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Peter Alan, black - SD2
39 Town Wall, St David's Shopping Centre, Cardiff,
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Full Details for 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Aberdare, CF44 :


SUMMARY
Park Isaf is set in a lovely mature garden with views over the Dare Valley Country Park. A spacious period property with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, boot room, stores, pantry and an air raid shelter. Double tandem garage with an inspection pit, greenhouse and summerhouse.


DESCRIPTION
Park Isaf is situated on the northern boundary of the Dare Valley Country Park, noted for its industrial heritage and natural history. At the turn of the 20th Century the Country Park comprised 19 collieries and drift mines. The Valley is also a classic example of a glaciated U shaped valley. Today it offers over 500 acres of open access countryside. There are way marked walks, an orientation and heritage trail, cycle routes, and an excellent location for bird watching with visiting Peregrine Falcons. The diverse facilities of the Park cater for dedicated walkers and family outings with a children’s playground, caf and caravan/camp site. Horse riding facilities are also available

Situated within about one mile of Aberdare town centre there are frequent bus services, one every 30 minutes from Aberdare bus station to Cwmdare and one every couple of hours to Bwllfa Dare. The are regualr onward connections by bus or rail to Cardiff. There is a local supermarket within walking distance. Within a few minutes drive are primary and secondary schools plus a tertiary college.

Communications are excellent with the A4059 southbound linking with the A470 providing access to the capital City and northwards to Brecon. The A465 Heads of the Valley Road provides access south to Neath and Swansea and north to Abergavenny and the West Midlands.

The Property
Parc Isaf dates back to the turn of the last Century, built in circa 1900 as a Mine Manager’s house. Originally two houses the property now offers spacious versatile accommodation for a family or possibly a Guest House. There are three reception rooms, a kitchen and adjacent pantry, multi-use ancillary rooms including a utility room, a laundy and a store room. Across the courtyard is a larger storage area equipped with electricity. On the first floor are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The gardens have been well tended over the years and have an eclectic mix of mature shrubs including a grand Magnolia, deciduous and everygreen trees, an orchard, two courtyards and various raised beds. There is a detached double (tandem) garage with electricity and an inspection pit. Further outbuildings include, a summer house, greenhouse, outdoor w/c and fuel storage.

Improvements by the present owners in 2006 include a mains gas condensing boiler and several UPVC windows and doors.

From Bwllfa Dare Terrace, which is a quiet no through road, the original cast iron railings and gates provide an eye catching first impression with double gates opening into the drive and leading to the garage. A pedestrian gate leads to the stylish timber front door woth an ornate canopy.

Hall
With a picture window to the front, a broad hall with stairs to the first floor and access to principal reception rooms, dado rail, under stairs cupboard and door into a store room at the rear.

Sitting Room 21’ 10″ × 13′ 1" ( 6.65m x 3.99m )
With a triple aspect, picture window to the front and two windows to the side and one to the rear overlooking the courtyard, currently used as a Library with partly exposed timber floor.

Living Room 17’ 6″ × 12′ 6" ( 5.33m x 3.81m )
With a dual aspect, picture window to the front and window to the side overlooking the garden, marble central fireplace, display shelving, picture rail.

Kitchen 12’ 8″ × 9′ 6" ( 3.86m x 2.90m )
Fitted with matching timber wall and floor units and contrasting laminate work surfaces, inset sink, window to the side overlooking the garden and paved terrace. Access to pantry and utility room.

Breakfast Room 12’ 9″ × 9′ 3" ( 3.89m x 2.82m )
With a glazed elevation overlooking the courtyard, full height glazed windows with french doors opening into the pergola screened courtyard, Door at rear leads to a shelved storeroom.

Utility Room 5’ 7″ × 8′ 6" ( 1.70m x 2.59m )
Accessed from the kitchen with glazed full height windows and a door opening onto the rear garden.

Pantry 3’ 11″ × 5′ 7" ( 1.19m x 1.70m )
Also accessed from the kitchen. A traditional north facing cold room.

Landing
Stairs from the hall lead in a straight flight up to a large landing with a dado rail, sky light and loft access.

Bedroom 1 12’ 10″ × 16′ 10" ( 3.91m x 5.13m )
With twin matching windows to the front overlooking garden and Country Park, with original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom 2 13’ x 16’ 9" ( 3.96m x 5.11m )
With two large windows to the front overlooking garden and countryside.

Bedroom 3 12’ 10″ × 9′ 4" ( 3.91m x 2.84m )
Large window overlooking the rear garden, vinyl floor and original ornate cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom 4 12’ 9″ × 9′ 6" ( 3.89m x 2.90m )
Window on a south facing side elevation with views of the Park, hillside and courtyard, original ornate fireplace.

Family Bathroom 8’ 8″ × 10′ 3" ( 2.64m x 3.12m )
With a broad window to the rear, a modern white suite comprising bath, wash basin and wc with feature timber flooring. There are fitted cupboards and units, one of which houses the boiler.

Bathroom 8’ 6″ × 10′ 1" ( 2.59m x 3.07m )
A similar modern white suite comprising bath, wash basin and wc.

Gardens And Grounds
The gardens have been planted in a traditional cottage garden style and have now matured to create a lovely outdoor environment having been well tended for over 100 years. There is an orchard, mature shrubs including a large Magnolia, raised beds, lawned areas, wisteria and jasmine clad pergolas providing courtyard privacy. Within the grounds is a summerhouse and greenhouse.

Double Garage
A double tandem garage with an inspection pit is situated at the head of the drive with double gates opening onto the highway.

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Stations Nearby

Aberdare
2.0 miles
Treherbert
3.5 miles
Cwmbach
3.4 miles

Schools Nearby

Park Lane Special School
1.4 miles
Maesgwyn Special School
1.1 miles
Ysgol Hen Felin
5.1 miles
Penywaun Primary School
1.3 miles
Cwmdar County Primary School
0.8 miles
Ysgol G.G. Aberdar
0.9 miles
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun
1.4 miles
Aberdare Boys' School
1.2 miles
St John Baptist C.I.W. High School
1.4 miles