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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CF3 5TZ
Listing removedListed 238 days
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About
Here’s a really interesting property on a quiet road in Old St Mellons.
The property has only ever been lived in by one owner after they bought the plot back in the early 70s and created their own modernist style home.
It sits well in its plot with a long gated drive and a double garage.
Loads to recommend this one but it’s now ready for new owners with a new lease of life and a fresh reinterpretation of this modernist style.
You come into a big central hall with tiled floor and a slate feature wall plus the classic tongue and groove ceiling The main living room is an excellent size and is such a big space with tiled floor and some exposed brick plus full height windows on three sides.
There’s a brilliant sunken living room allowing cosines within this very generous space.
There’s a dining room next door which also has a full height picture window overlooking the rear garden with its blossoming cherry tree.
There’s kitchen and breakfast room alongside here has an extensive range of units including a peninsula table, plus there’s a walk in pantry.
There a utility room and downstairs cloakroom There is a separate study at the front of the house overlooking the front garden and drive. This could also suit a sitting room or playroom.
Upstairs there are 4 large bedrooms plus a box room or nursery and a big family bathroom plus an en-suite shower and basin to the master Outside the property sits centrally within a generous, well planted plot with brick edges raised beds and paved central terrace.
There is a long gated driveway with lots of parking plus a double garage with store room behind.
PLEASE NOTE: It is believed that the first floor of this property is of non-standard construction and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on any restrictions on mortgageability as a result.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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About Melville Avenue,Old St. Mellons,Cardiff,CF3 5TZ
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