luxury house with terrace for sale Llantwit Major, United Kingdom

Built in 1991, the property captures the timeless charm of Georgian architecture while offering all the comforts of contemporary living, with beautifully balanced proportions, high ceilings, sash-style double-glazed windows, and graceful symmetry throughout.Set within approximately one acre of enchanting gardens and paddock, the property enjoys unrivalled views across the surrounding countryside, stretching towards the iconic Dunkery Beacon the highest point on Exmoor. Upon entering, you’re welcomed into an inviting entrance porch, which flows into an impressive central dining hall undoubtedly the heart of the home complete with a grand stone fireplace and a sweeping staircase. The stunning, triple-aspect drawing room is light-filled and serene, featuring a handsome stone fireplace with an open fire, a square bay window, and French doors that open directly onto the patio, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living.The thoughtfully designed, dual-aspect kitchen is ideal for both keen cooks and relaxed family life, featuring extensive cabinetry, generous work surfaces, an electric AGA, a gas hob, and an eye-level double oven. This space opens to a cosy yet spacious family room, perfect for informal dining or lounging, enhanced by French doors to the terrace and a fireplace inset with a wood-burning stove. A large utility/boot room, fitted with additional storage units, provides access to the rear of the property and to one of two ground-floor W.C.s. Additional storage is found off the hallway.SELLER INSIGHTWootton Courtney is a truly beautiful, historic, village within spectacular countryside on the edge of Exmoor National Park and this fabulous location is the setting for this impressive, spacious, family home designed by the father of its present owners.Having acquired this desirable parcel of land and working very closely with a renowned architect, the house reflects the very best of a Georgian style family dwelling. With its high ceilings, large windows, cornices, original period wooden doors all reflecting the meticulous attention to detail specified in its design. However, this enchanting property, apart from being flooded with natural daylight, is full of modern day innovations and comforts. The house has an abundance of space from stepping into its large welcoming dining hall and throughout the house. Its clever design offers many options on its use with areas for individuality but with an overall sociable connectivity, whilst the large kitchen is perfect for family living and for relaxed entertaining. It is such an amazing home for large gatherings of friends and family however formal or informal, and Christmas, when the family are here and the house is adorned, has always been a very special occasion.As much care and attention has been given to the large garden as to the house. It is quiet and private with mature shrubs and trees and, of course, very much a space in which to relax after busy days and enjoy the variety of visiting wildlife.This beautiful village within such an awe inspiring landscape has a strong sense of community and has most things available for everyday life. In addition, it has a highly active village hall in which many events take place to suit a host of interests. Apart from the well stocked village shop. Schools, whether state or independent are within easy reach, as are sport and leisure opportunities. Minehead is very close, and the county town of Taunton is within easy reach, alongside access to beautiful local beaches.This has been a much loved family home which has been meticulously cared for throughout its years and it is now time for its new owners to experience the joy of living in such a special home in such an amazing location. ** These comments are the personal views of the current owner 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.The first floor continues to impress, with four/five large bedrooms arranged to maximise the surrounding views. The principal bedroom enjoys its own en-suite and a versatile dressing room or study, while a second en-suite and a stylish family bathroom serve the remaining rooms. Each bedroom benefits from expansive windows that frame breathtaking rural vistas, ensuring peace, privacy, and a constant connection to the countryside beyond. A second utility room with window to the rear aspect, airing cupboard and further double linen storage cupboard.This is a truly exceptional home, combining space, character, and a glorious rural setting—all within the Exmoor National Park and with nearby local amenities.GardensA sweeping tarmac driveway sets the tone as you approach Morton House, leading to a generous gravelled parking and turning area. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, thoughtfully designed to provide both privacy and spectacular views towards Dunkery Beacon and the rolling hills of Exmoor. Predominantly laid to lawn and enhanced by mature planting, the gardens include a spacious patio that adjoins both the family room and drawing room—perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful moments in a truly idyllic setting.Beyond the main garden the property includes a well maintained paddock of approximately 0.3 acre.Services and Utilities Mains water, drainage and electricity.We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting https://checker.ofcom.org.uk

