Cottage for sale in Barry CF62, 4 Bedroom

An idyllic, thatched country cottage, dating back to circa 17th century and listed as one of Vale of Glamorgan's County Treasures. The Grade II listed property sits in a prominent position within the popular village of Gileston. Currently in use as holiday cottage accommodation, and earning an impressive return on investment, the property is vastly adaptable as both a home and business opportunity. Within the curtilage of the property are two residences; Rose Cottage, a quaint 3 bedroom detached, thatched cottage, and The Hay Loft, a one bedroom detached annexe perfect as teenage or guest accommodation.

The accommodation to Rose Cottage, found in immaculate condition and thoroughly in keeping with the traditions of the building, briefly comprise; entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen and WC to the ground floor with stone stairs leading up to three bedrooms and a family bathroom. To The Hay loft there is an open plan living area through to kitchenette and shower room, with mezzanine bedroom above. The gardens and grounds have been maintained to a wonderful standard and planted with mature shrubbery, whilst some areas have been laid to wildflowers. A gated entrance offers plenty of off road parking and access to both cottage and hay loft.
Gileston is a small hamlet to the South of Cowbridge and St Athan, it offers a quaint community feel and is within walking distance to the Heritage Coastline and pebble beach. Offering excellent school catchment and within close proximity to the M4 corridor via the coast road, yet still secluded.

Accommodation

Rose Cottage

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (5'4" x 4'1")

Entered via oak hard wood door with inset vision panel. Skimmed and papered walls. Clad ceiling with feature exposed beam. Terracotta floor tiles. Radiator. Ledged and brassed door opens into an inset cupboard. Electric fuse board and storage space. Wooden ledged and brassed door opens into;

Living Room (18'5" x 13'11")

Magnificent feature fireplace (4' x 6') with inglenook bread oven with cast iron overhang. Clear view multi fuel burner in graphite set on a slate laid hearth with concrete surround and original oak lintel. Feature pointed stone wall. Two original wooden panelled windows to front overlooking pretty front garden. Wooden clad and exposed beam ceiling. Stone fall turn staircase leading to first floor landing. Two radiators. Ledged and brassed door opening into inset shelving cupboard. Two fantastic window seats. Terracotta tiled flooring. Door through into;

Dining Room (13'5" x 7'4")

Adaptable room currently in use as formal dining room. Wooden panelled patio doors leading out onto beautiful rear garden. Skimmed walls. Inset Victorian cast iron open fire with inset fireplace. Feature exposed beams. Terracotta tiled flooring. Fitted radiator.

Kitchen (17'9" x 5'10")

Accessed through from living room via feature alcove formerly spiral staircase to first floor. Shaker farmhouse style fitted kitchen in cream with ornate chrome handles in a brushed effect with a range of wall and base units. Fitted Liebherr premium fridge/freezer with dishwasher underset. Smeg cooker and hob with electric fan oven. Inset grill. Gas four ring hob with Elica chrome chimney extractor hood over. Inset china Belfast sink set into an oak work surface with chrome tap. Wooden glazed panel door opening onto side drive. Wooden panelled glazed window overlooking front courtyard. Half tiled and skimmed walls. Skimmed ceiling. China slate laid flooring. Built in cupboard to match housing Worcester gas combination boiler. Ledged and brassed door through to;

Cloakroom/Wc

Low level hidden cistern WC and J Tyler & Sons ornate corner wash hand basin. Hardwood window overlooking rear garden. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Quarry tiled flooring. Radiator.

First Floor

Landing

Accessed via feature stone staircase with pointed stonework from living room to open galleried landing. Hardwood glazed panelled window to rear. Skimmed walls and ceiling with exposed A frame beams. Communicating doors to all first floor rooms.

Bedroom One (13'9" x 9')

Remodernised but still in keeping with the traditional character of the built. Natural light via three picture windows overlooking front. Atrium ceiling including original A frame beams. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Hanging rail for wardrobe storage.

Bedroom Two (10'7" x 9')

Dual aspect via two picture windows to front and gable end. Further feature exposed A frame beam. Pretty papered walls. Skimmed ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Bedroom Three (7'10" x 6'10")

Further dual aspect via hardwood panelled windows to rear and gable end. Skimmed walls. Skimmed ceiling with feature exposed beams. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Bathroom

Modern fitted four piece suite in white comprising tiled panelled bath with modern centre tap and separate chrome shower head fitment. Corner Quadrant shower cubicle with integrated chrome mixer tap and rainfall shower head attachment. Wall hung modern rectangular wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and underset vanity unit. Eyeline mirror fronted vanity unit. Low level WC. Porcelain tiled splashbacks to match flooring. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Access to loft via hatch. Exposed A frame oak beam set into the character of the wall. Feature panel picture window to rear. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail.

The Hay Loft

Separate annex currently used as guest accommodation and Air BnB.

Living Room (13' x 11'10")

Accessed via oak stable door with inset vision panel. Hardwood double glazed picture window to side. Skimmed walls. Wooden paddle staircase to mezzanine bedroom. Wood effect laminate flooring. Inset chrome LED spotlighting. Some feature pointed stonework. Archway through into;

Kitchenette (6'1" x 5')

Unique one piece fitted by Elfin Kitchens of Cambridge. Fixed kitchenette of chrome sink and drainer with some chrome work surface. Two ring electric hob and underset electric fan oven. High gloss storage cupboards. Built in fridge/freezer. Hardwood double glazed picture window overlooking rear garden. Skimmed walls and ceiling with access to loft via hatch. Slate laid flooring. Doorway through to;

Shower Room

Three piece suite comprising corner Quadrant shower cubicle with integrated chrome shower and feature rainfall shower head attachment and shower head fitment. Low level dual flush WC. Modern glass bowl basin set on a overhang glass stand with chrome mixer tap over. Feature pebble tiled floor and walls to create a wet room effect. Skimmed ceiling. LED spotlighting. Wall hung chrome heated towel rail.

Mezzanine Bedroom (12'1" x 6'6")

Accessed via paddle staircase from living to mezzanine bedroom. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Inset double glazed velux window. Wood laminate flooring. Gallery over to living room.

Outside

Storage Room (18'1" x 6'3")

Built on to main house and with excellent conversion potential to third reception room but currently housing garden storage. Access via ledged and brassed door from front garden. Concrete laid flooring to wooden glazed window to side.

Grounds And Gardens

Set back from the road via pretty stone built dwarf wall with pillared pedestrian entrance via wrought iron gate giving access to front door. Forecourt of crushed slate and modern shrubbery. Vehicle access via double wrought iron gates to Cotswold stone laid driveway. Raised beds of mature shrubbery giving access to both main house and The Hay Loft.

Services

Heating by gas lpg with gas combination boiler housed to kitchen. Mains water, electric and drainage.

Directions

From our offices at 67 High Street, Cowbridge turn right and at the end of Westgate turn left onto Llantwit Major Road. At the roundabout at the Llantwit Major bypass turn left and continue along this road until reach a set of crossroads by St Athan and Gileston. Turn right onto Gileston Road and continue along this road until you reach the small village green with the red telephone box. Turn right and Rose Cottage will be immediately in front of you.