Kendal House, Penllyn Village, Cowbridge, The Vale. 1,450,000 Freehold

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1 Kendal House, Penllyn Village, Cowbridge, The Vale. 1,450,000 Freehold

wrought iron arched electric gates which lead to a long paved private drive, with extensive parking and a substantial detached double garage.

3 Kendal House, Penllyn Village, Cowbridge, The Vale, CF71 7RQ. Kendal House is a unique and distinctive private country residence, occupying a charming position within just under four acres of manicured gardens and grounds, approached via high ornate decorative wrought iron arched electric gates which lead to a long paved private drive, with extensive parking and a substantial detached double garage. Built circa 1972 to an individual design this well constructed family home enjoys an idyllic location with the quiet but well served village of Penllyn, situated just on the outskirts of the market town of Cowbridge within the Vale, with the highly sought after school catchment of Cowbridge and it easy access to both the A48 and the M4. Designed with four large bedrooms each with ensuites this capacious country home also includes an attached leisure complex with full size heated swimming pool, hot tub, shower rooms and sauna. The property benefits from all main services including mains electricity, mains water and drainage The property benefits Oil fired central heating and calor gas fires. A private long side drive leads to the detached two storey two bedroom cottage, and a charming detached double glazed summer house/games room is adjacent. A unique feature is a full size industrial barn powered and heated with hard concrete floors, watertight and offering a versatile range of outdoor uses, with attached stables and a paddock ideal for equestrian needs, or perfect for car enthusiasts. The property benefits both hardwood double glazed windows and white PVC double glazed windows, a sophisticated intruder alarm and CCTV surveillance cameras. The capacious living space within the main house also includes a magnificent entrance reception hall with winding staircase, a large formal dining room, a 35 ft principal lounge with french doors and ornate fireplace, an imposing sitting room with audio surround sound and projector cinema, a large well fitted kitchen with solid granite work surfaces including a centre granite topped island unit and breakfast bar, integrated Neff appliances including a range cooker, an integral utility/laundry room with access to the substantial double garage which includes electronic up and over doors and numerous useful storage areas. Within the sitting room is a stylish Chesney log burner. Neatly concealed beneath the front sun terrace is a wine cellar, and an outside wash room/w.c. Gardens And Grounds Kendal House enjoys a most impressive entrance with imposing bronze automatic entrance gates leading to a wide sweeping driveway laid to brick paviers which leads up to the main house and widens out to form the south courtyard with parking for numerous cars. Directly off the courtyard and integral to the house is the double garage with two remote controlled up and over doors and a range of extensive cupboards and storage areas. To the front of the main house is an extensive west facing railed terrace with access directly from the dining room, drawing room and leisure complex and is an ideal spot to enjoy the attractive views of the front garden. Further courtyard to the rear of the house with access directly from the leisure complex. The delightful mature gardens include well stocked beds and shrubberies designed for ease of maintenance. The gardens and grounds are laid principally to grass and include what was previously used as three short golf holes. Features include a circular pond with a Monet style bridge to a central folly in a classical style. The pond is stocked with koi carp. An ornamental lily pond is an attractive feature of the front garden. From the top of the grounds there are rear views over the adjoining countryside and from the front over the extensive grounds and the village to the countryside beyond. There is a separate paddock. Within the gardens and well concealed by high hedges is a modern steel framed profile clad service building/barn (60 ft x 40 ft) and constructed to a size which will accommodate a squash court if required. It is adjoined by a block work building housing the oil and diesel tanks. Two bay stable and hay store. This area and the guest cottage are served by their own driveway from the main road, The total area of grounds including the footprint of the buildings is thought to be around four acres and provides a delightful setting for this lovely house. Leisure Complex 53' 3" x 26' 2" (16.23m x 7.98m) A single storey pitched roof building which adjoins the main house and is also accessible entirely across the rear courtyard. A wealth of windows on three sides give good levels of natural light and patio doors give access

to the front terrace and the rear courtyard. The central feature is the heated indoor swimming pool about 30 ft x 15 ft with mosaic tiling.

At the other end of the building is a built-in Teilo sauna, a wet room which is fully tiled and fitted with multi headed shower and W.C. and a changing room and a boiler room.

This substantial self-contained detached property includes an entrance hall, cloakroom with a suite in white, a kitchen and breakfast room fitted with a range of fitted wall and base units including

