Great House, Llanmaes, CF61 2XR £1,250,000 67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AF T: 01446 771 777 E: [email protected]
One of the great period houses in the Vale of Glamorgan listed Grade 2*. Set in about 2.5 acres of mature gardens and grounds. Wonderful combination of character and modern appointments. Six reception, seven bed, four bath but not rambling. A joy.
The exact early history of Great House is not known although it is thought that the property was probably built around 1540 by James Turbervill. The Royal Commission on ancient and historical monuments in Wales in their book Glamorgan The Greater Houses gives much of the history from the early 1600s and says "The existing house, though incorporating part of an earlier building and enlarged in the 19th Century, provides an example of the renaissance style, with a central stair and panelled rooms." It goes on to describe in some detail many of the features that make this such a fascinating house and such a pleasure to walk around and view.
Prospective purchasers will also note the wonderful mature gardens and grounds of about 2.448 acres which are the result of much work by the present vendors and provide a glorious setting for such an attractive property. However, history and character alone do not make a comfortable house and the present owners have undertaken a careful programme of modernisation and refurbishment, including a stunning new expanded contemporary , kitchen/breakfast room by Ponninghaus at a cost of around £70,000. All this work has been done very much in keeping with the property's status as a Grade 2* listed building being of architectural and historical interest. The overall result is a most attractive blend of character and convenience in a house which although offering a great deal of accommodation is not vast and rambling and has been meticulously maintained by the present owners.
The property is situated adjacent to the 13th century parish church of St Cattwg in the ancient part of the village which now provides an attractive combination of old and new and in recent times has won the award for the Best Kept Village in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Llanmaes village is a vibrant community with active church and social life, which includes a warm and friendly village pub, The Blacksmith Arms. Llanmaes historic village is just one mile from the heritage coast and an eight minute drive from the market town of Cowbridge. It is a two minutes drive from the ancient town of Llantwit Major which boasts a full selection of shops, pubs, restaurants etc. together with a leisure centre with a swimming pool. Llantwit Major Comprehensive School has recently achieved some of Wales' best examination results. There is a railway station in Llantwit Major, served by the recently re-opened London/Swansea line which connects Bridgend to Cardiff, which is ideal for commuting or connecting to the main London line. The expanding Cardiff (Wales) airport is a 10 minute drive from Llanmaes with regular flights to London (City) Airport and various European and long haul destinations.
For directions to Great House, from our offices turn right down the High Street and at the end take the Llantwit Major Road. Turn left at Nash Manor crossroads and follow the road to the roundabout at the beginning of the Llantwit Major by pass. Turn left and then turn left at the first set of traffic lights. As you enter Llanmaes turn first right and at the T junction turn right again. Follow the road keeping the church on your right hand side and you will see Great House on your left hand side. Go through the gates to the parking area. Ground Floor Beamed ceiling. Open brick lined inglenook style hearth with pot boiler plinths and ovolo-moulded circle enriched with a band of wheatears, at the centre of which is cast iron multi fuel stove. Georgian window with window seat enjoying views over a round floral pattern. Deep south facing bay window overlooking the side garden. Entrance Hall 15'6" x 11'3" (4.72m x 3.43m) the front garden. Two windows with window seats enjoying views over the delightful rear garden. Approached via a solid oak entrance door with brass fittings under a semi circular Telephone point. canopy supported by enriched scroll brackets within which is a covered half Sitting Room 13'3" x 13' (4.04m x 3.96m) canopy decorated with bargetting. Oak strip floor. Impressive staircase with widely Wood block herringbone floor. Window with window seat overlooking the front Garden Room 17' x 12'max (5.18m x 3.66m) spaced turned balusters and walls panelled to dado with moulded rail. courtyard. Coved ceiling. Cast iron glass fronted stove with inset gas coals fire, set Also leading off the mezzanine landing. Finished in double glazed units and in brick lined recess fireplace with stone reveal. enjoying delightful views over the rear garden with doorway leading out to the Drawing Room 21' x 