House for sale in Candide, St Mary Hill, Bridgend - 3 bedrooms

A large detached bungalow set in a rural location with land and gardens of approx 3.6 acres. Accommodation comprises of hall, cloakroom, study, kitchen, utility room, dining room, sitting room, living room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Attached double garage. Off road parking for several vehicles. Cowbridge School catchment.

A large, detached bungalow set in a wonderful rural location and enjoying land and gardens measuring approximately 3.601 acres. The spacious accommodation briefly comprises of reception hall, cloakroom, study, kitchen, utility room, dining room, sitting room and large living room. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Attached double garage. Off road parking for a number of vehicles. Paddock and gardens. Cowbridge School catchment. 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION A large, detached bungalow set in a wonderful rural location and enjoying land and gardens measuring approximately 3.601 acres. The spacious accommodation briefly comprises of reception hall, cloakroom, study, kitchen, utility room, dining room, sitting room and large living room. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Attached double garage. Off road parking for a number of vehicles. Paddock and gardens. Cowbridge School catchment. 

SITUATION The Village of St. Mary Hill comprises a scattered community, which les to the north-western corner of the Vale of Glamorgan, amidst attractive gently rolling countryside. There is a Church and a local Primary School at the neighbouring Village of Llangan, with Secondary schooling available at the nearby Town of Cowbridge. Although enjoying the benefits of a rural community, St. Mary Hill has convenient access to the A48 and the M4 Motorway for commuting to the Cities of Cardiff and Swansea. There is a main-line railway station at the nearby Town of Bridgend, providing direct access to Cardiff and London. 

ACCOMMODATION Fitted carpets, as seen, are included in the guide price. The accommodation, with approximate room sizes, briefly comprises:

Access to the property is gained via a timber door with multi-paned glazed side screens set under a open fronted canopy porch with external light. Door leading through to:
 

RECEPTION HALL Fitted carpet. Papered walls. Door to integral cupboard housing the oil central heating boiler. This reception hall forms the centre of the bungalow and has doors leading off to a cloakroom, office, dining room, bedrooms (1), (2) (3) and family bathroom. Further doors leading off to two large integral storage cupboards fitted with slatted shelving providing a good degree of built-in storage facilities. 

CLOAKROOM 5' 4" x 4' 1" (1.64m x 1.25m) Fitted with an olive suite with brass fittings comprising of a low level w.c., and pedestal wash basin. Walls are tiled to full height. Ceramic tiled floor. Front facing timber framed obscured glazed window. Central ceiling light point.  

OFFICE 11' 1" x 6' 10" (3.40m x 2.10m) A versatile room situated to the front of the property having a front facing bay timber framed window. This room is currently used as an "At Home Office". Door to a large built-in cupboard housing the insulated hot water tank. Parquet wood block flooring. 

DINING ROOM 10' 8" x 16' 4" (3.27m x 4.99m) The main living areas of "Candide" are of an open plan nature with archways leading off the dining room to a sitting room and a very large living room with a further door off to the kitchen. The dining area itself comfortably accommodates a large family table and chairs arrangement and due to the open plan nature enjoys plenty of natural light. Serving hatch through to the kitchen. Central ceiling light point. Fitted carpet. Opening out to:  

SITTING ROOM 12' 5" x 19' 9" (3.80m x 6.04m) This good size living room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the large front gardens and the rural countryside beyond via a timber framed bay window and timber multi-paned double glazed doors which open out onto a paved patio. In the corner of this living room is a stone built quarter circle bar with glass rack above and adjustable ceiling spotlights over. An archway leads from the living room through to the enormous living room. 

LIVING ROOM 24' 4" x 28' 2" (7.43m x 8.61m) Again this room enjoys a pleasant outlook to the front with a bay window and timber framed double doors with multi-paned insert and matching side screens as well as two timber framed multi-paned windows to the rear providing a good amount of natural light. A feature of the room is a large period fireplace with detailed surround and workings over. Central ceiling light points and side lights. An exceptionally large reception room. 

