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

Summary
Impressive house of character, lovely location with a large 70 ft long rear garden plus a versatile detached bespoke workshop. Many improvements including new gas heating, new wiring, 2010 fitted kitchen and bathroom, private entrance drive, charming wood block floors. See Inside!

Description
A charming traditional bay fronted semi detached house, built circa 1930, inset with white PVC double glazed replacement windows, outer doors and french doors, all beneath a deep pitched roof of welsh slate. This substantial family home offers well designed living space and fronts a quiet residential road, just a few minutes walking distance to Birchrove shopping centre and Heath Park. A special feature are the large and level rear gardens, over 70 ft long and chiefly laid to lawn beyond a modern full width sun terrace, ideal for a growing family. Recent improvements completed by the current owners include gas heating with panel radiators and a modern boiler installed in 2010, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances also installed in 2010, and a modern family bathroom suite in white equipped with a corner bath and a separate double size shower. The property also was re-wired in 2010 and original features include wood block floors, picture rails, coved ceilings and an elegant two storey circular shaped front bay. The bright living space comprises an open fronted porch, an entrance hall, a downstairs cloak room with a wc, a front lounge, a formal dining room with stylish new white PVC french doors, an 18 ft long kitchen, whilst at first floor level there are three good bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Outside a private block paved entrance drive leads to an enclosed rear garden which also includes a very versatile detached stylish high quality work shop.

Location
Within walking distance is the outstanding University Hospital Of Wales, located adjacent to Heath Park, where there is wonderful open playing fields, a pitch and put golf course, Tennis courts, a Model railway and a superb children's play area. The area is served by two railway stations. Heath Low Level is on the Coryton Line, linking Central and Coryton stations. Heath High Level is on the Rhymney Line, linking Central and Rhymney stations via Llanishen, Lisvane Thornhill and Caerphilly. Cardiff Bus's routes 38 and 39 terminate at the University Hospital of Wales, originating from the City Centre. The 8 now operates between the City Centre and Grangetown, while the 9/9A operates from the City Centre to ikea and Cardiff Bay, including the Sports Village. The 86 service runs to Lisvane via Heath. The following services run through west of Heath: Local schools include Birchgrove Primary School which is within a few minutes walking distance and feeds into Whitchurch High School. There are many local shops serving every day needs within walking distance along Birchgrove, including a super market, a number of cafe's and take aways, hairdressers, The Birchgrove Public House, a Florist and a Post
Office opposite Birchgrove School. Only a short walk away is the lovely Heath Park, whilst the Eastern Avenue, the A 470 and the M4 are all within easy driving distance approached from Manor Way.

Entrance Porch
Open fronted, tiled threshold.

Entrance Hall
Approached via a white PVC double glazed part panelled front entrance door with matching side screen and upper light windows, wood flooring, double radiator, picture rail, carpeted single flight staircase with wide under stair recess.

Downstairs Cloakroom
White W.C., timber casement window to side, ceramic tiled floor.

Kitchen 18' 7" x 6' 8" ( 5.66m x 2.03m )
Fitted along three sides with a range of white panel fronted floor and eye level units with oak work surfaces incorporating a large Belfast style sink with chrome mixer taps, ceramic tiled drainer, integrated stainless steel Neff four ring gas hob beneath a stainless steel canopy style extractor hood with glass surround, integrated Candy fan assisted electric oven, integrated fridge freezer, corner larder unit with retractable two sided shelving, pull out corner carousel unit with retractable shelving, matching eye level display cabinets with glass shelves, deep pan drawers and cupboards with soft closing facility, integrated Smeg dishwasher, part ceramic tiled walls, space with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, wall mounted Remeha Avanta Plus gas boiler, ceramic tiled flooring, PVC double glazed window with side drive aspect, PVC double glazed outer door to rear patio and gardens. Double radiator.

Dining Room 13' 3" x 10' 9" ( 4.04m x 3.28m )
Wood flooring throughout, white PVC double glazed french doors with stylish chrome handles and matching side screen and upper light windows, opening on to a block paved sun terrace with large rear gardens beyond, two wide alcoves, double radiator, picture rail.

Front Lounge 14' x 11' 7" ( 4.27m x 3.53m )
In to a wide semi circular bay equipped with white PVC double glazed replacement windows with outlooks on to the tree lined frontage road, wood flooring throughout, coved ceiling, picture rail, two wide alcoves, large double radiator.

First Floor Landing
Approached via a single flight carpeted staircase leading to a half landing and main landing, PVC double glazed window to side.

Master Bedroom One 13' 7" x 10' 7" ( 4.14m x 3.23m )
Two wide alcoves, semi circular bay inset with white PVC double glazed replacement windows with outlooks on to the tree lined frontage road, picture rail, double radiator, dimmer switch.

Bedroom Two 12' 10" x 10' 7" ( 3.91m x 3.23m )
Two wide alcoves, double radiator, picture rail, double glazed window with a pleasing rear garden outlook.

Bedroom Three 7' x 7' 8" ( 2.13m x 2.34m )
PVC double glazed window to front, picture rail, double radiator.

Family Bathroom
Remodelled white suite with tiled floor and part ceramic tiled walls comprising shaped corner bath with chrome mixer taps, shaped wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps, pop-up waste and a built out vanity unit with white high gloss doors and slim line chrome handles, slim line W.C., separate ceramic tiled larger shower cubicle with clear glass sliding door and screen, chrome shower unit, extractor fan, ceiling with spotlights, PVC double glazed window to rear.

Outside

Front Gardens
Chiefly finished in block paving providing extra parking and enclosed along two sides by brick built low boundary walls.

Entrance Drive
Block paved front entrance drive approached via a wide entrance with two brick pillars and side boundary wall. The driveway continues to the side of the property leading to the rear gardens.

Rear Garden
70 ft long from the french doors in the dining room to the rear brick and fenced boundary wall. A particularly large rear garden, completely level and chiefly laid to lawn beyond a substantial wide block paved sun terrace. The gardens are enclosed along three sides by a combination of 6 ft high brick built boundary walls surmounted by timber panel fencing, together with further boundary walls along two sides. Enclosed garden gate and side panel to side drive, ornamental outside light, two water taps.

Outside Hobbies Room/workshop
Solid well designed pitched pine detached workshop with concrete interlocking pitched tiled roof, internal windows and secure outer door.