Soberton Avenue, Heath, Cardiff

Summary

An attractive and extended bay-fronted house situated within walking distance of UHW at Heath. 3 reception rooms. Kitchen. 3 bedrooms of good size. Well-appointed Bathroom/wc with shower. Pleasant garden. On-road parking. Gas central heating. Extensive double-glazing. Freehold. Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating C.

Full Description

INTRODUCTION
In a popular side road, just off Whitchurch Road, and within walking distance of UHW at Heath is this attractive and extended, bay-fronted terrace house built around 1920. The property has gas central heating from a modern Baxi Platinum combi boiler that is situated in the kitchen, and there are thermostat-controlled radiators virtually throughout. The property is also extensively double-glazed. It is of the double-bay (bay-over-bay) style of mid-terrace house with attractive facing brick front elevations, and the roof is of slates with a tile-hung gable fascia. At the front is a walled and railed forecourt, with a path leading to an arched entrance porch. At the rear is a pretty garden, and there is pedestrian access via a garden store shed, to a rear lane. The property has been extended at the rear with the addition of a single-storey dining room of good size, which has a slate roof. Parking is on-road with resident parking permit/s obtained from Cardiff C.C. We understand that the property is Freehold. The Council Tax Band is E. The EPC rating is C.

The area is popular for its close proximity to a comprehensive range of shops and stores that include, Sainsbury's Local, and Co-op convenience stores in Whitchurch Road, and on nearby Western Avenue is a Tesco Extra Superstore; schools at junior and senior levels, including a Welsh language Primary School; excellent bus services; Parks and recreational facilities that include the nearby Maindy Leisure Centre, Heath Park, and the lovely Roath Park with its famous boating lake; popular local pubs, and a selection of restaurants, bistros and cafe bars; a Library, Post Office and other facilities, all within walking distance. It is only a short distance away from the University Hospital at Heath, and the Gabalfa Interchange for access on to the main trunk roads (A470, A48M, M4) into and out of the City. The City Centre is approximately two miles away.

ENTRANCE PORCH
Double doors open into a small entrance porch that has the pretty original ceramic wall tiles. Arched screen over.

ENTRANCE HALL
Modern double-glazed composite front door opening into the pleasant hall. Stairs lead to the upper floor. Coved ceiling. Central heating radiator. Gas and electric meter cupboards. Telephone point. 1 power point. Understairs cupboard.

FRONT SITTING ROOM (4.13m into bay x 3.47m approx.)
A reception room of good size, that has a bay at the front with timber-framed picture windows and top-hung casements. Fitted Venetian blinds. Curtain rail and runners. Coved ceiling. Stone block fireplace with inset open-hearth coal-effect gas fire. Central heating radiator with thermostat. TV aerial point.4 power points. Glazed panelled door to the hall. Dimming light control.

KITCHEN. (3.6m x 2.86m approx.)
Having a small range of pine panel door wall and floor cupboard units and beige worktops. Ceramic tile splashbacks to the worktops. Pine-effect vinyl flooring. Gas cooker point. Fluorescent light fitting. 5 power points. Glazed panelled door to the hall. Stainless steel sink top with cupboard and drawer beneath. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Double-glazed door opens to the garden. Double-glazed side window and topscreen. A pantry-style recess has plumbing for a washing machine. Timber-framed casement window. Wall-mounted Baxi Platinum combi gas central heating boiler. Power point.

LIVING ROOM (4.78m x 3.11m approx.)
A spacious and light living room. Double-glazed side casement window. Curtain pole and rings. Stone block fireplace and hearth with inset coal-effect gas fire. Central heating radiator with thermostat. 2 power points. Glazed door to the hall. Dimming light control switch. Glazed double doors with side and top screens, open into the dining room extension.

DINING ROOM. (2.81m x 2.86m approx.)
A pleasant modern extension providing an extra reception room of good size that can be used as part of an open-plan living room or closed as a separate reception room. Double-glazed casement window. Curtain pole and rings. Central heating radiator with thermostat. 2 power points. Dimming light control switch. Double-glazed door opens to the garden.

LANDING
A balustraded staircase and return leads to the split-level landing. Loft access. Built-in store cupboard. 1 power point.

FRONT BEDROOM NO. 1 (4.13m x 4m + 0.57m wardrobe approx.)
A delightful double bedroom that has a bay at the front with timber-framed picture windows and top-hung casements, and similar casement window to the side. Fitted Venetian blinds. Curtain rails and runners. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Wall-to-wall range of built-in wardrobes with hanging and shelved space, and further cupboard storage above. Centre vanity shelf and mirror. Fitted bedhead panel with bed-side shelves. Telephone point. One power point. Panelled door to the landing.

MIDDLE BEDROOM NO. 2 (2.86m x 3.58m approx.)
A double bedroom of good size. Double-glazed tilt-and-turn casement window. Top-hung casement over. Picture rail. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Period cast-iron fireplace. One power point. Panelled door to the landing.

REAR BEDROOM NO. 3 (3.11m x 2.99m approx.+ doorway alcove)
Double-glazed casement windows at the rear. Curtain rail and runners. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Period cast-iron fireplace. 2 points. Small loft hatch. Panelled door to the landing.

BATHROOM.
The bathroom has been enlarged and is well-appointed having a large walk-in shower with glazed door and side screen. Chrome mains thermostatic shower unit. The shower offers features suitable for those persons with mobility issues, having a fold-down shower seat and grab handles. Splashback panelling. Pedestal wash-hand basin and close-coupled toilet. Remaining walls tiled in beige ceramic tiles with feature inset tiles. Vinyl flooring. Timber-framed casement window. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Built-in storage cupboard. Panelled door to the landing. Spotlight ceiling fittings.

REAR GARDEN
At the rear is a brick-paved threshold and path to a pleasant garden with a westward-facing aspect. The garden is laid to grass with pretty floral and shrubbery borders. Brick boundary walls. The garden narrows to a path leading to a store shed at the rear, which has a corrugated metal sheet room, and there is pedestrian door access to a gated rear lane.

REAR GARDEN
View 2.

TENURE:
We understand that the property is Freehold.

Reference: MJE1001504

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.