Property description
SUMMARY
A modern country house with a very high specification and low carbon footprint, a ‘B’ Energy Rating.Set in about 2 acres there are 7 bedrooms, 4 with en suite facilities, 4 reception rooms, a luxury bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, double garage and gymnasium, covered swimming pool.
DESCRIPTION
The Anstees is situated in the delightful rural parish of Peterston Super Ely noted for its thriving community and excellent primary school. On the doorstep of the Vale of Glamorgan, the village offers a tranquil semi-rural environment with excellent access to the capital city and M4 Motorway. There is a local bus service from the village into Cardiff.
Cardiff is approximately six miles away with all the retail, leisure and domestic facilities of an important capital city. The BR main line provides fast and frequent services to London in under two hours. Cardiff airport is within approximately 10 miles and Bristol about 52 miles. Local facilities at Culverhouse Cross, approximately three miles away, are excellent with an extensive and diverse range of retail outlets.
The Vale of Glamorgan offers a great choice of leisure and country pursuits. The historic market town of Cowbridge offers quality shops, a public library, a health centre, a leisure centre and sporting clubs in an attractive setting. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast with its dramatic plunging cliffs, tiny secluded coves and breath taking views is within a short drive. There are country walks on the door step.
Peterston super Ely has been awarded Best Village and Most Attractive Village in the Vale of Glamorgan 2015.
The Property
Offered with no on-going chain. An exceptional individual detached modern family residence which has been recently refurbished to a very high standard attaining a ‘B’ Energy Efficiency Rating. Set in approximately two acres of private gardens and grounds The Anstees offers 4647 sq feet of acommodation (including the garage) and a rare opportunity to live in a grand modern family residence in one of the most sought after villages in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The accommodation offers spacious well proportioned versatile family accommodation with a focus on energy efficiency for example under floor heating throughout the ground floor and first floor. Solar panels were installed in 2014. There are up to seven bedrooms, four reception rooms, a bespoke fitted kitchen, as well as an attic conversion on the first floor of the garage offering potential for a self contained annexe. The covered swimming pool was built in 2011 and heated by an air source heat pump.
The property is approached from Duffryn Crescent through double timber entrance gates into a broad private drive offering parking for several cars.
Entrance Porch 8’ 1″ × 7′ 2" ( 2.46m x 2.18m )
A pentagonal shaped enclosed entrance with three of the five sides finished in oak double glazed units with inset leaded lights and matching oak sills and surrounds. Tiled floor with attractive tizzoti insets. Matching inner door leading into:
Reception Hall 19’ 7″ × 9′ 8" ( 5.97m x 2.95m )
A broad light hall accessing the principal reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom. Attractive Oak dog leg staircase to the first floor. Window overlooking the front garden. Glazed double doors open into the Drawing Room.
Cloakroom 9’ 4″ × 5′ 2" ( 2.84m x 1.57m )
A luxury white suite comprising matching pedestal wash basin and wc, tiled splashbacks, dado rail, window to the side, cupboard housing the controls for the ground floor piped under floor heating.
Drawing Room 19’ 7″ × 19′ 7" ( 5.97m x 5.97m )
A very well proportioned room with a dual aspect, windows to the side and glazed double hinged French doors opening into the Garden Room with views of the very pretty garden and grounds beyond. Central Minster stone feature fireplace with matching hearth and surround fitted with a ‘Clearview’ multi-fuel cast iron stove set on a slate plinth.
Garden Room/conservatory 14’ 11″ × 13′ 5" ( 4.55m x 4.09m )
With a lovely south facing aspect overlooking the gardens and grounds. Pentagonal shaped with a high central pitched ridged ceiling. Built by Durabuild and finished with double glazed units set in cedar frames. Striking large tiled floor. This versatile room is open plan to the kitchen divided by doors. It is currently used as an informal sitting room and could equally be used as an informal dining room. French doors open onto a rear paved terrace and gardens.
Dining Room 19’ 6″ × 10′ ( 5.94m x 3.05m )
A dual aspect with matching twin windows overlooking the front garden and a double window overlooking the garden to the side.
Study 13’ 10″ × 9′ 4" ( 4.22m x 2.84m )
With a dual aspect, windows overlooking the front garden and to the side. Comprehensively fitted with bespoke ‘Neville Johnson’ office units in a U shape incorporating two desk work stations, fitted bookcases and storage.
Kitchen/breakfast Room 19’ 1″ × 17′ 7" ( 5.82m x 5.36m )
A bespoke hand built kitchen by ‘Goodman’ finished in a cream colour washed oak with Verde Tropicana double granite work surfaces. Comprehensively fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and floor units, ample work surfaces, double Belfast sink, integral ‘Miele’ dishwasher with decor panel, ‘Smeg’ built-in larder fridge with decor panel, ‘Leisure Rangemaster 110’ cooking range with a glazed lid and five ring gas hob, gas griddle, double ovens and grill. The Range is set in an illuminated tiled recess with extractor and plate rack over, illuminated display cupboards and open display shelves, lighting under wall cupboards, walk-in larder with a marble slab, shelving and lighting. Large tiled floor matching the garden room, inset ceiling lighting. Space for a large dining room table and chairs. Matching twin windows overlooking the terrace and garden. The open plan kitchen and garden room together provide a very large informal family living space. Door into:
Utility Room 11’ 2″ × 8′ 9" ( 3.40m x 2.67m )
Continuation of the large tiled floor,matching kitchen units with ‘Iroko’ work surfaces and Belfast sink, floor to ceiling cupboards including a large drying cupboard. Space and venting for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Window overlooking the rear garden. Door into the front driveway and door into the integral garage.
