Great House, Llanmaes, CF61 2XR£1,250,000

67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AFT: 01446 771 777 E: cowbridge@brinsons.co.uk

67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AFT: 01446 771 777 E: cowbridge@brinsons.co.uk

One of the great period houses in the Vale of Glamorgan listed Grade 2*. Set in about 2.5 acres of mature gardens and grounds. Wonderful combination of character and modern appointments. Sixreception, seven bed, four bath but not rambling. A joy.

The exact early history of Great House is not known although it is thought that the property was probably built around 1540 by James Turbervill. The Royal Commission on ancient and historicalmonuments in Wales in their book Glamorgan The Greater Houses gives much of the history from the early 1600s and says "The existing house, though incorporating part of an earlier building andenlarged in the 19th Century, provides an example of the renaissance style, with a central stair and panelled rooms." It goes on to describe in some detail many of the features that make this such afascinating house and such a pleasure to walk around and view.

Prospective purchasers will also note the wonderful mature gardens and grounds of about 2.448 acres which are the result of much work by the present vendors and provide a glorious setting for suchan attractive property. However, history and character alone do not make a comfortable house and the present owners have undertaken a careful programme of modernisation and refurbishment,including a stunning new expanded contemporary , kitchen/breakfast room by Ponninghaus at a cost of around £70,000. All this work has been done very much in keeping with the property's status asa Grade 2* listed building being of architectural and historical interest. The overall result is a most attractive blend of character and convenience in a house which although offering a great deal ofaccommodation is not vast and rambling and has been meticulously maintained by the present owners.

The property is situated adjacent to the 13th century parish church of St Cattwg in the ancient part of the village which now provides an attractive combination of old and new and in recent times haswon the award for the Best Kept Village in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Llanmaes village is a vibrant community with active church and social life, which includes a warm and friendly village pub, The Blacksmith Arms. Llanmaes historic village is just one mile from theheritage coast and an eight minute drive from the market town of Cowbridge. It is a two minutes drive from the ancient town of Llantwit Major which boasts a full selection of shops, pubs, restaurantsetc. together with a leisure centre with a swimming pool. Llantwit Major Comprehensive School has recently achieved some of Wales' best examination results. There is a railway station in LlantwitMajor, served by the recently re-opened London/Swansea line which connects Bridgend to Cardiff, which is ideal for commuting or connecting to the main London line. The expanding Cardiff (Wales)airport is a 10 minute drive from Llanmaes with regular flights to London (City) Airport and various European and long haul destinations.

For directions to Great House, from our offices turn right down the High Street and at the end take the Llantwit Major Road. Turn left at Nash Manor crossroads and follow the road to the roundaboutat the beginning of the Llantwit Major by pass. Turn left and then turn left at the first set of traffic lights. As you enter Llanmaes turn first right and at the T junction turn right again. Follow the roadkeeping the church on your right hand side and you will see Great House on your left hand side. Go through the gates to the parking area.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall 15'6" x 11'3" (4.72m x 3.43m)Approached via a solid oak entrance door with brass fittings under a semi circularcanopy supported by enriched scroll brackets within which is a covered halfcanopy decorated with bargetting. Oak strip floor. Impressive staircase with widelyspaced turned balusters and walls panelled to dado with moulded rail.

Drawing Room 21' x 14'9" (6.40m x 4.50m)Polished oak strip floor. Early 18th Century bolection moulded panelling. Marblemantel shelf with open hearth with cupboards fitted to either side. French doorleading out to the side garden. Two Georgian windows with window seats fittedbeneath and enjoying delightful views over the front garden.

Dining Room 15'6" x 15'6" (4.72m x 4.72m)

Beamed ceiling. Open brick lined inglenook style hearth with pot boiler plinths andworking grate with copper hood. Georgian window with window seat enjoyingviews over the front garden.

Sitting Room 13'3" x 13' (4.04m x 3.96m)Wood block herringbone floor. Window with window seat overlooking the frontcourtyard. Coved ceiling. Cast iron glass fronted stove with inset gas coals fire, setin brick lined recess fireplace with stone reveal.

