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" GUIDE PRICE - £700,000 to £720,000 THE MANSE, HOWELLS CRESCENT - Superbly appointed and displaying a host of stunning original and period features, this immaculate and tastefully presented property stands on an imposing position just off the corner of Palace Road and St Michaels Road in the exclusive heart of Llandaff, close to Howells School. The property has been extensively refurbished over recent years, with upgrades having included rewiring, full refurbishment and reinstatement of the original sash windows, many of which featuring attractive stained leaded glass inserts, and with much care and attention having been given to maintaining a high quality finish.

Offering generous proportions, internally the house comprises, in summary: a very welcoming hallway, large lounge, sitting room, dining room opening to conservatory, dining kitchen and cloakroom to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor leading from the galleried landing are four bedrooms (three being good size doubles), family bathroom, additional WC, plus a very useful laundry room. Externally, the property has a pretty courtyard frontage behind a low wall and laurel hedge, with some ornate tiled paving and hardstanding for 2 vehicles. To the side is a detached garage, whilst the garden to rear features brick path and patio areas, lawn and some mature planting. There is an array of local amenities within walking distance, including well-regarded shops and restaurants and Llandaff High Street, and the area is well connected to the road network for the CIty Centre and M4/A470. PLEASE CALL CARDIFF HOMES TODAY TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING and to fall in love with this fantastic home.

ENTRANCE HALL

Sitting beneath an ornate wrought iron canopy with glazed roof, the stripped wood doorway features ornate stained glass insert with side panes and fanlights over. The hallway has a great feel, with original terazzo flooring, original decorative coving and picture rail, and a wide staircase featuring hand carved balustrades rising to the first floor. Attractive stripped original doors lead off to the three receptions and cloakroom, with the room also including small cupboard housing the gas meter, double radiator, alarm panel, phone point and several sockets.

RECEPTION ONE / LOUNGE
4.65m x 4.10m

(15'04" x 13'05") into bay

Beautiful room with a stunning polished cast iron fireplace including tiled side panels and hearth, and a gas insert. The original floorboards have been stripped and polished, whilst the wide bay to front has lovely sash windows with stained glass upper panels. As with all rooms in the property, there are stripped high skirting boards, with the room also having ornate cornicing, picture rail and a double radiator.

RECEPTION TWO
3.93m x 3.63m

(12'10" x 11'11")

Currently used as a sitting room and with large sash windows, including stained glass panes, facing the front of the property, this room comprises: stripped floorboards, attractive living flame gas fireplace with polished stainless steel insert, tiled side panels and hearth, double radiator, plus picture rail and ornate coving.

RECEPTION THREE
3.95m x 3.95m

(12'11" x 12'11")

Used by the current owners as a dining room, this room also opens through to a lovely conservatory (both of which have underfloor heating connected to the gas central heating system) and is connected to the kitchen. The dining room has stripped and varnished floorboards, lovely fireplace with cast iron insert, oak mantle and tiled hearth, dado and picture rails, ornate coving, thermostat and a number of sockets.

CONSERVATORY
3.11m x 2.87m

(10'02" x 9'04")

Quality hardwood constructed conservatory, with double doors opening to the garden and openable roof lights providing ventilation, and attractive teracotta floor tiles. The underfloor heating continues from the dining room allowing for year-round use. There is also a small storage room to one side.

KITCHEN DINER
4.18m x 4.01m

(13'08" x 13'02")

Good size country-style kitchen, comprising a range of built-in base and wall units (one being dresser-style unit), double Belfast sink with pot stand beneath, gas-fired AGA which can also heat the hot water in the house, integrated low-level fridge, freezer and dishwasher, space for additional fridge freezer if required, three sash windows, inset spot lights, complimentary tiled and woodblock worktops, tiled floor, space for a table, and stripped wood back door with fanlight over.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM

Terazzo floor, half panelled walls, corner basin and WC.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Spacious galleried landing with hand-carved "love-spoon" design in the oak balustrades. Comprising double radiator, two double sockets, access to a very large loft (great potential to convert subject to regulations), carpeted floor and doors to all first floor rooms.

BEDROOM ONE / MASTER
4.65m x 4.10m

(15'04" x 13'05") into bay

Benefitting from the large bay with sash window to front, the bedroom exhibits a stunning polished cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and side panels, ornate cornice plaster-work, picture rail, oak flooring, a number of sockets and a double radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
3.95m x 3.50m

(12'11" x 10'05")

Good size double bedroom located to the rear of the property, and with large sash windows offering pleasant views across the gardens between Howells Crescent and Palace Road. including a built-in cupboard, stripped floorboards, picture rail and double radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
3.95m x x3.64m

(12'11" x 11'11")

Third double bedroom, with stripped floorboards, original fireplace with tiled sides and hearth, 2 sash windows to front, original coving, picture rail and double radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
2.18m x 2.04m

(7'01" x 6'08")

Single size bedroom, currently used as a study, with stripped floorboards, sash windows and picture rail.

FAMILY BATHROOM
3.05m x 2.95m

(10'00" x 9'09")

Including enamelled claw-foot bath, separate shower enclosure, "his'n'hers" wash basins mounted on a vanity unit, Amtico flooring, brass heated towel radiator and sash window with obscured glass.

SEPARATE WC

Amtico flooring, high level WC with pull chain flush, corner basin, radiator and sash window.

LAUNDRY ROOM

Very useful room located off the landing, with vinyl flooring, space for washing machine and tumble dryer above, gas boiler, hot water tank, shelving and sash window to rear.

GARDEN & GARAGE

The rear garden includes a raised brick-paved area, with circular brick patio, lawn and planted borders. The garage to the side has doors to front, and an additional store room to the rear, both connected to the house alarm and supplied with power.

TENURE
We are advised that the tenure is FREEHOLD. Buyers should instruct their solicitor to verify all title paperwork.

COUNCIL TAX
Band H.

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