Property description
SUMMARY
Situated in the historic hamlet of St Andrews Major, adjacent to the pretty church as well as open fields, stands this four/five bedroom detached stone farm house with it’s own two bedroom bungalow in the grounds. The spacious accommodation on offer ideally lends itself to multi generation living.
DESCRIPTION
Situated in the historic hamlet of St Andrews Major, adjacent to the pretty 600 year old St Andrews church and open fields, stands this four/five bedroom detached stone farm house with its own one/ two bedroom bungalow in the grounds. The spacious accommodation on offer lends itself to multi generation living or as a family home with an additional income from letting the bungalow out as a holiday home.
The main farm house ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a large entrance porch leading to the main hallway and another inner hall, a main lounge with beamed ceiling and a log burner, a large study/bedroom 5, another 22ft reception room currently used as a studio, a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a laundry room, and a wet room/wc. To the first floor there is the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Other features include central heating and double glazing.
The bungalow, which comes with it’s own courtyard garden, offers very generous living space and has been finished to a high standard throughout. The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, cloakroom/wc, a particularly spacious lounge with a wood burning stove, a dining/garden room with a vaulted ceiling, a fitted kitchen area with integrated appliances, one/two bedrooms and a bathroom with a wet area. The bungalow is centrally heated and double glazed.
Location
St Andrews Major is a small hamlet approximately five miles from the centre of Cardiff, and situated just outside the well regarded Dinas Powys community at the eastern end of the Vale of Glamorgan. The location of Glebe Farm combines the peace and tranquillity of rural life with the convenience of having the capital city of Wales on your doorstep.
Within a short drive are a range of schools, both public and private, together with shopping facilities and supermarkets in the seaside town of Penarth, which also has a regional railway station. Cardiff International Airport is around a 20 minute drive. The property has excellent road links to the M4, allowing access to Bristol, the Midlands and London.
The nearby town of Penarth offers a full range of amenities including a varied shopping centre, a Victorian beachfront area with an historic pier which has a cinema, art gallery, bars and restaurants.
Main House Accommodation
Entrance Porch
A purpose built porch extension with double glazed windows and entered via double glazed double doors. Flagstone floor. Fitted wall lights. Panelled inner front door, with glazed side screen, to:-
Hallway
A generous hallway with a stone and wood staircase rising to the first floor. Flagstone flooring. Radiator. Double glazed window and glazed door to the inner hall.
Lounge 20’ 2″ × 13′ 7" ( 6.15m x 4.14m )
A generously sized lounge with two double glazed windows to the front, facing open fields. Fireplace recess with exposed timber over and a slate tiled hearth which houses a cast iron wood burner. Beamed ceiling. two separate radiators. Door to study/bedroom 5.
Study / Bedroom 5 13’ 11″ × 12′ 10" ( 4.24m x 3.91m )
The split level study has double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. There is a staircase to the first floor dressing area of the master bedroom. Radiator. Fitted wall lights.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 20’ 6″ × 17′ 10" ( 6.25m x 5.44m )
Fitted with a comprehensive range of cream fronted shaker style wall and base units incorporating contrasting dark granite work surfaces and a large breakfast bar. Inset stainless steel ‘one and a half bowl’ sinks with mixer tap and grooved drainer to the side. Built-in dishwasher. Space for American style fridge. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Inset lights to the ceiling. Double glazed windows to three sides of the room.
Rear Porch /inner Hall
Double glazed window and door to the rear garden. Flagstone floor. Radiator. Access to the utility room and wet room.
Wet Room/wc 9’ 7" max. × 7′ 11" max. ( 2.92m max. × 2.41m max. )
Fitted with a modern white suite, the wet room comprises a toilet with a concealed cistern, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, and a wet area with a glass shower screen and a thermostatic shower. Radiator. Fitted storage cupboard. Double glazed window to the side.
Utility / Laundary Room
Fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating tiled splash areas to the work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for a washing machine. Double glazed window. door to:-
Studio / Reception Room 22’ 1″ × 12′ 8" ( 6.73m x 3.86m )
With the close proximity of the fitted utility room and the wet room, this generous reception room could easily form part of a self contained living area if required. Radiator. Two double glazed windows, plus French doors allowing direct access to the rear garden.
