CALIFORNIA DREAMING

The star of the garden that immediately surrounds this modern home is the pool area, which would not look out of place in Malibu

THERE’S room to explore at this contemporary home within easy commute of Cardiff and yet surrounded by gorgeous countryside within the popular village of Peterstone-super-Ely.

The location is one of this home’s unique selling points, as is its outdoor space.

The star of the garden that immediately surrounds the modern home is the pool area, which would not look out of place as part of a Malibu, California home and comes with separate changing rooms.

Then the garden expands into about 15.3 acres of surrounding land that includes room to park a boat and a caravan and a 1.2acre paddock with a handy stable block; lucky horses.

But lucky home owners too, living in this masterpiece of

modern living.

Arguably the most impressive room is the spacious open-plan kitchen diner that spans the back of the property overlooking the view via banks of windows and doors that lead to large bifold doors directly connecting the inside kitchen to the outside al fresco dining area.

The kitchen has a high gloss white, contemporary design with sleek units flowing along one wall and a very generous island offering a central stage for cooking and a seating area for watching.

Corian worktops and and high end integrated appliances ensure that this stylish room is an appealing place for the whole family to cook, eat and relax.

But this substantial home also has a number of large reception rooms to choose from for formal dining or general lounging, including a bright and light inviting lounge. With a substantial fireplace that also houses a vast television, this room opens out directly onto a sun terrace but with soft furnishings and a warm honey wood floor, the area is comfortable and cosy rather than a cavernous space.

Upstairs, the master suite has a wall of windows at one end so the new owner can survey their land directly from their bed, no need to move to enjoy the country views in the morning. This impressive suite of spaces includes an ensuite, a dressing room and fitted wardrobes.

One of the other five bedrooms has the bonus addition of a private balcony, completing the numerous areas where an owner can enjoy being surrounded by 15 acres of their own land.

■ Called Y Berllan. This modern home is for sale for £1.2m with Hern & Crabtree, call their Llandaff office on 029 2055 5198 for more details.