Landing
A fine oak staircase leads up from the reception hall to a large landing with a window overlooking the front garden.
Principal Bedroom Suite 19’ 9" max x 20’ 3" ( 6.02m max x 6.17m )
A luxurious principal suite with a dual aspect, two matching windows overlook the gardens to the rear and a further window overlooks the garden to the side. A range of quality built-in bedroom furniture by ‘Goodman’ finished in oak. Fitments include illuminated recess for double bed with inset side chests and range of top cupboards. Five door L shaped range of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes and further four door range of fitted wardrobes.
En Suite Bathroom 12’ 2″ × 6′ ( 3.71m x 1.83m )
A luxury modern suite in white comprising low level wc with concealed cistern, twin circular wash hand basins set into moulded vanity unit with drawers under. Over-sized glazed and fully tiled corner shower enclosure. Free-standing traditional hip bath with ball and claw feet. Inset ceiling lighting. Walls tiled to dado height. Tiled floor. Opaque glazed window. Extractor fan. Two wall light points. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 Suite 19’ 6″ × 12′ 10" ( 5.94m x 3.91m )
With a dual aspect windows overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond and a further window to the side garden. Cupboard housing controls for the under floor piped hot water heating to the first floor.
En Suite Bathroom 8’ 1″ × 5′ 10" ( 2.46m x 1.78m )
Luxury modern suite in white comprising panelled bath with folding side screen and shower over, low level wc with concealed cistern and wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under. Inset ceiling lighting. Walls and floor fully tiled. Opaque glazed window. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 Suite 19’ 6″ × 10′ 5" ( 5.94m x 3.18m )
Dual aspect windows and views over the front garden.
En Suite Bathroom 3 7’ 10″ × 5′ 11" ( 2.39m x 1.80m )
A further luxury modern suite in white comprising panelled bath with folding side screen and Mira Excel shower over. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under. Low level wc with concealed cistern. Inset ceiling lighting. Walls and floor fully tiled. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 4 9’ 5″ × 9′ 5" ( 2.87m x 2.87m )
With a window overlooking the front garden. A range of quality built-in bedroom furniture finished in oak comprising recess for double bed, bedside chests and range of top cupboards flanked by floor to ceiling wardrobes.
En Suite Bathroom 4 8’ 7″ × 4′ 5" ( 2.62m x 1.35m )
A luxury modern suite in white comprising over-sized fully tiled shower cubicle with Showerlux glass door and rain head shower, low level wc with concealed cistern and wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under. Inset ceiling lighting. Extractor fan. Opaque glazed window. Fully tiled. Heated towel rail.
Second Floor
A dog leg staircase leads from the first floor landing up to a second floor further landing with two Velux windows, one overlooking the rear garden and one to the side. Large walk-in linen/store room, eaves storage.
Bedroom 5 21’ 9″ × 10′ 4" ( 6.63m x 3.15m )
Vaulted ceiling with Velux window to the side. Glazed double doors open up to a Juliet balcony enjoying a lovely wide ranging view over the garden and countryside beyond. Inset ceiling lighting. Access to two under eaves storage areas.
Bedroom 6 Irregular Shaped Room 14’ 3" max x 15’ 1" max ( 4.34m max x 4.60m max )
Window recess with views to the side. A double bed can fit under the window or against the opposite wall. Three door run of wall to wall, floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 7 10’ 6″ × 10′ 6" ( 3.20m x 3.20m )
Accessed through double doors from the landing. Vaulted and beamed ceiling. Velux window enjoying distant views.
Bathroom 5
A luxury modern suite in white comprising free-standing circular wash hand basin set on plinth with a cupboard under, low level wc, double ended panelled bath with central taps, glazed side screen with shower over bath. Tiled splashbacks. A window overlooking the fields plus a Velux window. Inset ceiling lighting. Extractor fan. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled floor.
Gardens And Grounds
Timber double gates open into a large brick pavier drive providing parking for several cars and lead to the double garage. The landscaped gardens have raised beds and mature herbaceous borders. There is an additional vehicular access providing access to the single garage (which houses the garden equipment) with an attached workshop to the rear with its own door, and tree planted paddock.
The gardens to the rear of the property have also been professionally landscaped and now mature offer a most attractive country garden with formal borders, lawns, kitchen garden, soft fruit cages and a traditional high pitched greenhouse with cloches to one side. The adjoining paddock has been planted as a large orchard with a mix of fruit trees including cherry, apple, mulberry and pear.
There is a very large brick pavier terrace accessed from the garden room and garage which leads to a covered SWIMMING POOL (approximately 30′ × 12′) which has a glass enclosure allowing use throughout the year in all weathers and provides safety when the pool is not in use. The internal paved surround to the pool widens to create an internal sitting area. The enclosure slides back either side enabling the pool to be open air during the summer months. The pool is heated by a dedicated air source heat pump. There is an outdoor shower next to the pool and space for a hot tub.
Attached Double Garage 18’ 11" max x 17’ 11" ( 5.77m max x 5.46m )
With two electrically operated double doors to the front drive. Electric power and light. Storm door to the rear opening into the rear garden terrace. Recess housing the central heating system and plant equipment for the swimming pool. A door opens onto a staircase leading up to the gymnasium: A very large (20’10max x 15’4) versatile room with a cloakroom off. Potential for conversion into further living accommodation, subject to relevant planning. A dual aspect with a large arched window to the front and windows overlooking the rear garden, under floor heating and eaves storage space.
The gardens and grounds extend to about two acres with a predominantly south facing aspect.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- An elegant modern family residence set in approx two acres
- Seven bedrooms, five bathrooms
- Four reception rooms including a high spec conservatory
- Bespoke fully fitted kitchen / breakfast room
- Double garage
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