The dream home hiding in Cardiff's coolest suburb behind an ordinary Welsh terrace
Tucked away in a busy location but giving off a holiday vibe
Anyone walking down a popular residential road in one of Wales' - and the UK's - trendiest suburbs would not know that tucked behind a row of period properties is a home that can match the location for being cool and unique.
The area of Pontcanna, close to the city centre, is walking distance to multiple parks, and is bursting with character-packed properties and enticing independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The suburb is regularly on lists compiled to highlight the best areas to live in the UK, and if a list was drawn up to highlight the suburb's most unique homes, this one would surely be at the top.
But before considering if that is the case, you have to find it because it is hidden away from view, at the end of a gated lane that at first glance just looks like the driveway of the adjacent end of terrace property. If access is granted through the gate, what lies behind it is an island that consists of a tranquil walled garden bursting with foliage that is home to a contemporary property that offers you an escape from the city, even though you're living in the middle of it. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here.
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The local estate agent clearly loves the location too, gushing about all that can be enjoyed within walking distance from this hidden home, not just within Pontcanna but in the neighbouring, and some might say just as vibrant, suburb of Canton which increases the choice for parks, eating out and socialising plus can also boast Chapter Arts Centre.
But close the gate and the sanctuary of this special home envelopes you. The garden is perfect for alfresco dining and offers a holiday vibe when the sun is out or climb the external stairs to the first floor balcony to enjoy views across St Catherine's Church to the rooftops on the horizon.
As the house has been built at an angle, and is surrounded by a walled garden on three sides, it feels cocooned and private, even though it's got neighbours, and coupled with a design that maximises the connection to the garden, the home can easily tick the unique box.
The hidden home is for sale with a guide price of £875,000 with Hern & Crabtree, call their Pontcanna branch on 029 2022 8135 to find out more, plus for more property and renovation stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
The view from the first floor balcony of St Catherine's Church and the surrounding garden is maximised by the clever angle of the orientation of the house has been given, at a different angle it might not be so special.
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The walled garden that has been given careful thought to maximise the space for alfresco dining and socialising has a holiday vibe, especially when the sun is out.
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Pockets of heavy planting in raised beds and mature trees and shrubs ensure this delightful courtyard garden feels cocooned in nature and foliage.
(Image: Hern & Crabtree Pontcanna)3 of 18![Plenty of space to entertain the whole family or a gang of friends at this party pad that effortlessly connects indoors to outdoors from both reception spaces.]()
Plenty of space to entertain the whole family or a gang of friends at this party pad that effortlessly connects indoors to outdoors from both reception spaces.
(Image: Hern & Crabtree Pontcanna)4 of 18![From the air the description of hidden is not an understatement, you can only find the house via a private lane access that looks more like a driveway for the neighbouring house. The triangle shape of the plot of land has dictated the shape of the house, combined with a design that makes the home feel as private as possible.]()
From the air the description of hidden is not an understatement, you can only find the house via a private lane access that looks more like a driveway for the neighbouring house. The shape of the plot of land has dictated the shape of the house, combined with a design that makes the home feel as private as possible.
(Image: Hern & Crabtree Pontcanna)5 of 18![The back wall of the house is its rear boundary, meaning the garden and the accommodation all point inwards towards the attractive courtyard garden.]()
The back wall of the house is its rear boundary, meaning the garden and the accommodation all point inwards towards the attractive courtyard garden.
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