LOVE TRIANGLE!
FROM above, this substantial detached house looks like a triangle and from the street it looks like a dream home on a popular, leafy residential road in one of Cardiff ’s most sought-after and expensive suburbs. Tucked away on a small road in Cyncoed, within walking distance of Roath Park Lake, the period property stands out from the streetscene for so many magnificent reasons.
You would think that this huge house shaped like a triangle from the outside might be found on a corner plot of a street, but this property can offer more than that – it dominates the street with its sprawling, highly attractive facade.
From the road the property’s wonderful shape that increases the size of the accommodation inside is not visible, but the clever central section of the house at the rear ensures both wings of the house are connected in a layout that the selling agent calls a unique “butterfly” design.
Because this house is unique, as you step through the impressive metal entrance gates you might be searching for a front door nestled into the centre of the house, facing the road – but this house can do better than that boring design.
The entrance is around one set of bay windows at the end of one of the butterfly wings and at one corner of the clever central section of this brilliant abode.
But first, the beautifully landscaped and manicured garden includes a sun-drenched terrace perfect for relaxing next to the fish pond, enjoying alfresco dining and hosting parties. The garden has been zoned to perfection, with a vegetable plot down one side of the house and a more shady and sheltered patio, cocooned by foliage as an alternative choice for enjoying sharing a meal.
After the delights of the garden, keep going into the bright porch through a wall of glass windows and doors that then leads to the central, triangular space.
The house greets you with surely the best hall of any house in the area, not just for the shape but for the impressive visual impact of period features, from the beautiful floor to the panelled staircase to the fireplace – only the most grand houses can boast a fireplace in the hallway.
The stairs lead up to the first floor galleried landing and – you guessed it – the space mimics the triangular shape of the hall below and so can boast substantial light coming through the beautiful stained glass windows.
Off the ground-floor hallway is access to the four reception rooms – drawing room connected to a dining room, sitting room, and study with a mesmerising garden view, plus a sizeable kitchen diner with pantry and access to a utility room and cloakroom off the hall.
The elegant sitting room includes a bay window big enough to sit in, detailed ceiling plasterwork and cornicing and a stone fireplace.
The drawing room at the front of the property has a dual aspect from the front window and the bay at the end of the space.
The welcoming drawing room flows effortlessly into the formal dining room via folding panel doors.
The study with built-in, bespoke library shelves and storage is a delightful space to enjoy views out over the rear garden.
The well-equipped kitchen will surely delight the cook and is as memorable as the rest of the house with standout features including a glass “floating” breakfast bar and statement orange cooker hood.
The kitchen can boast a walk-in pantry as well as access to a separate and handy utility room. The ground floor can also offer a cloakroom off the central hall.
Upstairs, the house first delivers an outstanding galleried landing that mimics the triangular shape of the hall and in doing so can offer access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom plus can boast two picture windows lavished with beautiful stained glass.
The principal suite is a stunner, with dual aspect, ensuite and spacious dressing room packed with built-in storage, bedroom two can boast its own ensuite and the family bathroom is a stylish and luxury affair with a statement bath as its centrepiece.
In total the house has four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a super stylish family bathroom with statement bath.
The house is for sale with a guide price of £1,499,950 with Savills, Cardiff – call 029 2036 8900 to find out more.