Modern 4-5 Bed Equestrian Property with 2-bed Self-Contained Annexe in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

The Lodge Bungalow, Logwood Hill, Peterston-Super-Ely CF5 6LG

A delightful well-maintained 4 / 5 bed modern detached dormer bungalow (with panoramic views) in a much sought-after village location. The house includes a 2 bed annexe currently used as a 3 star self-contained B & B. There are 2 acres (possibly more to rent) of gently sloping, post & railed, well draining paddocks with two modern block built stables, further timber stable, tack room and 3 hay / feed barns. Double garage / workshop and sauna / 2nd tack room / WC / shower / laundry room.

There is ample parking for several cars and a horse lorry. Easily maintained pretty garden with fish pond and various fruit trees and shrubs. Close to forestry and beach riding. The vendors currently rent additional land adjoining for grazing and riding which may be available to the purchaser.

Situation and Brief Description

The Lodge Bungalow nestles in the lee of Logwood Hill very close to the much sought-after village of Peterston-Super-Ely. There is good access both north and south to the M4 Junction 34 and the A48 to the south. Perfectly situated, Cardiff is just 6 miles away and Cardiff International Airport is approx 7 miles to the south. The old market town of Cowbridge is just 10 minutes away and the property is also close to many supermarkets and retail outlets.

The property is extensive and includes two new bathrooms and two kitchens one of which has superb newly fitted Hygena units. It is oil centrally heated with two new Worcester boilers fitted in 2007 and double glazing throughout.

The house has a security alarm fitted and also two outside security lights. In the main house there is a large lounge with open access to dining room, superbly fitted kitchen with large utility and conservatory off. This conservatory has a fibreglass roof enabling this room to be used all year currently as a dining area.

The ANNEXE has a large lounge / dining room with 2nd large conservatory off, downstairs kitchen, bathroom and 5th bedroom / living room with further double bedroom on the first floor. This annexe has its own oil-fired Worcester boiler.

Accommodation

Double glazed front door with matching side screen gives access to

Small Entrance Porch
Tiled floor. Glazed front door with matching side screen gives access to

Hallway
Radiator. Centre light. Cupboard to rear with coat hanging space. Panelled door with brass furniture gives access to large reception area comprising

Lounge
18’ 11" x 10’ 10" double glazed patio doors to side giving access onto small patio area and side garden with fish pond. Further double glazed window to southerly elevation overlooking farmland. Two radiators. Textured and coved ceiling. Picture rail. Central fireplace finished in cream stone on a wide plinth housing a working fireplace currently fitted with multi fuel burning stove. Deep timber mantel above. Display panelling to walls with picture lights set above. Wide open arched access via two shallow steps to

Dining Room
18’ 10" x 8’ 1" (max). An extensive area giving ample space for dining table and having to the rear the solid staircase with large understairs cupboard space, and with ranch style balustrade which leads to first floor. Fitted white sideboard with attractive cupboards above. Newly fitted ‘Quickstep’ wood countrystyle flooring. Open doorway leading to

Kitchen
13' 8" x 11’ 1" spacious and airy kitchen newly fitted in 2007 with an extensive range of light pine coloured Hygena units with ‘Duropal’ worktops, incorporating a central island housing large fridge and freezer. 12 downlights fitted in ceiling. TV and telephone point. Grey marl effect Karndean floor tiles. Window to side elevation, (looking out onto paddocks), with inset stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer and mixer tap. Inset ‘Diplomat’ dishwasher. ‘Diplomat’ eye level oven and stainless steel integrated combination microwave. Inset electric hob with extractor above. Newly fitted floor mounted, balanced flue, oil central heating Worcester boiler. Double glazed patio doors to one side giving access to

Conservatory / Dining Area
with newly fitted fibreglass roof. Double Radiator. Double power point. Telephone point. Twin wall spot lights. Cream roller blinds to all windows.

Utility / Laundry Room
9’ 8" x 11’ Karndean tiled floor extended from kitchen. Window to rear elevation and double glazed exterior door. Spacious room fitted with a range of base units under the same worktop to match the kitchen. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Ample space for upright freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine. Telephone point. Further double-fronted fitted wardrobe housing coats and boots.

First Floor
Landing with Velux window to front elevation overlooking the fields. Telephone point. Door off to

Bedroom 1
12’ 8" x 10’ 2" (plus wall of fitted wardrobes). Window to side elevation with views on a good day to Castle Coch and beyond. Wall of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Centre light.

Bedroom 2
10’ 7" x 10’ 5" (plus wardrobes). Window overlooking the fields. Wall of three double built-in wardrobes. Velux window fitted. Further attractive display area. Radiator. Centre light. Door off landing gives access to passageway which gives access down two steps into

Bedroom 3 / Study
11’ x 10’ sloping ceilings. Fitted with a Velux window and has radiator and centre light. Ideal as a third bedroom or study. Door off the passageway gives access to loft storage.

