Period property a contemporary

A HANDSOME Edwardian detached five-bedroom property which combines a classic design with contemporary features has gone on the market for more than £1m.

The property, at Hollybush Road, in Cyncoed, Cardiff, is an architecturally beautiful period building of generous proportions.

Featuring a contemporary interior which would provide everything that a modern family would need, it also retains the charm and character of the era in which it was built.

The main feature of the property is a 30ft grand reception hall with woodblock flooring and galleried landing which sets the tone for the whole house, which boasts two en-suites as well as a luxury family bathroom.

Tony Filice, director of Kelvin Francis Cardiff, said the property was one of the “most desirable” they have had on their books for a long time.

He added: “It’s an Edwardian house and it retains all its original features including woodblock flooring, quality vaulted ceilings but complete with contemporary features.

“It’s a great combination of olde worlde character with modern contemporary furnishings which provides an ideal family home.

“One of the greatest features of the property is the reception hall which is very grand. You could arrange for a quartet to play in there at Christmas time because it’s a proficient party house as well.

“It’s probably one of the choice properties in Cardiff available on the market and it has been carefully upgraded and restored by the present owners as a family home.

“Our client is down-sizing, hence the reason why it is on the market.

“It’s very much a proficient family home for someone looking to have a large property with character which needs nothing doing to it.”

The property includes an elegant lounge with large square bay overlooking the front garden, with an attractive fireplace and a tail corniced ceiling.

The dining room has a bay window overlooking the garden, a deep alcove