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About
Swallows Lodge is a much-loved family home offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years.
It offers well-presented and maintained accommodation throughout and sits on a generous sized landscape garden plot measuring approximately 0.5 of an acre.
The property is situated on the edge of Penllyn village, enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding farmland.
It lies just 2 miles from Cowbridge High Street and approximately 4.25miles from Junction 35 of The M4.
The property has significant potential for extension/re-development, subject to relevant planning permission, as many neighbouring properties have done.
The accommodation briefly comprises: A central entrance HALLWAY with stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and doors off to the reception rooms.
The dual aspect LOUNGE is a generous sized reception room with box bay window to front and patio doors to rear enjoying views and access into the garden.
A working fireplace has a stone surround and hearth with wooden beam mantle over. The room has engineered Oakwood flooring.
The KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM with two windows to rear enjoys views over the garden and countryside beyond, has a fitted range of light oak, base, larder and wall-mounted units with black granite works surfaces with splashback tiling over.
Integrated Neff appliances include oven, microwave oven, halogen hob with cooker hood over, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
The room has ceramic tile flooring which continues into the generous sized utility room. The UTILITY ROOM has a window and glazed door to rear.
It has fitted base, larder and wall-mounted units matching the kitchen, with granite effect work surfaces, with splashback tiling over. Integrated freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
The DINING ROOM with window to front enjoys views over the front garden and into the countryside beyond.
The STUDY is open plan to a CONSERVATORY extension which has UPVC double glazed doors and windows to three aspects enjoying views and access into the garden.
It has a pitched polycarbonate roof with central light/fan point and benefits from a wall-mounted electric panel heater making this a usable space throughout the year.
The ground floor CLOAKROOM has a white two-piece suite. The first floor LANDING gives access to the bedroom accommodation and has a loft Inspection point. To the first floor are four bedrooms.
Bedrooms one, three and four are located at the rear of the house enjoying views over the garden and farmland beyond.
BEDROOM ONE benefits from a fitted range of wardrobe and bedroom furniture, plus EN-SUITE BATHROOM with a white three-piece suite which includes a double ended shower bath with electric shower over and sink unit set on vanity unit with storage below.
BEDROOM TWO is located at the front of the property, also enjoying far reaching countryside views and benefiting from an extensive range of fitted wardrobe and bedroom furniture.
BEDROOM FOUR is a generous size single bedroom with space for wardrobe furniture and desk.
The FAMILY BATHROOM with window to front has a white three-piece suite, including; panel bath with an electric power shower over and wash hand basin is set on a roll top worksurface with storage below plus wall-mounted storage flanking a mirror.
Outside, the property Is situated on a large garden plot measuring just over half an acre. To the front of the property is a paved driveway/parking area with ample parking space for several vehicles.
The driveway is flanked by lawned gardens bordered by mature manicured hedges and houses a feature garden pond.
To the rear is a west facing garden which offers a flagstone laid patio which extends from the rear of the property out onto an extended lawn.
It is bordered by mature hedgerow and stock proof fencing and has an abundance of mature trees and shrubs. A footbridge leads over a babbling brook.
EPC Rating: E Garden Outside, the property Is situated on a large garden plot measuring just over half an acre.
To the front of the property is a paved driveway/parking area with ample parking space for several vehicles.
The driveway is flanked by lawned gardens bordered by mature manicured hedges and houses a feature garden pond.
To the rear is a west facing garden which offers a flagstone laid patio which extends from the rear of the property out onto an extended lawn.
It is bordered by mature hedgerow and stock proof fencing and has an abundance of mature trees and shrubs. A footbridge leads over a babbling brook.
Disclaimer These particulars are provided as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract or offer. While believed to be accurate, they are not guaranteed.
Some images may include CGI or digitally enhanced furnishings for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the sale. All negotiations must be conducted through Herbert R Thomas.
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