Highfield Road, Heath, Cardiff.
£675,000
6
bedrooms
2
bathrooms
3
receptions
Offers over £675,000. A traditional three storey bay fronted detached family residence of generous proportions retaining charm and character, positioned in a favoured location, a short walk to Roath Park Lake, the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Halt Railway Stations and all local amenities.
The property was built around 1927 and it is the only detached dwelling in Highfield Road, originally built for the architect/builder that built the dwellings in Highfield Road. The property is in need of some modernisation but offers excellent scope for enhancement, having been in the same family ownership for over 40 years.
Entrance porch, grand reception hall, cloak/shower room, lounge, dining room, 26ft x 21ft kitchen/family room, 6 bedrooms (2 of the attic bedrooms would be ideal as a home office for those working from home), and a family bathroom.
Many original features include tall corniced ceilings, woodblock floors, coloured leaded light windows. Gas central heating.
Lawned and private rear garden with patio. Garage.
Independent schooling at all levels are close by with Kings Monkton School, Howells School and the Cathedral School, Llandaff, within 2.5 miles away, with ease of access onto the A48/M4.
EPC Rating: D
The property was built around 1927 and it is the only detached dwelling in Highfield Road, originally built for the architect/builder that built the dwellings in Highfield Road. The property is in need of some modernisation but offers excellent scope for enhancement, having been in the same family ownership for over 40 years.
Entrance porch, grand reception hall, cloak/shower room, lounge, dining room, 26ft x 21ft kitchen/family room, 6 bedrooms (2 of the attic bedrooms would be ideal as a home office for those working from home), and a family bathroom.
Many original features include tall corniced ceilings, woodblock floors, coloured leaded light windows. Gas central heating.
Lawned and private rear garden with patio. Garage.
Independent schooling at all levels are close by with Kings Monkton School, Howells School and the Cathedral School, Llandaff, within 2.5 miles away, with ease of access onto the A48/M4.
EPC Rating: D
Entrance Porch
Approached via coloured leaded light twin doors with matching side panels and coloured leaded fanlights above, leading onto an entrance vestibule area, flooring, double panelled radiator.
Grand Reception Hall 20'4" (6.2m) x 7'0" (2.13m)
Approached via a panelled front door with coloured leaded light windows above, matching side lights, leading onto an imposing central hallway with tall corniced ceiling, two radiators, single flight staircase with newel post and spindle banister, deep storage cupboard under stairs recess, connecting door to garage. Inner hallway area.
Cloaks/Shower Room
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with Triton shower.
Lounge 15'5" (4.7m) x 13'5" (4.09m) into bay
Overlooking the front garden and enjoying an open and sunny aspect, ornate marble fireplace and hearth, ornate wooden surround with mantel, panelled radiator.
Dining Room 14'7" (4.44m) x 14'4" (4.37m)
Aspect to side, woodblock flooring, picture rail, twin leaded light doors opening to kitchen/family room.
Kitchen/Family Room 26'0" (7.92m) x 21'0" (6.4m) max.
Fitted along three sides beneath lipped worktop surfaces, range of base cupboards, inset twin bowls with mixer tap, aspect to side, plumbed for washing machine, gas central heating boiler, double glazed door with matching side screen leading to the rear garden, opening to relaxing family area with obscure window to sides, double glazed French door and matching uPVC side screen leading to the rear patio and garden, panelled radiator.
First Floor Landing
Approached by an easy rising single flight staircase with attractive carved newel post and spindle banister, leading onto a deep central landing area, access to loft, panelled radiator, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with shelving, additional deep store cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom 1 15'10" (4.83m) x 12'3" (3.73m) into splayed bay
Overlooking the entrance approach and enjoying a bright aspect, panelled radiator.
Bedroom 2 14'5" (4.39m) x 13'3" (4.04m)
Overlooking the rear garden, uPVC double glazed window, built-out wardrobes to side with base cupboards, panelled radiator.
Bedroom 3 17'9" (5.41m) x 11'9" (3.58m)
Large three sided bay window overlooking the rear garden, double panelled radiator, pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom 4 9'5" (2.87m) x 8'1" (2.46m)
uPVC double glazed window overlooking the entrance approach, panelled radiator.
Family Bathroom
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, ceramic tiling to wet areas, panelled radiator.
On the Second Floor
Approached by an easy rising quarter turning staircase leading onto a wide landing area.
Bedroom 5 17'7" (5.36m) x 8'9" (2.67m)
With double glazed dormer window overlooking the rear garden, access to attic store. No radiator.
Bedroom 6 13'5" (4.09m) x 10'11" (3.33m)
With uPVC double glazed window to front enjoying wide views to the surrounding area. No radiator.
Front Garden
Decorative red brick walling with shaped hedge to pavement line, keyblock driveway and wide path leading to the entrance porch. Area of shaped lawn with flowering plants and rose bushes.
Garage 26'0" (7.92m) x 10'2" (3.1m) overall
Approached by an up-and-over access door, power and lighting, rear workshop area and door leading to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
Laid to shaped lawn having a wide paved patio and relaxation area, bordered by mature shrubs and plants, fruit bearing tree. Pathway to side leading to the attached garage. Additional pathway and gate leading to front garden.
Directions
Travelling along Lake Road West away from Cardiff High School, take the sixth right hand turning into Highfield Road, continue over the Railway bridge and the property will be found a short distance on the right hand side.
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1)
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General Information:
Tenure: Freehold (Vendors Solicitor to confirm)
Ref: TF/CYS250402
Council Tax Band: G (2025)
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