Glenside | | | SA3 2EQ GLENSIDE

“When we first viewed Glenside 30 years ago, we “We worked hard to create a lovely garden which were amazed at the size of the house and the is very private and quiet. It offers protection from land. We thought that it was too good to be true! the elements and even now after 30 years, I will We knew that there would be a few things to fix leave the house with no coat and quickly realise up, but we could see the potential and have that it was a mistake! The patio is a relaxing created a lovely, large family home in a unique sun trap and it’s a great garden for children to location,” say the vendors. explore, climb trees and build dens.”

“We’ve made a number of changes over the “We tend to spend most of our time in the years to Glenside, including new roofs, refurbished kitchen / dining area. We are always very throughout, new kitchens, bathrooms and a number comfortable and happy in this part of the house. of extensions extending the reception rooms and The front room is also very nice, and we like upstairs creating a walk in wardrobe and en-suite to relax in there with a glass of wine at the for the master bedroom. We have updated the weekend.” central heating and gas fires. We have made Glenside work very well for us as a family.” “We enjoy easy access to the beach, Gower and Swansea. It’s very quiet, yet everything we need is “The location is fabulous. It’s just a short walk up nearby.” the hill where we are treated to the sight of the Three Cliffs. I believe it is one of the best views “We’ve hosted lots of New Years Eve gatherings, and walks you could get anywhere, it’s second as well as birthday parties and Christenings where to nothing and is absolutely gorgeous. There are we celebrated with 70 guests.” further views over the beach, and beyond. The scenery is incredible, and “We will miss the space, as well as the we will really miss having such fantastic walks countryside and the beach. Glenside has been on our doorstep. The local pub and shop are a very happy home where we brought up our nearby, and there are plenty of restaurants and children, but they have moved on and now we pubs in Gower where there is an almost endless want to have a different style of living with a new choice to suit all tastes and budgets. Gower is project to concentrate on.” extraordinarily beautiful, and people come back year after year to enjoy all it has to offer.” Glenside is a fantastic, spacious detached family home set among mature woodland with peaceful surroundings conservation spot was deemed the first area of outstanding beauty in the UK and has been noted as being producing delightful sounds of nature. The woodland area to the front produces wonderful wild garlic and home to some of the best beaches in the world! bluebells every spring. You also have an endless array of hiding building areas, rope swings and potential den spots for the younger generations – a kids paradise. You approach Glenside through charming Parkmill, cross the bridge and travel up the country lane to Glenside, on the approach you will notice your own woodland to the front of the property which is a real Glenside is immersed by nature, wildlife and incredible woodland, countryside and coast – you will not tire visual treat to be welcomed by. of this spectacular location and surroundings. You have ample parking for approximately six cars which leads you directly to the tiled, covered storm porch, On a wider scale, Glenside is located on the south coast of the infamous , this unique from here you enter through the double hardwood front doors. You are welcomed into the generous entrance hallway which is laid with attractive cherry hardwood flooring and is partly open to the dining room.

Let’s firstly explore the lounge, a lovely big room with generous amounts of natural light thanks to the patio doors and window to front. The floor is laid with cherry hardwood flooring and has a feature fireplace housing a Calar gas wood burner effect fire surrounded by tiled hearth and wood surround. The patio windows and doors provide a frame looking out to the garden and open the space up to the patio area to extend the reception room for alfresco entertaining. From the far end of the lounge you enter the study, a fantastic size with cherry hardwood flooring and windows to front and rear. Next is the dining room, which is partly open to the entrance hallway and so creates a lovely social, open and airy space. The dining room is a great size and welcomes you through an archway which can easily house a dining set for at least eight to ten people. You have a feature window looking out to the garden, a feature tiled inset cove and a built-in storage cupboard. The sitting room is entered through a characterful wooden latch door and is another fantastic size reception room, you will instantly notice the beautiful feature fireplace having a rustic Oak mantle, tiled hearth and Calar gas stove. The sitting room is laid with solid Oak flooring, has windows to front and rear. You enter the generous kitchen come breakfast room via the dining room and you will appreciate the fabulous size of the space immediately.

