Ty'n-Y-Gollen Court, Old St. Mellons, CF3

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
1,808 sq ft
168 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Executive five-bedroom detached home in prestigious Old St Mellons cul-de-sac
- Approximately 164sqm of beautifully arranged accommodation across three floors
- Exceptional private driveway with parking for 6+ vehicles
- Detached converted garage currently configured as a premium gym and wellness studio
- Stunning open-plan kitchen/dining space with skylights and garden access
- Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and modern en-suite shower room
- Versatile second reception room ideal for home working or family living
- Generous sunny rear garden set within approximately 0.11 acres
- Excellent access to Cardiff city centre, A48, M4 and St John’s College
- No onward chain
Description
Executive Five-Bedroom Detached Home with Exceptional Lifestyle Space in Old St Mellons. A Home Designed Around the Way Modern Families Live. Some homes simply provide space. This one provides a lifestyle.
Tucked away within one of Old St Mellons’ most desirable cul-de-sac settings, this exceptional five-bedroom detached residence offers far more than generous square footage alone. Extending to approximately 164 square metres across three beautifully arranged floors and occupying a superb 0.11-acre plot, this is a home designed for families wanting space, flexibility and a lifestyle that evolves with them over time.
From the moment you arrive, the property immediately creates a lasting impression. The attractive detached frontage, substantial private driveway with space for up to six vehicles and peaceful setting combine to offer the kind of arrival rarely found in many modern developments.
Inside, the home has been thoughtfully designed around real family living — balancing open social spaces with quieter retreats, practical day-to-day functionality with stylish entertaining areas and flexible accommodation that adapts effortlessly to changing needs.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial family home in one of Cardiff’s most consistently sought-after residential locations.
Space That Works for Everyday Life
The welcoming entrance hallway immediately sets the tone for the rest of the property, offering a sense of light, space and practicality from the outset. Finished with stylish flooring flowing throughout much of the ground floor, the layout has been carefully considered to create natural movement between the home’s principal living spaces.
To the front of the property sits an impressive lounge filled with natural light from the attractive bay window. Generous proportions allow for multiple seating arrangements while still maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for both relaxed evenings and larger family gatherings.
French doors open directly onto the rear garden, effortlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living during warmer months and creating the perfect setting for entertaining friends or simply enjoying quieter evenings overlooking the garden.
Unlike many newer homes where reception space can feel compromised, this property delivers genuine flexibility. A second reception room provides the ideal family snug, formal dining room, children’s playroom or dedicated home office depending on individual requirements. Increasingly, buyers are prioritising adaptable living and this home delivers exactly that.
The Heart of the Home
At the centre of the property sits a superb open-plan kitchen and dining space designed around modern family life. This is a room built for busy weekday mornings, relaxed Sunday breakfasts, homework around the dining table and entertaining long into the evening.
Natural light pours through feature skylights overhead while French doors lead directly onto the rear patio, creating a bright and sociable atmosphere throughout the day.
The contemporary kitchen offers extensive worktop preparation space together with a comprehensive range of sleek wall and base units. Integrated appliances including a six-ring gas hob, double oven and dishwasher ensure the kitchen delivers practicality as well as style.
The dining area comfortably accommodates a large family table, making this an exceptionally sociable room where family and guests naturally gather.
Leading directly from the kitchen is a separate utility room helping to keep laundry and household tasks discreetly separated from the main living areas. A convenient ground floor WC further enhances practicality for busy family life.
A Principal Suite That Feels Like a Retreat
The first floor has been arranged to create an ideal balance between family accommodation and private retreat spaces.
The principal bedroom is particularly impressive and delivers the feel of a boutique hotel suite rarely found in many comparable properties within the area. Generous proportions provide plenty of room for larger furnishings while the dedicated dressing room creates both luxury and functionality in equal measure.
Beyond the dressing area sits a stylish en-suite shower room complete with modern fittings and a double shower enclosure, creating a calm and comfortable sanctuary away from the main family living spaces.
Two further bedrooms occupy the first floor, both offering excellent proportions and fitted storage, making them ideal for children, guests or additional workspace if required.
A contemporary family bathroom serves this level, perfectly configured for growing families.
Flexible Living Across Three Floors
One of the home’s strongest features is the versatility created by its thoughtfully designed three-storey layout.