First Floor Accommodation
Landing
An ‘L’ shaped landing with a double glazed window and a radiator. Access to loft space via a drop down ladder.
Bedroom One 13’ 11″ × 10′ ( 4.24m x 3.05m )
A double glazed window to the front aspect enjoys views across the open fields. Radiator. Door to the a large dressing area with a double glazed window, a radiator, and a door to:-
Bathroom
This private bathroom has been refitted with a contemporary white suite comprising a curved shower bath with a glass shower screen and a thermostatic rainfall shower over, a wooden wash table with an oval sink on top, and a close coupled wc. Tiled floor and splash areas. Heated chrome towel rail. Fitted feature wall lights and inset lights to the ceiling. Double glazed window.
Bedroom Two 14’ 8″ × 10′ 9" ( 4.47m x 3.28m )
Double glazed window. Recess for a dressing table. Built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 13’ x 12’ 2" ( 3.96m x 3.71m )
Double glazed windows to the rear and side. Built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Radiator.
Bedroom Four
Fourth double bedroom, with views via the double glazed window to the fields at the front. Radiator.
Family Bathroom
A contemporary white suite comprises a panelled bath with shower attachment and glass shower screen, a pedestal wash hand basin, and a close coupled wc. Tiled splash areas. Radiator. Double glazed window.
Outside
The main house is approached from the lane via a wooden five bar gate which in turn leads to a large parking area for numerous vehicles. To one side of this area is a fenced off and very productive kitchen garden with sectioned growing beds and well stocked with fruit bushes. The kitchen garden also has a greenhouse and storage shed.
To the other side of the farm house is a walled and fenced garden which enjoys a very sunny aspect. The garden is mainly to lawn and there is a paved sun terrace for al-fresco dining. towards to end of the garden there’s a wood storage area and a fenced area concealing the LPG tank. Outside tap and lighting.
Separate Bungalow
Entrance Porch
Entered via a panelled and glazed front door, Tiled flooring. Wall mounted Baxi central heating boiler. Inset lighting. Glazed door to living room and door to:-
Cloakroom/wc
Suite comprises a white close coupled wc and a wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Inset lighting. Radiator.
Lounge / Kitchen 34’ 2" max. × 12′ 6" max. ( 10.41m max. × 3.81m max. )
A very bright and spacious living area with double glazed picture windows and wood flooring through. Raised slate hearth mounted with a cast iron log burning stove. Radiator. Loft access. Inset lighting. Door to the main bedroom and open plan to:-
A striking fitted kitchen with a comprehensive range of gloss black wall and base units incorporating a large breakfast bar with wooden work surfaces and an inset ‘one and a half bowl’ sink with mixer tap. Built-in Baumatic oven and micro wave. Inset four ring ceramic hob with a glass and stainless steel extractor over. Further two ring ceramic hob. Other integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer and a dishwasher. Plumbing for a washing machine. Open to:-
Dining Area / Garden Room
Bedroom 13’ 10″ × 11′ 8" ( 4.22m x 3.56m )
A double bedroom with a double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Radiator. Loft access. Doorway to:-
Dressing Room / Bedroom 2 11’ 6″ × 8′ 6" ( 3.51m x 2.59m )
Beamed ceiling. Inset lights. Radiator. Door to:-
Bathroom / Wet Room 12’ 11″ × 6′ 10" ( 3.94m x 2.08m )
A white suite comprises an ‘air’ spa bath, a close coupled wc, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, and an open shower area with a Mira electric shower. Tiled floor and splash areas. Heated chrome towel rail. Ventilation extractor. Inset lights. Double glazed window and Velux skylight.
Marketed by pa black
Property Features :
- 4/5 BEDROOM DETACHED FARM HOUSE WITH SEPARATE 1/2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW
- RURAL LOCATION
- IDEAL FOR MULTI-GENERATION LIVING
- 3 RECEPTION ROOMS
- GOOD SIZE GARDENS AND OFF ROAD PARKING