Mill Road, Lisvane, Cardiff

SUMMARY
A truly charming six bedroom period residence, built circa 1898 with 3308 square feet, and retaining many distinctive original features. Beautiful corner private gardens with a fully heated out door swimming pool and a one bedroom self contained annex. An outstanding opportunity. Must be seen!


DESCRIPTION
Hilcot House is one of the original six country homes built in Lisvane, dating back to 1898 this gracious period home retains considerable character, providing 3408 square feet of generous and versatile living space including an attached one bedroom self-contained but integrated ground floor annex extension which would offer a perfect living area for two generation needs, whilst the main residence provides six double sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. Elegant original features include traditional pine panel doors, charming wood block floors, Picture rail, plate rails, molded skirtings and door architraves, Welsh Dressers, high cornice ceilings, a Butler's Pantry and a magnificent spindle balustrade staircase that leads to a spacious gallery landing. The large open fronted porch is of note with its elegant front door and port hole windows, and its characteristic brick surround entrance, very distinctive and charming. In 1997 the property had extensive modernisation including the Roof being re-covered with its stunning Rosemary tiles, and its three gables with striking hanging tiles. During that time, the property was re-wired and re-plumbed also. The versatile and well-planned living space comprises an elegant entrance reception hall, a downstairs cloak room, a Drawing Room 16' x 13' 7", a Sitting Room 23' x 16' 10" max, a Lounge 20' 1" x 16' 2" max, a Kitchen, and Dining Room 23' x 14' 3" with quality units and solid granite worktops, and a utility room.

The Property 
. The first floor comprises six large bedrooms and two bathrooms one being ensuite. Outside there is a wide private entrance drive, and the surrounding gardens have been landscaped, very private and include a fully heated outdoor swimming pool (16'0 x 32'0) with a 1-meter shallow end and a 8'6 deep end. The property also includes gas heating with panel radiators, fully serviced. This very impressive country home is located off Mill Road in Lisvane, a highly favoured and sought after location. Must be seen!

Entrance Porch 
Large under cover open fronted entrance porch with an arched entrance and two characteristic leaded porthole side windows together with a mosaic tiled threshold.

Entrance Reception Hall 
Approached via an imposing part panelled front entrance door inset with leaded upper lights, high beamed ceiling, charming wood block flooring, characteristic leaded window, picture rail, traditional panelled internal doors to ground floor reception rooms, double radiator, wide original carpeted spindle balustrade staircase with molded skirting boards leading to a gallery landing.

Downstairs Cloakroom 
White period style suite with walls part ceramic tiled comprising shaped pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., ceramic tiled floor, radiator, sash cord patterned glass window with air ventilator to front, high ceiling.

Butlers Pantry 
Independently approached from the entrance hall being an original butlers pantry with two original wall dressers with glass doors, three sash cord windows, fantastic storage.

Drawing Room 16' x 13' 7" ( 4.88m x 4.14m )
Independently approached from the entrance hall, a very relaxing reception room inset with a Minster style fireplace with a cast iron fire with living flame coal effect feature and tiled surround and hearth, high beamed ceiling, two double radiators, two sash cord windows with front garden and main garden outlook, French door with leaded lights opening on to the main gardens, internal courtesy door also leading in to the sitting room.

Sitting Room 23' x 16' 10" maximum ( 7.01m x 5.13m maximum )
An imposing principal reception room, independently approached from the main inner hall and finished with herringbone style wood block floors, high cornice ceiling and original plate rails. Handsome Minster fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire with Minster hearth, two wide alcoves, further alcove with charming leaded alcove cabinet, PVC double glazed French door opening on to the main gardens, four charming sash cord windows - two with leaded lights opening on to and overlooking the main gardens. Two large double radiators.

Lounge 20' 1" x 16' 2" maximum ( 6.12m x 4.93m maximum )
A further capacious reception room, independently approached from the main inner hallway via a traditional panel door, exposed stripped pine flooring throughout, high cornice ceiling, picture rail, large open alcove inset with a period style functional fireplace with hearth, PVC double glazed French doors open on to a very private south facing sun terrace, further wide bay with window seat with PVC double glazed units with leaded upper lights overlooking the side garden which houses the outdoor heated swimming pool, further pretty arched leaded window. Serving hatch to kitchen, double radiator.

Kitchen And Dining Room 23' x 14' 3" ( 7.01m x 4.34m )
Well fitted with a full and extensive range of oak panel fronted floor and eye level units with slim line handles and solid granite work surfaces, quality kitchen with soft closing doors and drawers, custom made cutlery compartments, deep pan drawers, large Rangemaster range cooker with glass splashback and Rangemaster canopy style extractor hood, integrated Bosch microwave, corner carousel shelving, chrome finished light switches and power points. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps and vegetable cleaner, space with plumbing for a dishwasher, space for the housing of two upright fridge freezers, double radiator, stone tiled flooring throughout, large dining area with ample space for a dining table and eight chairs, original and truly imposing Welsh dresser providing an abundance of storage with multiple shelving. Double radiator, PVC double glazed window with a front drive aspect, further arched timber casement window with leaded upper lights with a front drive aspect, very high exposed beamed ceiling. PVC double glazed Georgian style French doors that open on to a side sun terrace with outlooks across the outdoor heated swimming pool.

Utility Room 8' 6" x 4' 5" ( 2.59m x 1.35m )
Housing the freestanding central heating boiler, plumbing space for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, large corner unit housing the swimming pool controls and pump/filtration system. Multiple shelving, PVC double glazed obscure glass window to side, continuous stone tiled floor.

Self-Contained Granny Annex 
This is approached independently from the kitchen and dining room via a side hallway with a traditional style panel front door that opens on to the main drive and a further internal door multi pane that leads to......

