This stunning home not only boasts an abundance of character and charm but also a swimming pool and an orchard with apple, pear and plum trees.

The Old Parsonage in Colwinston, Cowbridge is a beautifully presented thatched property of character thought to date back to the 16th century and is also possibly one of the oldest inhabited residences in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The five-bedroom property has been attentively and sumptuously refurbished while retaining and restoring the period character and is now a large, well-appointed family house with a country feel which also benefits from a village community.

Let’s have a nose around the house then…

The accommodation is set out in a linear fashion, reminiscent of a Welsh longhouse, so that each of its principal rooms overlook the large south facing garden and the picturesque countryside be-yond.

Entered via the entrance hall with a stunning limestone tiled floor, the underfloor heating makes for a warm welcome.

To the left of the entrance hall is a cloakroom and the ground floor features three principal reception rooms.

The large drawing room features an attractive oak beamed ceiling, French doors leading on to the rear garden and a large stone fireplace.

The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and features a 16th century stone fireplace with log burner.

A deep window seat provides a peaceful place for relaxing, overlooking the garden.

The contemporary sitting room provides a less formal setting for family entertainment. A large picture window gives wonderful views of the south facing gardens.

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The kitchen and breakfast room has been extensively fitted with a bespoke range of units and integrated appliances with ample space for a dining table and chairs and French doors lead out on to the rear terrace and garden.

At the other end of the property is a study, a utility room and a separate shelved boiler room. The property benefits from a new central heating system.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. The family bathroom has a quality handmade curved walnut vanity unit with marble surround, limestone tiles and underfloor heating and there is a second shower room.

The heated swimming pool, garden and orchard

To the rear is a large, beautifully stocked garden with a flowering shrubs and established trees offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

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The garden contains a greenhouse, a log shed and two stone built storage sheds and a kidney shaped heated swimming pool.

The pool area features a flagstone sun terrace, fitted bench seating, pool shed housing filtration system and a second pool shed with shower and changing facilities.

Beyond the formal gardens is a woodland area featuring a profusion of spring bulbs and circular stone built barbecue with flag stone surround and an orchard with apple, pear and plum trees.

So what’s the damage?

The property is being sold with Savills with a guide price of £1,200,000.

For more information, contact Savills on 029 2036 8930 or visit www.savills.co.uk.