Detached house for sale in Bridgend CF32, 5 Bedroom

Superbly restored 16th Century farmhouse and three holiday cottages set in about 2.7 acres in a tiny hilltop hamlet and enjoying simply the most stunning elevated southerly views over virtually the whole of the Vale of Glamorgan and across to the Bristol Channel to the Somerset coastline.

The farmhouse itself is thought to date from 16th Century but has been the subject of a comprehensive and stylish refurbishment and modernisation in recent times so it now combines the original character of the building with modern standards of appointment and finishes. Briefly the farmhouse accommodation includes splendid drawing room, sitting room, fantastic kitchen/breakfast room with amazing views, utility room, cloakroom, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Abbottscroft (one bedroom cottage) is attached to the main farmhouse as is Meadowcroft (three bedroom cottage) so scope to create one very large property. Pennycroft is a three bedroom, two bathroom, two living room detached cottage. Lots of options here for purchasers individual requirements. The whole property stands in something about 2.7 acres of gardens and grounds and the formal gardens around the farmhouse and cottages have been very cleverly laid out and are delightfully mature and provides a wonderful choice of sitting areas and dining terraces so each individual property can sit and enjoy the views in privacy. This is a tiny hilltop hamlet at the end of a no through road with just three houses, historic St Ceins church and the Llangeinor Arms which is a well regarded country inn. Local facilities are just a short drive away at either Blackmill or Llangeinor. Easy access to Junction 36 of M4 makes for easy commuting to major centres including the capital city of Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Port Talbot, Llantrisant etc.

A rare opportunity to acquire a delightful character property with potential to increase the existing income stream.

Cae Abbott Farmhouse

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

Pitched roof on timber pillars. Flagstone floor.

Entrance Hall

Double glazed storm doorway. Flagstone floor.

Drawing Room (18'3" x 15'3")

A well proportioned principal reception room approached via stone archway from the entrance hall and with further stone archway leading to winding passageway to kitchen/breakfast room and dining room/family room. Attractively finished with beamed ceiling and three wall light points. Massive brick lined Inglenook fireplace with contemporary Handol wood burning stove set on flagstone hearth. Big single pane picture window set into deep flagstone sill with window seat cleverly designed to make the view look like a picture. Two further windows also with deep sills and window seat enjoying views over the front garden.

Sitting Room (19' x 11'6")

Window with deep sill to front and further window with deep sill to rear. Flagstone floor. Beamed ceiling. Timber panelling to dado. Cast iron Victorian style fireplace fitted with electric fire.

Dining Room/Family Room (14'9" x 13')

A recent addition built to take advantage of those wonderful views with the end wall entirely in glass with four bi-folding doors allowing the whole wall to be opened up just to take in that amazing view. Open plan with the kitchen/breakfast room to create one very large hub of the house space. Stone tiled flooring. One wall coloured washed stone. Inset ceiling lighting.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (15'9" x 12'6")

Comprehensively fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units finished in country cream colonial style with granite work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include tall fridge with decor panel, Rangemaster range finished in cream and black with five ring gas hob, tiled splashback and wide Rangemaster filter hood over. Built under dishwasher with decor panel, corner carousel, inset Villeroy and Boch 1.5 bowl Belfast sink with mixer tap, range of wall cupboards including a plate rack. Matching island unit with bullnose ends, oak tops and lots of storage space under. Beamed ceiling with spotlighting. Stone lined floor stretching through into family room/breakfast room. Window overlooking the rear courtyard.

Utility Room

Stone lined floor. Tall storage cupboard. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted Valliant gas (lpg) fired combi boiler. Storm doorway to outside.

Cloakroom

Roca suite in white comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor.

First Floor

Landing

Straight stairway.

Master Suite Bedroom One (18' x 13'9")

Including original thatching ledge. Glazed double doors to Juliet style balcony enjoying stunning views and two cottage style windows overlooking the front garden. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Ensuite is:

Master Suite Bathroom One (14' x 6'3")

Luxuriously fitted with modern suite in white comprising bath with tiled surround and central Bellacasa taps, pedestal wash hand basin and oversized Better glazed shower cubicle with Bellacasa fixed head spiral shower and hand shower. Extractor/light over shower. Tiled walls and floor. Pitched panelled ceiling. Inset ceiling lighting. Radiator/towel rail. Window enjoying countryside views.

