The house is set within an acclaimed 'edible landscape' shaped over decades, creating a productive, peaceful and distinctive place to live. Just 15 minutes from Cardiff, it offers the rare balance of connection to a thriving capital city with self-sufficiency, a sense of seclusion and immersion in nature.
The property dates back to the 1880s and has been significantly extended, blending historic features with striking internal architectural design and practical upgrades. It now offers over 170m² of flexible living space across both floors, including four large bedrooms, a bespoke kitchen, and a spectacular lounge.
A major renovation completed in 2024 brought the property in line with modern building standards, carefully balancing its original character with contemporary comfort and improved efficiency.
Spacious home with established smallholding close to Cardiff centre offers an eco lifestyle & rural views.
A surprisingly spacious and utterly unique Semi-Detached home that perfectly blends historic character with modern convenience. This sympathetically extended property offers an exceptional eco-lifestyle opportunity just minutes from a vibrant city centre.
Set within almost an acre of natural landscape, the grounds feature a revolutionary, low-maintenance approach to food growing, showcased on Channel 4.
Built in the 1880"s and by the 1980s, it tripled in size to a floor area exceeding 174 square metres. Since then, it has been thoughtfully reimagined for contemporary, eco-conscious living.
Key 2024 upgrades include:
The property retains many original features, including exposed stone walls, traditional tiled flooring, rustic wooden beams, antique pine doors, and feature fireplaces.
The Grounds
A Permaculture Forest Garden.
Far from an ordinary garden, this is a thriving permaculture forest garden, an urban oasis nearly 30 years in the making. Created by renowned permaculture expert Michele Fitzsimmons and featured nationally on Channel 4.
The plot represents a rare opportunity to inherit a mature, self-sustaining ecosystem with potential to develop into a food-growing enterprise. Every layer of the landscape serves a purpose, from canopy fruit trees to edible ground cover.
Highlights include:
Additional Info & Features:
A Rare Opportunity. Whether you are seeking a forever family home, a lifestyle transformation, or a sustainable escape without leaving the city, this remarkable property offers something truly extraordinary. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this one-of-a-kind Smallholding.
Watch the 5-minute Channel 4 feature on Facebook: facebook.com/watch/?v=1923739568064467&rdid=lFmhjf67zS4ER8Wh
See the drone tour of the garden: facebook.com/watch/?v=708913488098144&rdid=ntCrLzZe2RXoXLal
Tenure : Freehold
Council Tax Band : E
This space incorporates a cloakroom and laundry area, with doors leading to the kitchen and wet room.
A spacious walk-in/wheel-in shower room featuring a Triton electric shower(heated at source). A tasteful blend of original tiling and modern fittings.
A spacious contemporary practical kitchen with a focus on natural materials.
-Bespoke solid wood cabinetry
-High-quality hard-wearing composite worktops set up for people ofdifferent heights
-Bay window with a view of uninterrupted grounds and trees
-Sliding doors to the patio
-Tall anthracite designer radiator. The walk-in pantry provides space for two under-counter fridge/freezers andfitted narrow shelving for easy organisation.
Featuring original quarry tiles, the antique range (believed to pre-date 1870) has potential for restoration. Glazed wood-framed bi-fold doors 2m wide connect seamlessly to the study, allowing flexible open-plan living.
A generous multi-purpose room ideal for home working, entertaining, hobbies, or guest accommodation. Features include:
- Victorian fireplace (potentially functional)
-triple-glazed bay window
-New laminate flooring
Enter the lounge through tall bespoke glazed solid wood doors into thisstunning living space, defined by:
-A dramatic curved feature wall
-High ceiling
-Slate flooring
-Jøtul 6kW wood-burning stove
-Acoustic wall insulation
-Ambient dimmable lighting. A tranquil, warm and inviting room, unlike any other, with double doorsopening to the conservatory.
Aluminium frame double-glazed, currently used for food growing. Would benefit from non-structural restoration.
The hall is open plan through to the dining room and leading to the front door via a glazed porch. The bespoke spiral staircase is a true centrepiece, featuring recycled wide mahogany treads and intricate ironwork finished in filigree green. The spacious landing offers room for freestanding furniture or a desk area.
A spectacular room with the curved, exposed brick feature wall. Expansiveuninterrupted views across fields and woodland to the horizon. Finished withantique pine doors and flooring. A door leads to a walk-in wardrobe with newly fitted rails, tiles, a vanity unit, and WC.2 x 2 m high chrome ladder radiators are ideal for airing clothes out of sight
Featuring original 1880s pine flooring and antique pine doors, with north-facing views over open fields. Includes a large adjoining box room, ideal for storage or conversion into a dressing room.
A cosy bedroom benefitting from warmth from the boiler and hot waterstorage system. Retains the original pine flooring. The north-facing stone wall has been dry-lined internally.
Recently upgraded with high-quality finishes, including:
-Hand-glazed Mexican feature tiles
-Large chrome rain shower with multi-setting hand shower
-High-pressure hot water system
-Hot water is solar-fed for approximately nine months of the year, withgas boiler in tandem.
-Designer towel radiator
Far from an ordinary garden, this is a thriving permaculture forest garden. An urban oasis nearly 30 years in the making.
The plot represents a rare opportunity to inherit a mature, self-sustainingecosystem with potential to develop into a food-growing enterprise. Every layer of the landscape serves a purpose, from canopy fruit trees to edible ground cover.
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