Property description

The Old Rectory is situated in the delightful rural parish of St Brides Super Ely. The focal point of the hamlet is the church dedicated to St Bridget. Situated on the doorstop of the Vale of Glamorgan, the hamlet offers a tranquil and pretty rural environment with excellent access to the capital city and M4 Motorway. St Brides Super Ely is one of the closest Vale hamlets to Cardiff. There is a local bus service from the village into Cardiff. Cardiff is approximately 6 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 2 hours. Cardiff airport is within approximately 10 miles and Bristol about 52 miles. Local facilities at Culverhouse Cross, approximately 3 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. The Old Rectory is in a unique position within the quiet rural hamlet, tucked away off the Cardiff to Peterstone-super-Ely Road. The setting is charming looking onto the parish church, which is Norman is origin with its ancient Yew tree nestling in a wooded hollow. Records show that the Old Rectory dates from AD 1500. The original house in the south eastern elevation is noted by its broad central chimney. Both the dining room and study have broach-stopped ceiling beams and these taken in conjunction with the mortised roof truss immediately over this room suggest that this portion of the building dates from AD 1500. One of the most interesting features on the first floor is the cusped window with its deep embrasure in bedroom 2. This would appear to be medieval and it is probable that it was removed from the church when that building was given larger windows during the 15th Century. The west and north wings of the Rectory are Georgian, possible dating from the early 19th Century and the addition of these portions has permitted the introduction of elegant arches in the original west wall. Today the Old Rectory is a well-proportioned elegant country house steeped in history, with its own heritage. It is an opportunity seldom found. The house is approached over an attractive leafy lane hidden behind the church. Built of stone with rendered external walls, the front in lime mortar, there is a new roof, completed in 2014. A broad circular drive (currently not used by owners) leads up to the front elevation with its attractive buttressed walls and central front door. There is an additional lane access to the rear of the house and additional parking. The house is a substantial well balanced family residence. To assist a future owner seeking the opportunity to provide a larger kitchen and family room, and or either more storage/utility space, granny flat and garages, planning permission has been obtained. There is planning permission for a large ground and first floor extension with a two bedroom annexe, a double garage and additional parking, planning reference number 2011/01063/FUL granted on 13th April 2012. This provides an opportunity for the next owner to extend to their own bespoke requirements.

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The Old Rectory is situated in the delightful rural parish of St Brides Super Ely. The focal point of the hamlet is the church dedicated to St Bridget. Situated on the doorstop of the Vale of Glamorgan, the hamlet offers a tranquil and pretty rural environment with excellent access to the capital city and M4 Motorway. St Brides Super Ely is one of the closest Vale hamlets to Cardiff. There is a local bus service from the village into Cardiff. Cardiff is approximately 6 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 2 hours. Cardiff airport is within approximately 10 miles and Bristol about 52 miles. Local facilities at Culverhouse Cross, approximately 3 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. The Old Rectory is in a unique position within the quiet rural hamlet, tucked away off the Cardiff to Peterstone-super-Ely Road. The setting is charming looking onto the parish church, which is Norman is origin with its ancient Yew tree nestling in a wooded hollow. Records show that the Old Rectory dates from AD 1500. The original house in the south eastern elevation is noted by its broad central chimney. Both the dining room and study have broach-stopped ceiling beams and these taken in conjunction with the mortised roof truss immediately over this room suggest that this portion of the building dates from AD 1500. One of the most interesting features on the first floor is the cusped window with its deep embrasure in bedroom 2. This would appear to be medieval and it is probable that it was removed from the church when that building was given larger windows during the 15th Century. The west and north wings of the Rectory are Georgian, possible dating from the early 19th Century and the addition of these portions has permitted the introduction of elegant arches in the original west wall. Today the Old Rectory is a well-proportioned elegant country house steeped in history, with its own heritage. It is an opportunity seldom found. The house is approached over an attractive leafy lane hidden behind the church. Built of stone with rendered external walls, the front in lime mortar, there is a new roof, completed in 2014. A broad circular drive (currently not used by owners) leads up to the front elevation with its attractive buttressed walls and central front door. There is an additional lane access to the rear of the house and additional parking. The house is a substantial well balanced family residence. To assist a future owner seeking the opportunity to provide a larger kitchen and family room, and or either more storage/utility space, granny flat and garages, planning permission has