Tucked away behind private gates, set back from the highly sought after Llandennis Avenue, The Paddock is a substantial six-bedroom contemporary residence offering over 6,400 sq. Ft. of refined living space. Originally constructed in 2012 and further upgraded in 2023 with the latest renewable energy and smart home technologies, this remarkable home blends elegant design with exceptional functionality. The home is extremely efficient which will appeal to modern buyers, with an EPC rating A, and newly installed solar and battery storage system in 2023 allowing solar generation, export and storage (ask agent for spec details) The property also benefits from a new Worcester boiler, 300 litre pressurised hot water tank and zones heating throughout. Cyncoed remains a sought after locations for families, due to its great school catchments, easy access to the city centre, local amenities, and commuter links, with Paddington accessible in under two hours and the M4 within easy reach. This home offers versatile, spacious living accommodation for families and easily lends itself to multi-generational living with the top floor currently serving as a self contained annexe. There is also further scope to extend or adapt the ground floor living space to allow for a downstairs bedroom/annexe making it suitable for wheelchair use. Step Inside: From its striking double-height window in the reception hall and grand living spaces to its landscaped gardens with hot tub, every detail has been crafted to offer luxury, comfort and a sense of retreat all within minutes of Cardiff's city centre.A statement entrance sets the tone, illuminated by a full-height window overlooking the gardens, immediately conveys scale and light. A central staircase with glass balustrades leads to the upper floors, creating a beautiful focal point from the moment you arrive.To the right, the formal living room provides an elegant yet relaxed entertaining space with feature coffered ceiling detailing and full-width bi-fold doors opening to the terrace and gardens beyond. Across the hall, a dedicated home office offers a quiet workspace overlooking the front driveway, equipped with its own kitchenette worktop, making it the perfect place for those working from home.The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining and family space, designed for both family life and entertaining. A large central island with breakfast bar complements the sleek contemporary cabinetry and premium NEFF appliances, including twin ovens, steam oven, coffee machine and induction hob with integrated extractor. Additional highlights include a Quooker boiling, chilled and sparkling tap, Insinkerator waste disposal, and integrated ceiling speakers in the dining area.Double-aspect patio doors flood the space with natural light and open to both the front and rear gardens, while the adjoining snug/sitting room features a log-burning stove for a cosy, informal seating area, the perfect spot for guests relax while the hosts are cooking, or for children to unwind while parents cook.Further ground floor accommodation includes a cinema/playroom with bespoke shelving and media TV unit, boot room, utility room, cloakroom, shower room, and a flexible music studio ideal for use as a gym, art studio or yoga room. The integral double garage with motorised doors completes this well-planned level.The first floor hosts four superb bedroom suites, each with its own en suite. The principal suite enjoys a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, his and hers bathrooms, and an extensive walk in dressing room, offering a true sense of indulgence.The top floor provides a self-contained living area with large bedroom, en suite bathroom with beautiful views to surrounding countryside, kitchenette, lounge and study, as well as a large dressing area with central island and build in wardrobes, perfect for guests, older children, or multi-generational living. This space is extremely versatile and could be used as additional bedrooms, a self-contained living space, or perhaps a work space or yoga studio/consultation space etc.Approached via electric gates, the property sits within a private, mature plot with a sweeping driveway providing ample parking and access to the double garage. Landscaped gardens wrap around the home, designed for both beauty and functionality, with a mix of lawn, terrace, and mature planting providing privacy and seclusion, this home really does have the wow factor as you pull up to the main entrance.To the rear, generous terraces offer multiple areas for entertaining and relaxation, including a HotSpring Envoy hot tub and outdoor dining zones. The property is fully equipped for modern living with exterior power points, security lighting, CCTV cameras, and outdoor taps to both the front and rear.Sustainability and efficiency are at the heart of the home, featuring a 10.66 kW solar PV system with 23.2 kWh battery storage, three-phase power, Zappi EV charger, and Eddi solar water diverter all monitored via an intelligent MyEnergi system. Heating is zoned with underfloor heating throughout the majority of the ground floor and TADO smart thermostats controlling all levels.