4 to the front terrace and the rear courtyard. The central feature is the heated indoor swimming pool about 30 ft x 15 ft with mosaic tiling. To the front of the building is an area which can be used as a gym or sitting area and features a spa bath/hot tub. At the other end of the building is a built-in Teilo sauna, a wet room which is fully tiled and fitted with multi headed shower and W.C. and a changing room and a boiler room. Detached Cottage A two storey detached split level property across the rear courtyard from the main house and also with access from the service driveway. This substantial self-contained detached property includes an entrance hall, cloakroom with a suite in white, a kitchen and breakfast room fitted with a range of fitted wall and base units including a range of built-in appliances and featuring space for a breakfast table and chairs. The upper ground floor includes a splendidly large split level space including the larger lower level space which has a part vaulted ceiling approximately 18 ft high with open beams, which combined with the sheer size of the room creates a wonderful feeling of space. A short flight of steps up to the upper area with balustrading and currently used as a dining area. The is also an attached conservatory leading directly off the larger lower area and with double French doors leading out on to one of the numerous terraces. The first floor comprises of two bedrooms, one with a front view and a doorway to the bathroom, the second with two corner windows enjoying views. There is an additional bathroom with a white suite. Summer House The main house is surrounded by a series of paved terraces with balustrading designed to make the most of the sun from morning till night. A series of wide steps leads to a further terrace adjoining the cottage and from there to the magnificent entertainment summer house surmounted by a clock tower being built of timber frame with a pitched roof and recently refitted with double glazed units. This is joined by a separate building housing a kitchen and barbecue. Main Residence Entrance Reception Hall Approached from an open stone pillared porch via a hardwood double glazed front entrance door with diamond leaded side screen windows leading to a central hallway with magnificent ornate coved and panelled ceilings and dado rail, winding spindle balustrade wide staircase leading to a gallery landing, two radiators each with pretty casement covers, double hardwood doors opening in to the main lounge, independent door to the kitchen, access to downstairs cloakroom. Formal Dining Room 17' 10" x 15' 10" ( 5.44m x 4.83m ) Approached from the entrance reception hall via an archway opening, magnificent Adam style fireplace with marble hearth and surround, high ornate and panelled ceiling with matching coving, three radiators each with pretty casement covers, hardwood double glazed window with outlooks across the stone pillared front porch with views across the extensive front gardens and drive, double glazed hardwood french doors with side screen windows opening on to an elevated block paved front sun terrace. Principal Lounge 34' 5" x 15' 6" (10.49m x 4.72m) A capacious room, with ornate coved and panelled ceiling with ceiling roses, handsome marble fireplace and hearth inset with a living flame coal effect gas fire, two sets of hardwood double glazed French doors with side screen windows open on to a large block paved front sun terrace, built-in wine cupboard and bar, hardwood double glazed sliding patio doors opening in to the leisure complex. Formal Sitting Room 23' 9" x 15' 9" (7.24m x 4.80m) Large well designed reception room, with electronic cinema projector with concealed screen, ornate solid marble character fireplace with a cast iron surround and a slate hearth inset with a large cast iron Chesney log burner, radiators with pretty casement covers, ornate coved ceiling, dado rail, hardwood double glazed French doors with side screen windows opening on to an elevated front block paved drive and sun terrace. Further window with rear drive and garden view. Two wide alcoves each fitted with full height wall dressers with shelving and concealed lights. Downstairs Cloakroom 9' 4" x 5' 8" (2.84m x 1.73m) Dolomite oval shaped wash hand basin with a marble surround with mixer taps and pop-up waste, marble surround housing a full size wall mirror, pretty lattice fronted vanity cupboards, marble tiled floor, Dolomite W.C. with concealed cistern, radiator with pretty casement cover, PVC window to side, further full size mirror.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 18' 10" x 14' 9" ( 5.74m x 4.

ring electric hob beneath a concealed extractor hood, walls largely ceramic tiled, ceramic tiled floor, ceramic sink unit with vegetable cleaner, mixer taps and drainer, two integrated wine coolers,

wine racks and spice shelves, ornamental end shelves, fly shelf with spotlights, pretty leaded display cabinets with glass shelves, large freestanding island unit with granite topped work surfaces