14'9" (6.40m x 4.50m) garden and terrace. Polished oak strip floor. Early 18th Century bolection moulded panelling. Marble Oak Room 15' x 15' (4.57m x 4.57m) mantel shelf with open hearth with cupboards fitted to either side. French door Situated off the mezzanine landing at rear garden level. Walls lined with panelling Kitchen/Breakfast Room 21'9" x 13'6" widening to 17' (6.63m x 4.11m leading out to the side garden. Two Georgian windows with window seats fitted in large fields with dado and cornice. The recesses flanking the fireplace and the widening to 5.18m) beneath and enjoying delightful views over the front garden. entry to the room have matching panelled doors with contemporary brass locks. A spectacular and very stylish recent addition to the property, created by 67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71Marble 7AF fireplace below two long over mantel panels. Plaster work decoration to substantially extending the original kitchen and refitted with a superb range of Dining Room 15'6" x 15'6" (4.72m x 4.72m) ceiling consists of two bolection-moulded rectangles, the outer one enriched with units by Ponninghaus, finished in Mist grey with white Silstone work surfaces and T: 01446 771 777 E: [email protected] of oak leaves at the angles, the inner one with cusped angles framing an cerise glass splash backs. Features include tall larder fridge with decor panel, Neff West facing window with window seat enjoying delightful views over the front Window overlooking the front garden and church grounds beyond. Range of fitted double oven, fold out carousels, Neff dishwasher with decor panel, inset 1.5 bowl garden and church grounds opposite. Telephone point. En-suite is: wardrobes. Doorway through to bathroom 4 and also doorway through to dressing sink unit with pillar tap. Classic refurbished 1950's 4 oven Aga which has been room allowing this to be used as a suite if required. converted to electricity with decorative canopy over and down lighting. Matching Master Suite Bathroom One 13'6" x 7'9" (4.11m x 2.36m) 67central High island unitStreet, with Neff Cowbridge, induction hob and stainlessVale steelof Glamorgan,filter over, with CF71Suite in 7AF white comprising panelled bath with shower over, bidet, low level wc and Dressing Room 13'6" x 6'9" (4.11m x 2.06m) T:arched 01446 glass canopy 771 and 777down lighting. TheE: central [email protected] island unit also incorporates a wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Walls tiled to dado. Windows on two sides. Two velux windows on the southerly side. Four door run of wall to wall fitted range of cupboards and drawers with breakfast bar. Range of matching wall wardrobes. cupboards, including glazed illuminated double display case. Contemporary Master Suite Dressing Room One 13'3" x 8' (4.04m x 2.44m) lighting, including lighting between wall and base units and skirting lighting. Plenty Pitched ceiling. Sixteen door run of fitted wardrobes. Roof light. Bedroom Seven 16' x 8'9" (4.88m x 2.67m) of space for breakfast table and chairs. An attractively light room with 3 large Window overlooking the front garden and church grounds. Wash hand basin set Suite Bedroom Two 19'3" x 15'3" (5.87m x 4.65m) windows. Porcelain slate tiled floor. Additional lobby to side with deep shelved into oak vanity unit. A wonderfully light room with window overlooking the front garden and grounds floor to ceiling cupboard, doorway to dining room and doorway to the back stairs. of the parish church opposite and two further windows overlooking the side Bathroom Four 11'9" x 8'9" (3.58m x 2.67m) The revised layout now means that the kitchen/breakfast room adjoins the side garden. Brick corner fireplace with open hearth. Three door run of oak floor to Luxuriously fitted with modern suite in white comprising over size shower cubicle hall, cloakroom and sitting room which is ideal for a young family that might want ceiling fitted wardrobes. with Aqualisa shower and wash hand basin set into wall to wall oak vanity unit. a sitting room/playroom close to the kitchen/breakfast room. Polished timber floor. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Front window enjoying views Pantry 13' x 5' (3.96m x 1.52m) Suite Bathroom Two over the church grounds. Recently installed luxury bathroom with modern suite in white comprising shower, Porcelain slate tiled floor. Range of shelving. Windows on two sides. low level wc and corner wash hand basin. Walls fully tiled. Pelmet lighting. Cloakroom Utility Room 13' x 8'3" (3.96m x 2.51m) Extractor. Suite in white comprising low level wc and corner wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Porcelain slate tiled floor. Three windows. Range of built in units finished in cream Pitched and beamed ceiling. Velux roof light. Snooker Room 20'9" x 14'3" (6.32m x 4.34m) with marble effect work surfaces and coffee glass splash backs. Stainless steel sink Currently used as a snooker room but would make a fine double bedroom. Bay Outside and drainer 1.5 bowl sink unit. