sea view, st athan

Sea ViewSt Athan | CF62 4NS

Sea View, St Athan.indd 1 16/07/2015 14:27

Sea ViewAs the name aptly describes, this spacious, exquisite, limestone barn conversion, enjoys the very best views across the Bristol Channel to the Devon and Somerset coastline. In addition, it is surrounded by breathtaking countryside and wondrous golden beaches, with the Welsh Heritage Coastal Path sat behind the house.

It is not hard to comprehend the reasons why the present owners were attracted to Sea View and its outstanding location, and they had no hesitation in deciding to purchase the house nearly three years ago. They have since added their own personality to the house and, not only replaced the kitchen and bathrooms but have brought back to life many of the of the original features, creating an outstanding family home. A spacious, bright and sunny house with copious amounts of glazing, teamed with natural wood and several exposed walls of beautiful limestone, inspirationally marrying a unique blend of tradition and contemporary styles. The layout is extremely flexible, its two reception rooms enabling the owners to utilise one for the rough and tumble of everyday life, whilst the second is elegant and charming. Sunny days are special here, with doors thrown open wide embracing the idyllic surroundings, but cold winter days are magical too, cosy and tucked up with the log burner blazing away. An easy home in which to entertain, especially in the summertime when BBQs with friends and family take place. Guests spill effortlessly into the garden with views across the sea and there is plenty of space for children to play safely and happily.

A great amount of love and care has been given to the garden. There is a large lawn with raised flower beds, bordering the meadow, grazed by cattle and lambs. There is also a splendid outbuilding, part of which provides a relaxed, gentle, area in which to sit and savour the remarkable peace and tranquillity of the surroundings.

Everything required is easy to reach, including a choice of schools, a local train station and Cardiff International Airport. Cardiff city centre is only ten miles from the house, and the historical town of Llantwit Major is only a stone’s throw away with all it has to offer including breath taking walks across the countryside and down to the beach with many traditional watering holes dotted along the way. Also near is the bustling market town of Cowbridge with some of the best restaurants and boutiques in the Vale.

An outstanding, stunning, family home from which the owners will be sad to leave, but one which has provided them with a superb quality of life whilst here.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


Sea View is a detached, stone built, Victorian barn conversion situated on approximately half an acre of land. The site of this impressive property is classed as a Vale of Glamorgan treasure, on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, recorded with Gwent & Glamorgan Historical Society. This unique character home was first recorded on a site in the 1840 census. The property manages to combine the essential character of the building with fantastic modern standards of finish. Some of the outstanding features being a bespoke, handmade kitchen, mandarin limestone flooring, oak beamed ceilings and oak door frames. The ground floor offers very generous living space, with a living room, family room and kitchen diner. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, with the master benefiting from an en suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe and side access out of the property, and a very impressive family bathroom with elevated, free standing bath. To the front there is a private, gated court yard, with well-manicured gardens and pond to the side and rear. There are also outbuildings, housing a converted chicken coup and a covered patio area. The major attraction of this property are the delightful sea views of Somerset and the North Devon Coast, from almost Burnham on Sea to Watchet, Minehead, Porlock and Lynmouth. DRAFT.

GROUND FLOOR

KitchenEntered via uPVC double glazed French doors, with Mandarin limestone floor, exposed brick walls and a bespoke handmade oak kitchen with granite work top and oak work top over the island, double Belast sink, integrated dishwasher, space for large fridge/freezer, space for Range style cooker, inset ceiling spotlights, oak beams above door and window frames, two feature ceiling lights above island, stairs to the first floor, uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear and set of uPVC double glazed French doors leading to the rear garden. Leading to:

Living RoomWith fitted carpet, exposed brick walls, log burner, beamed ceiling and floor to ceiling wooden framed double glazed windows with a set of wooden framed double glazed sliding door to the side.

HALLWAY

Doors to

WCWith Mandarin limestone floor and suite comprising: vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash back and low level WC with hidden cistern. Inset ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.

Utility RoomWith vinyl floor, space for washing machine, wall level units, immersion tank and new Worcester boiler.

StudyWith fitted carpet, built-in cupboards and uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Family RoomWith fitted carpet, beamed ceiling, uPVC double glazed window to the front and a set of uPVC double glazed French doors to the front.


FIRST FLOOR

LandingWith beamed ceiling, inset ceiling spotlights, glass brick window to the rear and uPVC double glazed window to the rear. Doors to:

Bedroom OneWith fitted carpet, beamed vaulted ceiling, built in walk in wardrobe, uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear and uPVC double glazed door to the side with stone steps leading down to the front courtyard. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room with WCWith traveline tiled floor, partially tiled walls and suite comprising: large shower cubicle with rainfall shower, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over and low level WC. Extractor fan and inset ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom TwoWith fitted carpet, storage to eaves, beamed vaulted ceiling and uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear.

Bedroom ThreeWith fitted carpet, beamed vaulted ceiling and uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom FourWith fitted carpet, beamed vaulted ceiling and uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Bathroom with WCWith slate tiled floor and suite comprising: free standing bath with mixer tap over and shower fitment, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over and oak storage cupboard below and low level WC. Inset ceiling spotlights, exposed beamed ceiling, extractor fan and double glazed skylight.

OUTSIDE

Front GardenLarge pebbled gated courtyard, pond and lawn area and access to the master bedroom via steps to the side of the property. Leading to:

Attached GarageWith wooden doors. Single with storage above.

Rear GardenA raised patio, large lawned area with wooden fence and further lawned area. Converted garage now being utilised as a chicken coup and run. LPG tank. Water filteration room. Covered Patio with views across the channel.

ServicesLPG, electricity and sceptic tank.

TenureWe have been informed that the property is freehold but please verify this via your legal representative.

Council Tax BAND H


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 17.07.2015

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Fine & Country Cardiff 293 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 6PA

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