Plymouth House West Dimlands Road, , Cardiff. CF61 1SJ

Plymouth House West Dimlands Road, Llantwit Major, Cardiff. CF61 1SJ

This outstanding, three storey house is set in the heart of the beautiful Medieval town with its own railway station, excellent schools and amenities and within walking distance of the beach. Cardiff is just 10 miles away with its major travel links by road, air and rail. This half of a historic house of significance has parts which date back to the 1300s, and has a unique mix of Georgian and Medieval sections all restored to the highest of standards retaining an abundance of its original features. The house is built on exposed bedrock forming the private driveway and terraces around the house. There is a stunning central walled courtyard and set above is an extensive mature and well stocked garden with a unique stone bridge linking the garden to the guest suite, giving the guest suite its own external access.

Plymouth House has a fascinating history. Once home to the Earl of Plymouth, this former manor has medieval roots, its listing referring to the West wing as 15th Century but an old stone mullion window within the house, discovered during the recent restoration of the property has been dated at around 1300. The property features in The Greater Houses of Glamorgan and The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales. The house has two distinct atmospheres. The front of the property is Georgian with a drawing room of grand proportions and the rear section, which includes the former dairy, has a more intimate atmosphere, with oak beams and flagstone floors.

The West Wing has been the subject of a major renovation and restoration programme which has brought back Plymouth House to its former glory and its proud past; it has been transformed into a remarkable home which ensures its place in the future as one of the great houses of the Heritage Coastline of Wales.

Plymouth House West comprises half of what was once formerly the Manor House to Old Llantwit. It is constructed in a combination of exposed natural The approach to the property is from the bedrock terrace through a period oak stone and white painted render under pitched slate roofs. It is Grade ll listed and door to: has been the subject of a complete restoration and upgrade to blend the subtleties of modern living with the immense charm and atmosphere that this ENTRANCE HALL: unique house has to offer. The majority of the internal doors are solid oak with Window to side, part raked ceiling, exposed timbers. Bread oven with slate sill. Suffolk latches. There is a workshop/garage. All three levels have the benefit of Indian limestone paved floor as well as the following rooms: an individually zoned and temperature-controlled under-floor central heating system served by a mains gas boiler. CLOAKROOM: Sanitan period low level WC with wall mounted flush-box, matching floral NB: Full planning consent has been granted for the construction of a detached basin with ceramic tiled splashback. garage and multi-purpose annex, suitable for housing an elderly relative / holiday let / home office / home gym. Full plans are available for inspection. 3

UTILITY ROOM: 7'10 x 6'4 (2.39m x 1.92m) READING ROOM: 19'2 x 9'8 (5.85m x 2.94m) Shuttered window to side with oak sill. Feature exposed stone, arrow slit Large picture window out to front with panelled shutters and window seat. Oak window. L shaped hardwood work tops with ceramic tiled splashbacks. Inset boarded floor. Solid oak staircase with square newels and painted balustrades Belfast sink with pillar tap over and panelled cupboards under with matching leading to first floor. Period ceiling rose and coving. Vertical boarded oak door wall units. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Roof to understairs cupboard, with control system for underfloor heating. Recess access trap. with exposed timbers, exposed lintels.

From hallway through door into: Oak door into:

DINING ROOM: 13'5 x 9'1 (4.10m x 2.77m) Pair of part glazed hardwood doors leading out to central courtyard. Window with stone sill overlooking central courtyard. Raked ceilings with exposed oak truss and purlings. Indian limestone flagged floor.

DRAWING ROOM: 19' x 19'5 (5.91m x 5.79m) Large wooden sashed picture window out to front garden with panelled shutters and window seat. Bath Stone fireplace with matching hearth and inset wood burning stove. Period ceiling rose and coving. A recess with Medieval mullioned window and seat below, with view through to sitting room. Oak boarded floor. An original door leads to the central medieval stone staircase as well as the sitting room.

Through door into:

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A step leads to: Through panelled door up staircase with square balustrades and newels to: SITTING ROOM: 16'1 x 15'5 (4.89m x 4.7m) Two hardwood double glazed windows out to side terrace, one with window GUEST SUITE: 16'2 x 15'5 (4.92m x 4.70m) seat with flagstone top. Window out to central courtyard. Exposed stonework in With window at low level. Two roof lights set into raked ceilings with exposed corner with a feature stained glass leaded windowpane set in original mullion trusses and purlings, oak boarded floor. Ledged and braced hardwood external window. Fireplace set in part exposed stonework with timber lintel and raised door out to feature stone bridge and garden. Feature stand alone slipper bath flagstone hearth with inset wood burner. Adjacent original bread oven with and door into: exposed stonework. Blue “pamment” flagstone floor. EN SUITE: (A door leads back into the secondary central medieval stone staircase leading With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. to the first floor with vaulted ceiling and brackets with roped handrail)

Through square opening to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 15'9 x 14'10 (4.81m x 4.53m) Window out to side terrace with window seat set in exposed stone with flagstone sill. High level window with flagstone sill overlooking central courtyard. Bespoke solid wood kitchen with L-shaped granite worktops. Painted panelled wooden doors set under and matching wall units. Matching spacious tall units. Inset Belfast sink. Integrated appliances – fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Rangemaster dual fuel oven range with gas hob. Matching central island with inset stainless-steel sink. Blue “pamment” flagstone floor.

