LUXURY LIVING

THERE’S a pocket of posh in a leafy suburb of the capital that can offer a new owner all the space and added extras for the best of work, rest and play.

Located on a popular street in Llandaff that oozes substantial, detached period properties, each with their own individual modifications and additions, this particular home doesn’t just compete, it excels.

But one thing the homes on this road all have in common is the draw of this popular Cardiff suburb.

Llandaff combines parkland and access to the Taff Trail with a village feel to the community, centred mainly around the hub of shops, cafes and pubs in the vicinity of the landmark Llandaff Cathedral.

The estate agent selling this millionaire moment within this super suburb states that the house is situated near two of the best schools in Wales – Cathedral School, Llandaff and Howell’s School, as well as having good train and bus access into Cardiff city centre.

But it’s hard to see why anyone would want to leave this lovely abode too often – it has so much to offer onsite.

The double electric wrought iron gates and the “in and out” driveway are the first details to impress, and reassures anyone visiting or having a property tour that there’s no reversing onto a busy road needed here.

There’s also plenty of space to park your own motoring pride and joys here, plus the property has an electric car charging point.

The front of the house is smart, with a whitewashed facade punctured by classic period brickwork.

Once through the arched front doorway and entrance porch, the square hallway sets the light, bright and spacious theme that continues throughout the home.

Crisp white walls are joined by splashes of colour through artwork, soft furnishings and accessories and warm natural additions, such as wood mixed with luxury touches, is the backbone of this home’s interior design scheme.

The use of natural materials, such as wood, cotton, wool and luxurious textures, ensure the modern decor is given a visual and tactile warmth that is also punctuated by high-end statements such as granite, stone and glass.

The hall offers a number of tempting room options to explore further, but the first door leads to a most welcoming and spacious lounge that runs the full depth of the house.

This sociable space that’s centred around the fireplace then flows into the orangery, a wonderful addition to the property that is just one of many elements that elevates its status to dream home level.

Next to the large lounge is a separate reception room that currently offers a quieter space to set up home working and studying.

There’s another sitting room next to the study that again has a feature fireplace, although arguably the most noticeable thing in this space is the charming bay window that looks out over the private rear garden.

The hall then escorts you to the final destination on the ground floor, and it’s worth the wait.

A slick, contemporary designer kitchen boasting top brand name appliances seamlessly blends into the walls to create a space that wouldn’t look out of place in a glossy interiors magazine.

The island unit has an extended breakfast bar that is such a sociable space to keep the cook company that it includes a central bottle cooling pit.

From the kitchen, there’s direct access to the garden via a set of French doors one way, and a relaxing seating area found in the other direction which leads, via a large open doorway, into a more formal dining room.

Wander out of the kitchen’s French doors and the huge, composite garden deck is the obvious area for gathering outside. At the end of the garden is another sociable space, if working out with mates is your thing.

There’s a substantial garden cabin studio currently being used as a gym that even includes air-conditioning and its own set of bi-fold doors.

The 50 sq ft garden room comes with a rubber floor, power and lights but, of course, does not need to stay as a gym.

The garden cabin could be a fantastic media room – the perfect place to watch the match – although there is a surprise mini movie room hiding in the attic offering a spot to celebrate or despair away from the hubbub of the rest of the house.

On the two upper floors of the house can be found six bedrooms, and the one in the converted loftspace is surely the most unusual – it has an ensuite shower room and is currently configured as that hidden cinema room.

A row of three chairs wait expectantly for the film to start, as the screen lowers from the ceiling and the builtin ceiling speakers blast out the movie score.

On the first floor, as you might expect from a dream home in this

price bracket, the master suite is substantial, grabbing a whole wing of the house.

The bedroom looks out over the garden and has a posh ensuite bathroom plus a well-organised walk-in wardrobe with bespoke built-in storage that can claim a view out over the front garden from its bank of windows.

As a family home, this house is practical as well as pretty and stylish, with storage popping up all over the place.

Clever design makes use of any pockets of unused space, converting them from dead space to vital areas that work hard, from landing storage to under-eaves cupboards.

The house can also offer a generous utility room and a separate cloakroom off the kitchen, again vital and practical spaces but hidden behind a door, so all essence of clutter is out of sight within this super smart, suburban home.

The property is on the market for £1,495,000 with MGY Estate Agents. Visit mgy.co.uk for more details.