Tyla Lane, Old St. Mellons, Cardiff £765,000

A truly charming, stone built, slate roofed character farmhouse, in parts dating back to the eighteenth century, in need of some upgrading, set amid extensive grounds of over 1.5 acres, and nestling at the end of a private lane, serving just two other dwellings, off the prestigious Druidstone Road. Gabled entrance porch, deep central hallway, wet-room, spacious 18ft living room with exposed stone walls, 19ft sitting room, modern fitted kitchen, laundry room, superb 27ft dining/family room with beamed ceiling, 4 bedrooms, (potential to develop into 6), generous family bathroom with shower. Double glazed, leaded hardwood windows, much charm and character throughout. Paddock with detached stable block, orchard, field, sizeable front garden with oval turning circle. ALSO OFFERED AT £795,000 WITH 6 ACRES

Entrance Vestibule
Approached by a glazed outer door with matching glazed side panels, flagstone flooring, porch light.

Entrance Hall
Approached by a large panelled wooden door with glazed insets to the upper part, leading onto a spacious and central hallway area with exposed stone walls, full turning staircase to first floor, built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and storage, coving, picture rail, dado rail, double radiator.

Wet Room
Recently fitted, modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, thermostatic shower, ceramic wall tiling, dado pattern tile, ceramic floor tiling, chrome heated towel rail.

Lounge
18’ 10" (5.74m) x 15’ 4" (4.67m): Enjoying views onto the front garden and entrance approach, an excellent size principal reception room featuring exposed stone walls, panelled window seat, coving, picture rail, two radiators.

Sitting Room
16’ 0" (4.88m) x 14’ 3" (4.34m): Overlooking the front garden, a generously proportioned second reception room, panelled window seat, double radiator, fitted display cabinet with shelving. Door to …

Dining & Family Room
27’ 8" (8.43m) x 13’ 4" (4. Enjoying views over the superb paddock and front garden, a magnificent dining and family room with fully glazed French doors onto large patio area, feature beamed ceiling, woodblock flooring, ample space for large dining table and chairs as well as full size suite, two double radiators. Opening to …

Kitchen
11’ 10" (3.61m) x 10’ 2" (3.1m): With a pleasant vista over the rear garden and orchard, fitted along three sides with base units beneath round nosed work surfaces, inset 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with monobloc mixer tap, space for slot-in oven, space for large free standing fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher with matching front, woodblock flooring, double radiator, feature beamed ceiling.

Laundry Room
14’ 1" (4.29m) x 6’ 3" (1.9m): Overlooking the orchard, fitted along two sides in matching fronts beneath round nosed work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble drier, matching eye level cupboard, wall mounted ‘Worcester’ condenser central heating boiler, space for additional appliances, wooden stable door onto rear garden, radiator.

Study
19’ 0" (5.79m) x 10’ 11" (3.33m): Enjoying views onto the rear garden, of generous proportions, fully glazed French doors onto large paved area, feature beamed ceiling, double radiator, fireplace, built-in storage cupboard.

First Floor Landing
Approached by an easy rising quarter turning staircase, window at half landing looking out onto the orchard, leading onto a central landing area, access to part boarded roof space via retractable ladder, large built-in airing cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, double radiator.

Bedroom 1
15’ 3" (4.65m) x 13’ 11" (4.24m): Enjoying views onto the sizeable front garden and surrounding countryside beyond, a large principal bedroom with spacious walk-in wardrobe, feature cast iron fireplace, range of fitted wardrobes to two sides comprising two single wardrobes with hanging rails and storage above, overhead storage cupboards, fitted bedside tables, large corner three door wardrobe housing a wealth of storage, panelled window seat, beamed ceiling, double radiator.

Bedroom 2
14’ 4" (4.37m) x 12’ 8" (3.86m):Aspect to front, an excellent size second double bedroom, range of fitted units to four sides comprising two double wardrobes with hanging rails and storage above, fitted dressing table with storage, matching bedside tables, panelled window seat, beamed ceiling, radiator.

Bedroom 3
13’ 0" (3.96m) x 11’ 0" (3.35m): Overlooking the rear garden, a third double bedroom, access to large walk-in wardrobe, shared with bedroom 1, radiator.

Bedroom 4
10’ 7" (3.23m) x 9’ 5" (2.87m): Aspect to front, a fourth double bedroom, panelled window seat, beamed ceiling, radiator.

Family Bathroom
10’ 2" (3.1m) x 8’ 4" (2.54m): Generous family bathroom comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled splashback, panelled bath with ‘Triton’ T8 shower above, feature ceiling beams and dormer window, double radiator.

Special Note:
The property has been extended on the first floor in recent years to incorporate a two-storey extension, measuring 27’ 8" (8.43m) x 13’ 4" (4.06m): and in need of completion. The current plans include the enlargement of the family bathroom, along with the creation of a 5th double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony, linked by an extended landing area. Provision has been made for the insertion of a spiral staircase linking the extended landing area with the ground floor dining and family room. The second floor offers space for an additional room, such as a home office, leisure room or 6th bedroom depending on requirements.

Front Garden
Deep front garden comprising large turning circle parking area with lawned centre, sizeable area of lawn to side with hedgerow border and maturing shrubs, detached summer house, loose bark shrub bed with mature shrubs and trees, security lighting.

Side Garden
Laid to lawn with full planning permission for a two-storey extension to the house, comprising a 4-car garage with living area over

Paddock
Approximately 1 acre, laid to grass with running stream(adjusted to incorporate a pond, currently occupied with ducks), vast patio area, detached, stone built stable block with slate roof, housing two stables and tack room. Pathway to side leading to front of property, outside lighting, independent access via side gate or five bar gate.

Rear Garden
Wide paved patio area with well.

Orchard
Comprising around a third of an acre, and housing approximately 30 fruit trees, including apple, pear, cherry, plum and damson.

Additional Land
Approximately one third of an acre laid to lawn and leading off the orchard, mature nut trees.

Equestrian/Pasture Land
Over 4 acres of pasture land leading off from the paddock, and separated by fencing. Running stream and field shelter.