Church Terrace, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF39

Here at Property Plus, we are delighted to offer to the market this truly outstanding Victorian detached residence, originally constructed for the local colliery manager during the height of the Rhondda Valley coal mining era.
Dating from the late Victorian period, this impressive double-bay-fronted family home stands proudly within its own private grounds and retains an abundance of original character features, including ornate ceiling cornices, picture rails, original fireplaces, and traditional flooring.
Lovingly restored and sympathetically enhanced by the current owners, the property seamlessly combines period elegance with stylish contemporary living, creating a truly unique family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Situated in a popular and convenient location, the property offers easy access to local amenities, excellent schools, transport links, and major road networks, whilst providing safe, enclosed garden areas ideal for families and outdoor entertaining.
Benefiting from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, many included extras, and no onward chain, this exceptional home presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history while enjoying all the comforts of modern-day living.


A beautifully presented, substantial four-bedroom period residence situated in the heart of Ynyshir, boasting an impressive array of original features including ornate coving, inglenook fireplaces, cast iron fireplaces with mantels, picture rails, and original spindle balustrades. This stunning home offers versatile accommodation across two floors, comprising open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, two reception rooms, utility room, shower room/WC, family bathroom, and exquisite landscaped gardens with hot tub and pizza oven. The property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing throughout, quality wood panel flooring, and fitted carpets to first floor.

Description

Entrance Hallway
A spectacular open-plan entrance hallway accessed via an original hardwood solid wood panel door. Features paneling to halfway, plaster decor above, and ornate coving to the ceiling. Quality wood panel flooring, Victorian-style radiator, and solid oak panel doors providing access to the lounge, utility room, sitting room, and kitchen/dining/family room. Door to under-stairs storage. Open-plan staircase to first floor with original spindle balustrade and quality fitted carpet.

Lounge — 4.06m x 4.87m (into bay)
UPVC double-glazed bay window to front with made-to-measure blinds. Plastered decor with feature paneling to one wall, original coved ceiling. Continuation of quality wood panel flooring. Victorian roll-top radiator. Inglenook recessed fireplace with antique surround housing genuine log burner set onto tiled hearth. Two recessed alcoves both fitted with display shelving and storage cupboards. Ample electric power points.

Utility Room
A generous-sized utility room with UPVC double-glazed window to side. Modern paneled decor to one wall, plastered decor to remaining. Continuation of quality wood panel flooring. Built-in shelving and full range of quality Shaker-style kitchen units comprising wall-mounted units, base units, integrated fridge, larder units, and single sink with central mixer taps. Wall-mounted gas boiler supplying both domestic hot water and gas central heating, housed within a matching unit. Further range of larder units, plumbing for automatic washing machine, and ample electric power points.

Sitting Room — 4.00m x 4.48m
UPVC double-glazed windows to front and side. Plastered decor with original picture rail, original coved and papered ceiling. Wood panel flooring. Feature oversized fireplace with inglenook recess and genuine log burner set onto a slate hearth. Victorian roll-top radiator, ample electric power points, and four wall light fittings to remain.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room — 4.52m x 5.58m (not including depth of recesses)
An impressive family room with UPVC double-glazed window to side and full-length windows to rear with roller blinds overlooking the rear gardens. Continuation of quality wood flooring, plastered decor, plastered ceiling with full range of recessed lighting. Victorian roll-top radiator, standard radiator, and recessed alcoves. Full range of Shaker-style fitted kitchen units comprising ample base units, larder unit with integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, Belfast sink with brass central mixer taps, integrated electric oven, four-ring electric hob, and extractor fan fitted above. Matching central island with further base units and integrated microwave. Seating for four comfortably. UPVC double-glazed door to side allowing access to gardens.

Shower Room / WC
Fully ceramic tiled decor floor to ceiling. Continuation of quality wood panel flooring, plastered ceiling with recessed lighting and extractor fan. Oversized Victorian-style radiator. White suite comprising low-level WC, wash hand basin with brass central mixer taps, and walk-in family shower cubicle complemented with brass fixtures and fittings including rainforest shower and attachment, supplied direct from gas boiler.

First Floor Landing
Split double landing with feature paneling to halfway, plastered decor above, and coved and papered ceiling. UPVC double-glazed window to front, Victorian-style roll-top radiator, original spindle balustrade, and solid oak panel doors to bedrooms one, two, three, four, and family bathroom.

Bedroom One — 3.78m x 4.41m
UPVC double-glazed windows to front and side. Plastered decor with original picture rail, plaster and coved ceiling. Quality fitted carpet. Victorian roll-top radiator. Feature original cast iron fireplace and mantel, ideal for display. Oversized quality headboard to remain. Ample electric power points.

Bedroom Two — 4.01m x 3.50m
UPVC double-glazed bay window to front with pelmet and feature paneling. Plastered decor, original picture rail, and original coved ceiling. Quality fitted carpet. Oversized Victorian roll-top radiator. Feature cabin bed with storage beneath and bespoke staircase allowing access to a cabin single bed.

Bedroom Three — 4.02m x 2.87m
UPVC double-glazed window to rear overlooking rear gardens. Plastered decor, original picture rail, plaster and coved ceiling. Quality fitted carpet. Victorian roll-top radiator. Original cast iron fireplace with mantel. Ample electric power points.

Bedroom Four — 2.17m x 2.65m (not including depth of built-in wardrobes)
UPVC double-glazed window to side with made-to-measure blinds. Plastered decor, plaster and coved ceiling. Ample electric power points. Quality fitted carpet. Full range of built-in wardrobes to one wall providing ample hanging and shelving space.

Family Bathroom
A generous-sized family bathroom with pattern-glazed UPVC double-glazed window to side. Quality tiling to halfway with plastered decor above. Plastered ceiling with four-way spotlight fitting. Quality tiled flooring and oversized contrast heated towel rail. White suite to include generous-sized bath with central mixer taps, low-level WC, wash hand basin set within high-gloss base vanity unit with central mixer taps, and walk-in shower cubicle with shower supply direct from gas boiler. All fixtures and fittings to remain.

Garden
A beautifully presented outdoor area ideal for sitting and relaxing, featuring external lighting, outside power points, pizza oven, balustrade, and access onto beautifully presented lawned gardens. Decked slope area, water supply, and family-size hot tub to remain as seen. The garden is surrounded with external feature lighting and outside water tap. Flat with raised flower beds, borders, and heavily stocked with mature shrubs and plants. Double gates allow access to a side entrance, with a further side gate to the front. Original stone building ideal for storage.

Front Garden & Parking
Grassed and decorative ornamental gardens with original stone front boundary wall and original wrought iron balustrade above. Central gate to main entrance and a double matching gate allowing access to the driveway for off-road parking. Courtesy lighting to the porch.