Park life with our Welsh Homes Homes of the Week

This particularly impressive six bedroom property was once owned by the Marquess of Bute and later taken on by a minister.

Lovingly maintained by the current owners, the property is perfect as a family home with its ample garden, six bedrooms, period features and easy access to renowned schools and local amenities. Additionally, there is a garage which is currently used as a gym.

The property is accessed via the front pathway to the original etched glazed front door to the hall, with the original mosaics. The front garden is mainly lawned with a mature hedge giving privacy from the road.

The rear garden can be conveniently accessed directly from the kitchen/breakfast room via the full height sliding glazed door. There is a generous terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and adjacent to which is a kitchen garden area.

Inside, rooms are accessed from a beautiful central reception hall, dominated by a wide staircase to the first floor, above which is a large picture window.

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Accommodation on the ground floor includes three separate reception rooms. The main lounge features an attractive bay window with ornate ceiling mouldings. A feature alcove with fire and ornate ceiling mouldings can be found in the sitting room, whilst the sitting room features has original features and views over the front towards the park.

Off the kitchen/breakfast room is a third reception room currently used as an every day room. by the family The current owners have recently added a glass box kitchen/breakfast room, off which is a sizeable utility/laundry room and walk-in pantry. The kitchen is contemporary with modern units, granite worktops and a central island and breakfast bar, and is fully fitted with appliances.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to the three double bedrooms and the superb family bathroom, with stairs continuing to the second floor.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has views to the front over the park, which the second bedroom shares. The third bedroom has a window to the rear.

The large, well-appointed bathroom has a limestone floor and a floating wash hand basin, large bath and walk-in shower with glass screen. The single bedroom on this floor would make an ideal study with glazed doors to a small balcony.

There are three further bedrooms and a wet room servicing this floor. with limestone tiles and spotlights.

Thanks to the addition made by the current owners, the house has a modern, bright feeling, but the architecture retains all of the charm offered by its long history.

This property is on the market with Chewton Rose for £695,000. For more information, go to www.chewtonrose.co.uk or call 0843 103 4881