St Davids, 62 Mill Road

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ST. DAVIDS62 Mill Road | Lisvane | Cardiff | CF14 0XS

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St.ST. DAVIDSThis beautiful Edwardian family home, which is enveloped by around ³¾ of an acre of stunning grounds, occupies a prime location on one of Cardiff’s most desirable roads.

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One of Cardiff’s most prestigious properties - this stunning Edwardian manor is situated in the heart of the desirable suburb of Lisvane. Sympathetically restored and modernised by the current owners, St. Davids presents the ideal blend of Edwardian character and contemporary styling. Arguably the ultimate family home, the property offers seven large bedrooms, two of which are en suite, five reception rooms and a large open-plan kitchen/dining room.

With beautiful features including ornately carved original doors, wood panelling, Oak staircases, open fires, wood burners, Bath-stone window frames and wrought Iron gates.

Accessed via Mill Road, the gated driveway opens onto the front of the property, displaying archetypal Edwardian features, and flanked by formal lawns. With beautiful formal gardens totalling approx. ¾ acre, including a Victorian-style greenhouse, Oak-frame Pool House and large, heated swimming pool.

St. Davids has a distinguished history, having been originally built in 1918 for Thomas Herbert Evans, a ship-owner and coal exporter originally based in Cardiff Docks. This was typical of the area, where many properties were commissioned by coal magnates and ships captains – Sir Julian Hodge, the founder of the Bank of Wales, lived locally, amongst many other businessmen and philanthropists. The property has had only a small number of owners over the course of nearly 100 years, and therefore retains much of its original character, features and ‘feel’. overview


GROUND FLOOR PORCHTiled porch entered via an original front door. Leading to:

ENTRANCE HALLEntered via a wooden framed glazed door, original wood block floor, ceiling mounted wooden beams, wooden panelling, dado rails, covings and ceiling moulds, large under stairs storage cupboard with obscure single glazed window to the entrance porch and Oak staircase to the first floor. Doors to:

BOOT ROOM 8’ 3” x 5’ / (2.54m x 1.54m)With original wood block floor and recessed shelving. Further door to:

WC 8’ 7” x 4’ 7” / (2.63m x 1.42m) With Amtico floor, tiled walls and suite comprising: pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Door to shallow utility cupboard housing the electricity fuse box and alarm panel.

STUDY 16’ 1”(max, into bay) x 13’ 11” / (4.91m max, into bay x 4.25m)With original wood block floor, ceiling moulds, plaster covings and bath stone singled glazed and leaded bay window to the front.

SITTING ROOM 19’ 3” x 16’ 8” / (5.88m x 5.09m)With original wood block floor, large ornate wooden carved mantel piece over stone hearth with open fire grate set behind, decorative plaster moulds on ceiling, covings and detail above door, uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround and bath stone singled glazed and leaded bay window to the rear.

LIVING ROOM 27’ 3” x 13’ 9” / (8.32m x 4.20m)With solid wooden floor, free standing contemporary wood burner with glass hearth, decorative ceiling moulds and coving, large uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the rear set into bath stone surround, set of matching uPVC double glazed double doors leading to the rear garden with matching windows either side and secret ‘bookcase’ door to the rear lobby.

KITCHEN AREA 20’ 4” x 9’ 3” / (6.20m x 2.84m)With mandarin stone tiled floor and a range of wall and floor level units, granite work surface over, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and inset drainer to work surface, free standing Range with five ring gas hobs, electric warming plate, grill and two conventional ovens, fitted extractor fan over, glass splash back, built-in dishwasher, free standing stainless steel Whirlpool American style fridge/freezer, integrated stainless steel microwave oven, island unit with breakfast bar seating with granite work surface over, uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the front set into bath stone surround.

DINING AREA 19’ 4” x 14’ 8” / (5.91m x 4.49m) Open plan to the kitchen area, the dining area has solid wooden floor, decorative coving and ceiling moulds and uPVC double glazed and leaded bay window to the front set into bath stone surround. step inside


REAR LOBBYWith solid wood floor, ceiling mounted decorative wooden beams and door to under stairs storage cupboard, large wine cellar/cupboard with storage racks for wine bottles and stairs to the first floor. Doors to:

DRAWING ROOM 20’ x 15’ 6” / (6.10m x 4.73m) With solid wood floor, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, wood burning stove set into stone fireplace with decorative Oak lintel over, uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround and uPVC double glazed and leaded bay window to the rear set into bath stone surround.

LIBRARY 23’ x 13’ 8”(max) / (7.02m x 4.19m max) With solid wood floor, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, a large range of full-height fitted book cases with desk areas, uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround.

UTILITY ROOM 12’ 3” x 9’ 3” / (3.75m x 2.83m) With ceramic tiled floor and a range of wall, base and full height storage units with granite work surface over, inset Belfast style sink and drainer cut into work surface, wine cooler/fridge, space for washing machine, space for dryer, tiled splash back and uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround. Leading to:

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SHOWER ROOM WITH WC 10’ 4” x 5’ 9” / (3.15m x 1.77m) With ceramic tiled floor, tiled walls and suite comprising: large shower cubicle with mains shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome towel radiator and uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround.

DOUBLE GARAGE 26’ 9” x 23’ 5” / (8.17m x 7.15m) With quarry stone floor, uPVC double glazed and leaded bay window to the front set into bath stone surround, wall mounted Worcester gas boiler, wooden pedestrian door leading to the front and driveway and two solid oak with double glazed and leaded units double barn style doors opening onto driveway.

