* Freehold
* Charm and character in abundance
* Fantastically renovated
* Generous lounge - diner
* Wow factor features
* Superb road and rail links
* Y pant school catchment
* Parking
Hywel Anthony Estate Agents, Talbot Green are both excited and delighted to
offer to you 'The Smithy' Chapel Road, Llanharan.
Dating back to the 1800's this charming cottage was originally the village
blacksmiths, set right at the heart of the village. Within close proximity of
all amenities including being just a 200m walk to the train station platform
offering access into the centre of Cardiff in around 15 minutes and giving you
option to sit warm and relaxed in your home waiting for the train instead of
cold and damp sat on the platform.
The property itself has been lovingly restored by the current owner, who has
sympathetically and tastefully transformed the property into a fabulous living
space whilst maintaining its wonderful features and character.
You enter into the impressive and grand entrance hallway, stairs lead to the
1st floor and a door leads into the vast lounge/diner. Further door into the
kitchen/breakfast room with access to the rear courtyard garden and into the
generous utility room.
To the 1st floor there are two very generous double bedrooms, the main
benefiting from a substantial walk in dressing room, finishing the 1st floor
is the fabulous dual aspect bathroom with its elegant roll top bath.
Externally the property boasts a front forecourt with parking for 2 vehicles
and a rear court yard garden to unwind after a long day at work.
The village of Llanharan offers superb road and rail links with the M4
Junctions 34 and 35 just a short drive away and the train station in the
village provides prompt access into Cardiff and Swansea. Schooling in the area
is provided at Junior level by the sort after Dolau offering both English and
Welsh medium education. Comprehensive schooling, the village falls within the
catchment of the highly desirable Y Pant Comprehensive school in addition to
the Welsh Comprehensive school at nearby Llanharry.
**Front Aspect**
The frontage of the property provides off road parking for two vehicles as
well as a court yard area filled with established plants, shrubs and a small
water feature, an ideal social space to the property's exterior.
**Entrance Hall (3. 27m Max x 3. 65m Max (10' 9" Max x 12' 0" Max))**
Entering the property you arrive in a wonderfully welcoming entrance hall.
With practical yet attractive stone brushed limestone flag tile flooring, the
hall is steeped in character and charm. Exposed wooden beams to ceiling and
stone stairs with wrought iron banisters rising to provide access to the first
floor rooms. A cupboard housing the Worcester Combination boiler (installed
Dec 2023) and space for coats and shoes. A door to the left provides access
into the lounge/ diner.
**Lounge - Diner (4. 40m Max x 7. 00m Max (14' 5" Max x 23' 0" Max))**
The Lounge/ Diner is beautiful and character filled. A true highlight of this
remarkable property. The space combines limestone flag tile flooring with
exposed beams to ceiling. Creating a room filled with character that feels
immediately warm and welcoming.
The properties period charm continues with exposed stone walls and a focal
cast iron electric burner, Ideal for those cosy winter months.
Two front facing windows provide an outlook onto the property's frontage and
an arch with a statement wooden door leads into the kitchen set to the rear of
the property.
**Kitchen - Breakfast Room (2. 11m Max x 5. 87m Max (6' 11" Max x 19' 3" Max))**
A beautifully crafted kitchen runs along the rear of the property and offers a
range of crafted base and wall units with complementary counter tops.
Integrated into the kitchen is a double oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, sink
and drainer.
The room is decorated thoughtfully, with Mandarin stone porcelain tiles to
floor and inset spotlights to ceiling.
Rear facing windows and an external doors provide access to the rear
courtyard.
The kitchen provides an ample breakfast area and a doorway to the end provides
access to a utility room.
**Utility Room (2. 48m Max x 2. 87m Max (8' 2" Max x 9' 5" Max))**
A very handy addition to the property is the utility room which has ample
storage space and space for washing machine and dryer.
**Landing**
The stairs in the hallway brings you up onto the first floor landing which
serves two bedrooms and the property's bathroom. The carpeted landing runs
along the rear of the property with small areas of exposed brickwork adding to
the charm of the property. A rear facing window provides the space with
addition light.
**Bedroom 1 (3. 31m Max x 3. 80m Max (10' 10" Max x 12' 6" Max))**
The primary bedroom is set to the front of the property. Accessed via solid
oak ledged doors the cottages charm continues.
This well - proportioned double bedroom is laid with carpet and has a front
aspect window.
A door in the room provides access to an additional room, utilised by the
current vendors as a dressing room.
**Dressing Room (3. 43m Max x 1. 80m Max (11' 3" Max x 5' 11" Max))**
Dressing room providing a range of fitted storage and dressing table. Could
also be utilised as a home office.
**Bedroom 2 (3. 63m Max x 2. 92m Max (11' 11" Max x 9' 7" Max))**
Bedroom two is a light and welcoming space with high ceilings and front facing
window. Filled with character the room benefits from an exposed stone fire and
floor boards.
**Bathroom (4. 49m Max x 2. 17m Max (14' 9" Max x 7' 1" Max))**
Wow. The first floor bathroom is accessed off the landing via a solid oak
ledged door, the room is tastefully decorated in neutral tones with the suite
comprising of a statement roll top bath, large mains powered shower, wash hand
basin sink and wc. A large front aspect window provides the room with natural
light.
**Rear Courtyard Garden**
A quaint and tranquil enclosed courtyard garden can be accessed via the
kitchen. A low maintenance graveled space with a range of plants, shrubs and
outside tap. Access to a storage room can be gained from the courtyard with
mains light, power and 'Butler Sink'. The room provides secure storage.

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