* Nestled within a tiny hamlet surrounded by panoramic rural views
* Over 275 - year - old detached cottage with restored character including stone walls
* Side & rear extensions create sizeable open - plan kitchen diner with doors to garden
* Utility room, cloakroom and three luxury bathrooms, two of them ensuites
* Substantial living room with two fireplaces and exposed stone walls
* Three double bedrooms full of character & stunning rural views
Nestled within a tiny and picturesque hamlet yet only five miles from
Cowbridge this pretty property that's over 275 - years - old offers an enviable
mix of countryside living with spectacular views and the convenience of a
thriving and popular town nearby.
The attractive period property is the oldest in the hamlet and used to be a
small two - up, two - down until the current owners found it as they were
meandering through the country lanes, totally lost. They drove past the former
farmhouse and totally lost their hearts to it, and the potential of the family
home it could become. It was meant to be.
A rear and side extension have been added, accompanied by a thoughtful
renovation throughout the period property which uncovered large fireplaces and
a bread oven which now take centre stage in the living room.
The site can now boast a spacious and beautiful three bed, three bath home
that oozes character mixed with elegant modern additions from the moment you
open the front door.
The owners have created social spaces perfect for creating lifelong memories
with family and friends, inside and out. The living room hugs you with a warm
welcome, cocooning you in visually stunning exposed stone walls and the
recently revealed fireplaces; one at each end.
The rear extension boasts a luxury kitchen with high - end appliances to delight
any cook, and ample space for everyone to gather around a large table and
enjoy the feast against the backdrop of mesmerising garden and countryside
views via the bi - fold doors.
Stepping outside into the south - facing garden you are instantly enveloped in
breathtaking rural views. The rear terrace is another social hub, a low -
maintenance area to enjoy gatherings with family and friends, but if a new
owner is keen to up the level of outside work, there's the option to buy a
parcel of the surrounding land.
The love and care given to this cottage's renovation flows upstairs and into
three double gorgeous bedrooms, two with ensuites and each with high ceilings
and absorbing views across the landscape.
Walks through the glorious Vale of Glamorgan countryside are literally on the
doorstep for exercising children as well as dogs, with the heritage coast only
a short drive away.
With all its independent retailers and eateries Cowbridge is calling you to
visit regularly to socialise and shop, as well as providing a range of day - to -
day facilities and amenities.
Nearby the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel has a spa and leisure facilities to dive
into, and you might even be joined by some famous faces from the Welsh rugby
or football teams, or improve your golf handicap at one of the many golf clubs
and resorts that pepper the county's landscape.
The house is also within the catchment of the well regarded Cowbridge
Comprehensive School, with the owners stating that there is a school bus stop
at the end of the lane.
For wandering further afield, Cardiff is about a 30 minute drive away by car
or via local bus from Cowbridge, but it will always be a blessing to return
home to this rural retreat that the owners have poured three years of love
into, creating a stunning family home where you can just walk in and
immediately enjoy.
**Step inside: - ** \ - Stepping inside this pretty period property is starting
a journey through a high - end renovation and expansion that has taken three
years and continuous love and care by the owners to complete. The result is a
stunning dream home that effortlessly combines character with beauty, and
elegance that flows through each gorgeous space.
Straight into the hall via the main entrance at the side and immediately the
combination of restored old and luxury new creates an inviting space that
welcomes you with an exposed stone wall, exposed ceiling and wall beams and
beautiful porcelain floor tiles that flow seamlessly through the ground floor
spaces, visually and effortlessly connecting them.
To the right the archway of exposed oak beams leads into the rear extension
that is home to a truly spectacular kitchen diner.
From the doorway the luxury kitchen leads to the generous dining space flooded
with light from a substantial roof lantern above and via bifold doors that
also frame this breathtaking space with a mesmerising backdrop of a rural view
that stretches uninterrupted to the horizon.
The cook might swoon when they realise the kitchen can boast a range of high -
end appliances and luxury design as the perfect environment to create the most
enticing feast to serve at the table, with family and friends keeping them
company at the dining table.
The kitchen can boast the expected appliances by top brand Miele but extra
features include induction wok, two fridge freezers, steamer, and a warming
drawer to create a contemporary dream space for the cook, with the oak island
unit crowned in granite as one of the many stand - out features in this
incredible space.
But the interior design is also mindful to pay homage to the property's past
with handmade solid wood units by Harvey Jones kitchens joined by solid wood
worktops and exposed stone walls to add a classic farmhouse kitchen vibe to
the room.
No wonder then that this open - plan social hub, with its seamless connection to
the garden and the views via the wall of glass doors, is the owners' favourite
space.
Off the kitchen there's a practical space to discover that is home to a
utility room, cloakroom, and back door to the countryside beyond so that none
of it comes back inside via muddy boots and paws and is then traipsed all over
that beautiful porcelain floor.