You have the kitchen, which is tiled and fitted with an array of base and wall Oak units, which are topped with granite countertops. There are a range of integrated appliances including; Siemens electric hob, extractor, De Dietrich oven and grill, Panasonic microwave, Neff dishwasher, one and a half stainless steel sink with drainer, wine rack and under cupboard lighting. You also have a lovely large window to the rear looking over the garden allowing lots of natural light. There is a lovely size breakfast/casual dining area adjacent to the kitchen which provides you with a fantastic heart of the home where the entire family can catch up at the end/beginning of the day. You can easily house a dining set for approximately eight people here and look out of the floor to ceiling picture window out to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is laid with ceramic tiled flooring.

You also have use of a substantial utility room sitting off the kitchen, here you have white high gloss fitted units, window to side, tiled floor with half tiled walls. There is room and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and an American style fridge freezer. You have access to the patio and garden from the external door of the utility room. Last but by no means least on the ground floor is the cloakroom, sitting to the side of the kitchen and accessed via the inner hallway. The cloakroom houses a WC, wash basin, radiator and window to rear. We can now ascend to explore the first floor accommodation.

Firstly, we have the master en-suite bedroom, a good size room with windows to rear over looking the gardens and woodland to front, you also have a large walk in wardrobe.

The en-suite bathroom is fitted with three piece white suite, panelled bath with shower attachment over and glass screen, WC, wash hand basin and the floor and walls are fully tiled. Bedroom two is another fantastic size double bedroom, you have windows to front and rear producing garden and woodland outlooks. The bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a characterful feature beam. Bedrooms three and four are to the front of the house, both are good size doubles, have windows to front looking over woodland and bedroom four has the added benefit of fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom five is a good size double with window to side looking over gardens

The family bathroom is superb, a large, light, modern space. You have modern large tiles laid on the floor and walls, fitted modern panelled bath, WC and wash basin with fitted vanity storage under. You also have a colossal walk in shower, two chrome towel radiators and fitted mirror. In addition, the family bathroom has fitted white high gloss floor to ceiling storage cupboards and ceiling spotlights.

Now we can explore the delights that the grounds of Glenside has to offer.

The home sits in approximately ¾ of an acre which includes woodland to the front of the property.

The garden extends from the side around to the rear, you have a mix of established gardens, lawn and patio areas to enjoy and mature trees framing the garden creating privacy and delightful scenery.

The woodland area is partly tiered for ease of usage, you can enjoy the area and witness the constant visits from small woodland animals and birds.

Glenside is also home to a detached double garage (currently housing the oil tank for the property) with additional attached storage/workshop and both spaces are equipped with lighting. Local Area The Gower village of Parkmill enjoys a family friendly community, situated en-route to enjoy the Gower peninsula with woodland walks and array of sandy beaches offering an outstanding coastline with many majestic beaches and interesting coves to explore. Parkmill is renowned for the National Trusts Gower Heritage Centre, Little Valley Bakery, Shepherds café/store and other locally run businesses. You also have a fantastic spot where you can park and walk through the woods and sand dunes to arrive at the spectacular Three Cliffs beach.

Gower is famed for becoming Britain’s first designated area of outstanding beauty and popular with locals and tourists alike. With rugged coastal walks and large expanse of family friendly sandy beaches, coastal shops and beachside cafes.

Situated close to the absolutely charming coastal village of located to the west of The City of Swansea. The village itself offers a full array of quality restaurants and individual boutiques with beachside promenade that meanders along the coast with coffee shops, parks and ice cream parlours en-route, finishing at the recently refurbished Mumbles Pier. Alongside our award winning beaches, scenic coastal paths and Marina we are blessed with great sporting facilities. With championship golf courses, Olympic sized swimming pool and full array of water sports available. Culturally benefiting from museums, galleries and theatres with a centre celebrating the works of Dylan Thomas. Swansea offers a direct line to London and Cardiff International Airport is approximately 45 minute drive.

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