Upper Barn, The Common, Southra, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glam. CF64 4DL

A beautifully presented barn conversion, located on the edge of the village common, offering highly versatile accommodation with up to five bedrooms, superb vaulted living space, mature landscaped gardens, parking and a substantial detached double garage.

Overview.

A rare opportunity to acquire a charming and highly versatile residence occupying a delightful setting with beautifully established gardens, generous parking and a substantial detached double garage with mezzanine storage.

Upper Barn forms part of an exclusive courtyard style development of three individual barn conversions created in c. 2000 and successfully combines traditional character with tasteful contemporary additions.

The property has been meticulously maintained by the present owners and offers immaculately presented accommodation of considerable warmth and character throughout.

The property will appeal to a broad range of buyers including those seeking predominantly single level living with the advantage of guest accommodation for visiting friends and family.

Overall, the accommodation provides up to five bedrooms with two located at ground floor level and three arranged across split first floor wings.

Location.

Upper Barn occupies an enviable position on the edge of the village common within the highly regarded village of Dinas Powys.

The location offers an excellent balance between village living and access to Cardiff and the wider region.

Dinas Powys railway station is within comfortable walking distance, providing regular services to Cardiff Central, while the village square offers public houses, cafés, restaurants, takeaways, a delicatessen and independent shops. Local tennis and bowls clubs, together with Dinas Powys Golf Club, are also close by.

Schools including St Andrew’s Major Church in Wales Primary School and Murch Infants School further enhance the appeal for families.

The property is well placed for Culverhouse Cross, Wenvoe and the A4232 link road, connecting to Junction 33 of the M4 and Cardiff city centre.

Nearby countryside walks include Salmon Leaps and Michaelston le Pit, creating a highly desirable setting.

Accommodation.

The property is entered via an attractive reception hall which sits centrally within the plan and provides a welcoming introduction to the home.

The hall has oak flooring, recessed ceiling lighting, a useful cloaks cupboard and a tall contemporary style radiator.

A part glazed timber entrance door allows natural light into the space while the white painted walls and natural timber detailing create a warm and characterful first impression.

The entrance hall forms an important link between the principal living accommodation and the ground floor bedroom accommodation.

Double timber framed glazed doors open directly into the lounge while the inner hallway continues to the principal bedroom suite, second ground floor bedroom, family bathroom and staircase rising to one section of the first floor.

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The living room is a superb principal reception room and measures approximately 8.00m x 4.63m maximum.

It is beautifully proportioned and has a dramatic vaulted ceiling with exposed timber trusses which give the room a wonderful sense of height and space.

Rooflights draw in additional natural light while broad bi-folding doors open directly onto the garden and terrace.

The room also has further timber framed windows and oak flooring which continue the natural character of the house.

A substantial exposed brick fireplace forms a striking focal point to the room. It has a heavy timber mantel, slate hearth and wood burning stove which together add considerable warmth and architectural interest.

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An attractive feature is the wall between the lounge and dining area which incorporates two narrow slit style feature windows reminiscent of arrow slit openings.

The kitchen dining room is positioned to the western end of the property and arranged with a clear connection to the garden terrace.

The space has a relaxed country style character with slate flooring extending throughout, white painted walls, natural timber detailing and excellent natural light from roof glazing, timber framed windows and broad glazed doors.

The dining area measures approximately 4.36m x 3.58m and has a vaulted ceiling with a large rooflight.

The open arrangement leads naturally through to the kitchen.

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To one side, a timber staircase with painted balustrading rises to the independent first floor guest suite, giving this part of the house a particularly versatile arrangement.

The kitchen measures approximately 6.14m x 4.63m and is fitted with painted grey base units and contrasting light work surfaces, complemented by open shelving, white tiled splashbacks and a soft green accent wall.

A central island with timber worktop provides useful preparation space and informal storage while a substantial range style cooker with wide extractor canopy forms a strong focal point to the room.

There is also a Belfast style sink set beneath a timber framed window, integrated dishwasher and space for further freestanding appliances.

Broad glazed doors open directly from the kitchen onto the terrace, creating an excellent indoor and outdoor relationship.