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - PLANNING GRANTED FOR 4 × 4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOMES.A sweeping staircase and galleried landing set the tone the moment you step into the grand hallway. The ground floor flows seamlessly between multiple reception rooms, including a cosy sitting room, formal lounge, dining room, and a stunning leisure suite. The bespoke kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes includes quality integrated appliances, a large dining area, and opens onto the rear terrace. The leisure wing is a standout feature, complete with an indoor pool, bar, starlight ceiling, projector system, changing facilities, and gym space. Underfloor heating and Sonos sound run throughout many areas of the home. Upstairs, six spacious bedrooms span the top floor the principal suite boasts a walk-in dressing room and luxurious en suite, while all other bedrooms enjoy built-in wardrobes and private or Jack & Jill bathrooms.Situated in the leafy heart of Cyncoed, Hollybush House offers the best of both worlds: complete seclusion with unbeatable convenience. Cardiff High School catchment makes this address highly sought-after, and nearby private schools such as Howell's, Cathedral School, and St John's College offer excellent alternatives. Roath Park, its boating lake, tennis courts, and picturesque café are just a short walk away, while Cyncoed village, Lakeside and Wellfield Road offer a host of independent bars, restaurants, and boutiques. Access is superb with nearby train stations, the M4 corridor, and Cardiff Airport close at hand. For London commuters or frequent travellers, Paddington can be reached in under two hours.

Nestled within beautiful, undulating countryside north of Cardiff this renovated dream home offers an idyllic pocket of peace, hidden away on a dead-end lane. The sprawling, stylish home occupies an enviable location, commutable to the capital yet surrounded by easily accessed, stunning countryside bursting with woodland walks, bike and horse trails, and a popular local pub for refreshments along the way. Through the gates reveals a collection of former farm buildings clustered around a private and characterful courtyard. Pushing open the front door of the main house reveals a stylish and contemporary country home offering impressive high-end, luxury design throughout that includes a designer kitchen by Loxleys London. The main house offers four substantial bedroom suites that ooze luxury, with opulent bathrooms and generous spaces that can accommodate lounge areas too. Outside, the grounds of approximately 0.85 acres are surrounded by stunning and sweeping rural views and multiple places to entertain family and friends, or find solitaire and silence in the shade under a tree. There's ample parking for multiple vehicles which is a big bonus as this rural retreat comes with surely the best party facilities in the area within one of the converted barns that is bound to attract regular visits from family and friends. The party barn includes a lounge bar that feels like you've just arrived at an exclusive country club, plus an impressive home cinema, spa that includes a sauna, steam room and a gym, a games room that can easily accommodate a full-size snooker table, plus a kitchen, so it's not too far to cook up a feast or find some snacks for guests.Step inside the former farmhouse within this cluster of incredible buildings and a glamorous and contemporary home awaits, having been lavished with a high-end renovation that has established luxury at its core.The first impression is a breathtaking one, with ground floor dividing walls and separate reception rooms a distant memory, as these former spaces have been combined and given a truly modern makeover. Stepping into this now open-plan space you can see through to the garden via picture windows and French doors and this, coupled with layers of thoughtfully designed lighting including hidden LEDs and shiny surfaces that bounce light around, makes the space feel very light, fresh and contemporary. The central staircase is a thing of beauty; a bespoke glass structure that sweeps its way to the first floor with a flourish. The flooring choice is contemporary too, high shine tiling that flows throughout the whole ground floor, unifying the space.To one side of the stunning staircase is a spacious dining zone that is the perfect place for a lively and enjoyable dinner party or family gathering, with ample space for a substantial dining table and the benefit of a set of French doors to throw open in the summer so the party can seamlessly spill out into the garden. The other side of the staircase is another zone focussed on socialising - a lounge area where two massive sofas effortlessly curve around the attractive feature fireplace, with visually pleasing symmetry achieved via a large floor-to-ceiling window either side of the flames. It's a space where winter months are warmed by the fire and summer time sees sunshine and garden views flood in through the picture windows, it's a space that will always be popular for gatherings, whatever the time of day or year.A more intimate reception space awaits off this impressive open-plan area, but it can still happily welcome a huge, squishy sofa for family and friends to sink into together, plus its own set of French doors so garden views and summer breezes