Australia Road, Heath/gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14

A spacious, extensively modernised, bay-fronted Freehold terrace house in this sought-after area near UHW at Heath. Large open-plan Living room. Separate Dining room. Fitted Kitchen. Utility/Laundry room. 3 bedrooms of good size. Large, beautifully appointed bathroom with shower. Patio garden. Gas central heating. Double-glazing. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating C.

INTRODUCTION
In this pleasant cul-de-sac and in the sought-after area known locally as The Colonies, is this extensively but sympathetically modernised, and very well presented, Freehold house that offers delightful family-size accommodation. It has gas central heating from an Ideal combi boiler that is situated in the kitchen, and there are thermostat-controlled radiators virtually throughout. The property has the added benefit of having double-glazing with wood-grain effect Upvc -framed windows. The property is of the double-bayed (bay-over-bay) style of mid-terrace house with brick-faced elevations, and a slate roof with a tile-hung gable. At the front is a walled and railed forecourt, and an attractive arched entrance porch. At the rear is a pretty garden and gated rear lane access. The Council Tax Band is F. 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, 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 to the main trunk roads (A470, A48M, M4) into and out of the City. The City Centre is approximately two miles away.

The accommoation comprises: -
GROUND FLOOR
An attractive arched entrance porch with the original ceramic wall tiles, and with a modern glazed composite front door opening into : -

ENTRANCE HALL
A delightful hallway. Lovely period coloured stone tile floor. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Dado rail. Gas meter cupboard. Central heating radiator with thermostat control. Two power points. Electric meter and consumer unit. Central heating thermostat control. Under-stairs cloaks space. Smoke alarm. Stairs lead up to the first floor.

LIVING ROOM (25'9' into bay x 11'4' narrows to 9'6' approx.)
A lovely open-plan living room of good size (originally two separate rooms) that has a bay at the front with double-glazed picture and casement windows. Fitted white plantation-style shutters. Ornate coved ceiling. Picture rail. 2 central heating radiators with thermostats. Alcove shelves. Double-glazed casement window at the rear. White plantation-style shutters. Cast-iron period fireplace with brick hearth. 8 power points. Cable inlet socket. Door to the hall.

DINING ROOM. (10'3' x 12'8' approx. plus doorway alcove)
Having the period coloured stone tile floor. Double-glazed side casement window. Fitted wooden-slat venetian blind. Tiled fireplace and hearth. Central heating radiator with thermostat. 4 power points. Door to the hall with a glazed side panel. Door into the: -

KITCHEN. (10'4' x 8'10' plus alcove approx.)
Having a range of beech-style units comprising floor cupboards and drawers. Fitted wall cupboards. Breakfast bar/worktop. Coloured tile splashbacks to the worktops. Stainless-steel sink top with chrome mixer/spray tap. Grey ceramic tile floor. Gas cooker point. Chimney-style electric cooker hood. Wall-mounted Ideal combi gas central heating boiler. Central heating radiator with thermostat.
Double-glazed side casement window with fitted venetian blind. Wall shelf. 10 power points, one with USB charging points. Opening, with fitted shelves, to the utility room. Electric extractor fan. Spotlight ceiling fitting.

LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM
Double-door floor cupboard with black marble-effect extended worktop. Plumbing and drainage connections for a washing machine, and a vent for a dryer. Power points. Grey ceramic tile floor. Double-glazed picture windows and side casement window. Double-glazed door opens to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR
A balustraded staircase leads to the: -

LANDING
With a balustraded return. Access to the loft. Mains smoke alarm. 2 built-in storage cupboards with stripped pine panel doors. .

FRONT BEDROOM NO. 1 (15'3' x 13' into the bay max. approx.)
A delightful double bedroom that has a bay at the front with double-glazed picture and casement windows. Similar side window. Curtain poles. Coved ceiling. Attractive period cast-iron fireplace. Central heating radiator with thermostat. 6 power points.

MIDDLE BEDROOM NO. 2 (12' x 9'6' approx. max.)
Of good size once again. Double-glazed picture window with top-hung casement. Fitted roller blind. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Period cast-iron fireplace. 4 power points.

REAR BEDROOM NO. 3 (10'3' x 9' plus alcove depth approx. max.)
Central heating radiator with thermostat. Double-glazed casement window. Curtain pole. 4 power points. Stripped pine panel door to the landing.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM (11'10' x 7'2' less a corner approx.)
A spacious and impressive bathroom with a wet-room wood-grain effect tile floor. Chrome dual-headed mains thermostatic shower. There is a modern white suite that comprises, a bath with attractive ceramic tile side panel. Chrome mixer tap. Large oval wash-hand basin set on a tile-topped three-door vanity cupboard unit. Chrome pillar taps. Close-coupled toilet. Walls fully tiled in attractive modern ceramic tiles. Double-glaze casement window. Chrome vertical heated towel rail/radiator. Period cast-iron fireplace. Fitted wall mirror. Expelair extractor fan. Fluorescent light fitting. Stripped pine panelled door to the landing.

OUTSIDE
At the rear is: -

REAR GARDEN
A neat garden with a sunny aspect, and with an area laid to grass. Paved and gravelled path and threshold. Paved patio area. Brick boundary walls. Pedestrian door access to a gated rear lane. Timber-framed and brick-built garden store sheds. Tap for garden hose.

TENURE: -
We understand that th property is Freehold.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: - Strictly by appointment only.
Before booking a viewing please make sure that: -
1. You've 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. Sold and/or have a Mortgage in Principle and Proof of your Deposit. *We may require you to speak to our Independent Mortgage Adviser Sarah Dawkin who is based in our Whitchurch Road Office 029 20342331/07930 962058. [email protected].) to qualify your ability to obtain mortgage finance before an offer can be accepted.