panelled walls. Further door leading into centralised sitting room. Stained glass window featuring inscribed 'The Old School'. Wooden internal ledged and braced door opens into sitting room.

Family Room - 4.90m x 5.36m (16'1 x 17'7) - An excellent sized reception room situated central to the property with doors leading off into bathroom, sitting room and main living space as well as the kitchen. Straight carpet staircase leads to first floor landing. Two fitted double radiators. Smooth skimmed walls and ceiling with LED spotlighting. Exposed beam work and stone work. Part panelled wall to dado height. Wooden glazed door opens into sitting room.

Living Room - 3.30m x 4.34m (10'10 x 14'3 ) - Two UPVC double glazed lead lined windows to front and side elevation Corner open fireplace inclusive of cast iron grate mounted on flagstone hearth with oak lintel and pointed stone surround. Exposed painted brick work. Exposed beams. Fitted carpet. Fitted double radiator.

Sitting/Dining Room - Running the full depth of the property is this spacious principal reception space. Benefits from a period stone floor to ceiling chimney breast to inset display recess. Range of UPVC double glazed lead lined windows to front, side and rear elevation. UPVC fully double glazed patio doors opening out to rear gardens, Inset spotlighting. Exposed beam work. Fitted carpet opens to ceramic tiled flooring in dining area. Range of fitted double radiators.

Kitchen - 3.53m x 5.59m (11'7 x 18'4) - Well appointed shaker style kitchen with a range of wall and base units. Ornate kitchen furniture. Complementing worksurface. Stainless steel sink unit. Integrated and recently replaced induction four ring hob with stainless steel splashback and over head stainless steel chimney extractor. Electric waist level double oven and grill facility. Ceramic tiled flooring. Plenty of space for further appliances throughout. Fitted radiator. Overhanging breakfast bar. UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. UPVC half glazed door opening out onto rear garden. Wooden half glazed door opens through into utility.

Utility Room - 3.05m x 1.60m (10'0 x 5'3) - UPVC double glazed lead lined window to rear elevation overlooking pretty gardens. Skimmed walls. Tiled flooring. Plenty of space for utilities. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler. Open shelving.

Bathroom - 4.52m x 1.60m (14'10 x 5'3) - Attractive three piece suite comprising wood panelled bath with chrome taps and integrated chrome shower and shower head attachment. Secondary galaxy electric shower and shower head attachment. Wall hung wash hand basin. low level WC. UPVC obscure lead lined window to front elevation. Fitted double radiator. Ceramic tiled floor and walls. Fitted extractor. Part wood panelled walls. Tongue and grooved ceiling with exposed beam work throughout.

First Floor -

Landing - 2.24m x 3.10m (7'4 x 10'2 ) - Carpeted straight staircase. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Communicating doors to all first floor rooms.

Master Bedroom One - 3.35m x 4.45m (11'0 x 14'7) - An excellent sized double bedroom. UPVC double glazed window to side elevation offering a wonderful rural view. Fully skimmed walls and ceiling with exposed beam work. Fitted carpet. Range of storage cupboard to either elevation. Fitted radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.09m x 3.05m (13'5 x 10'0) - Another good sized double bedroom. UPVC double glazed lead lined window to side elevation. Skimmed walls and ceiling with exposed beam work. Fitted carpet. Fitted double radiator. Access to loft via hatch.

Bedroom Three - 5.05m x 2.87m (16'7 x 9'5) - A third double bedroom. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Exposed beam work in an attractive A frame. Fitted carpet. Fitted double radiator. UPVC double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the village green.

Bedroom Four - 2.72m x 2.26m (8'11 x 7'5) - Carpeted L shaped bedroom. Inset double glazed Velux window to the rear enjoying a delightful rural aspect. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting.

Wc - Two piece suite comprising low level dual flush WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Skimmed walls and ceiling. LED spotlighting. Exposed beam work. Ceramic tiled flooring. Double doors to airing cupboard.

Outside -

Double Garage - 6.38m x 6.05m (20'11 x 19'10 ) - An attractive wooden double garage that double as a workshop. Power and light. Detached and pitched roof. Access via wooden double doors ledged and braced.

Gardens & Grounds - The property sits on a plot size of nearly 0.3 acres. Currently laid to easy to maintain stone chippings. The former swimming pool provides a sunken garden which benefits an area for relaxing and alfresco dining. Further range of patio slabbed areas. The gardens enjoy fields beyond. Excellent privacy throughout. plenty of off road parking via five bar gate to two entrance providing plenty of parking. The property is made private by post and rail fencing and attractive terrace.

Services - Mains electric and water. Oil fired central heating. Floor mounted combination condensing boiler in utility room. Cesspit drainage.

Directions - From our offices at 65 High Street travel through the village of Bonvilston until you reach the Sycamore Cross. Take a right onto the new 5 mile lane. Travel down this road until you get to the Waycott Cross roundabout and take the third exit towards Rhoose. Follow this road pass the airport and take a left at the sign for Porthkerry leisure park. Take a further left and travel down into the hamlet of Porthkerry. Elmhurst will be on your right hand side. Passing the farm on your left.