FLAXLAND AVENUE, HEATH/GABALFA, CARDIFF

Summary

A most attractive house of character with period features. 2 spacious reception rooms. Fitted kitchen of good size. Well-appointed Cloakroom/wc. 3 Bedrooms of good size. Bathroom/wc with shower. Large mature garden and secluded patio. Gas central heating. Double-glazing. Freehold. EPC Rating D. Council Tax Band E. Close to local amenities, and to UHW at Heath. View all our properties at www.onthemarket.com

Full Description

INTRODUCTION
This extensively, but sympathetically modernised, beautifully presented and very spacious house of character that retains period features, is situated in a popular side road within walking distance of the University Hospital at Heath. It benefits from having gas central heating from a wall-mounted Vaillant combi boiler situated in bedroom 3, and there are digitally-controlled thermostatic radiators virtually throughout. The property is also double-glazed with wood-grain effect, Upvc-framed windows and exterior doors. It is a mid-terrace house with double-bay (bay-over-bay) front elevations, with the lower elevations being of facing brick, upper elevations of painted rough-cast render, and the roof is of man-made slates with a tile-hung gable fascia. At the front is a walled forecourt, and there is a porch entrance that retains the pretty period tiles. At the rear is a lovely garden of good size, with a secluded paved patio area, and steps lead down to a garden that has a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs, and an area of artificial grass. At the rear is gate access to a vehicular lane.

There is a comprehensive range of local shops, stores and supermarkets in Whitchurch Road, Crwys Road, and on Western Avenue that include Sainsbury' Local, Co-op convenience store, and Tesco Extra; junior and senior schools that include Ysgol Mynydd Bychan, the Welsh language primary school; bus services; parks and recreational facilities such as Heath Park, the lovely Roath Park, and a local sports centre at Maindy; a Post Office; Library; an excellent selection of popular pubs, cafe bars, bistros and restaurants, etc, all within walking distance. It is within easy commuting distance of the city centre, and only a short drive to the Gabalfa interchange for access on to the main trunk roads into and out of the city. See all our properties for sale at OnTheMarket.com.

GROUND FLOOR
A double-glazed, Upvc door with leaded screens, and screen above, opens into:-

ENTRANCE HALL
A pleasant hall of good size. Period leaded stained-glass side window with secondary double-glazing. Meter cupboard. Wood-block floor. Stairs lead to the first-floor. An ornamental screen hides a central heating radiator with thermostat control. Dado rail. 2 power points. Under-stairs cloaks space.

FRONT ROOM. (15' into bay x 13' max. approx.)
A spacious reception room that has a bay at the front with double-glazed, Upvc windows and leaded top-hung casements. Fitted wooden slat Venetian blinds. Fitted bay seat with storage cupboard beneath. Picture rail. Chimney-breast recess with tiled hearth. Wood-block floor. Central heating radiator with digital thermostat control. Alcove bookshelves. Dimmer light control. 6 power points. Stripped pine panel door to the hall.

REAR SITTING ROOM (12'8" x 12' approx. max.)
Again a delightful reception room of good size. Double-glazed, Upvc double doors with casement windows above, open to the patio and rear garden. Curtain pole and rings. Coved ceiling. Wood-block floor. Polished wood period-style fireplace surround with a cast-iron and tile hearth. Alcove bookshelves. Dimmer light control switch. 4 power points. BT Openreach master socket. Central heating radiator with digital thermostat control. Pine panel door to the hall.

KITCHEN. (16'9" x 7' approx. plus doorway alcove.)
A light and airy kitchen of good size that has a range of solid wood floor cupboards and drawers, with hardwood worktops. Glass-fronted wall unit. Tower pantry cupboard. White ceramic Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap. Plumbing connections for a dish-washer and washing machine. Built-in New World stainless-steel oven, and a stainless-steel 4-ring gas hob. Attractive white ceramic splash-back tiles with black border tiling to the worktops. Tiled flooring. Spotlight ceiling fittings. Double-glazed, Upvc side and rear casement windows. Feature diamond-shape double-glazed window, Double-glazed Upvc door opens to the patio and garden. Central heating radiator with digital thermostat control. 10 power points. Half-glazed pine panel door to the hall. Door into the:-

CLOAKROOM/WC
Beautifully appointed, and having a white bowl-style wash-hand basin with vanity cupboard beneath. Chrome mixer tap. Close-coupled toilet. Walls extensively finished in attractive natural stone tiling. Fitted wooden-framed wall mirrors. Electric extractor fan. Tiled floor. Fitted tower storage cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR
A balustraded dog-leg staircase leads to the:-

LANDING
With a balustraded return. Smoke alarm. Dado rail.

