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3 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
3 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,453 sq ft / 135 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Basic 27Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Beautifully Presented Detached Property
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Panoramic Views of Surrounding Countryside
  • 23ft Lounge with Wood Burners
  • Set in Approx. Half an Acre
  • Bifold Doors Open onto Veranda
  • Meandering Stream with Footbridge
  • Garage
Beautifully presented detached dwelling, set in superb grounds of just under half an acre, enjoying panoramic countryside views, and also views to the River Rhymney, set in the highly sought-after Draethen Conservation Village, a short drive to all local amenities with M4 links. The property features a 23ft lounge with wood burners, 23ft x 21ft fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, bi-folding doors to a veranda and patio, laundry room, 3 bedrooms, quality en-suite and family bathroom. The gardens are a joy to walk with numerous patio relaxation sitting out areas, lawns, meandering stream boundary with footbridge. Option to buy more land via separate negotiation. Garage/stores.
EPC Rating: D

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Rooms

Ground Floor
Gabled, arched brick porch with sheltered recess, uPVC double glazed door with doubled glazed inserts to upper part, leading onto the main lounge/living room.

Lounge/Living Room 23'6" (7.16m) x 14'11" (4.55m) maximum
Of excellent proportions with two large picture windows overlooking the entrance approach, feature wood burner with ornate decorative surround with mantle, additional wood burner with oak decorative mantle and stone hearth, built-in pine book shelving between chimney breast recess with base cupboards below, natural wood floor boarding with matching skirting boards, three panelled radiators, banister and stone steps leading to lower ground floor laundry room. Easy rising single flight staircase to first floor level.

Kitchen/Family Room 23'4" (7.11m) x 21'10" (6.65m) maximum
Spacious and bright kitchen/family room with bi-folding doors leading onto the sun terrace and enjoying wide views to the rear garden and surrounding area, quality fitted kitchen appointed along three sides beneath oak worktop surfaces, inset Belfast sink with mixer tap above, matching range of base and eye level wall cupboards with pelmets and borders, integrated fridge with matching front, integrated freezer with matching front, integrated dishwasher with matching front, 5 ring electric hob with induction, ovens below, e Rangemaster circulating fan, additional range of units to the side with attractive glazed display cabinets with glass shelving, additional windows to side, three panelled radiators, oak staircase to first floor level, feature wood burner with slate hearth.

Lower Ground Floor:
Laundry Room 12'8" (3.86m) x 7'1" (2.16m) Of good proportions, Belfast sink, wide work surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, floor mounted Worcester oil central heating boiler, radiator. Low level WC, flagstone flooring, range of store cupboards on one side with pine panelled doors. Door leading to rear garden. Door with stone steps leading to living room/lounge.

First Floor
Approached via an independent single flight staircase in oak with newel posts and banister leading to . . .

Bedroom 1 21'5" (6.53m) x 15'0" (4.57m) maximum
With two large windows overlooking the beautiful grounds with meandering stream, countryside views to the fore, two panelled radiators, double fitted wardrobes to one side with mirrored centre panels, access to loft.

En-Suite
Stylish en-suite comprising low level WC, vanity wash basin with cabinets and drawers below, double width shower cubicle with shower head, glazed shower screen panels, ceramic wall tiling to wet areas, matching tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlighting.

First Floor
Approached via a secondary independent staircase from the main living room, single flight staircase to first floor level with bright window to side, access to loft. Natural oak brace-and-batten doors.

Bedroom 2 15'0" (4.57m) x 9'6" (2.9m)
Overlooking the entrance approach, range of fitted wardrobes to one side with dormer bed recess and matching bedside cabinets, radiator.

Bedroom 3 11'6" (3.51m) x 8'0" (2.44m)
A good size third double bedroom with aspect to front, deep built-in wardrobe with coats rail and storage cupboards above, radiator.

Family Bathroom
Spacious bathroom suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath on claw legs, electric shower, vanity wash basin with cabinets and storage below, attractive marble-finish wall tiling to wet areas, ceiling spotlighting, chrome heated towel rail.

Grounds and Gardens
Set in grounds of just under half an acre, approached from Melindwr, over a bridge leading onto a large tarmacadam driveway, shared with the Boat House. There is a public footpath along this tarmacadam driveway which is screened at the point of Mill Cottage. There is also a right of access to the right leading to the adjoining field. The gardens and grounds are a joy to walk having numerous sitting out relaxation areas, ideal for eating al fresco. There are wide panoramic views to the grounds and surrounding countryside having a delightful raised sun terrace alongside Mill Cottage kitchen, with stunning elevated views. Steps lead to an additional patio area and the well maintained lawned garden, with meandering stream boundary and foot bridge, screened and bordering the River Rhymney. Additional courtyard to the side of Mill Cottage with dog pen and timber shed. Driveway access between the Boat House and Mill Cottage leads to the rear grounds having a farm style gate.

Directions
Travelling from Lisvane village along Rudry Road, continue for 2.5 miles until reaching a T-junction. Hereon, on facing the “Maen Llwydd”, turn right signposted “Draethen” and continue for 1.5 miles until reaching Draethen village. On passing “The Hollybush Inn” public house, continue past the common and red London telephone box and take the next right into Melindwr. On reaching the head of the cul-de-sac, there will be a signpost “Private Road – No Access”, whereby continue along this access road, over the river bridge and The Boat House and Mill Cottage will be found on the left hand side. Alternative route: Travelling from Bassaleg on the A468 (Junction 28, M4 motorway), continue on Caerphilly Road towards Bedwas and on reaching Lower Machen, bear left signposted “Draethen”. Continue along this country road, over the bridge and River Rhymney, and take the next turning left into Melindwr.

Viewers Material Information:

1)
Prospective viewers should view the Newport Local Development Plan 2011-2026 (LDP) and employ their own Professionals to make enquiries with Newport City Council Planning Department () before making any transactional decision.

2)
There is no gas to Draethen Village. The central heating is oil.

3)
Drainage to the properties is via private (septic tank).

4)
Transparency of Fees Regulations: We do not receive any referral fees/commissions from any of the Providers we recommend, apart from The Mortgage Advice Bureau, where we may receive a referral fee (amount dependent on the loan advance and product) from this Provider for recommending a borrower to them. This has no detrimental effect on the terms on any mortgage offered.

Other Information
Tenure: Freehold (Vendors Solicitor to confirm) Ref: TF/CYS220294 Council Tax Band: G (2022)

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