Balaclava Road, Penylan

A beautifully presented traditional bay-fronted family home, sympathetically renovated throughout while retaining a wealth of original period features and charm. This spacious four-bedroom property is ideally situated in Penylan, offering excellent access to well-regarded schools, nearby parks, and the vibrant cafés and eateries of Wellfield Road—making it an ideal choice for growing families seeking both character and convenience.

Internally, the home opens via an attractive etched glass period entrance door into a welcoming hallway with original tiled flooring, ornate ceiling detail, and an impressive staircase leading to the first floor and basement. The ground floor offers a re-fitted cloakroom/WC and a superb open-plan living and sitting room, rich in period features including decorative ceilings, bay window with wood panelling, chimney recesses with tiled hearths, original doors, and exposed wood flooring.

To the rear, a stylish re-fitted kitchen features white units, Bellagio marble worktops, breakfast bar, and integrated appliances, with ample space for family dining and French doors opening onto the garden. A separate utility room provides additional practicality.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys a bay window, ornate fireplace, and coved ceiling, complemented by three further bedrooms including two doubles and a versatile single ideal as a home office. The family bathroom has been recently upgraded with a contemporary suite, featuring a panelled shower bath, vanity unit, and modern black fittings.

The property further benefits from a substantial basement, arranged into two generous areas with windows to both the front and rear, offering excellent flexibility for storage, hobbies, or potential additional use.

Being positioned at the end of the terrace, the home also enjoys valuable side access leading to an enclosed rear garden, featuring a raised decked seating area and low-maintenance artificial lawn, all bordered by a combination of traditional stone and timber fencing, creating a private and well-presented outdoor space.

Basement

9.21m x 4.62m - 30'3" x 15'2"

Living Room

3.7m x 4.38m - 12'2" x 14'4"

Sitting Room

3.84m x 3.1m - 12'7" x 10'2"

Utility

W.C.

Kitchen/Dining Room

8.64m x 3.16m - 28'4" x 10'4"

Bedroom 1

4.33m x 4.94m - 14'2" x 16'2"

Bedroom 2

3.69m x 3.23m - 12'1" x 10'7"

Bathroom

2.74m x 2.31m - 8'12" x 7'7"

Bedroom 4

2.39m x 2.31m - 7'10" x 7'7"

Bedroom 3

3.77m x 3.15m - 12'4" x 10'4"