KITCHEN 11' 2" x 11' 10" (3.42m x 3.61m) Fitted with a matching range of base cupboard and wall units with a roll-edge food preparation surface over. Inset four ring electric Hygena hob with extractor canopy over. Built-in grill and oven. Inset 1½ bowl sink and draining board with mixer tap over. Walls are tiled to half height. Brief breakfast bar. Side facing timber framed multi-paned windows overlooking the rear garden. Ceramic tiled floor. Door leading off to:  

UTILITY ROOM 9' 7" x 6' 4" (2.94m x 1.94m) This large utility room has a mint green coloured pedestal wash basin. Side facing timber framed door with glazed inserts and matching window. Walls are tiled to half height. Ceramic tiled floor. Loft access hatch. Door leading through to the garage. 

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 2" x 11' 10" (4.95m x 3.61m) This master bedroom is a very spacious double which enjoys pleasant views over rural countryside from a front facing timber framed bay window and a timber framed side window. The room itself easily accommodates a double bed and a good range of bedroom furniture. Central ceiling light point and door leading through to:  

ENSUITE BATHROOM 7' 6" x 10' 5" (2.31m x 3.18m) Fitted with a lilac coloured suite comprising of a pedestal wash basin, bidet, low level w.c., and a panelled bath set into a mirrored surround. Folding doors provide access to a separate shower cubicle which houses a wall mounted shower with concealed workings. Walls are tiled to full height. Ceramic tiled floor. Side facing timber framed multi-paned window. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors. A further front facing timber framed window with obscured glazing. 

BEDROOM (2) 12' 5" x 11' 8" (3.81m x 3.56m) Comprising another spacious double bedroom which comfortably accommodates a double bed and a good range of furniture. This bedroom further benefits from a good range of integral wardrobes fitted with a hanging rail and shelving. These are accessed via a folding louvred double doors. Front facing timber framed bay window enjoying a pleasant outlook. Central ceiling light point.  

BEDROOM (3) 12' 7" x 8' 8" (3.86m x 2.66m) Another double bedroom with a front facing timber framed window enjoying a pleasant outlook, again the room could accommodate a double bed and furniture, benefiting from an integral wardrobe with double louvred folding doors. The wardrobe is fitted with hanging rail and shelving. Central ceiling light point. 

BATHROOM 7' 7" x 6' 9" (2.33m x 2.07m) Fitted with an olive coloured suite with brass fittings comprising of a low level w.c., pedestal wash basin and a panelled bath. Front facing timber framed obscured double glazed window. Shower attachment over the bath. Walls are tiled to full height. Ceramic tiled floor. Bathroom cabinet with mirrored door. 

OUTSIDE A winding tarmac drive accessed via a gate set into stone walls winds through the large front garden which is laid to lawn and provides access around the house to the front courtyard. The courtyard provides off road parking for a large number of vehicles and leads to the attached double garage and also to the front door.

Garage 5.86m (to 3.12m) x 5.81m) to 3.73m (19'3" (to 10'3" x 19'1") to 12'3")
Two "up and over" doors. Electric power points and electric lighting. Timber framed windows to the side and rear.

"Candide" is set in generous grounds extending to approximately 3.067 acres and has a flag-stoned path around its borders. The timber double doors from the living and family rooms open out onto an attractive patio retained by low level walling which enjoys a pleasant outlook over the large lawned gardens and the undulating rural countryside beyond. The borders of the gardens are managed with box hedging and mature coniferous trees as well as a post and wire fencing. A metal gate set into a stone wall provides access to the land. The two paddocks attached to "Candide" are situated to the North and to the West of the property and can be accessed via the gardens. The paddock to the North is gently sloping and has box hedging, mature trees and stone walling at the boundaries and is a concrete block with cement render and mono pitched roof dog kennel.