The Garlands

A unique opportunity to purchase this two bedroom bungalow situated in 19.4 acres of flat level pasture with excellent equestrian facilities. The property was formerly run as a successful livery yard and is of 19 stables, tack room and ménage. The internal accommodation to the property briefly comprises; entrance hall, WC, living/dining/kitchen room, two double bedrooms, bathroom, study and loft room.

The hamlet of Walterston is positioned within gently rolling countryside and contains a number of period houses. Although enjoying the benefits of a rural community, it is accessible to the nearby settlements of Moulton and Llancarfan and the town of Cowbridge. It is within the catchment area of the town's well regarded comprehensive schools. The historic town of Cowbridge includes a range of quality shops, restaurants, a public library, health centre, a leisure centre and various sporting clubs. The heritage coastline lies to the south and west, with its beautiful cliff top walks and mixture of sandy and stony beaches. The City of Cardiff is also within reach via the A48 road and the M4 motorway provides access to other major commercial centres in the region. There is a main-line railway station at Cardiff providing direct access to London in around two hours.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 2.90m (max) x 2.29m (max) (9'6" (max) x 7'6" (max) - Entered via UPVC front door with inset decoratively glazed vision panel to open entrance hall with space for stacked washing machine/tumble dryer. Skimmed walls and ceilings. Fitted carpet. Fitted double radiator. Concertina door opens into;

Wc - Two piece suite in white comprising low level dual flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splashbacks, skimmed walls and ceilings. Extractor fan. Vinyl laid flooring.

Kitchen/Living/Dining Room - 5.46m x 0.15m (17'11" x 0'6") - Excellent sized principle reception through, open plan right through. Cream shaker style wall and base units with wood effect worksurface. Features including; Rangemaster 5 gas oven and four ring hob, chrome Smeg chimney extractor, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Red metro tiled splashbacks. Space for fridge and freezer. UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Skimmed walls and ceilings with UPVC composite doors opening out onto front gardens. Range of light fittings. Fitted double radiator. Porcelain tiled floor to kitchen. Overhanging peninsula breakfast bar leading through into a fitted carpet and further radiator. Communicating doorways to bedroom one, study and bathroom with straight staircase leading up to loft room.

Bedroom One - 3.12m x 3.73m (10'3" x 12'3" ) - Good sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Skimmed walls and ceilings. Fitted carpet. Fitted radiator. Built in floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Two - 3.66m x 2.77m (12" x 9'1" ) - Second double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Skimmed walls and ceilings. Fitted double radiator. Fitted carpet.

Study - 1.73m x 3.73m (5'8" x 12'3") - Good sized study area with UPVC pedestrian door leading out to front. Skimmed walls and ceilings. Access to loft via hatch. Fitted radiator. Slate flooring. An adaptable space.

Bathroom - 3.66m x 1.30m (12" x 4'3") - Four piece suite comprising oversized walk in shower cubicle behind glass shower screen with Triton electric shower, low level dual flush WC, fitted bedet and wash hand basin with undset vanity unit with chrome waterfall mixer tap. UPVC clad walls, skimmed ceiling. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan. Fitted double radiator.

Loft Room - 2.92m x 8.41m (9'7" x 27'7") - Accessed via straight staircase to open loft room that could easily be used as playroom and excellent storage space with spindles looking out as a gallery across to living/dining room. Set into a mono-pitched ceiling. Skimmed walls and ceilings.

Outside And Outbuildings - The property is set within 19.4 acres of good quality farm land with both newly fitted fencing and hedgerows across the boundary. The land is perfect for agriculture or equestrian usage. The property benefits from a large concrete barn with a further 3 smaller outbuildings currently in use as storage and stables. There are 10 loose boxes to the main barn averaging 4m x 5m with a further six foaling stables as well as the two further outbuildings. The property benefits from a further store room, tack room and mono-pitched hay barn. There is a custom fitted menage measuring 65m x 40m laid to sand and rubber but is in need of resurfacing throughout with wooden post and fencing. The land is blocked into four good sized paddocks and there is a further greenhouse and allotment in need of modernisation.

Services - Freehold. Mains electric & water, LPG gas central heating and cesspit drainage.

Directions - From our office 67 High Street, Cowbridge, follow the A48 in an easterly direction towards Cardiff. Travel through Bonvilston, turning right at Sycamore Cross onto the A4226 ("Five Mile Lane") in the direction of Barry. Follow the road for close to 2 miles and turn right at the sign for Walterston. Follow this lane directly into the hamlet of Walterston, continue through the hamlet towards Llancarfan, after approximately 2 miles, 'The Garlands' will be on your right hand side.

Additional Notes - We have been advised that the bungalow is of non traditional construction.



Marketed by: Harris & Birt, Cowbridge