Property description
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Sower Estates are delighted to offer this beautiful individual character residence located on the highly regarded Fairwater Road, Llandaff, where Roald Dahl the very famous novelist was born.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a unique property with an interesting past, believed to have been built for the Lord Mayor of Cardiff around 1938. This impressive and well presented spacious accommodation enjoys an elevated position which provides picturesque views over Cardiff as far as the Bristol channel. Renovated by the current owners this lovely property offers appealing accommodation over three floors with many amenities close by. Llwyn Derw (Oak Grove) is set well back from the road within it`s own plot with adequate parking and a double garage, the front elevation enjoys a paved area ideal for garden entertaining. The property also contains a generously sized and private rear garden that is laid to lawn with mature flower beds and borders. At the top of the garden is a splendid decked area with a large 30 ft quality log cabin a place for fun and games, which could also be used as a home office. Stepping into the house from the entrance porch into the hall immediately gives the impression of space and light which leads to a study, dining room, downstairs cloakroom, with an oak kitchen with granite work tops, a breakfast area, and lounge. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, the master has an en suite bathroom, a dressing room with stairs to the second floor, and a shower room. The second floor has a sizeable landing room for study and a double bedroom with tremendous views over Cardiff and an en suite shower room.
PORCH
The porch has quarry tiles and an inner door to the entrance hall with stained and leaded glass
windows on either side.
ENTRANCE HALL 12`3 x 10`5
A charming reception hall with a staircase that leads to the first floor, still has it`s beautiful original
wood block flooring, period detailing on the ceiling.
DINING ROOM 15` x 13`
A good sized room that could easily be used as a lounge or sitting room. There is a front aspect and
two side aspect double glazed windows and the side windows have pretty stained glass detailing
and a feature fireplace houses a gas fire and has a marble surround.
STUDY / OFFICE 12`11 x 9`11
Currently used as an office, this room has a side double glazed window and a small rear original
window with stained glass and leaded detail, a fitted desk runs along two walls.
CLOAKROOM 9` 7 (max) x 6`11
Downstairs WC with a rear double glazed window, tiled walls and a white hand basin and toilet.
KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM 22`3 x 9`10
The kitchen has a double glazed windows and French doors, plus a side door to the garden. As well as this it
contains a range of oak fronted base and wall units have granite work tops that incorporate a one and a half bowl
corner sink. There is also a range style cooker with an extractor over, and an integrated dishwasher and tiled
flooring with an archway which leads to the lounge.
PANTRY 5` 9 x 3`
An extremely useful pantry which has tiled walls and flooring with shelving.
UTILITY ROOM 7`4 x 5`
There is a front double glazed window with stained glass detail and a small side aspect original
window, and a tiled floor.
LOUNGE 14`5 x 12`
Accessed from the kitchen breakfast room providing a pleasing open plan space, the lounge has a
front double glazed window, also a side aspect double glazed window with lovely stained glass
detail. A log burning fire sits in an single nook fireplace with a large wooden mantle and surround.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Has a large double glazed window with beautiful stained glass detail, two book storage cupboards
with shelving and an airing cupboard that houses a gas combination boiler.
BEDROOM TWO 18`9 x 12`11
A double bedroom with a front double glazed window that has views over Cardiff and two side
aspect double glazed windows with stained glass detail and door to the en suite bathroom.
EN SUITE BATHROOM 12`10 x 5`11
Bathroom with two rear double glazed windows, the suite comprises of a large claw foot bath, a
sink in a French style wash stand and vanity unit, and a toilet. The walls and floor are tiled.
BEDROOM THREE 14`7 x 10` (to 15`5)
The third double bedroom has two rear windows and another with views.
BEDROOM FOUR 14`6 x 12`
Bedroom four has a front facing double glazed window with far reaching views over Cardiff.
BATHROOM 6`4 x 6`1
The bathroom has a rear double glazed window and a white suite that comprises of a shower
cubicle and hand basin and toilet as well as tiled walls, floors and a heated towel rail.
DRESSING ROOM 11`11 x 8`7
A generous dressing room with a front double glazed window with views over Cardiff, a range of
wardrobes that have sliding mirrored doors and a staircase which leads to the second floor.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 13`2 x 12`5 max (9`8 min)
A very useful space which could have numerous uses. There is a side a double glazed velux
window and a front double glazed window with views over Cardiff, a storage cupboard and another
further storage area to the eaves.
BEDROOM ONE 19`8 max x 15`5 max
A generous sized room which has front and rear aspect double glazed windows, two cupboards
that provide eaves storage and a door which leads to the en suite shower room.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A double glazed window and a white suite that comprises of a shower cubicle, a hand basin in a
vanity unit and a WC. There are partly paneled walls and a tiled floor.
OUTSIDE FRONT
Electric gates provide access where there is ample off road parking for a number of vehicles that
lead to a double garage. Steps and a path lead to a raised garden area that has views across
Cardiff. Pathways lead around either side of the house to the rear garden.
OUTSIDE REAR
A charming private rear garden which is laid to lawn with mature borders, shrubs and flower beds.
At the top of the rear garden is a raised large decked area with a 30 ft quality Log Cabin/
summer house.
DOUBLE GARAGE 19` x 16`
Accessed from the driveway parking, the garage has an electric roller shutter door, with power
points and lighting. Central heating is Gas with a combination boiler and radiators.
Primary Schools
Wuan-Gron Llandaff C.W. Primary School 0.63 Miles
Fairwater Primary School 0.82 Miles
Peter Lea Primary School 0.85 Miles
Ysgol Pencae (Cymraeg) 0.91 Miles
Millbank Primary School 0.96 Miles
Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof (Cymraeg) 1.36 Miles
Secondary Schools
Cantonian 0.34Miles
The Bishop Of Llandaff C.W 0.36Miles
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf 1.07Miles
Motorway Access
M4 J32 3.57Miles
M4 J33 6.42Miles
M4 J29 13.14Miles
Train Stations
Fairwater 0.33Miles
Wuan-Gron Park 0.38Miles
Danescourt 1.45Miles
Super Stores
Tesco 1.59 Miles
Tesco Metro - Canton 1.82 Miles
Asda - Ninian Park 2.37 Miles
Disclaimer
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that Sower Estates have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Property Features :
- Located in the highly regarded Fairwater Road
- Roald Dahl the famous novelist born on the same Street
- Views as far as the Bristol Channel
- Ideal for garden entertaining