Alps Farm, Alps Quarry Road, Wenvoe, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF5

Nestled in the ever-popular and convenient village of Wenvoe, this Georgian farmhouse built-in 1745, offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern elegance. Conveniently located for Cardiff, Penarth and Cowbridge - within a 15 min drive. Boasting a generous plot of 2.88 acres with an impressive range of outbuildings, two paddocks and stable-block. The farmhouse itself has three reception rooms, family bathroom and a quality fitted kitchen-breakfast room to the heart of this character home. Four bedrooms and en-suite shower room to principal bedroom. Mature gardens to front and rear with original well, plus gated driveway parking for several vehicles. An ideal equestrian property within the Vale of Glamorgan. EPC Rating; TBC.

SITUATION

The sought-after village of Wenvoe can be found on the outskirts of Cardiff and only a few miles from the sea and with easy access to the M4 motorway. The village, developed around the parish church which can be traced back to the 12th Century, offers a well-stocked shop with a post office, a well-regarded primary school, a public house, a travel lodge, a part time library and three halls.The Vale of Glamorgan offers a good range of leisure and country pursuits. The nearby seaside town of Penarth is full of charm and character and the historic market town of Cowbridge offers a range of independent shops, retailers, together with vibrant bars and coffee shops.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

From the village lane, a pedestrian gate opens into the front garden and leads directly to the entrance for Alps Farm. An original hardwood door opens through into the lounge which offers an impressive inglenook fireplace with original timber beam and exposed stone wall spanning the width of the room. The inglenook houses an original bread oven and has a freestanding extra large wood burning stove set on a flagstone hearth. A staircase to one side of the fireplace leads directly to the principal bedroom. Adjacent to this neutrally decorated lounge is the dining room which is of good proportions and offers an open fire with original stone walls, wooden beam and flagstone hearth. This dining area/snug enjoys a lovely outlook over the front garden with two windows providing ample natural light. There is a timber door to side of the chimney leading to the rest of the first floor. To the rear of the property and to the heart of this character home is the contemporary kitchen/breakfast room fitted in 2017. A quality fitted kitchen with granite work tops and tiled splashback. Offering a range of appliances to remain to include; freestanding Range Master gas cooker with electric double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Further presenting a useful double opening shelved pantry cupboard, Belfast sink with inset drainer and ceramic tiled wood plank effect flooring. To the breakfast area, there is ample space for seating, ideal for family living, with freestanding wood burner neatly tucked to one corner. There is a walk-in utility closet with space for cloaks and shoes, and plumbing for a washing machine. Access from the kitchen via a stable door leads directly to the garden and courtyard driveway areaFrom the kitchen/breakfast room there is a home office with flagstone flooring and one cupboard houses the freestanding oil-fired central heating boiler. Also, accessed from the central kitchen is an inner hallway which leads to a guest bedroom, a generous size double room which benefits from an adjacent 4-piece family bathroom. This bathroom has a separate shower to bath and with sunken sink, marble tops and storage beneath.Bedroom one is a delightful double room enjoying a lovely outlook over the front gardens, accessed directly from the lounge beneath. With double fitted storage cupboard and ensuite shower room. From here there is direct access into a single bedroom which also connects to a landing space accessed from the dining room. Completing the first floor is another double bedroom with a superb outlook over the paddocks and surrounding countryside.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The property is set in 2.88 acres of mature gardens and grounds. Accessed from the country lane in Wenvoe with large timber gates leading onto a good size stone courtyard area providing parking for several vehicles. There are numerous outbuildings to include; a stone built garage with full power supply and two separate stores. Also, a stone built two-storey detached barn with alarm provisions, and consists of two block built boxes with windows, water and power. Steps lead up onto the first floor (original hay barn) which offers a fully boarded store space providing full power, water and lighting. Alongside the barn is an L-shaped stable block which offers three separate compartments - two stables with full power and lighting, plus large tack store.To the front of the property is a beautiful landscaped garden, bordered to the country lane with a stone wall to one side and hedging to the other, overlooking the two paddocks. The garden benefits from a spacious lawn area, mature shrubbery, planting and an original well with hand pump is encircled with stone walling. This land consists of approx 2.5 acres which are split in to two paddocks for grazing, separated by timber stock fencing which benefit from water supply. To the far end of the plot, with a separate gated access from the lane, is a m?nage which has not been used in recent times and would likely need a replacement top surface - previously it had a sand base with rubber surface.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Freehold. Oil-fired central heating (fitted 2017). Cesspit and septic tank drainage. Mains electricity and water connect to the property. Council Tax Band H.Sporting rights over the land are reserved to the Wenvoe Castle Estate.