5 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 18' 10" x 14' 9" ( 5.74m x 4.50m ) Well fitted along three sides with an extensive range of panel fronted floor and eye level units with characteristic handles and solid granite work surfaces incorporating a De Dietrich four ring electric hob beneath a concealed extractor hood, walls largely ceramic tiled, ceramic tiled floor, ceramic sink unit with vegetable cleaner, mixer taps and drainer, two integrated wine coolers, integrated Neff microwave oven, integrated Neff fan assisted electric oven with slip and slide entrance door and warming drawer below, larder style integrated fridge and separate freezer, integrated wine racks and spice shelves, ornamental end shelves, fly shelf with spotlights, pretty leaded display cabinets with glass shelves, large freestanding island unit with granite topped work surfaces and full width breakfast bar, radiator with pretty casement cover, ornate coved ceiling, ceiling lights, PVC window to side, PVC French doors opening on to a paved sun terrace with views across the private drive and gardens. Laundry / Utility Room 15' 1" x 7' 10" ( 4.60m x 2.39m ) Well fitted along two sides with white panel fronted floor and eye level units with laminate work surfaces incorporating a sink unit with drainer and mixer taps, space with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for the housing of a tumble drier, walls largely ceramic tiled, matching eye level units with fly shelf with spotlights, vertical contemporary radiator, coved ceiling, PVC double glazed outer door with side screen window opening on to the side patio with views across to the leisure complex, large built out storage cupboard, further PVC door opening on to a paved sun terrace with views across the private drive and gardens and grounds. First Floor Landing A large gallery landing approached via a wide returning spindle balustrade staircase, radiator with pretty casement cover, magnificent full height double glazed hardwood window with panoramic views across the private driveway and manicured gardens and grounds, further PVC window to rear, large walk-in airing cupboard with extensive shelving and two factory insulated copper hot water cylinders. Master Bedroom One 23' 11" x 16 (7.29m x 4.88m) A charming master suite beautifully fitted with solid oak panel fronted high quality wardrobes and bedroom furniture, three PVC double glazed windows with outlooks across the wide frontage gardens and grounds, coved ceiling with spotlights, further PVC double glazed window with views that continue across the private sweeping entrance drive and over the large well-manicured gardens and grounds. Radiator with pretty casement cover. Ensuite Bathroom 16' 7" x 8' 3" (5.05m x 2.51m) Entrance recess 10' x 2' 11" A luxurious Sottini suite with ceramic tiled walls and ceramic tiled floors, solid marble topped vanity units incorporating two contemporary shaped wash hand basins each with mixer taps, double size Duravit shower with clear glass screen and ceramic tiled walls and full height shower unit, panel bath with mixer taps and pop-up waste, slim line W.C., bidet with mixer taps and pop-up waste, PVC double glazed window to side, contemporary vertical radiator, extensive arched wall mirrors with integrated lights, ceiling with spotlights, large full size mirror over bath. Bedroom Two 15' 11" x 12' 7" (4.85m x 3.84m) Two PVC double glazed windows each with elevated outlooks across the front gardens and grounds double radiator, coved ceiling with spotlights, hardwood double glazed outer door leading to a cast iron spiral staircase with access to the rear sun terrace. Ensuite Bathroom 8' 5" x 7' 7" (2.57m x 2.31m) Stylish and contemporary modern white suite with ceramic tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor (Villeroy and Boch), slim line W.C. with concealed cistern, contemporary shaped wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps, pop-up waste and built out vanity unit, shaver point, deep panel bath with chrome mixer taps and chrome mixer shower fitment, chrome vertical radiator, separate ceramic tiled shower cubicle with chrome shower fitment, ceiling with spotlights, PVC window to front. Bedroom Three 13' 3" x 11' 2" (4.04m x 3.40m) Plus an entrance recess 5' 10" x 3' 8". Sliding double glazed patio doors open on to a Juliet balcony with extensive views across the frontage gardens, two built out single wardrobes with panel fronts and soft drapes interior, dado rail, coved ceiling, radiator with pretty casement cover. Ensuite Bathroom 7 x 6' 2" (2.13m x 1.88m) Ceramic tiled walls, suite comprising shaped panel bath with mixer taps and pop-up waste, Mira 88 shower unit with shower screen over, oval shaped wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps and pop-up waste, built out vanity unit with marble work surfaces and two wall cabinets with glass shelves and centre mirror, W.C. with concealed cistern (Ideal Standard), ceiling with spotlights.

Bedroom Four 11' 8" x 11' 2" (3.56m x 3.40m) Plus an entrance recess 7' 5" x 3' 9".

landscaped gardens and grounds, radiator, coved ceiling, built out wardrobe with white panel fronts and matching

vanity units with wall mirror and fly shelf, double size ceramic tiled shower cubicle with shower unit and clear

6 Bedroom Four 11' 8" x 11' 2" (3.56m x 3.40m) Plus an entrance recess 7' 5" x 3' 9". Wood flooring, two PVC double glazed windows with front and side aspect across the magnificent well-manicured landscaped gardens and grounds, radiator, coved ceiling, built out wardrobe with white panel fronts and matching mirror fronts. Access to a roof space playroom via a drop down aluminium ladder. Ensuite Bathroom 7 x 6' 11" (2.13m x 2.11m) Ceramic tiled walls, Ideal Standard suite with large wash hand basin with mixer taps and pop-up waste, extensive vanity units with wall mirror and fly shelf, double size ceramic tiled shower cubicle with shower unit and clear glass sliding doors and screen, slim line W.C., contemporary vertical radiator. Sauna 6' 2" x 4' 7" (1.88m x 1.40m) Shower Room 6' 2" x 5' 8" (1.88m x 1.73m) Modern suite comprising shower cubicle, W.C. and wash hand basin. Window to side. Dressing Room 7 x 6' 2" (2.13m x 1.88m)

52 High Street, COWBRIDGE, South Glamorgan, CF71 7AH EPC Rating: F Property Ref:SDV300589-0002 Note: While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is

8 52 High Street, COWBRIDGE, South Glamorgan, CF71 7AH EPC Rating: F Property Ref:SDV Note: While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you. We have not personally tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purposes. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not). Gas fires or light fitments or any other fixtures not expressly included form part of the property offered for sale. This computer generated Floorplan, if applicable, is intended as a general guide to the layout and design of the property. It is not to scale and should not be relied upon for dimensions. Tenure: We cannot confirm the tenure of the property as we have not had access to the legal documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

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