Into the original cottage and the owners say they in this space the period
property had some wonderful surprises to offer them, with a carefully placed
sledgehammer revealing two hidden stone fireplaces and a bread oven and a
stone spiral staircase that are now centre stage original features in this
stunning space.
The living room is a sizeable yet cosy space that cocoons you in exposed stone
and a cottage ambience, assisted by the fireplace at each end, and oodles of
space for entertaining or nestling next to the fire on a cold winter evening
in peaceful solitude or with a gathering of family and friends.
Up an oak staircase that is another high - end addition to the home and the
elegant and tasteful interiors and high standard of renovation work continues
into three beautiful bedrooms and three luxury bathrooms on the first floor.
All the slumber spaces ooze light, space and character with double - height
ceilings and a mix of exposed beams and stone walls but each with their own
calm and peaceful personality and ambience.
The principal bedroom is found at the top of the original cottage's stone
staircase and can boast a stunning ensuite shower room that's just stumbling
distance from the bed plus dual aspect views to enjoy from the pillow.
The second bedroom within the new side extension also has a dual aspect and
ensuite shower room and the double - height ceiling soaring into the roof has
been duplicated.
The final bedroom in the central section of the house is home to a character
fireplace and ceiling beams stretching across a double - height space but maybe
it's the multiple exposed stone walls that cloak this sanctuary in character
and history that's over 275 - years - old that is the period gem in this stunning
space.
Finally the family bathroom hosts more high - end decor, fixtures and fittings
meaning every morning is like stepping into a five - star boutique hotel and
every evening the bath offers a relaxing spot to gaze at the stars through the
well - placed window.
**Vendor insight: - ** \ - "We were living in the city and drove up here one day
just after Christmas. We had never been before and actually got a little lost
but it gave us the chance to have a good look around and we just fell in love
with the area. Cross House is set in a peaceful location with wonderful views
and scenery and we knew it had potential to be a fabulous family home, " say
the owners.
"The property was a two bedroom, two up / two down when we bought it 3 years
ago and it looked absolutely stunning from the outside as it has a very
pretty, traditional cottage - style appearance. We quickly took a hammer to the
walls inside as the renovation started and we were delighted to uncover log
fireplaces and a beautiful spiral staircase. It's been brought back to life
with the original features enhanced to fit perfectly with modern lifestyles. "
"The location was a big part of the appeal too. We're in the catchment area
for Cowbridge Comprehensive which we believe to be the best in Wales and the
school bus stops nearby too which is very handy. It's just a short drive to
the nearest shops and there are some lovely restaurants nearby too. The Vale
of Glamorgan is known locally as the Vale Trail and there are scenic walks in
every direction from the house. We like to go swimming with our family to the
Vale Resort Hotel which has amazing facilities that are used by professional
footballers and rugby players who train there too. "
"The property is surrounded by countryside and the sheep and cows in the
farmers field next to us often pop their heads over in the morning. We enjoy
watching the birds of prey soaring overhead in the day which is followed by
magnificent sunsets in the evening which give way to vast starry skies at
night; there are no streetlights here so it's great for stargazing. The huge
porcelain patio is made for relaxing and BBQs in the summer, and bifold doors
lead out from the kitchen to create a superb inside / out entertaining
experience. "
"Our favourite room without a doubt is the kitchen. It's perfect for day - to -
day family life and socialising, and it is a chefs dream with top of the range
Miele appliances. The granite island is spectacular and we love the handmade,
solid wood units. "
**Outside** \ - Step outside into the garden that surrounds the cottage on
three sides and you're stepping into a low - maintenance outside space perfect
for hosting social gatherings as well as being a sanctuary in an idyllic spot
cocooned in rural views offering peaceful relaxation.
The south - facing porcelain patio is seamlessly accessed either from the
stunning rear kitchen diner extension or via the sizeable parking area at the
side of the house, and it's a space that is drenched in breathtaking, far -
reaching uninterrupted views, as well as sunshine.
Joining the countless summer BBQs, evening drinks parties, and lazy Sunday
morning brunches are the panoramic views that make the garden feel like it
stretches to the horizon, and with no light pollution as the sun sets and
night falls the garden offers the perfect place to experience an enchanting
evening of star gazing.
This is a landscaped, low - maintenance outside space, giving you more time to
enjoy the location rather than tackling gardening. However, for anyone who
wants to dive into a larger garden and develop greener fingers, there is the
opportunity to purchase neighbouring land to increase the size of the plot.
The front garden is a lawned area that flanks the classic central garden path
that leads from the lane to the original front door and the pretty, exposed
stone facade.
As the renovation has created numerous social spaces inside and out, the house
is sure to be visited by family and friends on a regular basis, and this
thoughtful make - over includes ample parking for up to four cars to the side of
the house to accommodate friends who will definitely be keen to visit this
gorgeous house and garden very regularly.
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