FIRST FLOOR

STAIRS AND LANDINGOriginal solid oak stairs from the entrance hall with fitted carpet, bath stone single glazed and leaded window to the side and over driveway. The landing has ceiling mounted decorative wooden beams, matching staircase leading down to the rear lobby with bath stone double glazed and leaded window to the side. Main landing provides access to five bedrooms and main bathroom, extending to the side with access to bedrooms one and five and uPVC double glazed with leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 30’ 4”(max) x 23’ 11”(max) / (9.25m max x 7.30m max) With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards (some are mirrored, some are glazed), drawers, dressing table with granite work top, uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone over dressing table, uPVC double glazed and leaded bay window to the front set into bath stone and two uPVC double glazed and leaded windows to the side set into bath stone.


Although the exterior of this property remains largely unchanged, soon after

purchasing St David’s the current owners

embarked upon a project to extensively renovate

its interior. Upstairs the layout was altered to

establish a more open feeling with the creation

of a large landing and spacious bedrooms, and

downstairs the kitchen was enlarged, a less formal

sitting room was created and a staircase was

relocated to improve the flow from room to room.

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St David’s is an extremely spacious home that now has the ideal layout for modern family living, and the owners

comment that it is a house that has worked extremely well for

them, especially as their children were growing.

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The current owners purchased the property in the late 1990s, and

they say that at the time they were searching for a spacious house with a large

garden and a pleasant location in which to bring up their four young children.

St David’s ticked all the boxes.



The substantial grounds at St David’s are every bit as impressive as the house itself, and as the owners are keen gardeners it has been

beautifully maintained. The area has been divided into three very definite sections, with the top being mainly laid to lawn, the middle being awash with

brightly coloured flowers and the main area, which is where the heated swimming pool is located, incorporates another large expanse of lawn where the

owners’ children are said to have spent many happy hours playing football, rugby and cricket. The garden also features a stunning oak-framed pool house,

which is said to be a wonderful place to retreat to at the end of a summer’s day.



Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 17.09.2015

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EN SUITE BATHROOM WITH WC 11’ 10” x 6’ 10” / (3.62m x 2.10m) With wood effect ceramic tiles, tiled walls and suite comprising: large shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome towel radiator and uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround.

BEDROOM TWO 23’ 2” x 19’ 4” / (7.08m x 5.90m)With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, original open fireplace with cast iron cradle with decorative mantel over and surround, a range of fitted wardrobes (some glazed, some mirror fronted) two uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side and rear set into bath stone surround and single glazed and leaded bay window to the rear set into bath stone surround. Door to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM WITH WC 14’ 4” x 6’ 5” / (4.39m x 1.96m) With vinyl effect floor, tiled walls and suite comprising: panelled bath, large shower cubicle with mains shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome towel radiator and uPVC double glazed and leaded window rear set into bath stone surround.

BEDROOM THREE 19’ 8” x 14’ 3” / (6m x 4.36m)With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, a range of fitted glazed wardrobes, cupboards and drawers and uPVC double glazed and leaded bay window to the front set into bath stone surround.

BEDROOM FOUR 20’ x 15’ 7” / (6.12m x 4.76m) With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone and uPVC double glazed and leaded bay window to the rear set into bath stone surround.


BEDROOM FIVE 19’ 5” x 13’ 5” / (5.94m x 4.09m)With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling moulds, a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards (some glazed and some mirrored) and uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the side set into bath stone surround.

BEDROOM SIX 14’ 11” x 14’ 5” / (4.56m x 4.41m)With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling mould, a range of fitted and wardrobes (some glazed, some mirrored fronted) and uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the rear set into bath stone surround.

BEDROOM SEVEN 13’ 11” x 13’ 10” / (4.26m x 4.22m) With fitted carpet, decorative coving and ceiling moulds and a range of fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers (some glazed and some mirrored fronted) and uPVC double glazed and leaded window side set into bath stone surround.

BATHROOM WITH WC 13’ 10” x 9’ 9” / (4.24m x 2.99m) With vinyl effect floor, tiled walls and suite comprising: panelled bath, walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome towel radiator, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and uPVC double glazed and leaded window to the front set into bath stone surround.



Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 029 2074 1090

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDENEntered via a pair of wrought iron remote gates with intercom and keypad, block paved driveway, mature fir trees, mature laurel and holly hedges, mature fir bush and planted rose bushes in flower bed, lawn area with raised border, stone built boundary wall with mature laurel and box hedges, quarry stone flagstones in front of garage, smaller lawn area along boundary wall, raised border planted with mature fruit trees. On other side of the boundary wall is a strip of land owned by the property planted with mature trees. Pathway leading to:

REAR GARDENRaised patio with stone balustrades along back of house, lawn area on other side of fir hedge planted with mature trees and bushes, rose arch, steps leading to lower formal lawn. Wrought iron arches with wisteria. Formal lawn is surrounded by stone built wall with mature flower beds, brick built uPVC ‘Victorian’ style greenhouse with power and water connections. Further lawn areas, mature hedging (mixture of laurel, fir hedging and trees). Steps down onto quarry stone patio surround by mature box hedging with planted borders and leading to:

HEATED SWIMMING POOLA crescent of steps into the side leading into the variable depth swimming pool.

POOL HOUSE 22’ 11” x 16’ 9” / (6.99m x 5.13m)Oak frame pool house with Mandarin stone tiled floor, vaulted ceiling, tall contemporary radiators and wooden framed double glazed wall facing to pool and matching windows either side. Door to the rear leading to the utility area with pump and heating for the swimming pool

SERVICESGas, electricity, water and drainage.

TENUREWE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE PROPERTY IS FREEHOLD BUT PLEASE VERIFY THIS VIA YOUR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE.

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DavidsST. DAVIDSThe owners say that they will be very sad to leave this beautiful home. They will miss the wonderful sense of space, both inside and out, the convenience of the location and its wonderful connection to the countryside.



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