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Peter Alan, black - SD2
39 Town Wall, St David's Shopping Centre, Cardiff,
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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Cardiff, CF5 :

A substantial family residence in a peaceful rural location. The Pound is situated off a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, within very easy reach of the capital city. Culverhouse Cross Retail Centre is less than two miles away.

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A substantial family residence in a peaceful rural location. The Pound is situated off a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, within very easy reach of the capital city. Culverhouse Cross Retail Centre is less than two miles away.Situation The Pound is situated off a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, within very easy reach of the capital city. Culverhouse Cross Retail Centre is less than two miles away. The local landmark is the Grade I Listed Dyffryn Gardens, a collection of botanical gardens, which has been selected by the British Tourism Association as one of the best 100 gardens in the UK. Dyffryn House, built in about 1893, has recently reopened following extensive refurbishment. St Nicholas is on an excellent communications network. The A48 provides fast access east and west; the M4, Junction 33, is approximately 5 miles away accessing the national motorway network. Cardiff is on the BR mainline with regular services to London Paddington in less than 2 hours; Cardiff International Airport is approximately 7 miles south west offering a wide range of UK, charter and international flights. The historic market town of Cowbridge, with its fashionable shops and restaurants, is some 8 miles to the west whilst the Capital City of Cardiff offers diverse retail, leisure and cultural interests. There is an abundance of leisure and recreational facilities nearby with a choice of leisure centres, golf courses and rural pursuits. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast with its dramatic cliffs, amazing rock formations and secluded coves is within a short drive.The Property The Pound was built in the 1930s to a fine specification and stands in an elevated central position within its gardens of about 0.49 acres which have a south westerly aspect with some fine mature trees on the boundaries providing considerable privacy. Approached from leafy Dyffryn Lane, a gated entrance opens into a broad loose gravelled drive providing parking for at least half a dozen cars with an adjacent large detached double garage. A raised paved terrace with dwarf stone retaining wall leads to the formal front entrance lobby which is large enough to use as a west facing garden room. A timber inner door opens into:Ground Floor Reception Hall picture window overlooking the front garden, doors into the principal rooms and kitchen.Cloakroom off - comprising wash basin and wc with leaded light window to the rear. Drawing Room with a triple aspect, south facing original leaded light window and modern uPVC windows facing east and west. The west facing elevation has a broad picture window overlooking the garden. A feature fireplace has a marble surround and cast iron inset set on a tiled hearth. There is fitted recessed display shelving and a fitted bookcase. Dining Room with the original parquet floor, double glazed patio doors open onto the paved terrace and garden. Coved ceiling, serving hatch, door into:-Library with a dual aspect, picture windows to the north and west elevations overlooking the drive and garden, timber panelled walls and coved ceiling.Kitchen the original kitchen with matching wall and floor units and contrasting granite work surfaces, inset 1 bowl sink, pine panelled and wall papered walls, ceramic tiled floor, picture window to the rear, door into:- Boiler Room housing the gas Ideal Mexico central heating boiler, original leaded light window to the rear and coat hooks. Sitting Room with a dual aspect, full height uPVC windows and French doors open onto a rear terrace and garden. A second staircase leads to the first floor principal bedroom. A door opens into a lobby and a further door opens into the drive.Utility Room with the original quarry tiled floor, window overlooking the drive, a north facing aspect providing cold storage, plumbing for washing machine. The principal staircase leads from the reception hall and turns up to a half landing with a tall original leaded light window offering a lot of natural light. A further flight of stairs leads up to the spacious landing which has an airing cupboard housing the water cylinder with slatted shelving and an emersion heater.First Floor Principal Bedroom access from the secondary staircase and the 4th bedroom, picture window facing west and overlooking the garden, vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes. En-Suite Shower Room with a step-in double shower, Heritage wash basin set on a vanity unit with mirror above, wc, tiled walls, airing cupboard with slatted shelves and emersion heater. Bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes and picture window overlooking the paved terrace and garden. Bedroom 3 with a picture window to the rear, fitted wardrobes, coved ceiling. Bedroom 4 - with a picture window, west facing overlooking the terrace and front garden, coved ceiling, fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Bedroom 5 - most recently used as a study with a uPVC glazed picture window to the rear. Bathroom comprising a white suite, panelled bath with overhead shower, pedestal wash basin, bidet and wc, window to the rear, wall mounted mirrored cabinet.Gardens and Grounds The Pound has very broad frontage along Dyffryn Lane capitalising on its west facing aspect with sun in the garden for most of the day. The gardens extend to approximately 0.5 acres and are principally laid to lawn with mature herbaceous borders and an interesting assortment of mature deciduous trees. A very well managed hedge along the lane provides considerable privacy. The raised paved terrace has an integral fish pond with water lilies and goldfish. There is a greenhouse and store and a former kitchen garden. A substantial detached garage is situated adjacent to the drive which together provides parking for a large number of cars. There will be a clawback provision in place on the garden should planning permission for a residential dwelling be obtained. Full details are available from the Agents.General Remarks SERVICES All mains servicesLOCAL AUTHORITY Vale of Glamorgan Council.COUNCIL TAX The property is listed in Band I. 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 the A48 westbound at Culverhouse Cross proceed up the Tumble Hill into St Nicholas. Turn left at the traffic lights and The Pound is situated about 100 yards further on the left hand side. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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