FRONT BEDROOM NO. 1 (15'2" into the bay x 12' max. approx.)
A very spacious double bedroom that has a bay at the front with double-glazed, Upvc picture and leaded casement windows. Fitted wooden-slat Venetian blinds. Laminate flooring. Coved ceiling. Central heating radiator with digital thermostat control. Period fireplace. Alcove shelves. 4 power points. Dimmer light control. Cable inlet socket. Pine panel door to the landing.

FRONT BEDROOM NO. 2 (10'9" x 6'10" approx.)
A single bedroom of good size. Double-glazed, Upvc casement window with leaded top-light, and fitted wooden-slat Venetian blinds. Laminate flooring. Access to the loft. (We understand that the loft is part-boarded for storage, and has a Velux-style roof window. 2 power points. Central heating radiator with digital thermostat control. Pine panel door to the landing.

REAR BEDROOM NO. 3 (11'10" x 12'8" approx. max.)
Once again a bedroom of good size. Double-glazed, Upvc casement window at the rear. Curtain pole and rings. Laminate flooring. Period fireplace with cast-iron open hearth. Pine panel door to the landing. 2 power points. Dimmer light control. Double-door built-in airing cupboard with fitted shelves, and also housing the Vaillant combi gas-fired central heating boiler. Central heating radiator with digital thermostat control.

BATHROOM.
Superbly-appointed, having a white suite comprising; a wood-panelled P-shape bath with chrome thermostatic twin-headed shower. Glazed bath-side shower screen. A wash-hand basin with vanity cupboard beneath. Chrome mixer tap. Close-coupled toilet. Walls extensively tiled in beige marble-effect ceramic tiles, and similar floor tiles. Chrome heated towel rail/radiator. Double-glazed, Upvc casement window. Fitted Venetian blind. Extendable shaving/make-up mirror. Electric extractor fan. Spotlight ceiling fittings. Mirror-fronted wall cupboard. Pine panel door to the landing.

OUTSIDE
At the rear is:-

REAR GARDEN
A lovely garden of character, having a secluded paved patio area with shrubbery border, and ornamental boundary wall. Cold water tap for a hose. Steps lead down to a delightful lower garden of good size that has well-stocked borders with mature trees and shrubs, and a 'lawn' area of artificial grass. Rockery border .Flint pebble path and small bbq area at the rear. Timber screen boundary fencing. Gate access at the rear to a vehicular lane.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:- Strictly by appointment only.
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Face-to-face viewings will be carried out under guidelines for the safety of viewers, vendors and our staff as follows:-
1. We ask you to kindly observe social distancing regulations at all times, before, during and after the viewing.
2. Avoid physical contact such as shaking hands, and touching surfaces. Our staff will enter the property first to open doors, windows, cupboards and turn lights on.
3. Sanitise Hands. Please sanitise your hands when entering, during and after viewing the property.
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Before booking a viewing please make sure that you have……
1. Seen the property details and photographs online.
2. Viewed the 360 Virtual Tour.
3. Put yourselves in a position to proceed with a purchase e.g. have a Mortgage in Principle and proof of your deposit. *We may require you to speak to our Independent Financial Adviser, (Stuart Miller 07900 893134 stuart@mtpolo.co.uk.) to qualify your ability to obtain mortgage finance before an offer can be accepted.

Reference: MJE1001432

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTE:- MICHAEL JONES AND COMPANY, for themselves and for the Vendor give notice that this information is given in the belief that it is correct, but it is for the Purchasers to satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Purchasers are also advised to make their own enquiries concerning any alterations that have been made to the property that may have required local authority planning consent or Building Regulations approval. None of the services or fittings and equipment has been tested and no warranties of any kind can be given by MICHAEL JONES AND COMPANY. All negotiations are subject to the contents of a formal contract to be prepared by the Solicitor of the Vendor.