Suite Bedroom Two (15'6" x 12'6" max)

Measurements include ensuite but not entrance lobby. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Window enjoying fabulous countryside views and further window with views to the rear courtyard and gardens. Ensuite is:

Suite Bathroom Two

Luxury modern suite in white comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin and glazed Better shower cubicle with Bellacasa fixed head spiral shower and hand shower. Walls fully tiled. Spotlighting to ceiling. Extractor. Opaque glazed window. Radiator/towel rail.

Bedroom Three (11' x 9')

Pitched and beamed ceiling with cottage window overlooking the front garden.

Bedroom Four (11'6" x 6'3")

Pitched and beamed ceiling. Access to roof storage space. Window overlooking the rear courtyard. Sun pipe.

Bathroom Three

Roca suite in white comprising timber panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Walls fully tiled. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Neptune solo shower over bath. Opaque glazed window.

Abbottscroft

Abbottscroft is joined to the farmhouse at first floor level and could easily be incorporated if a much large property was required. It is fully self contained including independent heating.

Living Room/Kitchen (14'6" x 12'9")

Glazed storm doorway from the front garden and further window looking out to the front. Fitted carpet to living room area. Useful understair recess. The kitchen area with tiled floor features a range of units finished in cream with parquet style work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include stainless steel single drainer sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, built under stainless steel glass fronted electric oven, four ring gas hob with filter set into stainless steel hood over, space for fridge/freezer. L shaped peninsula breakfast bar. Cupboard housing Worcester gas fired combi boiler for Abbottscroft. Two wall light points.

Bedroom (11' x 8')

Half glazed UPVC storm doorway leading out to pretty courtyard garden with two further windows overlooking courtyard. Spotlighting to ceiling. Double turn stairway to first floor.

Landing.

Opaque glazed window.

Bathroom (9'6" x 7'6")

Plus three deep recesses. Pitched ceiling. Suite comprising Coram Optima shower cubicle with Bristan shower with tiled back wall, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Extractor.

Meadowcroft

This is the largest of three letting cottages and joins the farmhouse although the accommodation is entirely independent and there is no internal link. The sizeable addition space of Meadowcroft if incorporated into the farmhouse would make for an extremely large property.

Living Room (21'6" x 17'6" max)

Measurements include kitchen area. Slightly L shaped. Two side windows either side of UPVC storm doorway. French doors with matching side screen give fantastic views out over the surrounding countryside and lead out to the rear terrace. Beamed ceiling. Inset ceiling lighting. Cast iron wood burning stove set on brick hearth in rustic brick fireplace with timber mantle over. Two wall light points. Storage cupboard housing the Baxi combi gas fired boiler which heats the central heating and domestic hot water supply.

Kitchen Area

Open plan with the living room via peninsula unit. Well fitted with a range of matching wall and base units finished in Cerullian blue with traditional oak effect work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include built under Logik stainless steel oven with glass finish, four ring gas hob with filter oven, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap, range of matching wall cupboards. Inset ceiling lighting. Beamed ceiling. Window to side.

Inner Hallway

Velux roof light. Two wall light points. Stairway to first floor.

Bedroom Two (12'3" x 10'6")

Fantastic views. Three wall light points.

Bedroom Three (11'6" x 10'6" max)

Four wall light points. Fantastic views.

Bathroom Two

Luxury modern suite in white comprising timber panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and glazed oversized shower cubicle with internal tiling and fitted with Triton shower. Walls fully tiled with stone feature. Inset ceiling lighting. Extractor.

Reception/Landing Area (7'3" x 6'3" plus stairwell)

Storm doorway to driveway providing front doorway to the property. Access to roof storage space. Inset ceiling lighting. Pitched ceiling. Space for desk, computer station etc.

Master Suite Bedroom One (15' x 11'6")

Slightly L shaped and measurements include part of the ensuite. Absolutely fantastic views via french doors and side panels to Juliet balcony. Pretty triangular side window also enjoying attractive views. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Two wall light points. Cupboard. Ensuite is:

Master Suite Bathroom One

Modern suite in white comprising panelled bath with corner taps, low level WC and wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Oversized corner shower cubicle with Triton shower. Pitched and beamed ceiling with inset ceiling lighting and velux window. Walls fully tiled. Radiator/towel rail.

