Welcome to this exquisite 4-bedroom detached bungalow nestled within the sought-after village of Southgate, boasting not only a spacious home but also stunning grounds. Situated in a truly spectacular spot next door to the popular Pennard Golf Course, and within one of the most beautiful and sought-after coastal villages on the Gower Peninsula, this property offers a unique blend of natural beauty and convenient living.

The village of Southgate is renowned for its close-knit and caring community, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents. Within this charming village, you'll find a range of well-liked amenities, ensuring that daily conveniences are just a stone's throw away.

If you are a nature enthusiast or a golf aficionado, you are in for a treat! With an array of coastal pathways right on your doorstep, you can indulge in leisurely strolls while enjoying the picturesque Pennard Golf Course and the historic Pennard Castle. Discover a peaceful retreat where coastal beauty meets comfort and convenience in this exceptional home in Southgate.

Let’s delve deeper into the finer details of this wonderful home…

Approach

Upon arriving at the picturesque village of Southgate and proceeding down the tranquil lane towards 8 Bendrick Drive, a sense of shedding a heavy overcoat and leaving the day's cares behind will embrace you. As you arrive, the double wooden gates lead you to a spacious sweeping driveway, offering ample parking. The prime location entices you towards the front door, inviting you to a delightful family home.

Step Inside…

Entrance

As you approach the entrance, two slate-paved steps lead you to a covered area, thoughtfully equipped with spotlights for convenience in any weather. Upon entering through the glass front door with UV film, you are welcomed into a bright and airy space adorned with an array of windows, Mandarin Stone tiles and spotlighting. This spacious area serves as a central hub, guiding you to all the main living areas, bedrooms, family bathroom, utility, and a double-door storage cupboard, offering generous space to hang coats and store shoes out of sight.

WC

Offering a WC, a wash basin, Mandarin Stone tiled flooring and part Mandarin Stone tiled walls.

Open-Plan Kitchen/Diner/Lounge

Welcome to the heart of the home - the open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge! This super bright space, adorned with Mandarin Stone tiled flooring and spotlighting, is truly captivating. The abundance of natural light pours in through the double patio doors, three Velux windows, and the rear window, offering delightful garden views. The kitchen area boasts an array of wall & base units, complemented by a double sunken sink with an extendable tap, a Rangemaster featuring a 7-ring gas hob, double oven, grill, and warming drawer, along with an elevated extractor fan, make cooking a pleasure. The kitchen is further equipped with a Beko dishwasher and space for an American style fridge/freezer. Ample room for a large dining set allows for enjoyable socialising with guests in this welcoming space.

The lounge area features a large window to the front flooding the room with an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. This space enjoys American walnut flooring, spotlighting, and coving. A feature electric fireplace adds a touch of cosiness, making it a perfect spot for relaxation.

Utility

The utility room, situated off the entranceway, features wall and base units, spotlighting, and Mandarin Stone tiles. It benefits from frosted windows into all the bathrooms, ensuring privacy. Additionally, this space serves as a great storage area and offers room for three under-counter appliances. Access to the rear and a WC further enhances its practicality.

Study

The study, situated off the dining area, offers, American walnut flooring, coving, and spotlighting. A fitted desk area provides the perfect setup for a desirable home office, while multiple storage cupboards and shelving ensure all your essentials are neatly organised. The large window to the rear fills the study with natural light, creating an inspiring and pleasant workspace.

Journey back to the entrance and begin your journey down the spotlight-lit hallway, laid with Porcelanosa tiled flooring. This hallway provides access to all the bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Sitting Room/Bedroom Four

This versatile space, currently utilised as a cosy sitting room, holds the potential to be a delightful double bedroom. With its dual aspect windows, it invites an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Here you also have oak flooring, coving, and spotlighting. Whether used as a sitting room or transformed into a bedroom, this space offers comfort and versatility.

Family Bathroom

The modern family bathroom is fully furnished with a WC, a large wash basin with storage underneath, a fitted bath with a shower unit, heated towel rail, spotlighting, extractor fan, a frosted window into the utility, and is fully tiled with Mandarin Stone tiles.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom three is a bright and spacious double room with a window to the side, lovely white exposed floorboards, spotlighting, and coving, creating a welcoming ambiance.

Bedroom Two

Bedroom two is a spacious and double-sized room with lovely, exposed floorboards, coving, and spotlighting. The two windows on the side allow ample light, making the space bright and inviting. There is also plenty of room for a dressing or seating area.

Bedroom One with En-Suite

Bedroom one is a delightful space with lovely, exposed floorboards, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room is super bright, thanks to the double patio doors leading to the rear and a Velux window, allowing natural light to fill the room. Here you also have spotlighting, coving and ample space for a seating or dressing area, making it a comfortable and versatile haven. Bedroom benefits from a private en-suite housing a WC, a wash basin with storage underneath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, extractor fan, spotlighting, and is fully tiled with Mandarin Stone tiles.

Step Outside…

Step into the beautiful garden at 8 Bendrick Drive, where you'll discover an array of colourful flowers, creating a nature haven. Paved pathways and patio areas guide you through this tiered and peaceful space, offering multiple areas to relax and unwind while enjoying the sounds of nature. The garden fosters a strong connection with the home and provides the perfect setting for entertaining guests, with an undercover area to be enjoyed in any weather. External lighting and electric enhance the ambiance, while a pathway surrounds the entire home. At the rear, you also have a useful garden shed and a pedestrian gate grants direct access to the coastal path, adding to the allure of the location. To the front, you'll find more flower beds filled with flowers and shrubs, alongside a raised patio and level lawn area, perfect for seating and socialising. Additionally, a cupboard houses external electrics for added convenience.

Local Area

The property is a very short walk to Foxwhole Cove and Hunts Bay and with a slightly longer walk you can reach both Pobbles and Three Cliffs Bay which has been awarded the accolade of Britain’s Best Beach. The impressive Pennard Golf Club is a short walk away with a lovely restaurant and bar. Southgate also has a few locally run amenities including a pub, coffee shop, post office and convenience store.

Considered to be among one of the best coastlines in the world, the Gower Peninsula was the first place to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with breath taking coastal walks, interesting coves to explore and beautiful beaches which are regularly awarded the coveted Blue Flag.

The charming coastal village of Mumbles is within close proximity and offers a full array of quality restaurants and unique boutiques. Mumbles village is popular with families due to the beautiful parks, award winning beaches and gardens, with excellent school catchments.

Alongside our award-winning beaches, scenic coastal paths and Marina we are blessed with great sporting facilities, shopping, theatres, galleries University, championship golf courses and a full array of water sport activities to enjoy. Swansea offers a direct link to London and Cardiff International Airport is approximately a 45 minutes’ drive away.

Additional Property Information

• Freehold

• Tax Band - G

• Gas/Electric

• Mains Water

• Cesspit

• Un-adopted Road

• A small segment of land, located to the North-western end of the boundary is on a possessory title

• Eastern side boundary must be a minimum of 6ft and must be maintained by 8 Bendrick Drive