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The terrace beyond is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining while the kitchen retains a practical working layout with generous preparation space and storage.

A useful utility room adjoins the kitchen and provides practical ancillary space with fitted storage, work surfaces, shelving, hanging rails and appliance space.

The principal bedroom suite is positioned at ground floor level at the eastern end of the property and measures approximately 5.09m x 4.63m.

It enjoys a peaceful position away from the main living areas and benefits from fitted wardrobes, attractive timber flooring and an en-suite shower room.

The en-suite combines contemporary fittings with exposed stone walling which adds excellent character.

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Bedroom two is also located at ground floor level and measures 3.68m x 3.31m.

This would serve well as a double bedroom, guest room or study depending on the needs of the purchaser.

The family bathroom is attractively appointed with a bath, separate glazed shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.

The room is finished with white tiled flooring and decorative brick effect detailing.

The remaining first floor accommodation is approached from the staircase off the inner hallway.

A landing gives access to two further bedrooms.

Bedroom four measures 4.02m x 3.65m and bedroom five measures 4.46m x 2.36m.

These rooms provide further flexibility for family use, guest accommodation or home working.

Overall, the accommodation provides up to five bedrooms, three bath or shower rooms.

The arrangement allows the property to function equally well as a family home, a property for predominantly single level living or one with independent guest accommodation.

External & Grounds

Upper Barn presents as an attractive detached stone barn conversion with traditional elevations of natural stone complemented by red brick quoins, brick arched window surrounds and stone sills.

The slate roof and dark framed windows sit comfortably with the original barn character while the more contemporary areas of glazing give the property a successful balance of old and new.

The approach to the property is via a gravelled pathway and established planting running alongside the stone elevations.

The barn has a very attractive frontage with climbing greenery softening the entrance, a timber entrance door set beneath the roof overhang and large glazed openings to the principal living space.

The surrounding planting includes mature shrubs, specimen trees, palms, flowering borders and cottage style beds.

To the garden side, the stone elevations continue with further brick detailing around the openings.

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The large glazed openings to the principal reception room provide an excellent connection between the house and garden while the slate roof incorporates a number of rooflights which serve the first floor accommodation and enhance the converted barn character.

The detached double garage is a substantial outbuilding constructed in natural stone with red brick detailing beneath a pitched slate roof.

It has twin timber garage doors, external lighting and rooflights, with a generous block paved apron to the front.

The garage provides excellent parking, storage and workshop potential together with mezzanine storage above.

To the side of the garage a is a generous gravelled forecourt providing parking for several vehicles.

The space is attractively enclosed by stone walling, timber fencing, mature bamboo and established boundary planting.

Raised timber edged beds and mature trees add structure and soften the parking area.

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A timber wood store is positioned to the side of the property and provides useful covered log storage and a further feature is an original stone cattle drinking trough, enclosed with waney edge timber to create a distinctive raised planter and seating style feature. The adjoining stone boundary wall retains historic iron tethering rings, once used for tying cattle and bulls. The feature provides an appealing reminder of the property’s agricultural heritage while adding character and interest to the garden setting.

The garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a private and highly picturesque outdoor environment .

A generous lawn extends to the front and side of the property, bordered by well stocked beds and mature hedging.

The garden has a variety of specimen trees and shrubs providing structure, privacy and year round interest.

There are several attractive focal points including an olive tree, architectural palms, acers, clipped hedging and flowering shr

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Planting is rich and colourful with roses, hydrangeas, calla lilies, lavender, fuchsia, ornamental grasses and cottage style perennials.

Climbing roses and greenery soften the stone elevations while gravel pathways and stone edging create an attractive flow around the property.

There are a number of seating areas positioned to enjoy the garden at different times of day.

The gardens are enclosed by a combination of mature hedging, stone walling, fencing and established trees.

Immediately adjoining the kitchen is a superb terrace. This includes a paved seating area and an adjoining section of composite decking.

The terrace is framed by stone and rendered walls, raised borders and colourful planting.

Overall, the gardens offer an exceptional setting for the property.

They are mature, colourful and private, combining cottage garden charm with Mediterranean style planting.