4 St. Leonards Road, Bridgend, CF31 4HF

Originally constructed in the 1930s as a dance school, this exceptional detached residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of true character, history, and individuality.

Beautifully transformed and thoughtfully refurbished by the current owners, the property now provides an impressive 2,700 sq ft of versatile accommodation, seamlessly blending charming period features with stylish modern finishes.

Set across three spacious floors, the home is immaculately presented throughout and has been meticulously maintained, making it ready for immediate occupation.

Rich in original character, the property boasts elegant proportions, stunning feature windows, traditional detailing, and superb living spaces designed to suit modern family life.

The ground floor offers a wealth of reception space, including a magnificent lounge/dining room which was formerly the main dance studio, complete with original maple strip flooring and wood-burning stove.

Additional versatile reception rooms provide ideal spaces for a cinema room, home office, playroom, or ground-floor bedroom, creating flexibility for a range of lifestyles.

At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining area.

Across the upper floors are four generously sized double bedrooms, including a superb top-floor attic suite with en-suite shower room, ideal as the main bedroom suite or guest accommodation.

The stylish family bathroom has been finished to a high standard with a freestanding roll-top bath and separate rainfall shower, while two wood burners throughout the home add warmth and character.

Externally, the property continues to impress with beautifully landscaped gardens.

A gated driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a detached garage with power, lighting, and electric roller shutter door.

An EV charger further enhances the practicality of this outstanding home.

Perfectly positioned in a highly sought-after central location, the property is within easy reach of Bridgend Town Centre, well-regarded schools, local amenities, and excellent transport links including road and rail connections, making it ideal for commuters and families alike.

A truly one-of-a-kind home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Ground Floor The front door opens into an entrance porch with windows to all sides, leading into a welcoming hallway with a staircase rising to the first floor.

Original wooden block herringbone flooring flows from the hallway into the study.

The hallway also benefits from a traditional-style radiator, with doors leading to the study, kitchen, lounge, and cloakroom/WC.

The study is a fantastic and versatile room, ideal as a home office, snug, or playroom, with windows to the front and side elevations and traditional features including a picture rail.

The cloakroom/WC continues the flooring from the entrance hall and comprises a two-piece suite including a WC and vanity unit with wash hand basin.

A rear-facing window provides natural light, while built-in cupboards offer excellent storage for coats and shoes.

The lounge/dining room is an impressive and spacious reception area, originally the property’s main dance studio.

It features a traditional box bay window to the front with window seat, additional side windows, picture rail detailing, and a central fireplace with wood-burning stove.

Original maple strip flooring flows throughout the room, enhancing the sense of character and space.

A rear door leads to a fantastic additional reception room/cinema room, which could also be used as a ground-floor bedroom.

Positioned to the rear of the property, the cinema room is a later extension and offers a cosy yet versatile space.

It is laid to carpet, features a bespoke wood-burning fire in the corner, a side window, and French doors opening directly onto the garden.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base, wall, and drawer units, along with display cabinets.

Features include a high-level double oven, side-facing window with shutters, built-in microwave, decorative feature fireplace, five-burner gas hob with extractor above, and integrated dishwasher and washing machine.

The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area, where a bespoke central island provides both workspace and seating.

A stunning semi-circular bank of windows with French shutters overlooks the garden, creating a bright and attractive entertaining space.

There is also room for an American-style fridge freezer, and a composite stable door provides direct access to the garden.

First Floor A carpeted staircase rises to the first-floor landing, which is also fitted with carpet and complemented by an attractive wrought iron balustrade.

A beautiful feature stained glass window to the rear provides a fantastic outlook and adds character to the landing.

Doors lead to three generously proportioned double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The main bedroom is a spacious double room positioned to the front of the property, featuring a window to the front elevation, fitted carpet, and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes providing excellent hanging and storage space.

Bedroom two is another spacious double bedroom with a front-facing window, fitted carpet, and sliding fitted wardrobes, one of which features a mirrored door.

Bedroom three is a further generous double bedroom overlooking the rear of the property, with fitted carpet and a full wall of sliding mirrored wardrobes offering ample hanging and storage space.

The family bathroom has been beautifully and stylishly designed, featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, part-tiled walls with metro tiling, vanity unit with wash hand basin, rear-facing window, traditional-style WC, traditional radiator, and a separate shower cubicle with thermostatic rainfall shower.

A doorway from the first-floor landing leads to a small inner landing area with staircase rising to the second floor.

Second Floor The second floor hosts an impressive attic bedroom, offering excellent head height and a bright, spacious feel.

The room is fitted with carpet and benefits from Velux-style windows to both sides, allowing plenty of natural light, while inset spotlights complete the space.

A doorway leads through to the en-suite shower room, fitted with a shower cubicle, tiled flooring, pedestal wash hand basin, and WC.

The room also features a pitched roof with side window, inset spotlights, and extractor fan.

Outside: The property is approached via a gated interlocking brick driveway providing off-road parking, with additional parking to the side laid with decorative chippings.

This in turn leads to the detached garage positioned at the rear.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, while a chipped pathway wraps around the property, adding both practicality and charm.

To the rear, the garden has been beautifully landscaped to create a fantastic outdoor entertaining space, featuring paved patio areas and an artificial lawn for ease of maintenance and also includes a greenhouse and vegetable bed Raised planters stocked with mature trees and shrubs provide colour, privacy, and an attractive backdrop, making this an ideal social setting for relaxing or hosting guests.

The detached garage benefits from an electric roller shutter door, power, and lighting.

EPC Rating: D Location From Bridgend Town Centre, travel up Park Street, taking the first right hand turning onto St Leonards Road where the property can be found directly on the righthand side.

Garden The property is approached via an interlocking brick driveway providing off-road parking, with additional parking to the side laid with decorative chippings.

This in turn leads to the detached garage positioned at the rear.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, while a chipped pathway wraps around the property, adding both practicality and charm.

To the rear, the garden has been beautifully landscaped to create a fantastic outdoor entertaining space, featuring paved patio areas and an artificial lawn for ease of maintenance.

Raised planters stocked with mature trees and shrubs provide colour, privacy, and an attractive backdrop, making this an ideal social setting for relaxing or hosting guests.

The detached garage benefits from an electric roller shutter door, power, and lighting. Disclaimer These particulars are provided as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract or offer.

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