Semi-detached house for sale in Cardiff CF14, 3 Bedroom

Summary
An Exquisite Example of a Traditional Rhiwbina Garden Village Family Home. An attractive and traditional three bedroom semi-detached family home. This sensitively modernised, contemporary home is just a short walk to local shops, train station, Rhiwbina Primary School and parks.

Description
Occupying the most sought after location in Rhiwbina's Garden Village, this three bedroom semi-detached, Grade II Listed property has been recently & fully renovated to a high standard whilst retaining original features and an abundance of character. Fully renovated both internally and externally by the current owners producing a well-designed and modern family home. We are hosting an open house event, strictly by appointment, on Saturday 25th August.

Location
Rhiwbina (Welsh: Rhiwbeina) is a northern suburb of Cardiff, capital of Wales. Formerly a small hamlet within the parish of Whitchurch, Rhiwbina was developed throughout the twentieth century, and is now a separate ward. It retains aspects of its former character, however, and is given a Welsh village appearance by Beulah United Reformed Church (originally Capel Beulah) at the village crossroads.

Schools
There are three schools within the ward – Rhiwbeina Primary School, Llanishen Fach Primary and Greenhill School. Llanishen Fach is the only school in Cardiff which sends its Year 6 pupils to two main secondary schools, Whitchurch High, and Llanishen High. As a result, some local children travel to Ysgol y Wern and Ysgol Melin Griffith to receive their education.

Local Shops And Stores
Within both the village and Beulah Road there are a wide variety of local shops and amenities including the Flower Lodge, Michelle Marshall Salon, Snails wine bar and restaurant, Dry cleaners, a Barber shop, Parsons Bakery and Coffee shop, the Juboraj Indian restaurant, a Gifts and card shop, the Co-Op mini market, Lloyds Pharmacy, The Nest Vintage and Living Stores, the Gateway to India, the Rhiwbina Shed and garden Shop, Kingmans Opticians, the Beulah Dress Agency, djk dressing salon, Cartwrights Travel and a health and Beauty Salon.

Transport
There are three railway stations located within or close to Rhiwbina. The principal station is Rhiwbina railway station, located behind the library in the heart of the village. The other two stations are Birchgrove railway station, located in the east of the ward, and Whitchurch railway station, Cardiff in the west. All of the stations are on the Cardiff Central to Coryton Line, and were built by the Cardiff Railway Company. Presently, services continue through west Cardiff to Radyr.

Cardiff Bus services 21 (Central Station - Gabalfa - Birchgrove - Whitchurch - Coryton - Rhiwbina) and 23 (Central Station - Gabalfa - Birchgrove - Rhiwbina - Coryton - Whitchurch) frequently run through the area. Veolia Transport Cymru also ran service 22 (Heath Hospital – Rhiwbina) but this route ceased running in 2013.

Heol-y-Deri is the main road leading through the district. Rhiwbina is situated between the A470 (Cardiff City Centre to M4 J32) and A469 (Cardiff city centre to Caerphilly)

Interior Renovation
This charming home has been completely re- wired and all electrical components have been replaced. A new combination boiler has been installed with remote thermostat. The chimney breast has been professionally lined to compliment the log burner. The beams in the reception room have all been restored, every wall in the property has been re-plastered and the majority of the sills have been replaced with solid oak.

External Renovation
The entire roof has been extensively and sympathically repaired and updated, all slates and ridges were removed, cleaned, re-holed and relaid. Any damaged slates were replaced with original period blue reclaimed slate. The original iron hangers have been re welded and repaired. The chimney stack has been full re-pointed and coated in sbr and new pot covers installed. The roof has been completely felted and water proofed, and new "iron effect guttering" has been installed throughout. All windows have been replaced with new handmade wooden box sash windows in keeping with the original specification of this wonderful home

Entrance Hall
Entered via Modern Double glazed solid wood door from porch area, with ceramic stone effect tiled flooring and under foor heating. With access to stairs to first floor, Downstairs W.C, Lounge & kitchen.

Lounge 14' 10" Max x 12' 2" Max ( 4.52m Max x 3.71m Max )
Family reception room with original parquet flooring. Benefting from a feature log burner and built in wood store (hetas approved installation). Pocket double doors inbetween lounge & dining room providing option to easy open plan living. Double glazed sliding doors into garden.

Dining Room 10' 3" x 11' 11" ( 3.12m x 3.63m )
To the front of the property and accessed via pocket double doors, with parquet flooring continued & traditional column style radiator. New hand-made, wooden box sash windows finished with Premium "Thomas sanderson" shutters fitted to the inside retaining plenty of character.

Kitchen 12' 5" x 7' 9" ( 3.78m x 2.36m )
Fitted kitchen with range of wall & base units and European walnut worksurfaces. Benefiting from integral aplliances including fridge/freezer, Washing machine & dishwasher. Boasting range cooker, belfast sink with mixer tap & Ceramic stone effect tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Loft Space
A structural loft floor has been installed to provide storage and 3/4 of the floor space has been insulated for greater thermal efficiency. The loft hatch has been moved to the landing and a fold down ladder has been installed for easy access.

Landing
Carpeted landing area with access to bedrooms & bathroom. Hand-made box sash window to the side aspect. Boasting Beautiful 'Neville Johnson' staircase with glass balustrade (With transferable warranty to new owner). Loft access benefiting from pull down ladder & light. The loft further benefits from a structural loft floor installed to provide ample storage.

Bedroom One 13' 2" Max x 11' 11" Max ( 4.01m Max x 3.63m Max )
A large double sized master bedroom to the front of the property with carpeted flooring, smooth walls & ceiling and traditional column style radiator set under hand-made box sash window and fitted 'Thomas Sanderson' shutters.

Bedroom Two 10' 1" x 11' 11" Max ( 3.07m x 3.63m Max )
Large double bedroom benefiting from carpeted flooring and fitted wardrobe space. Re-instated feature fireplace & hand-made box sash window fitted with 'Thomas Sanderson' shutters. Column style radiator.

Bedroom Three 7' 10" x 12' 4" ( 2.39m x 3.76m )
Double bedroom finished with high quality Karndean flooring, traditional column style radiator & hand-made box sash window over looking the landscaped garden.

Bathroom
Fully renovated and modern fully tiled (Porcelanosa) family bathroom comprising bath with integrated overflow mixer, separate 900x900 shower cubicle with integrated handset and rainfall shower, W/C & freestanding Laufen wash hand basin. Full lenght feature mirror with heat mat.

Rear Garden
A private and enclosed rear garden with hedging continued along the perimeter, laid to lawn with sandstone patio perfect for entertaining. Custom built shed/ Wendy house.

Front Garden
Recently landscaped with new fencing & new hedge planted along the perimeter finished with Sandstone patio and modern slate stones.

Sports And Leisure
Rhiwbina Recreational Club forms the centre of activities within the community, and is home to both male and female Bowls teams, a Chess Club, Tennis and Squash Clubs and the Highfields Amateur Radio Club.

Rhiwbina rfc, the local rugby union club operates sides from Under 7 to Under 16, plus a youth and three senior teams. The First XV was promoted to Division 4 East after an unbeaten League run in Season 2006/07. The club operates from the Rhiwbina Recreational Club, but has plans to build a new clubhouse in nearby Caedelyn Park.

Rhiwbina Squash Club has six men's teams playing in the Premier, South Wales and South Glamorgan Leagues. The club also has a Junior and Ladies section. Rhiwbina Squash Club were the 2011 South Wales Premier League Champions.