can join the group gathering. There's a study at the rear of the house on the way to find the kitchen and it is a perfect place for work, with built-in carpentry promoting perfect organisation of work, and there's even space for yet another good sized sofa. Into the kitchen and the luxury fixtures and fittings continue with the discovery of a high-end, Edwin Loxley of London designer kitchen packed with integrated appliances and connected to the dining area via a set of steps.The cook can be joined for a chat and maybe a few taste tests either at the integrated island unit breakfast bar or in the dining area that includes a sizeable wine fridge. With the bifold doors open in the warmer weather, it's the perfect kitchen diner to cook up a feast connected directly and seamlessly to the garden. Additional accommodation on the ground floor includes a utility space and cloakroom, before the stunning glass staircase beckons so the journey of discovery can continue upstairs.The house used to have six bedrooms but with the remodelling of the home came the creative idea to sacrifice two in order to design four fabulous, spacious and distinct bedroom suites. In three of the bedroom suites the ceilings have been removed to create double-height, vaulted spaces full of charm, with the primary boasting exposed roof beams adding character to this substantial space. The ensuite to this largest of the bedrooms is, of course, glamorous and luxurious - and huge. It is an ensuite that is pure pleasure to visit either for a relaxing soak or refreshing shower, and this five-star hotel standard is repeated in the family bathroom where the bath commands most attention thanks to its size and position on an elevated plinth. It feels so luxurious to step up and then step down into the bath and, if accompanied by bubbles, candles and a glass of something refreshing, is a sumptuous experience that can be enjoyed every day at this property and not just when staying at a posh country hotel.Two of the suites have mezzanine bedroom areas with their own staircase which allows space below for lounge areas and even a semi open-plan ensuite as part of the floorplan. But the main house is not the only area of the property that has received a thoughtful and impressive renovation and conversion, one of the barns nestled around the courtyard has been given a new lease of life as surely the best party barn in the area.The barn is so well-equipped there is no need to ever leave the property for entertainment and fun. For the ultimate group fun the main section of the barn is currently dedicated to a games area that can easily accommodate a full-size snooker table and arcade games. Inside this amazing barn there's an impressive home cinema, complete with big, squishy chairs and dimmed lighting that conjures up a magical and intimate atmosphere as the perfect setting for the audience to be totally immersed in the movie. The barn has its own kitchen too, so it's not far to go to drum up some snacks in time for the film or the start of the match. Also found within the barn, that seems bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside, is a sizeable gym with a wall of mirrors to assist the workout, and after a hard session the spa area looks very welcoming, offering a sauna, steam room, walk-in shower and room for a massage table. The perfect end to the health and spa session is surely a cool drink waiting at the bar. As all good country clubs can boast, this private version has an inviting lounge bar area, nestled under the exposed roof beams on a mezzanine level, creating an intimate atmosphere to this most sociable of spaces.Step outside to explore the 0.85 acres of land that sweeps around the property before it seamlessly flows into panoramic rural views that expand to the horizon. Behind the gates, off the dead-end lane shared only with one other property that is also a bridleway, there's plenty of onsite parking for all the guests that are sure to turn up regularly to attend memorable events in the party barn.The lawns are extensive and expansive, lined by trees and hedgerows and offering the perfect place for outdoor games, football matches, and sun-drenched picnics, but the property can offer more intimate spaces too. There are house-hugging patios and courtyards that cluster around the house all boasting special and enticing places to admire the view, enjoy company with family and friends, and tuck into an alfresco feast. Within the grounds is a bonus that not many homes can offer - a characterful stone building called Long Barn that already has planning in place to be converted into a four-bed dream home, offering onsite multi-generational living if required. The vendors also advise that there is also the potential for 2 one bed, suites (with sitting room/kitchen bathroom and balcony) above the parking for five vehicles. This additional potential to create an extra dream home (with its own title deed) is being sold separately to the main property for Guide Price £375,000.With permission, the newly finessed barn could even be rented out as a holiday let to make the most of the property's perfect location, close to the capital of Wales and yet feeling like a world away, surrounded by a rolling rural landscape with onsite socialising and relaxation at the heart of this unique luxury home.