A delightful, exceptional cottage to the heart of old Llantwit Major, looking out over St Illtyds Church. This extremely well-presented property has been comprehensively modernised in the last two years yet retaining its immense character. Currently used as a holiday let, it can be used for the same or revert back to a private dwelling. Living room to the front of the property, kitchen/dining room looking over the rear garden. To the first floor: two double bedrooms and a stylish contemporary bathroom. Lawned front garden looking onto College Street. Enclosed, sheltered courtyard garden to the rear.

SUMMARY

A delightful, exceptional cottage to the heart of old Llantwit Major, looking out over St Illtyds Church. This extremely well-presented property has been comprehensively modernised in the last two years yet retaining immense character. Currently used as a holiday let, it can be used for the same or revert back to a private dwelling. Living room to the front of the property, kitchen/dining room looking over the rear garden. To the first floor: two double bedrooms and a stylish contemporary bathroom. Lawned front garden looking onto College Street. Enclosed, sheltered courtyard garden to the rear.

SITUATION

The historic & coastal town of Llantwit Major, includes Iron Age hill forts, fine Tudor buildings, a Roman villa and a medieval grange. The imposing 11th century St Illtud Church has been described as the Westminster Abbey of Wales. The town has excellent Welsh and English primary schools as well as a secondary school. Within the town there are a good range of shops including two supermarkets, five reputable public houses, friendly cafes and well-established restaurants. More facilities include; a health centre, leisure centre, rugby club & football club. Llantwit Major is located on the spectacular Glamorgan Heritage Coast, the local area Offering excellent transport links from Bridgend to Barry and is also within convenient driving distance of the M4 and the City of Cardiff, with Cardiff (Wales) Airport at Rhoose being five miles away. The railway station at Llantwit Major, provides a regular and direct service to Cardiff and Bridgend.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

College Cottage is a stunning period property to the very heart of the much sought after West End of Llantwit Major. It has in recent years been comprehensively and thoroughly modernised and updated to provide all modern conveniences yet retaining so much character. The property has been used successfully as a holiday let and it would lend itself to continuing this or it could revert to use as a private dwelling if required.A porch leads through the principal entrance doorway into the front living room. This family space runs the width of the property and features an exposed stone chimney breast with inset period feature fire grate and flanked, to one side, by bespoke fitted shelves. Staircase, with neat storage cupboard beneath and a glass panel balustrade, leads to the first floor while an open doorway connects to the kitchen/diner. Running the width of the rear of the property is a kitchen/dining space with two windows either side of a centrally positioned door looking out over, and opening onto, the rear courtyard garden. This quarry tiled kitchen, like the lounge, features exposed stone walling and a feature fireplace. Appliances, within the fitted units, are to remain and include electric oven, hob, fully integrated fridge and slimline dishwasher. Ample space remains for a dining table.To the first floor, the landing area has locally made, hand crafted timber doors leading to both double bedrooms and to the bathroom. The largest of the two bedrooms includes a built-in fitted wardrobe is positioned to look out over the front garden and College Street onto St. Illtyds Church. The second double bedroom looks over the rear garden. Both these bedrooms have use of the contemporary family bathroom with shower over bath.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

A gated entrance leads from College Street via a stone wall fronts the property onto a path. This pathway skirts past the lawn to the principal entrance doorway. This lawn is bordered, to one side, by laurel hedging and there are direct views over College Street onto St. Illtyds Church.To the rear of the property is a wonderfully sheltered courtyard garden including flint-chipped area through which a flagstone paved path runs to a seating area to the far end of the garden. There is a right of way to the rear of 2 College Street through the garden of 1 College Street.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Freehold. All mains services. Gas fired combi central heating. No Council Tax payable (business rates due because of its nature as a holiday let).The extensive works undertaken in 2021 / 2022 have included a full rewire and replumb; new kitchen and appliances; new bathroom.; new door and windows to rear amongst much other works. All furniture, fixtures and fittings, unless where stated, is available by separate negotiation. Completion to take place no earlier than February 2024 except in certain circumstances -please ask for details.

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