Pennycroft

Pennycroft is a detached cottage which like Abbottscroft and Meadowcroft is let out.

Entrance Hall.

Storm doorway. Plate rail. Straight stairway to first floor with stone feature to side and landing window.

Cloakroom.

Modern suite in white comprising low level WC and corner wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Opaque glazed window. Vokera gas fired combi boiler which heats the central heating system and domestic hot water supply.

Living Room (16'6" x 13')

A cosy room with beamed ceiling and end wall finished in stone and decorative only fireplace. Two windows enjoy views over front garden. Stable doorway to terrace and garden.

Kitchen/Family Room (16'6" x 13'6")

An attractive large room with high beamed ceiling and one wall partly finished in stone. Well fitted with a range of units finished in creamy yellow with matching wall and base units and marble effect work surfaces with tiled splashback. Features include built under Baumatic dishwasher with decor panel, stainless steel single drainer single bowl sink unit, built under glass fronted stainless steel oven, four ring stainless steel electric hob with filter over. Two windows looking towards rear garden. Tiled floor to kitchen area. Carpeted area to family room/breakfast area. Partial open plan with the living room via wide flagstone steps.

Inner Hallway.

Storm doorway to driveway. Open plan via change of level with the sitting room. Leads to the two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom.

Sitting Room (13'6" x 8'6")

Beamed ceiling. Two windows enjoying views over the garden and terrace. Part glazed stable doorway leading out to the terrace and garden.

Utility

Large cupboard off the inner hall. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Ariston gas fired combi boiler.

Bedroom Two (12'9" x 9'6")

Delightful front views.

Bedroom Three (10' x 10')

Views to rear.

Bathroom Two.

Modern suite in white comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle tiled internally. Walls fully tiled. Oak style laminate floor. Radiator/towel rail. Extractor. Opaque glazed window.

Landing..

Easy graded stairway from entrance hall.

Master Suite Bedroom One (13'9" x 13'6")

Slightly L shaped so measurements include part of bathroom. Pitched ceiling with big velux roof lights. Window to front with fantastic wide ranging countryside views. Shelved storage cupboard not included in measurements.

Master Suite Bathroom One.

Modern suite in white comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk in oversized shower cubicle. Walls fully tiled. Pitched ceiling with velux window and inset lighting.

Further Information

Outside

Cae Abbott farm and cottages stand in about 2.7 acres of ground. The complex is approached via a gated entrance from the end of a no through road and a gravel driveway gives access to all the properties and provides plenty of parking space and leads to a substantial gravelled courtyard area with detached garage (23'6" x 17'3"). Pitched roof. Roller shutter door. Double glazed window to side and side door. Electric light and power. Part subdivided internally to create workshops. Liffs water pump system with ultraviolet filtration for the water supply. Behind the garage is a five bar gate leading through to a paddock approximately 1 acre. Alongside the driveway is a large lawned garden and orchard with delightful shrubbery borders and an ideal spot to sit and enjoy those stunning views particularly from the timber summer house (9'6" x 7'6") at the top of the garden. The summer house has two windows enjoying those lovely views and is built in timber. There is a decked terrace to the front and partly under a pitched roof and double doors lead through to the interior. The other side of the driveway are the properties surrounded by delightful mature gardens with a series of terraces, sitting areas, lawns, dry stone walls, shrubbery and flower beds etc and cleverly designed so each individual property has their own private terrace/garden area to sit out and enjoy those fantastic views.

Services

Mains electricity. Water is from a spring with pumping system and filtration plant in garage. Pennycroft is on septic tank drainage and there is a Klargester system for the remainder of the properties. Independent central heating to all properties via gas (lpg). No mains gas. All properties double glazed.

Features And Fittings

Abbottscroft, Meadowcroft and Pennycroft will be sold fully equipped and furnished for holiday letting as seen when viewed.

Directions

From the M4 come off at Junction 36 and follow the directions for A4061 signposted Bryncethin. Almost immediately after leaving the interchange pick up the road signs for Llangeinor and follow these into the village. Go past the speed camera on your left hand side and take a right hand turn with brown house symbol. Follow the zigzag road up the hill to the top and turn left signposted Llangeinor Arms. At the top of the hill on your right hand side go through the gateway entrance into Cae Abbott and there is plenty of parking in the courtyard at the rear.