From the READING ROOM the main staircase leads to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with door into:

BEDROOM TWO (currently a STUDY): 14'9 x 11'7 (4.49m x 3.54m Picture window with working shutters and window seat below with views across the village and open countryside. Part exposed beams. Oak boarded floor.

BEDROOM ONE: 18'4 x 13'1 (5.58m x 3.99m) Window to side with shutters. Picture window with shutters with views across the village and open countryside. Window seat. Oak boarded floor, high ceiling with part exposed beams. Oak door into recessed wardrobe.

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FIRST FLOOR LANDING: SHOWER ROOM: Open to two floors with feature stairs leading to second floor. Oak boarded Raked ceiling, part exposed beams and roof light. Mandarin Stone floor. floors. Redundant fireplace (chimney capped), with exposed lintel. Original Cupboard at low level housing the underfloor heating controls for second floor, arch topped window with deep flared reveals. Inset small window looking out and booster for TV. Low level WC with flush-box, wash hand basin set into to side with shutters and a window seat. vanity unit with Mosaic tiled splashback. Corner shower with three sided glazed panels with jet spray and fixed and flexible heads. The end of this landing converges with the top of the medieval stone stairs and a linked landing with door into: OUTSIDE: The house is flanked by areas of common land. The grounds and gardens total FAMILY BATHROOM: approximately 0.18 of an acre consisting of the following: L shaped with raked ceilings, exposed trusses, purlings and two roof lights. Travertine tiled floor, and matching travertine tiling to two walls. Stand alone FRONT GARDEN: modern roll top bath, modern style pedestal wash hand basin set against an Mainly lawned with mature plants and shrubs set behind the front stone exposed stone wall, low level WC, walk-in double shower with chrome and boundary wall with a pair of cast iron gates leading into the driveway and glazed panels and mixer valve with fixed head and one on adjustable rail. parking area for several vehicles and access to the single storey stone built Electric towel radiator. WORKSHOP/ GARAGE: approximate internal measurement: 5m x 2.94m (16'5 x 9'8). Opening into walk-in wardrobe/dressing room. Oak door into boiler room with Worcester Mains Gas Combi Boiler providing domestic hot water and under- floor heating to all floors.

Matching oak staircase up to:

“U” SHAPED SECOND FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING: With raked ceilings, part exposed truss with original pegs and purling. Two roof lights and oak boarded floor.

Oak doors into:

BEDROOM THREE: 19'10 x 13'7 narrowing to 10'9 (6.05m x 4.13m narrowing to 3.28m) With raked ceilings and original exposed trusses and purlings. The exposed pegged "A frame" truss rafters are an impressive feature of the room. Roof light and oak boarded floor.

BEDROOM FOUR: 17'9 x 9'8 ( 5.41m x 2.94m) Window with deep recess out to side. At low level there is an original medieval window with stone cheeks. Raked ceilings part exposed trusses, purlings and oak boarded floor.

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REAR GARDEN: CENTRAL COURTYARD: (With doors from the kitchen and dining Accessed from the wrought iron spiral staircase in the central courtyard and its room) elevated aspect provides excellent levels of light. Divided into a vegetable This attractive stone walled sunken sun terrace has excellent levels of privacy growing area with raised beds, gravelled surrounds and herb garden together and is an ideal setting for relaxing and entertaining. There are some raised with a more formal lawned area with planted borders, and a decked terrace and planted beds and a useful recess used as a log store. a path. Access is also provided by the stone bridge from the guest suite. WORKSHOP GARAGE: Double Iroko wooden garage doors, personal door and window to the side. Raked ceiling, storage cupboards power and light.

SERVICES: Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity. Council Tax Band G.

DIRECTIONS: From the M4 take the airport turning at junction 33, then at the roundabout take the first exit on to the A4232 (signposted ). After approximately 4 miles branch left then at the Roundabout take the fourth exit on to the A48 (signposted ). Stay on this road for approximately 6 miles then branch left merging onto A4222. After 1.5 miles turn left onto Llantwit Major road (B4270). After 2 miles at the crossroad turn left staying on the B4270, then at the roundabout 2 miles further on take the 2nd exit onto Cowbridge Road. Proceed ahead at the mini-roundabout and after passing beneath the railway bridge take the right hand turning down into Castle Street and proceed past the castle into West Street. Continue to the "T" junction and turn left into Dimlands Road/College Street where the property will be found.

Roscoe Rogers & Knight would like to draw your attention to the following notes: • These particulars have been prepared for you in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. They are, however, for guidance purposes only. In no way whatsoever do they constitute part of an offer or a contract. • Prospective purchasers should not rely on any information given as a statement or representation of fact of warranty that the property or services are in good condition. • We would recommend that prospective purchasers verify for themselves that necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consent regarding alterations have been obtained. • None of the above services or appliances mentioned in these particulars has been tested by us. We recommend that prospective purchasers satisfy themselves as to their condition, efficiency or suitability. R461 Printed by Ravensworth Digital 0870 112 5306

Adjacent to the garage the path leads through a cast iron gate under the TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES stone bridge to the: 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT Telephone: 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk

Francline Properties Ltd t/a Roscoe, Rogers & Knight £750,000 Company Reg. No 3124596

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