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space and window enjoys delightful views over the mature rear garden. Stone and brick Great House stands in approximately 2.448 acres of gardens and grounds and has plumbing for washing machine. Spotlighting to ceiling. fireplace with hearth and wooden mantel over. The Victorian tulip legged snooker been the subject of considerable time, expenditure and expertise by the current Side Hall table is available for purchase. owners. The house is approached to the front via a pair of fine pedestrian gates Storm doorway leading out to the outer porch and then to the courtyard, parking Ashlar gate-piers capped and surmounted by vases; the walls of the court with Bedroom Three 13'6" x 9'9" (4.11m x 2.97m) area and garage. Porcelain slate tiled floor to match kitchen. Shelved storage ramped ends have a moulded coping. This lovely approach is through a courtyard Views over the side garden. Double size airing cupboard. cupboard. garden with formal lawn quartered by flagstone paths and surrounded by well stocked borders and mature shrubs. From this lovely courtyard there is an archway Cloakroom Bathroom Three 9'3" x 7'6" (2.82m x 2.29m) through to the side garden and also an archway through to the driveway and Modern suite in white comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level wc Modern suite in white comprising low level WC and corner wash hand basin. Tiled parking area also approached via a pair of gates. DOUBLE GARAGE (40 x 113) and and wash hand basin set into vanity unit in tiled recess. Tiled floor. Walls tiled to floor & walls. Opaque glazed window. workshop with electric up-and-over doorway. The paddocks to the rear have a dado. Window to side garden. separate vehicular access to the village lane. The principal gardens lie to the rear Rear Hall and feature extensive lawned areas with mature trees, shrubs, moor pond etc. Bedroom Four 12' x 11'9" (3.66m x 3.58m) Porcelain slate tiled floor. Access to cellar, wine cellar and entrance hall. There is a large paved patio with access directly from the conservatory and an Window with window seat enjoying delightful views over the front garden and attractive small terrace to the side of the house. This delightfully mature garden church grounds opposite. Wine Cellar 6' x 6'6" widening to 9' (1.83m x 1.98m widening to 2.74m) offers ever changing vistas to explore all its nooks and crannies and provides a No outside windows. Wine racks. Bedroom Five 15'6" x 15' (4.72m x 4.57m) perfect setting for this delightful house. In the grounds is a small square stone built dove cote dating from about 1700. Other features include kitchen garden and Magnificent coved ceiling similar in style to the oak room underneath. Two Cellar 15'6" x 14'9" (4.72m x 4.50m) orchard. A splendid pair of wrought iron gates set between stone pillars and secondary glazed windows enjoying views over the delightful rear garden. Maximum height about 6'. Flagstone floor. Electric light and power. High level approached via a flight of steps leads to TWO LARGE REAR PADDOCKS within Attractive fireplace with hanging cupboard to recess on one side and wash hand windows on two sides. which there is an en tout cas all weather tennis court. Useful STABLE BLOCK built basin to recess on the other. in stone under a pitched roof and split into three separate compartments with Landing separate tractor shed. House, gardens and grounds is approximately 2.448 acres. On several levels. Window with window seat overlooking the rear garden. Two Second Floor shelved linen cupboards. Access to the landing via the fine principal staircase and Landing Potential Development also via the back staircase from the kitchen. There will be an overage clause in relation to future development in the paddock. Approached via a full staircase from the first floor landing with doorway at the top Rear Hall of the stairs. This top floor potentially provides ideal accommodation as a separate Planning staff flat or granny flat. Leading off the landing via a half glazed doorway with a short flight of steps down Should the new owners of Great House wish to accommodate a dependant to an arched timber storm doorway which takes you out to the garden. Tiled floor. Bedroom Six 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) relative or similar it should be noted that planning permission has been obtained Attractive side leaded window with coat of arms. to create a self contained apartment with access from the side garden entrance. Plans are available on request. Master Suite Bedroom One 16' x 15'6" (4.88m x 4.72m)
67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AF T: 01446 771 777 E: [email protected]
67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AF T: 01446 771 777 E: [email protected]
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