Lake Road East, Cardiff
£1,500,000
5
bedrooms
1
bathroom
4
receptions
A unique and handsome, exceptionally spacious red brick built Edwardian style double fronted detached family residence sat on half an acre, in an elevated position overlooking Roath Park gardens and Lake, with a long sweeping driveway off Lake Road East, as well as having access off Lady Mary Road to the rear, and being on a double width plot.
The property was been recently extended offering contemporary open plan living and falls into the school catchment for Rhydypenau Primary and Cardiff High School, as well as a short walk to Heath Halt Upper & Lower train stations.
Entrance porch, impressive central hallway, cloakroom/WC, 27ft bay fronted lounge, dining room, study/office, impressive open plan vaulted ceiling contemporary kitchen/family room, a utility room and a split level raised entrance to the rear, 5 large genuine double bedrooms, a 31ft central landing, balcony to the principal bedroom with built-in shower and vanity sink, as well as a family bathroom with separate shower and a separate WC.
Gas central heating, partially double glazed, EV charger, solar panels, built-in wardrobes, contemporary kitchen fittings include the dishwasher, induction hob, gas hob, double oven, ceiling mounted cooker hood, fridge/freezer.
There are many period features including woodblock flooring, coved ceilings, picture rails, dado rail, high level skirting boards, spindle staircase and stained and leaded glazing.
Outside are mature gardens surrounding the property with many external seating areas, established plants, trees and shrubbery, allotment area, a long sweeping drive from Lake Road East, detached garage with mezzanine storage above and two gated accesses from Lady Mary Road.
EPC Rating: C
The property was been recently extended offering contemporary open plan living and falls into the school catchment for Rhydypenau Primary and Cardiff High School, as well as a short walk to Heath Halt Upper & Lower train stations.
Entrance porch, impressive central hallway, cloakroom/WC, 27ft bay fronted lounge, dining room, study/office, impressive open plan vaulted ceiling contemporary kitchen/family room, a utility room and a split level raised entrance to the rear, 5 large genuine double bedrooms, a 31ft central landing, balcony to the principal bedroom with built-in shower and vanity sink, as well as a family bathroom with separate shower and a separate WC.
Gas central heating, partially double glazed, EV charger, solar panels, built-in wardrobes, contemporary kitchen fittings include the dishwasher, induction hob, gas hob, double oven, ceiling mounted cooker hood, fridge/freezer.
There are many period features including woodblock flooring, coved ceilings, picture rails, dado rail, high level skirting boards, spindle staircase and stained and leaded glazing.
Outside are mature gardens surrounding the property with many external seating areas, established plants, trees and shrubbery, allotment area, a long sweeping drive from Lake Road East, detached garage with mezzanine storage above and two gated accesses from Lady Mary Road.
EPC Rating: C
Entrance Porch
Approached by double doors, period black and white patterned flooring,
original stained glass and leaded door and side screens into the entrance
hallway.
Entrance Hallway
A 23ft large central hallway with feature wall panelling and radiator, period
arched double doors into the sitting room, feature spindle full turning
staircase to the first floor landing with newel post mounted statue with built
in light, many period features including coved ceiling, panelling to half
height, herringbone style woodblock flooring, doors with ornate architrave
surrounds and pelmets giving access to the majority of the ground floor
accommodation, low level under stairs storage cupboard.
Cloakroom/WC
Opaque window to the side, traditional white suite comprising of a close
coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, wall tiling, period black and white
patterned flooring, panel radiator.
Principal Lounge 27'2" (8.28m) x 17'5" (5.31m) overall and into bay
An impressive large bright room overlooking the garden, Lake Road East
with glimpses of the Lake and Scott monument, ornate fireplace with
inset log burner on a black slate hearth, two double radiators, period
sash windows to the front elevation, full height picture windows and
French doors opening onto the side patio, many period features including
panelled and coved ceiling, picture rail, bay window wall panelling, high
level skirting boards and herringbone style woodblock flooring, TV point
Dining Room 16'8" (5.08m) x 16'1" (4.9m)
A bright room with three full height windows to the south elevation,
fireplace with coal effect fire on a stone hearth, two radiators, period
features include coved ceiling with feature ceiling panelling, dado rail,
high level skirting boards and herringbone style woodblock flooring,
serving hatch to the kitchen/family room.
Study/Office 16'3" (4.95m) x 12'1" (3.68m) overall into bay window
Feature sash bay window overlooking the large garden with glimpses of
Roath Park Lake and Scott monument, wall panelling to bay window,
double radiator, feature fireplace with a log burner on a black slate
hearth, period features include coved ceiling, high level skirting boards
and herringbone style woodblock flooring, two radiators.
Kitchen/Family Room 24'7" (7.49m) x 22'9" (6.93m) overall
An impressive family space offering extended accommodation from the
original design of the property, open plan living comprising of a
contemporary 'Keller' clay coloured kitchen appointed along two sides
with a central island and pop out plug sockets, base units, deep pan
drawers and white stone worktops over, inset double sink with stylish
mixer tap and flexible pull out head, integrated dishwasher, central
island offers breakfast bar area, under worktop shelving, additional
storage with Neff induction hob and separate gas hob with ceiling
mounted cooker hood, further side unit comprising of additional storage
with pull out drawers, twin ovens, space for an American style
fridge/freezer, feature vaulted ceiling, serving hatch to dining room,
period Welsh dresser, ample space for breakfast area, TV area, feature
split level roof with high level windows. Quality anthracite grey double
glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, double doors giving
access to the outside seating area. Quality black slate flooring, slate
steps and balustrade to an upper rear entrance for the property,
continuation of the vaulted ceiling, internal period stained and leaded
doors to the utility room.
