4 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Penarth, CF64
Cog Road, Sully, Penarth, CF64£400,000
£400,000
An enchanting cottage of 16th century origins situated in a semi-rural environment.Middleton is an extremely well-appointed four bedroom, semi-detached family house of much character. The original medieval features are an integral part of the property, with an inglenook fireplace, original stone stairs rising to the first and second floors, deep window sills and a stone floor to the living room. The combination of old and new is complemented by its country kitchen, which is open plan to the dining room with doors opening onto a large west-facing paved terrace. Among the nooks and crannies is a cloakroom on the ground floor and en-suite or Jack and Jill bath/shower rooms to the bedrooms.
An enchanting cottage of 16th century origins situated in a semi-rural environment.Middleton is an extremely well-appointed four bedroom, semi-detached family house of much character. The original medieval features are an integral part of the property, with an inglenook fireplace, original stone stairs rising to the first and second floors, deep window sills and a stone floor to the living room. The combination of old and new is complemented by its country kitchen, which is open plan to the dining room with doors opening onto a large west-facing paved terrace. Among the nooks and crannies is a cloakroom on the ground floor and en-suite or Jack and Jill bath/shower rooms to the bedrooms.Situation Sully is situated on the northern coast of the Bristol Channel in the Vale of Glamorgan midway between the towns of Penarth and Barry and seven miles southwest of the capital city. Sully is now principally a dormitory village to the west of Cardiff with a population of about 5,000. It still retains a semi-rural atmosphere due its close proximity to the sea and the Heritage Coast, and has an abundance of country walks.Situated on an excellent communications network, the A4050 and B4267 both connect to the A4232 link road, the M4 and the national motorway network. Cardiff is on the BR main line with regular services to London Paddington in less than two hours. Cardiff airport is approximately nine miles west offering a wide range of UK, charter and international flights. There are retail, leisure and commercial facilities at Penarth and Cardiff capital city offers a diverse range of retail, leisure and cultural amenities.The Property Middleton is steeped in history, referred to in the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales, Volume IV, Glamorgan Farmhouse and Cottages, as an end-entry hearth-passage house with its hall fireplace sited back to the entrance. These houses collectively form the largest group of sub-medieval houses in Glamorgan.Today Middleton is an extremely well-appointed four bedroom, semi-detached family house of much character. The original medieval features are an integral part of the property, with an inglenook fireplace, original stone stairs rising to the first and second floors, deep window sills and a stone floor to the living room. The combination of old and new is complemented by its country kitchen, which is open plan to the dining room with doors opening onto a large west-facing paved terrace. Among the nooks and crannies is a cloakroom on the ground floor and en-suite or Jack and Jill bath/shower rooms to the bedrooms. Middleton is approached from Cog Road with a broad level drive providing parking for four cars. An attractive pedestrian gate with a flagstone path leads to a timber stable door opening into:-Ground Floor Entrance Hall with the original beamed ceiling, flagstone floor, a most unusual and interesting entrance. A shallow step and three further shallow steps lead down to:- Sitting Room with the original timber post and panelled ceiling with exposed floor joists and beams. A most attractive reception room with a dual aspect, twin picture windows with shutters and very deep sills overlook the front garden and a broad deep-silled and shuttered picture window overlooks the drive. Flagstone floor, inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron, canopied, freestanding multi-fuelled stove. Cloakroom off comprising a white Heritage suite, matching corner basin and wc, flagstone floor and window to the side.Two steps from the principal reception room lead down to:-Kitchen/Dining Room - a most attractive informal living space with a dual aspect and windows overlooking the side and rear garden. Doors open onto a paved terrace with views over adjacent countryside. A comprehensively fitted kitchen with cream coloured country kitchen units and contrasting slate work surfaces, central retro style gas double oven Aga with twin hotplates set in an alcove under a timber lintel. Belfast sink with antique style mixer taps, integral washing machine and plumbing for a dishwasher, fridge-freezer space, exposed timber floor, door opening into a pantry with shallow shelving. The room is open plan with a large dining area, large enough for a dining room table and eight chairs, exposed original beamed ceiling and recessed spotlights, deep stone-sill window overlooking the rear terrace. The original stone spiral staircase from the sitting room leads up to the first and second floors.First Floor Landing - which accesses three bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a shared bathroom between bedrooms three and four. Bedroom 2 with a deep silled picture window overlooking the garden. Built-in cupboard space and doors opening into:-En-Suite Bathroom comprising a white suite with sit-in bath, pedestal wash basin and matching w.c., fully tiled walls and overhead shower. Bedroom 3 with the continuation of the exposed timber floor, original inglenook fireplace, no longer in use. A deep silled picture window overlooks adjacent countryside, door into:- Bathroom comprising a modern white suite, bath with timber panel surround, overhead shower, matching Victorian style large pedestal wash basin, white low level wc, exposed beamed ceiling, deep tiled window sill to the front, exposed timber floor. The bathroom is also accessed from:Bedroom 4 with a deep silled window overlooking the front garden, large walk-in storage, exposed timber floor.The original stone stairs from the landing lead up to a second floor which accesses the principal bedroom.Second Floor Bedroom 1 with exposed beams and vaulted ceiling, large Velux window with deep sill, loft access, mirrored door opening into:-En-Suite Shower Room with an exposed timber floor, deep silled window to the side, step-in shower, pedestal wash basin and wc. A further door opens into a large storage area which also houses the gas Worcester combination central heating boiler, eaves storage.Gardens and Grounds To the front is the continuation of a pretty cottage garden with a lawn and mature herbaceous borders. The front of the house is clad with a mature wisteria and a stone wall abuts the highway. The side of the property, approached by timber gates, is a wide level parking area providing enough parking for up to four cars. A stone path leads from the drive to the front door, together with a timber garden door opening into the paved rear terrace and back door into the kitchen/dining room. A rear garden with a large southwest facing terrace provides ample space for alfresco dining. Steps lead down to a further lawned area backing onto open fields. A large outbuilding comprises a kennel with an adjacent gym. A further store room is accessed from the kennel with space for fridge and freezer. The rear garden has considerable privacy and is not overlooked.General Remarks SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property.LOCAL AUTHORITY Vale of Glamorgan Council.COUNCIL TAX The property is listed in Band FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as carpets, curtains and electricals may be available by separate negotiation.WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY - The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.TENURE - Vacant Possession of the Freehold.VIEWING - Strictly by appointment with the agents.DIRECTIONS From Sully turn right into Cog Road, pass the church and the Sully Inn and the property is situated approximately 50 metres further on the left hand side.You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. 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