Picketston Cottage, Picketston, , Vale Of , CF62 4QP.

£495,000 Freehold

pablack.co.uk - PA Black 01446 772857 Picketston Cottage, Picketston, St Athan, , CF62 4QP.

A genuine opportunity to purchase a detached and well- Approached via a five bar gate this country cottage also designed spacious former farmhouse reputed to be built benefits from a private off street hard concrete vehicular circa 18th century, occupying a large and level plot entrance drive which leads to a substantial garage (17' within approximately two thirds of an acre, semi-rural 10" x 18' 6"), formerly a farm stable, rebuilt and re- roofed, and within the large and lovely gardens and and adjacent to open fields and countryside. grounds is a former stone built Bake House with its original bread oven, fire grate and circular shaped baking fire apparently used for boiling mussels and sea This idyllic cottage enjoys a country location yet is only a fish. short distance away from St Athan Village and , and whilst having been renovated to a Adjacent to the Bake House is a further stone built certain standard in recent years, the property still original smokehouse, and there is also an original bomb requires cosmetic upgrading together with some shelter positioned and concealed within the main gardens which could provide ideal storage. structural improvements related to rendering etc but could provide a wonderful family home with extensive The wonderful gardens and grounds have been grounds that would be perfect for any growing family. designed with great consideration as the former owner was a horticulturist, with many meandering paths and lawns providing access to the front and rear gardens, The property does benefit from oil fired central heating all enclosed by garden trees and boundaries to afford with a modern oil tank neatly sited within the grounds, privacy and security. mains electricity, mains water and cesspit drainage. The property is available with early possession, and

would provide a wonderful opportunity to upgrade a Charming period features include pine farmhouse detached and sizeable family home within a lovely setting. panelled doors, wood block floors, Victoriana cast iron character fireplaces and two elegant log burning stoves. St Athan

The surprisingly spacious accommodation comprises four St Athan (Welsh: Sain ) is a village and community in the Vale of Glamorgan in South . ground floor reception rooms including a bay fronted The village and its parish church are dedicated to main lounge (17' 10" x 13' 8" into a bay maximum), a Tathan. dining room, a sitting room, a separate living room, a 16 ft kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, and a ground The church dates to the 13th–14th century, though an floor shower room. earlier church was dated to the Norman period. The village and the adjacent dormitory village of are known primarily for the MOD St Athan RAF The first floor accommodation comprises four double size base. bedrooms together with a sizeable family bathroom. There are three pubs in the village, as well as a football team at St Athan Football Club and the St Athan Golf Club. The village has a Post Office, a Londis, a pharmacy and an Esso petrol station. There is also a local primary school.

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Ground Floor Sitting Room Lounge

Entrance Hall 13' 4" x 12' 6" ( 4.06m x 3.81m ) 17' 10" x 13' 8" into a circular shaped bay. ( 5.44m x 4.17m Woodblock flooring, cast iron log burning stove, flagstone into a circular shaped bay. ) Approached via a solid wood panelled front entrance door with hearth, coved ceiling, double glazed timber casement window Into a circular timber casement bay window with front garden upper light windows, timber casement window to side. to side, double radiator, single alcove, dado rail, returning aspect, french doors double glazed and opening to side,

spindle balustrade staircase to first floor landing, farmhouse radiator, coved ceiling, door to utility room. Living Room pine panelled door to kitchen/breakfast room.

Utility Room 13' 3" x 10' 10" ( 4.04m x 3.30m ) Kitchen / Breakfast Room Stone fireplace inset with a cast iron log burner, stone hearth, 8' 3" x 6' 11" ( 2.51m x 2.11m ) two alcoves, traditional panel door to front hall, double glazed 16' 2" x 11' 3" ( 4.93m x 3.43m ) Pine panelled door to kitchen, Tranco oil fired central heating timber casement window to front aspect, radiator. Fitted along two sides with matching floor and eye level units boiler, pine base units, space with plumbing for an automatic with wood effect work surfaces, stainless steel sink with washing machine, radiator, window to rear. Dining Room chrome mixer taps, vegetable cleaner and drainer, electric cooker point, part ceramic tiled walls, double radiator, single Shower Room radiator, two double glazed timber casement windows with .15' 5" x 13' 9" ( 4.70m x 4.19m ) rear garden outlooks. Double glazed timber casement window to front with deep sill, 6' 11" x 4' 10" ( 2.11m x 1.47m ) Comprising wash hand basin with ceramic tiled surround, cast iron period character fireplace with marble surround and hearth, two alcoves, coved ceiling, two double radiators, Rear Porch W.C., shower tray with part ceramic tiled walls, Monarch traditional panelled door to entrance hall, square opening to shower unit, rail and curtain over, timber casement window to sitting room. Small paned door, solid wood outer door to gardens. rear, radiator.

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First Floor Landing Family Bathroom Smokehouse

Double radiator, access to roof space, exposed beams, 7' 9" x 6' 10" ( 2.36m x 2.08m ) Also constructed in brick and stone, attached to the back of window to side. Ceramic tiled walls, coloured suite comprising panel bath with the Bake House, formerly a smokehouse for curing meat etc. chrome grips and Mira shower unit, rail and curtain over, W.C., pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, double radiator, Master Bedroom One Front Gardens double glazed timber casement window to rear, built out airing 13' 10" x 13' 6" narrowing to 9' 10" ( 4.22m x 4.11m narrowing cupboard with factory insulated copper hot water cylinder. Again a significant area of land is positioned to the front of the

to 9' 10" ) property, also level and enclosed, also designed with well- Double glazed timber casement window with front garden Entrance Drive established garden trees, plants and shrubs, again by the aspect, Victoriana style cast iron character fireplace, two previous Vendor who was a specialist horticulturist. Again meandering lawns and footpaths provide access, a wonderful alcoves, double radiator, exposed beams. Private off street vehicular entrance drive approached via a five bar entrance gate leading to a hard concrete driveway with haven for children to play and adjacent to open fields. Bedroom Two space for 3-4 cars. Outside light, outside water tap. Rear Gardens 13' 5" x 10' 3" ( 4.09m x 3.12m ) Garage Double glazed timber casement window to front, one alcove, A large level garden area, well established with an extensive double radiator, exposed beams. 18' 6" wide x 17' 10" deep ( 5.64m wide x 5.44m deep ) range of shrubs, trees, plants, arranged and designed by the Reputed to be a former farm stable, now rebuilt mainly in block former owner who was a specialist horticulturist. The Bedroom Three still retaining one original stone wall, new roof, electric power boundaries are well defined and afford good levels of privacy and light, double doors in timber with side courtesy door for and there are meandering lawns and footpaths providing access to each section of the rear garden. There is also an old 13' 4" x 8' 11" ( 4.06m x 2.72m ) access. bomb shelter, which can be used for storage purposes, and Double glazed timber casement window to side, exposed the garden sides on to open fields. beams, radiator, Victorian cast iron period character fireplace, Bakehouse traditional panelled door. 12' 7" x 10' 6" ( 3.84m x 3.20m ) Bedroom Four Former Bake House built in stone, still retaining an original bread oven, a fire grate and a circular shaped fire basin,

11' 4" x 9' ( 3.45m x 2.74m ) reputed to be used for cooking mussels etc, electric power and light, window, white Belfast sink, modern pitched roof. Two double glazed timber casement windows to rear and side aspect, double radiator, picture rail.

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52 High Street, COWBRIDGE, South Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

EPC Rating: F

Property Ref:SDV300549 - 0008

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