Bedroom/Living Room/Kitchen 25' x 13' 4" ( 7.62m x 4.06m )
A very versatile integral part of the ground floor accommodation is this very useful annex equipped with a fitted kitchen area along two sides with multiple floor and eye level units and laminate worktops, incorporating a four ring Hygena electric hob with a built-in oven and a fitted extractor hood, tiled splashback, stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps and drainer, leaded eye level display cabinet.
The kitchen area leads in to a living area and a bedroom area, equipped with two PVC double glazed windows each overlooking the heated swimming pool, together with easy access French doors. Two radiators.

Ensuite Shower Room 
White suite with ceramic tiled walls and floor comprising double size corner shaped shower cubicle with chrome shower unit and clear glass sliding doors and screen, shaped wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps and pop-up waste and a built out vanity unit, slim line W.C., radiator, velux double glazed window, ceiling with spotlights with connected air ventilator, bathroom cabinet with fly shelf with spotlights and wall mirror.

First Floor 

Landing 
Approached via a carpeted single flight spindle balustrade staircase which leads to a gallery landing with spindle balustrade and high ceiling with access to the roof space. Tall sash cord window. Large built-in former airing cupboard now a linen cupboard with multiple shelves.

Master Bedroom One 16' 4" x 14' 9" ( 4.98m x 4.50m )
Inset with a large square bay with window seat and replacement PVC double glazed windows with elevated outlooks across the main gardens and surrounding area, further sash cord window with views across Mill Road, two radiators, high ceiling with picture rail.

Ensuite Bathroom 16' x 8' 5" ( 4.88m x 2.57m )
Indian ivory bathroom suite with part ceramic tiled walls comprising large shaped Jacuzzi corner bath with mixer taps and pop-up waste, shaped pedestal wash hand basin, double size ceramic tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower unit and clear glass sliding doors and screen, W.C., bidet with mixer taps and pop-up waste, radiator, sash cord window with a driveway aspect, two further sash cord windows with outlooks across Mill Road.

Ensuite Dressing Room/Bedroom 12' 2" x 10' 4" maximum ( 3.71m x 3.15m maximum )
This very versatile room is independently approached from the master bedroom but also has a further independent original traditional panel door that opens on to the landing allowing it be used as a bedroom which it currently is. However this would form a wonderful spacious dressing room equipped with a high ceiling, picture rail, radiator and a replacement PVC double glazed window with outlooks across the main gardens.

Bedroom Two 13' 1" x 12' 1" ( 3.99m x 3.68m )
Independently approached from the landing via an original traditional panel door, leading to a further double size bedroom with high cornice ceiling, picture rail and two alcove wardrobes. Double radiator, two replacement PVC double glazed windows with elevated outlooks across the main gardens and over the surrounding area.

Bedroom Three 12' 1" x 13' ( 3.68m x 3.96m )
With two replacement PVC double glazed windows with a side and main garden outlook, part vaulted ceiling, double radiator, high ceiling.

Bedroom Four 14' 2" x 16' 1" ( 4.32m x 4.90m )
Independently approached from the landing via an original traditional panel door leading to a further double size bedroom inset with a square bay which is the maximum measurement equipped with replacement PVC double glazed windows with leaded upper lights and tilt and turn facility with outlooks across the outdoor swimming pool, useful wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer taps and splashback, additional built-in storage cupboard providing extra storage space for the bedroom. Shaver point, double radiator.

Bedroom Five 14' 3" x 9' 5" ( 4.34m x 2.87m )
Independently approached from the landing via an original traditional panel door leading to a further double size bedroom inset with a timber casement window with leaded lights and outlooks across the main entrance drive, large radiator, high ceiling.

Family Bathroom 9' 3" x 8' ( 2.82m x 2.44m )
Independently approached from the landing via an original traditional panel door leading to a white bathroom suite part ceramic tiled with ceramic tiled floor comprising panel bath with mixer taps, W.C., bidet, shaped wash hand basin with mixer taps, pop-up waste and a built out vanity unit, radiator, chrome towel rail/radiator, bathroom cabinet with bathroom mirror and fly shelf with spotlights, PVC double glazed patterned glass window to side, separate shaped corner shower with Mira shower unit and clear glass shower door and screen. High ceiling with spotlights, air ventilator.

Shower Room 
Independently approached from the gallery landing via an original traditional panel door is a potential shower room facility with shower tray, this facility would need to be connected to a shower and would require alteration but could be adapted to give a further bathroom or an extra wash facility to the first floor of the house. It is equipped with a sash cord window.

Outside 

Private Entrance Drive 
Approached from Mill Road this private entrance drive provides parking for 2-3 vehicles and provides access to the main porch and is enclosed for privacy.

Main Garden 
Positioned to the rear of the house is a very private and southerly facing main garden area comprising of a level main lawn beyond a full width paved sun terrace all enclosed by mature screens of conifers to afford privacy and security. In the corner is a very useful and quite large garden shed with access to the main front drive. Beyond the lawned garden section is a further paved sun terrace also enclosed by high timber fencing affording privacy and leading on to.....

Side Garden Sun Terrace 
The side garden sun terrace is fully enclosed runs the width of the plot and houses the outdoor swimming pool.

Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool 
Full size outdoor heated swimming pool provides a wonderful family feature for the house, fully enclosed and private. It comes with pool cover and fully heated with the controls being located within the property.


DIRECTIONS
Travelling along Staion Road in Llanishen, after passing Llanishen Railway Station, take the first main turning left into Mill Road, Lisvane. Hillcot House will be found after crossing over a mini roundabout, on the left hand side on the corner of Hillcot Close and Mill Road.



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