Rear raised entrance with feature central door, quality double glazed full
height windows onto the Lady Mary entrance and side, internal door to
cloakroom.
Cloakroom
High level ceiling, slate flooring, an abundance of shelving for storage,
coat hooks.
Utility Room 8'5" (2.57m) x 7'0" (2.13m)
Window to side, continuation of the slate flooring, contrasting colour units
appointed along three sides comprising of eye level units and base units
with drawers and black granite worktops over, small larder cupboard,
ceramic wall tiling to work surface surrounds, plumbing and space for
washing machine, space for separate tumble drier, space for an additional
fridge or freezer. Inset 1.5 bowl sink with mixer tap. Wall mounted central
heating boiler concealed behind a matching wall unit.
First Floor Landing
An impressive 31ft central bright landing with feature period stained and
leaded windows to the side, continuation of the spindle balustrade,
herringbone style woodblock flooring, radiator, wood panelling to half height,
further period features include coved ceiling, high level skirting boards and
door architrave surrounds with pelmets. Unique wall mounted brass torch
style lights. Walk-in airing cupboard with shelving, large hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 19'0" (5.79m) x 11'0" (3.35m) overall
Sash windows and further windows and door onto the covered veranda,
double radiator, hanging rails and drawer unit with screened sliders, modern
white ceramic vanity sink with storage beneath and mirror above with light
and shaver point, period coved ceiling, picture rail and high level skirting
boards, a further heated chrome towel rail leading to the built-in recessed
shower, glass bi-fold door into a shower recess with thermostatic controls,
fixed rainfall style shower head, flexible shower handle, ceramic wall tiling.
Fixed over bed light.
Veranda
A sizeable veranda which catches the setting sun with ornate wrought iron
balustrade and cornicing, pitched roof, overlooking the large front garden as
well as glimpses of Roath Park Lake and gardens.
Bedroom 2 17'9" (5.41m) x 16'8" (5.08m) overall
Sash bay windows overlooking the front of Lake Road East and Roath
Park, triple radiator, built-in wardrobes comprising of two doubles,
overhead storage, period coved ceiling, picture rail and high level skirting
boards.
Bedroom 3 16'9" (5.11m) x 16'2" (4.93m)
Three large windows to the side elevation, vanity pedestal wash hand
basin with stone splashback and vanity mirror above, double radiator,
period fireplace with timber surround, tiled back and grate, built-in double
wardrobes, coved ceiling, picture rails and high level skirting boards.
Bedroom 4 14'10" (4.52m) x 11'1" (3.38m)
Period sash windows overlooking the front and Roath Park Lake, feature
traditional style sink with vanity mirror above and light, radiator, shallow
built-in cupboard, further built-in double wardrobe with overhead storage,
period coved ceiling, picture rails and high level skirting boards.
Bedroom 5 12'3" (3.73m) x 11'1" (3.38m)
A genuine fifth double bedroom, sash windows to the rear elevation
overlooking Lady Mary Road, radiator.
Family Bathroom
Opaque windows to the rear, white panelled bath with wall mounted
stylish taps and hand held shower, separate double shower unit with
rainfall style fixed shower head with flexible handle and thermostatic
controls, glazed door and ceramic wall tiling, wide stylish wall mounted
Sottini wash hand basin with stylish wall mounted tap fittings, vanity
mirror, light and shaver point, quality black flooring, heated chrome towel
rail, half height ceramic wall tiling to remaining walls.
Separate WC
Opaque window to the rear, contemporary close coupled push button
WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with stylish fittings, ceramic wall
tiling to half height, continuation of the quality black flooring, traditional
style radiator.
Outside
Rear & Side
Recently added flagstone path accessing Lady Mary Road, outside water
tap, a quaint kitchen garden with slate chippings, seating area, small
growing area and a crazy paved path to the rear of the garage. To the
rear of the garage is a pitched roof and mezzanine storage area over the
garage, with Velux window, power and lighting. Gated access off Lady
Mary Road to the rear of the property.
Garage
With remote up-and-over roller door, power and lighting, overhead
storage.
Front Garden
Retaining wall from Lake Road East with initial steep sloping section of
established trees with Tree Preservation Orders, leading onto a large
flat lawn and offering a double width plot, a unique driveway from Lake
Road East sweeping around to the front of the property with EV charger
and leading to the garage set to the rear. Many split level flower beds,
pathways offering front garden seating areas, continuing round both
sides with a water feature and further lawned area to the rear, steps to
the covered front entrance, courtesy lighting, further balustrade around
the front bay window.
Directions
Travelling along Cyncoed Road away from the village, turn right into
Celyn Avenue which is flanked by grass verges. At the bottom of Celyn
Avenue take the first exit left off the roundabout into Lake Road East
and just after the Scott Monument on the lake, the subject property can
be found a short distance on the left hand side.
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1)
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catchment area, there is no guarantee that your child or children will be
enrolled at Cardiff High School, if requests for places become oversubscribed. Any interested parties should make their own enquiries
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4)
Interested parties should note that the property falls within the Roath Park conservation area.
General Information
Tenure: Freehold (Vendors Solicitor to confirm)
Ref: JP/CYS250389
Council Tax Band: I (2026)
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