Oak Room 15' x 15' (4.57m x 4.57m)Situated off the mezzanine landing at rear garden level. Walls lined with panellingin large fields with dado and cornice. The recesses flanking the fireplace and theentry to the room have matching panelled doors with contemporary brass locks.Marble fireplace below two long over mantel panels. Plaster work decoration toceiling consists of two bolection-moulded rectangles, the outer one enriched withsprigs of oak leaves at the angles, the inner one with cusped angles framing an

ovolo-moulded circle enriched with a band of wheatears, at the centre of which isa round floral pattern. Deep south facing bay window overlooking the side garden.Two windows with window seats enjoying views over the delightful rear garden.Telephone point.

Garden Room 17' x 12'max (5.18m x 3.66m)Also leading off the mezzanine landing. Finished in double glazed units andenjoying delightful views over the rear garden with doorway leading out to thegarden and terrace.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 21'9" x 13'6" widening to 17' (6.63m x 4.11mwidening to 5.18m)A spectacular and very stylish recent addition to the property, created bysubstantially extending the original kitchen and refitted with a superb range ofunits by Ponninghaus, finished in Mist with white Silstone work surfaces and cerise

67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AFT: 01446 771 777 E: cowbridge@brinsons.co.uk

67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AFT: 01446 771 777 E: cowbridge@brinsons.co.uk

glass splash backs. Features include tall Neff larder fridge/freezer with decorpanel, Neff double oven, fold out carousels, Neff dishwasher with decor panel,inset 1.5 bowl sink unit with pillar tap. Classic refurbished 1950's 4 oven Aga whichhas been converted to electricity with decorative canopy over and down lighting.Matching central island unit with Neff induction hob and stainless steel filter over,with arched glass canopy and down lighting. The central island unit alsoincorporates a range of cupboards and drawers with breakfast bar. Range ofmatching wall cupboards, including glazed illuminated double display case.Contemporary lighting, including lighting between wall and base units and skirtinglighting. Plenty of space for breakfast table and chairs. An attractively light roomwith 3 large windows. Porcelain slate tiled floor. Additional lobby to side with deepshelved floor to ceiling cupboard, doorway to dining room and doorway to theback stairs. The revised layout now means that the kitchen/breakfast room adjoinsthe side hall, cloakroom and sitting room which is ideal for a young family thatmight want a sitting room/playroom close to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Pantry 13' x 5' (3.96m x 1.52m)Porcelain slate tiled floor. Range of shelving. Windows on two sides.

Utility Room 13' x 8'3" (3.96m x 2.51m)Porcelain slate tiled floor. Three windows. Range of built in units finished in creamwith marble effect work surfaces and coffee glass splash backs. Stainless steel sinkand drainer 1.5 bowl sink unit. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space andplumbing for washing machine. Spotlighting to ceiling.

Side HallStorm doorway leading out to the outer porch and then to the courtyard, parkingarea and garage. Porcelain slate tiled floor to match kitchen. Shelved storagecupboard.

CloakroomModern suite in white comprising low level WC and corner wash hand basin. Tiledfloor & walls. Opaque glazed window.

Rear HallPorcelain slate tiled floor. Access to cellar, wine cellar and entrance hall.

Wine Cellar 6' x 6'6" widening to 9' (1.83m x 1.98m widening to 2.74m)No outside windows. Wine racks.

Cellar 15'6" x 14'9" (4.72m x 4.50m)Maximum height about 6'. Flagstone floor. Electric light and power. High levelwindows on two sides.

LandingOn several levels. Window with window seat overlooking the rear garden. Twoshelved linen cupboards. Access to the landing via the fine principal staircase andalso via the back staircase from the kitchen.

Rear HallLeading off the landing via a half glazed doorway with a short flight of steps downto an arched timber storm doorway which takes you out to the garden. Tiled floor.Attractive side leaded window with coat of arms.

Master Suite Bedroom One 16' x 15'6" (4.88m x 4.72m)

West facing window with window seat enjoying delightful views over the frontgarden and church grounds opposite. Telephone point. En-suite is:

Master Suite Bathroom One 13'6" x 7'9" (4.11m x 2.36m)Suite in white comprising panelled bath with shower over, bidet, low level wc andwash hand basin set into vanity unit. Walls tiled to dado. Windows on two sides.

Master Suite Dressing Room One 13'3" x 8' (4.04m x 2.44m)Pitched ceiling. Sixteen door run of fitted wardrobes. Roof light.

