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About
Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000 Occupying a quiet, secluded position within a modern cul-de-sac, this outstanding detached family home is set in the highly desirable village of Marshfield - a picturesque, semi-rural setting nestled between Cardiff and Newport.
Meticulously renovated throughout to an exceptional standard, this is a property of genuine distinction, and early internal viewing is strongly recommended.
The interior has been transformed with considerable care and investment.
The showpiece of the accommodation is a magnificent kitchen and dining room, designed and fitted by Leekes, where elegant white cabinetry creates a luxurious yet refreshingly light aesthetic.
A well-appointed utility room, also fitted by Leekes, adjoins the kitchen and provides valuable storage and preparation space.
French doors open from the dining area directly onto the rear garden, seamlessly connecting the interior with the outside.
The dining room flows through to a charming conservatory - a versatile and inviting space equally suited as an additional sitting room or relaxed entertaining area.
At the front of the property, the lounge is a particularly characterful room, featuring a handsome bay window, solid wooden flooring and a wood-burning stove that together create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for family life or quiet evenings at home.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a newly fitted luxury shower room and a substantial double garage. All four bedrooms are generous double rooms.
The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned retreat, with mirrored fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage, and a newly appointed en-suite bathroom by Leekes that is finished to a standard one would expect of a fine hotel.
The family bathroom is equally well specified, with a striking walk-in shower adding a further touch of quality. To the front, a wide double driveway provides generous off-road parking.
The rear garden has been landscaped with both aesthetics and practicality firmly in mind, featuring a flat resin finish, paved and decked seating areas, bespoke garden lighting and an automatic sun blind - creating a private, low-maintenance outdoor space perfectly suited to entertaining, family use or quiet relaxation.
A substantial bespoke timber shed completes the external arrangement.
Marshfield is exceptionally well served by a range of local amenities, including shops, a post office, a golf course and several well-regarded village pubs.
Families will note with particular interest that the village is home to a well-regarded primary school and is within the catchment for Bassaleg Comprehensive, widely considered one of the most sought-after secondary schools in the region.
Cardiff Bay, the Sirhowy Valley, the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal and the Scenic Drive are all within comfortable reach, making this an ideal base for those who appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
For those with commuting requirements, the nearby M4 motorway and high-speed rail connections provide straightforward access to Bristol, London and the Midlands.
A quite exceptional family home in one of South Wales' most coveted village settings - internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, space and lifestyle this remarkable property affords.
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About 30, Blacktown Gardens, Cardiff
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