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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CF71 7JN
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About
Detached five-bedroom home in need of general modernisation, occupying an outstanding plot of just under half an acre with excellent parking, outbuilding, and a stunning south-facing view over the village of Llanblethian and beautiful rolling countryside beyond, yet within walking distance of Cowbridge town and amenities.
Double-glazed entrance door with side panels to hallway, built-in storage cupboards, and half-turn staircase to first floor.
LIVING ROOM: gas fire with reconstituted stone surround, timber mantle and marble hearth, double-glazed window to side elevation, glazed internal doors and side screens to sun lounge, timber-panelled ceiling, terrazzo tiled floor, and windows and sliding doors to front garden with magnificent south-facing view beyond.
Separate DINING ROOM with serving hatch to kitchen and double-glazed window to private rear garden.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: range of modern shaker-style cream fitted cupboards with timber-effect roll-top work surface and stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer.
Spaces for cooker and fridge (which can remain), double-glazed windows to front and side elevations, opening to a very large utility room with windows and stable door to driveway, range of fitted base cupboards with stainless steel sink and drainer, bank of louvre-door fitted cupboards with modern Baxi mains gas central heating boiler.
Further doors from hallway to ground floor BEDROOM ONE, double-glazed window to front garden and built-in wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO, again with excellent fitted wardrobe space and double-glazed window to rear garden.
Spacious ground floor SHOWER ROOM with; white suite including panelled bath, pedestal basin, low-level W/C, and fully tiled walk-in shower with mains shower attachment and frosted double-glazed window.
Half-turn staircase to first-floor landing with loft hatch and doors to: BEDROOM THREE, double room with fitted wardrobe and fabulous elevated views over Llanblethian to rolling countryside beyond.
BEDROOM FOUR with aspect to front and recessed built-in wardrobe. BEDROOM FIVE, previously used as a study, with low doors to useful storage space and double-glazed window to rear garden.
BATHROOM TWO: white suite including panelled bath, low-level W/C, and wash hand basin inset in a tiled worktop with vanity cupboard below.
Frosted double-glazed window and large airing cupboard with foam-lagged cylinder tank.
CEFN BRYN occupies an outstanding mature garden plot extending to 0.435 of an acre in a secluded, slightly elevated position with exceptional southerly views.
Access is via a shared private lane halfway up Castle Hill, turning first left up a lengthy private driveway extending to the side of the property where there is extensive parking and access to a carport.
SINGLE GARAGE accessed by an electric up-and-over door, adjacent to which there is a useful covered storage area with a door to workshop.
Extensive private front lawns, paved sitting areas, and pergola with mature shrubbery.
To the rear is a large patio and sloping lawn, aluminium greenhouse, and stone-and-block-built corrugated-roofed store.
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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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