Suite Bedroom Two 19'3" x 15'3" (5.87m x 4.65m)A wonderfully light room with window overlooking the front garden and groundsof the parish church opposite and two further windows overlooking the sidegarden. Brick corner fireplace with open hearth. Three door run of oak floor toceiling fitted wardrobes.

Suite Bathroom TwoRecently installed luxury bathroom with modern suite in white comprising shower,low level wc and corner wash hand basin. Walls fully tiled. Pelmet lighting.Extractor.

Snooker Room 20'9" x 14'3" (6.32m x 4.34m)Currently used as a snooker room but would make a fine double bedroom. Baywindow enjoys delightful views over the mature rear garden. Stone and brickfireplace with hearth and wooden mantel over.

Bedroom Three 13'6" x 9'9" (4.11m x 2.97m)Views over the side garden. Double size airing cupboard.

Bedroom Four 12' x 11'9" (3.66m x 3.58m)Window with window seat enjoying delightful views over the front garden andchurch grounds opposite.

Bedroom Five 15'6" x 15' (4.72m x 4.57m)Magnificent coved ceiling similar in style to the oak room underneath. Twosecondary glazed windows enjoying views over the delightful rear garden.Attractive fireplace with hanging cupboard to recess on one side and wash handbasin to recess on the other.

Bathroom Three 9'3" x 7'6" (2.82m x 2.29m)Modern suite in white comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level wcand wash hand basin set into vanity unit in tiled recess. Tiled floor. Walls tiled todado. Window to side garden.

Second Floor

LandingApproached via a full staircase from the first floor landing with doorway at the topof the stairs. This top floor potentially provides ideal accommodation as a separatestaff flat or granny flat.

Bedroom Six 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m)Window overlooking the front garden and church grounds beyond. Range of fittedwardrobes. Doorway through to bathroom 4 and also doorway through to dressingroom allowing this to be used as a suite if required.

Dressing Room 13'6" x 6'9" (4.11m x 2.06m)Two velux windows on the southerly side. Four door run of wall to wall fittedwardrobes.

Bedroom Seven 16' x 8'9" (4.88m x 2.67m)Window overlooking the front garden and church grounds. Wash hand basin setinto oak vanity unit.

Bathroom Four 11'9" x 8'9" (3.58m x 2.67m)Luxuriously fitted with modern suite in white comprising over size shower cubiclewith Aqualisa shower and wash hand basin set into wall to wall oak vanity unit.Polished timber floor. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Front window enjoying viewsover the church grounds.

CloakroomSuite in white comprising low level wc and corner wash hand basin. Tiled floor.Pitched and beamed ceiling. Velux roof light.

OutsideGreat House stands in approximately 2.448 acres of gardens and grounds and hasbeen the subject of considerable time, expenditure and expertise by the currentowners. The house is approached to the front via a pair of fine pedestrian gatesAshlar gate-piers capped and surmounted by vases; the walls of the court withramped ends have a moulded coping. This lovely approach is through a courtyardgarden with formal lawn quartered by flagstone paths and surrounded by wellstocked borders and mature shrubs. From this lovely courtyard there is an archwaythrough to the side garden and also an archway through to the driveway andparking area also approached via a pair of gates. DOUBLE GARAGE (40 x 113) withup-and-over doorway. Alongside is a SINGLE GARAGE. The paddocks to the rearhave a separate vehicular access to the village lane. The principal gardens lie to therear and feature extensive lawned areas with mature trees, shrubs, moor pondetc. There is a large paved patio with access directly from the conservatory and anattractive small terrace to the side of the house. This delightfully mature gardenoffers ever changing vistas to explore all its nooks and crannies and provides aperfect setting for this delightful house. In the grounds is a small square stone builtdove cote dating from about 1700. Other features include kitchen garden andorchard. A splendid pair of wrought iron gates set between stone pillars andapproached via a flight of steps leads to TWO LARGE REAR PADDOCKS withinwhich there is an en tout cas all weather tennis court. Useful STABLE BLOCK builtin stone under a pitched roof and split into three separate compartments. House,gardens and grounds is approximately 2.448 acres.

Potential DevelopmentThere will be an overage clause in relation to future development in the paddock.

PlanningShould the new owners of Great House wish to accommodate a dependantrelative or similar it should be noted that planning permission has been obtainedto create a self contained apartment with access from the side garden entrance.Plans are available on request.

67 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AFT: 01446 771 777E: cowbridge@brinsons.co.uk

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