Welcome to Glanffrwd House
A very special five bedroom detached gated residence situated on Glanffrwd Road, Pontarddulais.
This grand property sits within substantial gated grounds and boasts ample off road parking along with three Indian sandstone patio areas.
This lovely home is entered through the large glazed porch into the entrance hallway with high ceilings and beautiful features such as decorative architrave, staircase and ceiling medallions. From here you have access to two living areas both of which boast bay windows and original features and the cloakroom.
The first sitting area leads into the well proportioned kitchen/breakfast room which houses an island along with some integrated appliances. A wooden door leads you back into the hallway where the cloakroom can be accessed and also into the dining room which has patio doors leading to one of the Indian Sandstone patio areas. From here you enter into the family living area where you will find a beautiful electric fireplace as the focal point for the room making for a perfect place to sit and relax. Another door leads you to the utility/boot room with built in storage space and plumbing for your washing machine and tumble dryer along with extra space for a fridge/freezer should you need it.
The second living area boasts a grand feel with beautiful features such as the turret bay window, marble fireplace and glazed archways bringing in light from the sun room as well as decorative architrave and ceiling medallions. This room would be perfect for use as a formal dining room, having plenty of space for a banquet dining table where you can sit all of your nearest and dearest. This grand area opens out to a formal sitting area with a beautiful staircase leading to the first floor. A grand wooden door opens into the sun room which boasts a beautiful architrave feature ceiling and marble cladded feature wall with glazed arches. The wine cellar is accessed from this room as well as a further Indian Sandstone patio area.
The first floor houses two beautiful landings one featuring a stained glass window with access to the four generously sized bedrooms and family bathroom and the other showcasing space for a statement chandelier with wooden double doors leading to the master suite.
The luxury master suite has an open plan layout with built in wardrobes and en-suite, the feature of which are the onyx cladded walls, his and hers wash hand basin and double jacuzzi bath. There is also a separate shower and W.C. Another focal point of this room are the three balconies which are accessed via french doors and boast electric self opening curtains along with a staircase that leads to a further wardrobe area should you need the extra storage space.
The other four bedrooms and family bathroom are accessed via the second landing. With an en-suite to bedroom two and a beautiful turret bay window to bedroom three along with french doors to bedroom four (which is located in the loft space.) The striking family bathroom boasts a corner bath, shower, feature panelled ceiling with spotlights as well as modern high gloss his and hers wash hand basins and storage cupboards.
Externally there is a boiler room containing the immersion heater and boiler for the property.
Located in Pontarddulais, a community-orientated town situated 10 miles northwest of Swansea City Centre.
Not to be overlooked, this quaint Welsh town has lots of fantastic features for all the family to enjoy!
The fabulous Coed Bach Park boasts activities for all of the family! You can take a relaxing stroll, or embark on the fitness trail! There are tennis courts, a children’s play area, an orienteering course, walking trails, a bowling green, picnic benches to enjoy a spot of lunch, accessible toilets, and lots of woodland to explore. This is the perfect place for a fun-filled family day out!
For those who love exploring the outdoors, Graig Fawr is not one to miss! It is an 11 mile walking route, starting just off the A48 in Pontarddulais, by the Fountain Inn. This hike takes you through unspoilt common land, which is regarded as a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation.Whilst walking, you will be treated to breath-taking views across the Loughor Estuary, Llanelli, Gorseinon, and Ammanford. The best views can be seen from the trip point atop Graig Fawr, if you can get there!
Pontarddulais has a number of really good schools, including the English-speaking Pontarddulais Primary School, the English-speaking Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, and the Welsh-speaking primary school, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago In fact, the English-speaking Pontarddulais primary school has recently been awarded a Bronze Award for the Siarter Iaith project - a project introduced by the Welsh Assembly to all schools in Wales to promote the Welsh language. Having the option of both English and Welsh primary schools in the local area is fantastic for a young family who want the choice of teaching their child either language.
Set only 10 miles northwest of Swansea City Centre, which is excellent if you’d like to venture into the city.
If you need to travel by train, then the Pontarddulais railway station is on the Heart of Wales Line. This line runs from Shropshire to Llanelli, and goes through some of the heartlands of Wales. You can travel to Llandrindod Wells for a relaxing weekend away, and can also get to Builth Wells.
Of course, the Line can also get you to Swansea rail station rather quickly if you don’t fancy driving.
From there, you can get to Cardiff in around half an hour, and even to London in around 2 hours!
The A48 runs through Pontarddulais, and the town is also reachable via the M4, if you leave at Junction 48.