Dan-Y-Coed, Blackmill, CF35

GUIDE PRICE £550,000 - £595,000

From the moment you arrive, there is a real sense that this is a home that has been loved, carefully maintained and thoughtfully adapted over the years. Immaculately presented and ready to move straight into, this substantial bungalow offers far more than first meets the eye, with an impressive amount of flexible living space, three bathrooms, four double bedrooms, a garage and a truly spectacular tiered garden.

Designed with family life in mind, the layout lends itself beautifully to a growing family, blended family or even multi-generational living. Everything is arranged across one level within the main home, yet the clever positioning of the principal suite creates a wonderful feeling of privacy and separation when wanted.

Step through the front door into a generous hallway, with this part of the bungalow home to three well-proportioned double bedrooms together with a beautifully refurbished family bathroom. The bathroom has been designed as somewhere to relax as well as refresh, with a freestanding bath complemented by a separate shower cubicle. This creates an ideal bedroom wing, keeping the sleeping accommodation comfortably separated from the main living areas.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly its sociable living space. The main lounge provides a comfortable place to relax and unwind, with the large window drinking in those wonderful mountain views and bringing the changing landscape into the room throughout the seasons.

The kitchen, dining and family room has been designed around the realities of everyday family life – somewhere to cook, eat, catch up and spend time together. Beautifully appointed, the kitchen features quartz work surfaces and a traditional Belfast sink, with the dishwasher and microwave also remaining, making this a space that is as practical as it is attractive.

From here, the accommodation flows naturally into the good-sized orangery, creating another wonderful living space overlooking the garden. Bi-fold doors can be opened wide during the warmer months, allowing the house and garden to become one and making this a fantastic home for family gatherings, summer barbecues and entertaining.

One of the particularly clever aspects of this home is the way the extended principal suite has been positioned away from the hustle and bustle of the main household.

An inner hallway leads towards this private part of the bungalow. Off the hallway is a useful cupboard-style office, providing a tucked-away space for working from home, although it could just as easily be adapted to create a cloakroom or additional storage space. Further along is a separate toilet with vanity unit, adding even more practicality to this versatile section of the home.

At the end of the hallway you arrive at the principal suite, creating a genuine sense of retreat and privacy.

The generous double bedroom is large enough to incorporate its own sitting area, with a patio door and glazed side panels bringing in plenty of natural light and opening directly onto the rear garden. A private en-suite and walk-in dressing room complete the suite, giving it an almost self-contained feel.

For anyone looking to accommodate an older relative, an adult child wanting a little independence, or simply wanting their own peaceful space away from the rest of the household, this part of the bungalow offers tremendous flexibility and could work particularly well for multi-generational or blended family living.

Practicality has not been forgotten either. A separate utility room sits conveniently off the kitchen and provides internal access into the garage, keeping the everyday workings of a busy household neatly tucked away.

Outside, however, is where this property becomes particularly special.

A considerable amount of thought, work and investment has gone into transforming the tiered rear garden into a series of usable, predominantly low-maintenance spaces that make the very most of its elevated position, woodland backdrop and views towards the surrounding mountains.

The stonework is a wonderful feature in its own right, with stone reclaimed from the old Ty Newydd, Ogmore Vale, Primary School incorporated into the garden. It brings character, history and a sense of permanence to the landscaping and beautifully complements the natural surroundings.

Immediately outside the house is a large lower patio, providing plenty of room for outdoor furniture, dining and entertaining. Steps rise to a second patio area before continuing to the third tier, where a built-in fire pit creates the perfect place to gather as the evening draws in.

And then there is the summer house.

Built using the same characterful stone, this is much more than somewhere to simply sit in the garden. Inside is a sitting area, mezzanine level and toilet, creating a fantastic additional space with numerous possibilities.

Imagine heading up here at the end of the day, opening the doors, pouring a drink and watching the sun set over the neighbouring mountain. Alternatively, it could make an inspiring home office away from the main house, a hobby room, teenage retreat or even occasional guest accommodation.

With woodland beyond the garden and access towards it, the setting has a wonderfully peaceful feel, while the different levels of the garden have been thoughtfully designed to work with the natural gradient and draw your eye towards the surrounding landscape and mountain views.

To the front, the property provides off-road parking for two or more vehicles together with access to the garage.

This is a home that has evolved around the way families actually live. Whether you need space for children, older relatives, grown-up family members returning home, guests or simply room for everyone to enjoy a little independence, the layout offers an exceptional degree of flexibility.

Beautifully maintained, immaculately presented and ready for its next owners to simply move in and enjoy, this is far more than a traditional bungalow. It is a home offering generous one-level living, a private principal suite, wonderful family spaces and an extraordinary garden – all brought together by those beautiful mountain views.