Apartment 1 Druidstone House Druidstone Road Old St Mellons Cardiff Cardiff. CF3 6XF 285,000 A Piece Of Local and British History. Acres of Private & Communal Gardens. Period Features. 2 Double Bedrooms Private Parking. Private Front & Rear Access. Feature Fireplace. Great Access to Cardiff/Newport & M4. Ref: PRA51201
Viewing Instructions: Strictly By Appointment Only General Description 'Druidstone House' probably one of Cardiff's' best kept secrets situated on what is purported to be the most expensive street in Wales. The house sits perched on high ground North of the M4 between Newport & Cardiff with far reaching views from the gardens across the Severn Estuary to the North Somerset and Devon coastline. 'Druid Stone' denotes the site of an ancient monolithic stone. (NAR ST28SW4 An upright slab, known locally as Gwal y Viliast, measures 2.8m high, 2.4m wide and 1m thick.) *We are currently researching the history of the manor which we believe to have been the home of a wealthy shipping family 'Mr Wyndham Ivor Radcliffe' who died in 1924 and was high sheriff of Glamorgan in 1921. More information to follow Apartment 1 is situated on the ground floor of the East Wing of this converted period manor (8 apartments in total) and boasts private front and rear access from the private driveway and gardens. The apartment itself boasts 2 bedrooms, a lovely homely living, kitchen, dining area (complete with central fireplace 'chimney' with Log / Coal burning stove, as well as a separate Bathroom, Toilet and ample storage. Being part of a period conversion the property benefits from extremely high feature ceilings This is a unique opportunity to purchase and own a part of South Wales History and heritage. Viewings strictly via pre booked accompanied appointment only. Accommodation Entrance Porch Approached via a PVC panelled front entrance door, leading to an independent hallway. Slate flooring. PVC window to courtyard, double radiator and picture rail. Large built in utility cupboard with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Entrance Hall Approached via a panelled internal door, leading to an inner hall, double radiator, picture rail, plus two built in storage cupboards. Living / Kitchen / Dining Room (22' 03" x 18' 08") or (6.78m x 5.69m) A large bright room fitted along one side with solid pine work surfaces and panel fronted pin floor units incorporating a white Belfast sink with chrome mixer taps and china handles. There is an impressive range cooker with five rings and a wok burner and hotplate plus two built in ovens, grill and lower cupboard surround with a large stainless steel canopy style extractor hood. There is also space for an American style fridge/freezer and an automatic dishwasher. PVC window overlooking side garden. Original period door with stain glass windows leading to the Courtyard and directly to the impressive gardens. Master Bedroom (18' 06" x 9' 01") or (5.64m x 2.77m) Entered via and the main hallway with a high ceiling and picture rail, double radiator, internal window to front hall and further PVC double glazed window overlooking the side garden. Bedroom 2 (14' 08" x 7' 0") or (4.47m x 2.13m) Also independently approached from the main hallway, with a high ceiling and picture rail, radiator, PVC double glazed window with view to side garden.
Bathroom (8' 10" x 7' 04") or (2.69m x 2.24m) Independently approached from the main entrance hall, stunning white suite, walls mainly ceramic tiled, comprising panel bath with chrome grips, chrome mixer shower fitment with shower screen, large shaped wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps, pop up waste and slate flooring throughout, stylish wall radiators, ceiling with spotlights, extractor fan, PVC double glazed window to side. Forecourt Pretty stone courtyard area, paved pathway, slate border, leading to The Grounds Approached from kitchen and living area is an enclosed front garden with low timber panelled fencing and two garden gates, laid to lawn and inset with a side patio area with eternal lights. Courtyard Laid to lawn with a paved pathway, adjacent to a large main lawn. Additional Information Resident Car Park Services Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, mains gas EPC Rating:56 Tenure We are informed that the tenure is Not Specified Council Tax Band Not Specified
All measurements are approximate. The deeds have not been inspected. Please note that we have not tested the services of any of the equipment or appliances in this property. Stamp duty is not payable up to 125,000. From 125,001 to 250,000-2% of Purchase Price. From 250,001 to 925,000-5% of Purchase Price. From 925,001 to 1,500,000-10% of Purchase Price. From 1,500,001 onwards - 12% of Purchase Price. N.B. Stamp Duty is paid by the purchaser and not the vendor. Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002: We are obliged to report any knowledge or suspicion of money laundering to NCIS (National Crime Intelligence Service) and should a report prove necessary we are precluded from conducting any further professional work without consent from NCIS. These particulars are issued in good faith by us from information supplied by the vendor, but the accuracy is not guaranteed, nor will we accept responsibility for any error therein, nor shall the particulars form part of any contract. These particulars are also issued on the understanding that any negotiations in respect of the purchase of this property shall be carried out through us. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other loan secured on it. An insurance contract may be required. Written quotation available upon request. Mortgages secured on property.