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As seen in the 'At Home' magazine Dec 2011 http://youtu.be/KFwVMpS86Ko
PLEASE NOTE: The Google picture was taken before the renovations were completed.
This freehold, detached Victorian property recently updated, is the former Post Office in Waunarlwydd, with many opportunities for various uses due to its spacious accommodation. Combined residential & retail premises Class A rated by Swansea County Council to cater for a variety of uses. At the moment it has four bedrooms - one en-suite with whirlpool spa bath, lounge, dining room, kitchen and family bathroom. With shop and office space could easily become a huge family home or a family home with a granny annexe subject to any planning consents if needed or ideal for that home based business.
It is close to the M4, two retail parks (Fforestfach and Trostre with M&S, Boots, Next, Debenhams, Monsoon and more). Cash & carry warehouses also nearby.
With easy drives to the Gower and Carmarthen Beaches, Farmers Markets a farm shop, an extensive cycle track to Mumbles (can be walked in approx one & half hours and cycled in about thirty five minutes) and Swansea City Centre where there is ample parking and a brand new leisure complex, swimming pool & wave unit for surfers. There are hospitals at Swansea, Morriston and Gorseinon.
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For education in and around Waunarlwydd there are two nurseries in Gowerton - about a mile away, Waunarlwydd Primary school and the Welsh speaking Primary school Ysgol Login Fach. Also at Gowerton is the Comprehensive school. Colleges are situated in Gorseinon, Sketty, Swansea & Neath Port Talbot. Swansea also has a University.
In Waunarlwydd there are three pubs, a rugby club, newsagent, hairdresser, petrol station, two general stores - one includes the Post Office which used to be in this property, a NHS dentist, a community centre & a playing field, along with two nursing and one residential homes. There are three places of worship - St Barnabas, the Sardis Chapel (which the property faces) and the Bethany Chapel. There is a regular bus service to Swansea & Llanelli. The nearest doctors and vets are approximately one mile away in Gowerton as is the railway station. Cardiff Airport is just under 50 miles away. There is also a golf course at Gowerton.
The original house was constructed around 1890 in stone, the exterior walls being approximately two feet thick. Several years ago the property was extended to form the lounge, kitchen, garage and extra bedroom, all appropriate planning, consents and building work being approved. All interior doors in the house are a combination of stripped and new, quality oiled pine. They are all four panel and some are half glazed. There is access to all three lofts which have been insulated and topped up (2007) to current regulations. There is a professional burglar alarm fitted.
The property comprises:
Lounge: 17' 3" x 10' has two radiators, TV point, two double power points and a feature wall mounted electric fire. Large window with views to the rear garden.
Kitchen: 16' x 10' the kitchen is L shaped with two windows and carpeted but there are cream ceramic tiles underneath that are easily accessible. White units with base, wall cupboards including a larder cupboard. Electric oven with halogen hob, plumbing for washing machine & dishwasher, space under worktop for fridge and freezer, radiator and door to garden. Three double power points, two triple spot lights and a gas combi boiler under British Gas maintenance.
Hall: 7' 6" x4' 10" Door to side of house, phone socket, downstairs cloakroom with toilet and hand wash basin, loft access and window.
Dining room 13' 7" x 10' 4" Radiator, two phone sockets, two double power points, gas meter, alarm console, thermostat for central heating, under stair storage, two doors to shop area - one is a fire door, the other at present is covered over but can easily be re opened & stairs. There is also a chimney in this room (behind the dresser) but will need work to re-open it. Smoke Alarm.
Landing: 8' 5" x 8' 3" Pine banisters with half wood wall panelling. Large window on half landing, one double power point and loft access. Smoke Alarm.
Bedroom 1: 14' 3" x 10' 10" Radiator, two front windows, two double power points and phone socket.
Bedroom 2: 10' 10" x 10'4" Radiator, one rear window with privacy tint, two double power points.
Bedroom 3: 13' x 8'6" Radiator, two double power points, front window, loft access, door leading to
En-suite: 8'3" x 5'5" White three piece suite comprising wc, basin with mono tap, whirlpool showerbath with tempered glass shower screen & shower mixer. There are six recessed halogen spot lights, heated towel rail & double glazed window.
Bedroom 4: 8' x 7' Radiator, one front window, one double power point. Ideal for a single bed or bunks.
Bathroom: 7'9" x 10'10" White three piece suite with 9.5kw electric shower over showerbath which has a pivoted, tempered glass shower screen, wc and basin with a mono tap. There are three recessed halogen spot lights covering the task areas as well as an energy saving light. A heated towel rail in chrome, window, large full height storage cupboard accessed by 3 sliding doors, housing tank and central heating controls.
Shop: 10' x 24' has separate entrance via disabled ramp to 1m wide door on auto closure with privacy tinted glass. Professionally re fitted March 2005 to include double glazed windows with privacy tint as necessary. Suspended ceiling including six double flourescent light boxes, walls clad, electric fan heater. One double and one single power point, meter box. With internal fire door leading into home. This space would also make a fantastic games/recreation/childrens playroom.
Office: 13' 3" x 10' 4" Radiator, shelves, storage, seven double power points, suspended ceiling with two fluorescent lighting strips, counter space, gas point and 3 phone sockets. As with the dining room, there is a chimney here also, the same requirements needed as in the dining room to re-open it.
The integral garage has an up and over door, measures 19' 6" x 8'4" with lights and a double power point, a double glazed window and door which leads to the rear.
The rear of the property is accessed from both sides via high, lockable gates.
There is a side yard measuring 13' 8" x 7' 4" with access to doors to both house and garage which is covered by a remote security light.
The property was re wired in 2004 having been completed to NIC standards with appropriate certificates, is double glazed throughout including the garage. There are several telephone sockets, (2 current telephone numbers - BT landline and BT Broadband with a 2nd BT line that could be re connected).
Outside: The front of the property is fenced with decorative wrought iron and there are filled planters on Chard flint chippings. The garden faces south, is private, secure and not overlooked, measures over 700 square yards. There are mature shrubs, roses, heathers, spring bulbs including bluebells & grape hyacinth and a small piece of ground at the top of the garden which is ideal for compost, bonfires etc but could easily be incorporated into the rest. Trees, including two apple trees - one a cooking apple the other being an eating apple, a small rhubarb patch, a small shed, a greenhouse, brick BBQ, four lawns, a small fishpond, various patios, paths, terracing and a further remote security light.
The total plot size is over 1000 square yards.
All fitted carpets, light fittings, curtains and blinds are included in the sale. We have included as much information as possible, NB: all measurements are approximate, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