Bathroom
Newly fitted with white suite with pressed steel bath and ‘Mira Sport’ electric shower fitted above. Further mixer tap with shower attachment and shower screen. Low level WC and wash hand basin fitted into vanity cupboard unit, and mirrored cupboard above with shaver point and light. Fully tiled with cream Italian marble effect tiles. Velux window. 3 downlights in ceiling. Karndean tiled flooring.

Airing Cupboard - accessed off the landing fitted with lagged tank and slatted shelving.

Note: All Velux windows have fitted Velux cream blinds

The Annexe

Double glazed front door with half obscure glass gives access to

Small Hallway
Fitted with louvre double cupboard with hanging space for coats, and new wall-mounted balanced flue Worcester oil central heating boiler with its separate oil tank to the rear of the garage. Window to side elevation. Radiator. Door off to

Lounge / Dining Room
22’ 2" x 15’ (max) - windows to two side elevations giving views over the paddocks. Two radiators. Two ceiling lights with dimmer switches. Television point. Door at front end of room leading into

Conservatory
Brick to half height and fitted with double glazing. Solid wood flooring. Double radiator. Two hanging ceiling lights with dimmer switches. Opening hatch ceiling window. Three double power points. Cream vertical blinds to all windows.

Kitchen
9’ 6" x 11’ 2", window overlooking the courtyard with inset stainless steel sink and single drainer with mixer tap set into a roll edge wood effect laminate work surface. The remaining base and wall units are finished in cream parchment and wood effect trim. Space for fridge, freezer and cooker which has power point and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Radiator. Ceramic floor tiles in beige. Vertical cream blinds. Further door from the kitchen leads to interconnecting hallway with the main house. Door off hallway to

Bathroom
Newly fitted white suite with pressed steel bath and power shower above. Further mixer tap with shower attachment. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Ladder towel radiator. Chrome towel rack. Fully tiled over bath in peach marl effect. The remainder is half tiled in same. Peach ceramic tiled floor. Six downlights in ceiling. ‘Nu Air’ electric air vent in ceiling. Further door leads from the hallway to

Bedroom 2 / Dining Room
11’ x 12’ 6", window to front elevation. Radiator. Fitting for centre light. Radiator.

Stairway from the hallway to

First Floor

Bedroom 1
15’ x 13’ 6", window to side elevation overlooking the paddocks. Radiator. Fittings for two ceiling lights. Further door gives access to roof space and an additional door gives access to airing cupboard fitted with foam lagged tank.

Outside

The property is approached via a tarmac drive and is secured from the road by tall black double iron gates to the front with a foot gate attached to the side. This leads to a wide area of hardstanding which gives access to the double garages. Alongside the main double garage is the workshop and to the other side a store shed behind which are situated the two oil tanks for the central heating. Adjoining these garages is a sauna / shower / WC / 2nd tack / laundry room with plumbing for washing machine.

The hardstanding extends around to the side where there is room to park a horse lorry. On the drive there is also ample parking space for several cars. There is a wide patio area approached from the drive down shallow steps which leads to the front entrance of the annexe and the rear door of the main bungalow. Flagstone pathway extends round to the rear of the property to an extensive area of garden laid to lawn and Cotswold stoning in equal proportions. There is a fish pond and in the far corner is the location of the cess pit. The remainder of the garden extends round to the front edged by mature trees, shrubs and conifer tree hedging. There are various fruit canes and plum tree, pampas grasses and other mature perennials.

The Land
The large paddock of 1.5 acres is immediately adjacent to the driveway and the remaining ½ acre paddock is to the rear of stables and house. All are post & railed. There are NO rights of way over the land.

The two block built stables and adjoining tack room with overhang and concrete apron are approached from the driveway adjacent to the garages and secured from the driveway by a wooden gate. There are electric lights, power and water connected. There is a hay / feed shed opposite the stables, and a wood shed between the garages and the stables.

Stable 1 - 13’ x 11’ half-height black rubber wall lined. Two lights.
Stable 2 - 13’ x 11’ also rubber wall lined with talking grills between the two stables. Two lights.
Tack Room -10’ x 11’ also with talking grills. Strip lighting. Power points.

Stable 3 - 12’ x 7’ 6" of wooden structure and with slight overhang. To the side is a large covered corral area currently used as a large hay store, and adjoining this is a compound housing tractor and implements.
Large Hay Barn with double doors, situated in the rear paddock.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure - Freehold.

Council Tax - Band G (Current annual payment of £1,559.10) Vale of Glamorgan Council. Tel. 01446 709564.

Price - Best Offer over £879,000

Further info & pictures can be found on www.thelodgebungalow.co.uk

To find out more, or to make viewing arrangements, telephone 01446 760900 or e-mail: thelodge1@tiscali.co.uk

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These details have been supplied by the vendor and are a general guideline for intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer of contract. Prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. None of the appliances, services or systems (heating, plumbing, drainage etc) has been tested.