Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 71 Lakin Drive, Barry, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the CF62 8AH area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This modern and well-kept property was built 1983-1990 and has a reported internal area of 176 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £253,500 and a rental potential of £1,648 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Feb 16, 2013. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"STUNNING RURAL VIEWS; OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION; 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS; EXTERNAL PLAYROOM/BAR; LARGE GARDEN AND MORE! - A Large detached executive home located in the sought after location of Highlight Park. The well proportioned accommodation includes: spacious entrance hallway with Karndean flooring and luxury cloakroom/WC off, large living room with French doors leading to the rear garden, sitting room with front bay windows and a superb kitchen/entertaining room with patio doors to the larger than average garden. To the first floor is a galleried landing with study area, 4 double bedrooms - the master having a full luxury en suite with Jacuzzi bath and a dressing area leading to a balcony with superb rural views over the Brynhill Golf Course. There is also a family bathroom/WC with jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle with multi-jet. Outside there is a front garden with driveway parking for 3 vehicles leading to a garage whilst to the rear is an enclosed garden with 2 outbuildings - one currently utilised as a games/playroom whilst the other is a bar. The property enjoys gas central heating and has UPVC double glazed windows and external doors throughout. A fabulous opportunity and not to be missed and viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hallway
Accessed via a UPVC double glazed door with leaded effect opaque glazing and matching side panels. Beautifully presented with dado rail, coving and a Karndean flooring which extends through to the kitchen/entertaining room. Radiator, smoke alarm, heating controls and alarm control panel. Panelled doors access the cloakroom/WC, living room, sitting room and the kitchen/entertaining room.
Cloakroom/WC - 9' 9'' x 2' 6'' (2.97m x 0.76m)
With Karndean flooring there is a white suite comprising close coupled WC with button flush and wall hung wash handbasin with tiled splashback. Opaque front window, coved ceiling and spotlight.
Living Room - 17' 2'' x 12' 2'' (5.23m x 3.71m)
In immaculate order with a laminated flooring. The room has UPVC double glazed French doors, with matching side panels, leading out on to the rear garden with open aspect beyond and further matching side windows. Coved ceiling, TV and telephone points plus space saving upright radiator. Focal point of an open fire with contemporary log effect gas fire.
Sitting Room - 12' 1'' x 9' 9'' (3.68m x 2.97m)
A versatile reception room which could be a dining room if required. Carpeted and with UPVC double glazed leaded effect bay front windows. Coved ceiling with dado rail. Radiator behind traditional style cover.
Kitchen/Entertaining Room - 19' 6'' x 15' 6'' (5.94m x 4.72m)
Initially the kitchen which is fitted with a comprehensive range of matching eye level and base units in cream with various display cabinets, shelving and an arrangement of lighting. Concealed boiler. The granite effect roll top work surface areas have an Astracast one and a half bowl luxury sink unit with monobloc tap over. Integrated washing machine plus Fisher andPaykel double luxury dishwasher to remain. Slot-in space for a range (current Stoves range available by separate negotiation). Granite style splashback with extractor hood over. Windows overlook the rear garden and a peninsula style breakfast bar to seat 5 or 6 divides the kitchen and the dining area. The whole room has the Karndean flooring and there are various spotlights into the smooth coved ceiling. From the dining area there are UPVC double glazed patio doors leading out on to the rear garden. Radiator and TV point. Open door access then through to the utility room.
Utility Room - 7' 9'' x 3' 4'' (2.36m x 1.02m)
With the Karndean flooring once again and an opaque UPVC double glazed patio door to the side. High level double cupboard and recess for an American style fridge/freezer (current fridge/freezer available by separate negotiation).
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried Landing
A fabulous and spacious area with panelled doors leading to the 4 bedrooms and bathroom/WC plus a very large airing cupboard with plentiful shelf storage for linen and towels etc. Front window plus handy recess which has a study style desk arrangement. Radiator, dado rail and coving. Smoke alarm and loft hatch.
Bedroom 1 - 19' 9'' x 12' 2'' (6.02m x 3.71m)
A sumptuous master bedroom suite initially with a carpeted bedroom area in contemporary design and with a space saving upright radiator and recessed adjustable spotlights plus wired speakers. This leads through to a stunning dressing area which has a luxury flooring and full range of bedroom furniture including 4 full height wardrobes, drawers and 2 tall boys. Further speakers. From here there are UPVC double glazed patio doors which lead out on to a decked balcony with outstanding and uninterrupted views over Brynhill Golf Course and associated woodland. Panelled door to the en suite.
En Suite - 9' 8'' x 5' 7'' (2.95m x 1.7m)
Beautifully presented with a white suite comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash handbasin and corner Jacuzzi bath with telephone style shower attachment over. Ceramic tiled flooring and matching feature tiled walls. Opaque rear window. Heated towel rail and smooth coved ceiling with 5 recessed spotlights.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 6'' x 12' 5'' (4.11m x 3.78m)
Immaculate once again with a laminated flooring and rear windows enjoying a similar aspect to that of bedroom 1. A range of bedrom furniture to include 2 double wardrobes, overbed fitments and drawer units. Coved ceiling, radiator and further panelled door to a handy storage cupboard.
Bedroom 3 - 12' 6'' x 10' (3.81m x 3.05m)
Another double bedroom which has a laminated flooring, front windows, a radiator and coved ceiling plus dado rail. A panelled door accesses a very handy walk-in wardrobe (9'10" x 4'3").
Bedroom 4 - 13' 2'' x 8' 2'' (4.01m x 2.49m)
A fantastic size 4th bedroom easily a double if required. It has a laminated flooring, coved ceiling plus dado rail and front windows. There is a radiator and a range of bedroom furniture to include 2 double wardrobes, various drawers and double cupboard.
Bathroom/WC - 8' x 6' 9'' (2.44m x 2.06m)
A lovely family bathroom in white comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash handbasin and bath with Jacuzzi facility. There is also a single shower cubicle with multijet facility. There is an easywipe flooring, ceramic tled walls and an opaque window. Coved ceiling plus heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
Front Garden
Laid to interlocking brick paviour and providing parking comfortably for 3 vehicles and this leads to the single garage. Stone chipped access to the side of the property which leads to the rear garden - external meter cupboard here. Further corrugated iron gate which leads to the opposing side of the property.
Garage
Accessed via an up and over door with power and lighting provided.
Rear Garden - 63' Deep x 40' Wide (19.2m x 12.19m)
A very large family garden initially with a full width area of decking. (Negotiable recessed 8 person hot tub). Covered seating area with covered barbeque area. This then extends on to a full width of lawn, a final decked area and there are 2 outbuilding style constructions.
Outbuilding 1/Games Room - 13' 6'' x 13' 5'' (4.11m x 4.09m)
With UPVC double glazed windows and matching French style doors on to the 2nd decked area. Power and lighting is provided. An ideal games room or teenager's hideaway.
Outbuilding 2
Of primarily timber construction and kitted out to be used as a bar with various pumps and lighting.
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371 sqm plot
