Property Description

A detached bungalow set within a wonderfully proportioned plot of about 1/3 of an acre just outside of Cowbridge with views in a westerly direction over fields and farmland onto the town. Currently providing about 1700 sq.ft of accommodation, it is in need of modernisation and has considerable scope to further improve/extend/rebuild (subject to any appropriate consents). Living room, dining area, kitchen-breakfast room, two ground floor bedrooms and a bathroom; third bedroom to the first floor. Surrounding gardens including lawns, paved seating areas, and summer house together with a double garage (in need of attention).

SituationThe Historic Market Town of Cowbridge is at the heart of the rural vale and is famous for its quality, individual shops, boutiques; restaurants, pubs and cafes; and is home to a centrally positioned Waitrose store. Further services include a health centre, leisure centre, various sporting clubs, public library and Old Hall Community Centre. There are also local primary and secondary schools within the town itself. Access both east and west is via the A48, which by-passes the Town. The City of Cardiff which has the usual amenities of a Capital City lies some 13 miles to the east with a main line rail connection to London in around two hours. The M4 motorway lies to the north of Cowbridge and junctions 33, 34 and 35 service "The Vale". There are several golf courses within the area and the heritage coast with its cliff-top walks and mixture of sandy and stony beaches lies to the south and west.

About The PropertyWindy Ridge is an individual property understood to have been built in the early 1960's. It is set in a plot of about 1/3 of an acre occupying a unique location, approximately ½ mile from the very centre of Cowbridge Town yet in an elevated position enjoying westerly views over own gardens, adjoining fields and farmlands onto Cowbridge Town. The property itself currently provides 1700sq.ft of accommodation and is in need of modernisation/ improvement. There is huge potential to significantly extend or rebuild the property (subject to any appropriate consents). A central, galleried hallway leads, to the right, to bedroom accommodation and, to the left, the living rooms. A kitchen-breakfast room looks to the rear of the property. A large family lounge has a broad picture window to the front (south facing) elevation and a second window from which to enjoy the views over gardens and farmland. An opening links through to the dining room with the same views. Looking over the rear garden is a kitchen-breakfast room. Two ground floor bedrooms flank a bathroom while a third double bedroom is located the to the first floor.

Gardens And GroundsSet within a plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre, Windy Ridge is accessed from Primrose Hill via a lane shared with two houses beyond. A pull-in runs to the front of the property whilst a forecourt parking area is in front of the garage. Double garage (approx. max. 5.8m x 5.2m) is entered via two sets of doors. The garage block is in need of re-roofing/attention. Gardens surround Windy Ridge to three sides and are mainly laid to lawn, featuring some paved seating areas. A lower, more sheltered 'garden room' adjoins the western boundary has been used as an additional seating area, there being a block built summer house with surrounding patio area.

Additional InformationFreehold. Mains electric and water connect to the property. Cesspit drainage. Coal fired heating. Council tax: Band F

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