Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14

Grade II listed mid-19th century Tudor-style villa in the heart of Whitchurch village. Just under 2,000 sq ft with four bedrooms, three reception rooms and generous parking. Exceptional 147 ft mature rear garden resembling private parkland. Tremendous potential to enhance, subject to consents. A rare landmark home in a prime Cardiff suburb.


The Laurels is a distinguished Grade II listed mid-19th century Tudor-style villa, occupying a prime position in the very heart of Whitchurch village. Elegant and immediately recognisable, the property is rich in architectural character and period charm, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark home within one of North Cardiff’s most sought-after addresses.

Extending to just under 2,000 sq ft, the accommodation is beautifully proportioned and arranged over two floors. A storm porch opens into a welcoming entrance hall, setting the tone for the generous living space beyond. The principal reception room provides ample space for both formal seating and dining, while a separate sitting room flows through to a conservatory overlooking the garden. A fitted kitchen is complemented by a utility room, and a cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor. To the first floor are four well-balanced bedrooms, two benefitting from en suite facilities, in addition to a family bathroom. Throughout, the house retains a number of appealing period features, enhanced by gas central heating and the practicality of off-road parking for several vehicles.

The gardens are undoubtedly a defining feature of the property. Extending to approximately 45 metres (147.6 feet) in depth and 15 metres (49.2 feet) in width, the rear garden is private, enclosed and beautifully mature, with established trees, shrubs and planting creating an atmosphere more reminiscent of a secluded parkland than a residential garden. The scale, privacy and sense of tranquillity are exceptional for such a central village setting.

As a Grade II listed residence, The Laurels offers considerable scope for sympathetic enhancement, subject to the necessary planning consents and any required discussions with Cadw. For those seeking a long-term family home with the opportunity to further refine and add value, the potential is significant.

Whitchurch is widely regarded as one of Cardiff’s most desirable suburbs, combining a thriving village atmosphere with excellent connectivity. The property lies within catchment for highly regarded schools including Melin Gruffydd, Ysgol Glantaf, Whitchurch Primary School and Whitchurch High School, while private education options such as The Cathedral School, Howell's School and Steiner Academy Cardiff are all within convenient reach.

Excellent public transport links are available via bus services along Merthyr Road and rail connections from Coryton and Llandaff North, providing straightforward access to the city centre and beyond, while the nearby Taff Trail offers picturesque walking and cycling routes through Cardiff and into the surrounding countryside.

Cardiff continues to flourish as a dynamic and growing capital city, offering an appealing blend of cultural, commercial and leisure amenities. The Laurels combines heritage, scale and setting in a way that is rarely available, presenting a compelling opportunity within the heart of Whitchurch village.

For further information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Chambers Estate Agents, Whitchurch’s agent of choice since 1992.