been obtained. There is planning permission for a large ground and first floor extension with a two bedroom annexe, a double garage and additional parking, planning reference number 2011/01063/FUL granted on 13th April 2012. This provides an opportunity for the next owner to extend to their own bespoke requirements. From the front elevation a timber front door opens into:ENTRANCE HALL 27'2 x 17'7 maxA fine reception hall with a pair of multi paned shuttered windows overlooking the formal gardens, exposed timber floor and doors into principal reception rooms.DRAWING ROOM 21'2 x 18'0 maxAn elegant room with a broad south facing bay window, side windows and door opening into the gardens offering a lot of natural light into the room. A central fine early carved marble French fireplace with brass side vents and wood burner flanked by decorative alcoves and a door opening into a walk-in cupboard.A GEORGIAN ARCH LEADS TO: DINING ROOM 17'2 x 15'5 maxA 16th century room with a beamed ceiling, one shuttered and one deep silled window, large recessed stone fireplace with stone hearth and surround and wooden mantle, serving hatch, wine / china store. Both windows open onto the front elevationSTUDY 17'2 x 16'3 maxAnother 16th century room with a central Portland Stone fireplace, Baxi Fire, beamed ceiling and a glazed door flanked by stone mullioned windows leading into the front garden.LIVING ROOM 16'11 x 16'1 maxWith a deep central stone inglenook fireplace housing a Clearview' wood burner stove, matching windows to the front elevation, door into a small store room, door into gym and second flight of stairs lead to first floor.CLOAK ROOM Situated off the reception hall, a matching white suite comprising wash basin and w.c. and louvered coat cupboard.KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18'10 x 10'8 maxA comprehensively fitted original English Rose kitchen with matching wall and floor units, contrasting work surfaces, cooking range, twin sink, breakfast bar, built-in seats and dining table, space for American style fridge freezer, plumbing for dishwasher, windows from the kitchen and dining area overlook the courtyard with a stable door also opening into the courtyard.GYM/LOBBY ROOM 13'9 x 11'7With a dual aspect and a door opening into an enclosed porch with an external door.UTILITY ROOM 12'1 x 9'8FROM THE RECEPTION ROOM LANDING 54'0 x 3'5A broad, gently rising staircase leads up to a landing with a pair of small arched leaded windows overlooking the formal gardens. Entrance to principal bedroom to the right. There is access to the all five bedrooms along a corridor which joins the secondary staircase leading back to the living room at the far end. There is a w.c. Off the corridor.PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 16'1 x 10'11A broad arched picture window overlooks the formal gardens, door into:-ENSUITE BATHROOM Comprising bath, wash basin and w.c. A further door opens into a fitted dressing room.ENSUITE DRESSING ROOM BEDROOM TWO 13'2 x 10'9In original part of 16 century house with a dual aspect to the front and side elevation, medieval window displayed in a deeply recessed southern wall.BEDROOM THREE 19'3 x 13'3Elegant room, again in original house with two broad picture window to the front elevation, original Georgian fireplace, door into:-ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 12'2 x 5'11Louvered walk in dressing room with substantial hanging space with an original Georgian sliding casement window to the front elevation, step-in shower, bidet and wash basin.BEDROOM FOUR 15'4 x 14'1With a dual aspect to the front and side elevation. The front elevation also having an original sliding casement window. Original Georgian basket shaped cast iron fireplace with an unusual alcove often described as a priest hole with a small glass window overlooking the secondary stairs.BEDROOM FIVE 13'5 x 11'8With a broad bay facing west with a magnificent view overlooking the formal gardens and paddock beyond.BEDROOM SIX 13'3 x 10'0With a further bay window overlooking the formal gardens, pretty cast iron original Georgian fireplace, built-in hand basin suite.BATHROOM With a matching three piece suite, window overlooking the rear garden and adjacent large airing cupboard and fitted linen cupboard.GARDENS & GROUNDS The formal gardens have been created by the current owners and are a fine example of a country garden with very large flower beds creatively planted with a multitude of perennial shrubs and roses, a garden that flowers all year round. A small gate opens into an adjacent paddock from the formal gardens and a discreet double decorative metal gate opens into a large secure walled swimming pool with a large summer house discreetly screened from view of the house and garden. Through another metal gate is an adjacent outside w.c. Outside the back door is a good sized utility room which also houses the central heating boiler. Behind the utility room are two wood sheds and a room housing the pool filtration equipment. The gardens are the creation of the current owners who have lived at the property for nearly 50 years.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Oil central heating. Private drainageLOCAL AUTHORITY - Vale of Glamorgan Council. COUNCIL TAX - The property is listed in Band I. DIRECTIONS - Approaching westbound from St Fagans with the Plymouth Arms on the right hand side, turn left at the crossroads in the direction of Peterston-super-Ely. Approximately 1.5 miles further turn left into the hamlet of St Brides-super-Ely and The Old Rectory is situated behind the church.You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.