The second floor provides two additional bedrooms together with a separate shower room, creating an ideal setup for older children seeking greater independence, visiting guests or even multi-generational living.
For modern buyers increasingly working remotely, this upper level also offers exceptional flexibility as dedicated office space, creative studios or hobby rooms away from the busier family areas below.
The ability to adapt alongside changing family needs is what truly elevates this property above many competing homes currently available within the Cardiff market.
A Standout Feature That Truly Sets This Home Apart
While the house itself is incredibly impressive, the converted detached garage is arguably one of the property’s most exciting lifestyle features.
Beautifully transformed into a private gym and wellness studio, this space perfectly reflects the way people want to live today. Finished to an exceptional standard with stylish flooring, recessed lighting and French doors opening directly onto the driveway, it offers a completely separate extension of the home with endless potential uses.
Whether retained as a high-end fitness suite, converted into a home office headquarters, creative studio, cinema room, games room or teenage retreat, the flexibility here is exceptional.
In an era where buyers increasingly seek homes that support wellness, hybrid working and lifestyle convenience, this space becomes a genuine differentiator — something rarely found in many comparable detached homes locally.
It is this type of additional lifestyle accommodation that transforms a property from simply “another five-bedroom house” into a home buyers emotionally connect with.
Outdoor Space Designed to Be Enjoyed
The rear garden has been designed around enjoyment, entertaining and family practicality.
Occupying approximately 0.11 acres, the outdoor space provides an excellent balance between lawned garden and entertaining areas. Children can play freely while adults relax, host summer BBQs or enjoy outdoor dining on the patio.
The sunny aspect ensures the garden remains bright throughout much of the day, while mature boundaries create a reassuring sense of privacy and enclosure.
A brick-built BBQ area further enhances the entertaining appeal, creating a space equally suited to large family gatherings or quieter evenings outdoors.
Unlike many modern gardens that prioritise low maintenance over usability, this outdoor space feels genuinely functional and family-friendly without becoming overwhelming to maintain.
Exceptional Parking and Practicality
Parking has become one of the most sought-after features for modern family homes — and this property delivers it in abundance.
The extensive private driveway comfortably accommodates 6+ vehicles, a rarity for many executive homes and a major advantage for larger households, visiting family, teenage drivers or buyers working from home.
Whether accommodating multiple cars, recreational vehicles or everyday family life, the scale of parking here adds a level of convenience and flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find.
Combined with the detached positioning and quiet cul-de-sac setting, the property enjoys a greater sense of privacy, space and exclusivity than many comparable homes within the area.
Why Families Love Old St Mellons
Old St Mellons continues to be one of Cardiff’s most consistently desirable family locations for good reason.
Buyers are drawn to the area for its balance of convenience and lifestyle — offering easy access into Cardiff city centre while retaining a quieter, more relaxed residential atmosphere ideal for family life.
Excellent road connections via the A48 and M4 make commuting to Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and beyond remarkably convenient, while nearby green spaces, local amenities and leisure facilities all contribute to the area’s enduring popularity.
Families will particularly appreciate the proximity to highly regarded schools including St John’s College, one of Cardiff’s most respected independent schools.
The proposed Cardiff Parkway development also adds exciting future investment and connectivity potential to the wider area, further strengthening long-term appeal.
A Rare Opportunity in a Competitive Market
Properties offering this level of versatility, lifestyle accommodation and parking capacity are becoming increasingly difficult to secure within Cardiff’s premium family market.
This is not simply a five-bedroom detached house. It is a home designed around how modern families genuinely want to live — offering flexibility, entertaining space, wellness accommodation, work-from-home capability and room to grow long into the future.
Combined with the peaceful cul-de-sac setting, substantial internal accommodation, impressive outdoor space and no onward chain, this outstanding residence represents a rare opportunity within one of Cardiff’s most sought-after locations.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this exceptional home has to offer.
Please Note: There is approx £300.00 Annual Charge to cover the upkeep of the grounds.
Tenure - We have been advised by the Vendors that the property is FREEHOLD.
Council Tax - Band H.
Please Note - All buyers are required to complete a digital Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check via MoveButler as part of the legal compliance process. This is a mandatory requirement, and a £20 fee per person is payable directly to MoveButler. The purchase cannot proceed without successful completion of this check.
EPC Rating: C
Parking - Driveway
Parking - Garage
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Front garden,Rear garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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