Property description

SUMMARY
Church Cottage is a well-appointed and beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage situated in the desirable Vale of Glamorgan village of Llanmaes.


DESCRIPTION
Church Cottage is a well-appointed and beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage situated in the desirable Vale of Glamorgan village of Llanmaes.

The property is located adjacent to St Cattwg’s church, built in the 13th century and comprehensively rebuilt in the late Victorian period. The first record of a church in Llanmaes dates circa1254; the church tower was further rebuilt in 1632.
The village has won the Vale of Glamorgan Best Kept Village award on seven occasions. In 1997 Llanmaes also won the National Village of the Year Award.

The property is situated approximately one mile from the coastal town of Llantwit major and about four miles from the historic market town of Cowbridge. Llanmaes has good transport links with the B4265 providing road access East and West and onto the national motorway network. The village is also near Cardiff International Airport, and approximately one mile to the nearest railway link, Llantwit Major Railway Station.

The Property
Church Cottage is a charming and elegant property which started life as the old barns of a farm house, and in recent years has undergone a thorough and sympathetic refurbishment, integrating a new kitchen, bathroom and windows. Church cottage has a beautiful and versatile garden set on a large plot with ample parking and a garage to the rear of the house. The charming character features such as beamed ceilings, deep set windows and exposed stone walls blend beautifully with the fresh and contemporary style of the cottage’s interior.

The cottage is set within an idyllic village location and in the fields adjacent to the coast road lie remains of a Roman Fort. Llanmaes also includes an attractive traditional public house named ‘The Blacksmiths Arms’. The village green has been preserved whilst the Llanmaes Brook river flows through the heart of the village.

Hall 5’ 11″ × 3′ 11" ( 1.80m x 1.19m )
With a bespoke front door, slate flooring and oak door leading into:

Living Room 12’ 5″ × 14′ 3" ( 3.78m x 4.34m )
With exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling, windows providing views of the church. Feature fireplace with a stone hearth housing a wood burning stove. Crucial trading sisal flooring and natural slate corner step leading into kitchen. Pine double doors leading to:

Dining Room 12’ 5″ × 10′ 6" ( 3.78m x 3.20m )
Exposed beams, crucial trading sisal flooring, window with views of the church, bespoke staircase leading to the first floor.

Kitchen/breakfast Room 7’ 6″ × 20′ 8" ( 2.29m x 6.30m )
Comprehensively fitted kitchen, rustic slate flooring, oak work surfaces and exposed stone feature wall. Rangemaster electric oven and cooker, double Belfast sink, integral appliances include a fridge and dishwasher. Large south facing window and door to gardens. Breakfast room with boathouse effect feature walls, the slate flooring continues into:

Utility Room
with built in storage, oak work surfaces. Leading to:

Cloakroom
Comprising a contemporary white suite, matching wc and wash basin.

Bedroom 1 10’ 11″ × 12′ 8" ( 3.33m x 3.86m )
High vaulted ceiling, window overlooking the church. Adjacent storage cupboard which could potentially be converted to create walk in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 10’ 6″ × 10′ 10" ( 3.20m x 3.30m )
Beamed ceiling and built in storage, South West facing, UPVC window overlooking rear garden.

Bedroom 3 10’ 7″ × 9′ 3" ( 3.23m x 2.82m )
With vaulted ceiling and built in storage.

Bathroom
Timber effect flooring, step-in shower, free standing slipper bath, radiator/towel rail and spotlight lighting.

Gardens
Very private south west facing mature gardens to the rear, large paved terrace with awning and wood store. The gardens feature a variety of trees and plants such as Birch, Japanese Cherry and Fir trees. There is also a double tandem garage at the rear of the garden accessed from a country lane. To the front is an enclosed cottage garden in keeping with the house and its environment.

Marketed by pa black

Property Features :

• Gorgeous 3 bedroom country cottage in village location
• 2 reception rooms
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Large landscaped gardens
• Double Garage