5 bedroom house

Newton Farmhouse started life as a pair of quarrymen's cottages probably dating from early Victorian times when the local stone was used for building in the area, including the original Cowbridge school on the Aberthin Road in Cowbridge. About 80 years ago, the two cottages were combined into one house and about 50 years ago the east wing was added creating the lovely house of today. In brief terms, the accommodation now includes five living rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms and whilst in need of some updating, has a wonderful ambiance and character with virtually all rooms facing south with lovely views over the lawned tree lined gardens which with the orchard extends to about 1.5 acres.

The locality is a delight situated off a private driveway serving just two houses and surrounded by countryside and less than 2 miles from the market town of Cowbridge with its extensive range of facilities including schooling of excellent reputation for all ages, wide range of shops both national and local, library, health centre, sporting and recreational facilities including leisure centre, cricket club, squash club, bowls club etc. The Heritage Coastline is just a few miles to the south. Easy access to the main road network brings major centres including the capital city of Cardiff, Bridgend, Swansea etc within comfortable commuting distance. There is a main line railway station at Cardiff with frequent connections to London Paddington. Cardiff Wales Airport is just a few miles to the south.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Portico - A very pretty open fronted glazed addition with attractive sculped roof.

Entrance Porch - Glazed storm doorway from entrance portico with matching side windows. Terrazzo tiled flooring.

Entrance Hallway - 7.5 long (24'7" long) - Glazed inner doorway. Double turn stairway with delicate pilasters and curved banister rail. Big picture window over the mezzanine creates lots of light.

Cloakroom - Suite in white comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Window to rear. Coat hanging space.

Drawing Room - 6.24 x 4.88 (20'5" x 16'0") - A lovely room with stunning garden views via two windows to floor level flanking central glazed doorway leading out to the south facing front terrace. Further window to side. Working fireplace with marble surround and hearth and mantle over.

Sitting Room - 4.47 x 4.06 (14'7" x 13'3") - Doorway from the entrance hall but also with double doors opening out into the drawing room creating a splendidly large reception room for entertaining. Front wall almost entirely in glass with triple picture window to floor level looking out over the front garden.

Dining Room - 5.9 x 3.4 (19'4" x 11'1") - Enjoying similar triple window as the sitting room with views over the front garden. Flush fitted glazed cupboards.

Breakfast Room - 5.96 x 2.13 (19'6" x 6'11") - Double picture window enjoying front garden views. Doorway through to kitchen. Useful recesses.

Kitchen - 5.96 x 2.13 (19'6" x 6'11") - Well fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units by Sheraton finished in butter milk with parquet effect work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Lighting between wall and base units. Features include white ceramic twin bowl sink unit with drainer, built under Bosch dishwasher with decor panel. Built under fridge with decor panel. Neff four ring ceramic hob with filter in canopy over. Range of tall units include tall fridge with decor panel. AEG freezer with decor panel. Baumatic double oven finished in glass and stainless steel. Extensive range of storage units including wall cupboards with glazed display cases. Two large roof lights. Tiled flooring. walls part pine panelled. Doorway to hallway. Doorway to covered courtyard.

Covered Courtyard - 7.4 x 2.80 (24'3" x 9'2") - Open fronted via stone lined archway. Panelled ceiling. Tiled flooring. Doorways to kitchen, utility/boiler room, cloakroom two and garage.

Utility/Boiler Room - Quarry tiled flooring. Walls half tiled. Single drainer sink unit. Oil fired boiler.

Cloakroom Two - Low level WC and wash hand basin in white. Walls half tiled. Quarry tiled flooring.

First Floor -

Landing - Two windows to rear.

Bedroom One - 5.59 x 4.88 (18'4" x 16'0") - Two windows to floor level enjoy lovely views over the front garden. Further window to rear. Six door run of floor to ceiling wall to wall fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - 4.08 x 4.08 (13'4" x 13'4") - Same delightful front garden views. L shaped seven door run of fitted wardrobes and range of further built in bedroom furniture. Pedestal wash hand basin.

Bathroom One - Suite comprising panelled bath with hand shower, low level WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. Window overlooking rear garden.

Bedroom Three - 4.37 x 3.08 (14'4" x 10'1") - Delightful front views. Access to loft via hatch.

Bedroom Four - 4.5 x 2.26 (14'9" x 7'4") - Garden views. L shaped run of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes and base units.

Bathroom Two - 3.37 x 1.66 (11'0" x 5'5") - Suite in white comprising Bette timber panelled bath, Heritage pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and oversized Daryl shower cubicle tiled internally. Walls fully tiled. Window overlooking front garden.

Lower Landing - Doorway from main landing and three steps down. Shelved airing cupboard.

Bedroom Five - 4.29 x 3.26 (14'0" x 10'8") - Front garden views.

Bathroom Three - Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet and tiled shower cubicle fitted with Mira shower.

Family Room - 8.44 x 4.42 (27'8" x 14'6") - A spectacular room with high pitched ceiling with huge picture windows to floor level flanking glazed French doors which lead out to large paved rear terrace and enjoying views over the rear garden. Further large bow window enjoying views to side. Range of shallow floor to ceiling wall to wall fitted cupboards with folding doors.

Study Area - 4.33 x 2.96 (14'2" x 9'8") - Open plan to and L shaped with the family room. Panelled ceiling. Bow windows to both front and side enjoying garden views.

Outside - As you come up the private lane, Newton Farmhouse is on your left hand side with a five bar gate leading into the tarmac courtyard with parking space for numerous cars with stone boundary wall to side. Access to integral double garage (8.75 x 5.92) with two electric remote controlled roller shutter doors. Two windows to front. Rear doorway to covered courtyard. Electric light and power. Large front terrace laid to flagstone leads to the front door. Also access via a pedestrian gateway from lane to front terrace. Extensive lawned front garden provides delightful views from the house. Five bar gate from the lane gives access for sit on lawn mower etc. Gentle curving paved pathway leads down to the timber summerhouse at the bottom of the garden. Mature trees and hedge provides considerably privacy. From the driveway a flight of steps up to the rear terrace with access from the family room. Delightful tucked away area with rockface backdrop. Wild garden area to rear also with backdrop of rockface. Across the entrance lane with access via a stone archway and five bar gate is the orchard area with a low stone wall to the lane. The total area of ground is 1.5 acres.

Services - Mains water and electricity. No gas. Central heating by oil. Private drainage to septic tank in the orchard. Front windows triple glazed.

Directions - From our offices at 67 High Street, Cowbridge turn left and go up the high street to the traffic lights and turn left onto the Aberthin Road. Go through the village of Aberthin and turn first left and take the next turning left. Go past Newton Farm and Newton House on your left hand side and after passing the place name for Newton on your right just after the bend, turn right down the private lane. You will recognise Newton Farmhouse on your left hand side.



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