Redbrook Road, Newport

Guide £375,000 - £400,000

Here's a beautiful 1930s detached home on Redbrook Road that's kept so much of its original character while working perfectly for modern family life.

Walk down the drive, and you're greeted by the original wooden front door that opens into a light, bright hallway. Straight away, you'll notice the gorgeous original wooden flooring and the lincrusta panelling on the walls - those authentic period touches that you just can't recreate.

To your left, there's a door set at an angle (adds real character, that) leading into the living room. It's flooded with light from the large circular bay window, and you've got beautiful coving, an ornate fireplace, and plenty of other period features that give the room such warmth and personality. There's more of that lovely wooden flooring hidden under the carpet, too - just waiting to be uncovered.

Towards the back of the house, the kitchen and dining room have been knocked through to create a brilliant family space. The kitchen's got a U-shaped shaker style layout with a real country kitchen feel to it, with tiled flooring that complements the beautiful period wooden floor in the dining area. The dining space opens out through French doors onto the garden - perfect for summer evenings and family gatherings.

Upstairs, you've got three genuinely good-sized bedrooms. The main bedroom at the front has fitted wardrobes along one wall, but the real standout is the huge bay window that floods the room with light. Bedroom two at the rear has an angled bay window that echoes those French doors downstairs - nice touch of continuity there. Both rear bedrooms have air conditioning fitted too, which is a real bonus during those warmer months. The third bedroom deserves a special mention because, unlike most third bedrooms from this era, this one's actually big - and it overlooks the garden. At the front of the house, the bathroom's got a white suite with a green pencil border, a shower over the bath, and there's something quite serene about the space.

Outside, the garden is pretty much flat with a gentle rise towards the back. It's south-west facing, so you get the sun throughout the afternoon and evening - a lovely spot for the family to play and enjoy watching the sunset.

This is one of those homes where someone's looked after the original features while making it work for today's lifestyle. And the location's spot on too - Ridgeway's one of Newport's most established residential areas, really popular with families. You've got Glasllwch Primary just down the road, plus easy access to other excellent schools nearby. Regular bus routes into the city centre, and you're only a short drive from the M4. Parks and green spaces are on the doorstep for the kids, plus all your everyday amenities are within easy reach. It's that nice balance of a proper neighbourhood feel while being well-positioned for everything Newport has to offer.