* Six bedroom detached cottage
* Large private plot
* Original features
* Three reception rooms
* Excellent local schooling
* No onward chain
Fine & Country Cardiff are pleased to present to the market this charming six -
bedroom cottage located in the highly sought after village of Dinas Powys.
Old Mill Farmhouse is a beautiful character cottage that dates back to the
1400s, retaining many original features such as Inglenook fire place, bread
oven and exposed beams. The property has been lovingly restored over the years
by its current owners, who have enjoyed the property as their family home for
many years, read their comments below:
**Seller Insight: ** \ - When we first saw Old Mill Farmhouse it struck us as
an ideal oasis. It is completely private and secluded, yet it is in the heart
of the village, close to the village square, with the ruins of a Norman castle
just at the top of the garden. No - one quite knew the house was there and we
later found out that when it went on the market, there were two open days when
almost the whole village went to view it out of curiosity!
We believe it is one of the oldest houses in Dinas Powys, built as a farmhouse
to the mill next door in 1460 and mentioned in a will in 1533. We think it was
extended in the 1830s and when we came across it, it had the appearance of a
typical country cottage. We bought it in 1987, inheriting with it a cat,
Tudor, who didn't want to move away. Then the work really started. It was
unlived in, very ramshackle and with an overgrown garden. We set about the
renovations one room at a time and really put heart and soul into the house.
Because of its history, the house has some lovely features. Some of our
favourites are the beamed ceiling in the dining room and the exposed natural
stone fireplaces. We love the downstairs lounge where there's an original
inglenook fireplace with a bread oven to one side and a little salt drying
shelf the other. The alcove beside the fireplace had a curved wall from the
original 15th century staircase leading to the upstairs. In the oldest part of
the house, the walls are at least two feet thick, so in the summer, it is
beautifully cool but in winter the walls provide great insulation and, with
the log burner going, it is very cosy. Recently we took up the carpets in the
downstairs lounge, hall and dining room and revealed the old flooring quarry
tiles, boarding and some really ancient tiles, which could be original to the
property.
In 1999 we commenced an extension, using a local architect and local builders.
We tried to make it in keeping with the theme of a Welsh longhouse so we built
into the bank and carried on the line of the roof. It has given us so much
extra space and light and a second staircase which has improved the flow of
the house. We had a great Millennium party there, before the oak floor was
fitted. We left the tinsel and confetti with the date 2000 on it under the
flooring and there is a time capsule buried in one of the walls.
The new, top lounge is perfect for us all to gather together as a family. It
is a really lovely, sunny, bright and airy room with recently replaced bifold
doors out to the patio.
It's a lovely house for entertaining, which we used to do fairly often for
birthdays and anniversaries, with 40 to 50 people in attendance. It was ideal,
with the big new lounge upstairs and the other, cosier rooms. It was great for
kids' and adults' parties there was always plenty of space.
The garden is pretty special. It is a country - style garden, very secluded,
with well - established trees and shrubs, mature apple and cherry trees and lots
of fruit bushes. We even once had a vegetable patch. The different levels make
it interesting and we have our own patch of woodland which is carpeted with
daffodils, wild garlic and bluebells, depending on the season. It feels as if
you are in the middle of the countryside. At the top of the garden there is
room for a lovely summer house or home office, although there are enough rooms
in the house to provide work from home space as well.
The house faces south and in fine weather it is baked in sun most of the day.
Quite often when we came home from work we would sit on the top patio by the
pond and waterfall and catch the late afternoon and early evening sun. But
because of the apple and cherry trees, there is always shade if you need it.
* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
**Accommodation summary: ** \ - As you approach Old Mill Farmhouse from Lettons
Way it would be easy to miss the property as it is tucked away in its own
private spot. There is a set of steps that lead up alongside a sweeping
driveway surrounded by trees, you will spot the sign at the bottom that
displays the house name, which is about the only giveaway that there is a
house located above. It is surprising that such a secluded property set in
such a quiet spot could be so conveniently located for village life, this home
really does offer the best of both worlds. Dinas Powys is a highly sought
after residential area, offering fantastic schools, great village pubs, train
station and easy access to the motorways.
The accommodation offers, entrance hallway, three reception rooms,
conservatory, study, boot room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, six
bedrooms and a sizeable plot to the front and side of the property along with
ample parking for 4/5 vehicles.
The property would suit a range of buyers especially young families due to the
excellent schooling facilities, and so much to do within close range of the
property, from renowned walking trails, blue flag beaches, fashionable
shopping, local amenities, Cardiff city centre only 4 miles away and the
Brecon Beacons National Park less than an hour away there is plenty on offer
to enjoy.
**Outside** \ - Location:
The property is set in a private spot, offering complete tranquillity, but the
property is also just a few minutes walk to the main village the village is
best known for great schooling, picturesque walks, and local pubs
Private Schooling options:
Howells School:
Howell's School, Llandaff, Cardiff - A gdst School Howells Cardiff
Westbourne School Penarth:
Top Private School Cardiff UK Boarding School and ib Sixth Form Westbourne ()
St. Johns College:
St John's College ()
Cathedral School Llandaff:
Cardiff Steiner School:
Homepage - Cardiff Steiner School
Kings Monkton School:
Kings Monkton School - Home
Cardiff Muslim Primary:
Cardiff Muslim Primary School - Home ()
Cardiff Montessori School:
Home Cardiff Montessori S ()
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