Paddock Garden Garage Open fire Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating Survey Available

THE BARN, MAENDY ROAD, PENYCOEDCAE, CF37 1PS

The sale of The Barn offers a rare opportunity to acquire an impressive and unique three bedroom barn conversion set in approximately 3 acres of land and surrounded by open countryside with unobstructed views over Llantrisant, the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond to Somerset. Situated in an elevated rural location with no immediate neighbours the setting is truly delightful, yet The Barn is within easy reach of retail outlets and major road and rail links.

Converted in 2001/2 to a high specification by its current owners, this 200 year old former cow barn offers generous accommodation including three bedrooms, study, family bathroom, en-suite shower room and two reception rooms including a stunning 45ft x 19ft kitchen/day room.

Externally and nearing completion is a detached block and timber built outbuilding incorporating covered parking for three vehicles together with an office and store room at either end. This building could be converted into additional living accomodation subject to planning & building regulations approval being obtained. Further parking for additional vehicles is afforded by the enclosed courtyard.

Within the grounds is a timber stable block and tack room benefiting from mains lighting and power, two hay stores and separate timber field shelter. Currently, the grazing land is divided into 3 secure paddocks with post & rail fencing.

The Barn is accessed via a 150 metre private driveway and is situated between Church Village & Pontypridd. Church Village offers all local amenities including Doctor’s surgeries, Dentist, Post Office, Shops, Library, Schools & Sports Centre in addition to restaurants & public houses.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL. 17ft6 x 18ft6 (5.2m x 5.6m)
Accessed via large timber double doors from the courtyard this spacious hallway with exposed beams also has double glazed timber French doors opening out onto the garden and its far reaching views. Part natural slate flooring, part natural coir carpeting. Timber stairs to landing. Telephone point.

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LOUNGE. 21ft6 x 18ft6 (6.5m x 5.6m)
Previously used as a dairy the lounge is full of character with exposed stonework to two walls and exposed beams to the ceiling. In addition to two radiators the room also benefits from a “Dragon” Log burning stove set on a large stone hearth. Floor to ceiling timber double glazed windows overlook the courtyard and two further windows and a glazed French door give views over and access to the garden. TV point. Fitted carpet.

WC. 3ft x 7ft (0.9m x 2.15m)
White toilet & wash hand basin with chrome fittings. Natural slate flooring & splash back to basin.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM. 10ft10 x 7ft (3.30m x 2.1m)
Good sized utility room with space & plumbing for washing machine & dryer. Fitted base & wall units with solid oak doors, stainless steel sink & drainer. Floor mounted oil fired boiler (Worcester). Timber stable door to courtyard. Quarry tiled flooring.


KITCHEN/DAY ROOM. 45ft x 19ft (13.70m x 5.8m)
Accessed via two stone steps from the entrance hall this room is perfect for entertaining and everyday family life. The large kitchen area benefits from a range of fitted wall & base units with solid oak shaker style doors, matching central island unit & white ceramic sink with drainer. Stainless steel, dual fuel, range style cooker with stainless steel splash back and chimney extractor hood. Space & plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Natural slate flooring to kitchen & natural slate tiled splash back to worktops.

The remainder of the room has ample space to house a number of sofa’s & chairs in addition to a large banqueting table seating 10 which the owner’s had made from the original roof timbers (available by separate negotiation). Multi-fuel stove on stone hearth with bespoke timber surround, also made from the original roof timbers. Two large double glazed sets of French doors overlook & open out onto the garden. Natural slate flooring to doorways, natural coir carpeting to remainder of room. TV point.

FIRST FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM. 17ft6 x 13ft6 (5.3m x 4.1m)
Good sized double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, low level timber double glazed window to East & central Velux roof window to South. Fitted carpet. T.V point.

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EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. 6ft7 x 6ft3 (2.0m x 1.9m)
White suite with chrome fittings, including a large power shower enclosure and basin vanity unit. Full height ceramic tiling to shower enclosure and part height tiling to basin & w.c. Velux roof window to North. “Aqualoc” laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 2. 7ft6 x 16ft9 (2.25m x 5.1m)
Fitted raised bed base. Walk in wardrobe. Velux roof window to South. Fitted carpet. TV & telephone points.

FAMILY BATHROOM. 6ft3 x 12ft (1.9m x 3.7m)
Generous sized family bathroom with white suite including a full-sized bath and separate glazed quadrant power shower enclosure and chrome fittings. Ceramic tiled splash back to basin & bath, full height tiling to shower. Low level window overlooking courtyard. Velux roof window to North. “Aqualoc” laminate flooring.


BEDROOM 3. 12ft x 8ft (3.7m x 3.45m)
Low level window overlooking courtyard. Velux roof window to North. Airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder and power shower pumps.

STUDY. 7ft x 6ft9 (2.1m x 2.05m)
Velux roof window to South. Telephone point.

OUTSIDE

GARDEN.
South facing & laid to lawn with large paved area under Loggia (lean-to slate canopy) and large timber deck. The garden is planted with a range of mature shrubs and trees, including some fruit trees. It also benefits from a large nature pond which attracts frogs, newts, toads & dragonflies as well as a range of bird species which use it for drinking & bathing. The views from the garden are stunning and overlook the surrounding farmland, Llantrisant, the Vale of Glamorgan and in clear weather, Somerset.

LAND.
The land lies to the South and West of The Barn and is divided into three gently sloping paddocks with post & rail fencing. Two of the paddocks have access to a timber field shelter.

TIMBER STABLE BLOCK.
The stable block comprises of two 12ftx12ft stables (one of which is currently being used as a tractor store but can easily be converted back into a stable). There is also a 12ftx6ft feed room, a slightly smaller store room and a hay store along the back of the building capable of holding around 80 bales of hay. The stable block benefits from mains electricity & lighting.

SERVICES.
The property is complemented by mains electricity and water, private drainage and oil fired central heating.

Council Tax Band F : £1721.00 -2008/09
Annual water charge: £188.00 -2008/09

TENURE.
The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

VIEWING.
By appointment only, Contact Tel. 01443 208932

The Barn is offered for Private Sale by the owners. Home Information Pack available including Energy Certificate. All measurements & distances are approximate and for general guidance only. This description does not constitute part of a contract.

For information: The private driveway to The Barn is owned by the neighbouring farm although it only serves as access to The Barn and the surrounding farmland. There is a continuous legal right of way over this driveway granted to The Barn.