Nestled within a tiny and picturesque hamlet yet only five miles from Cowbridge this pretty property that's over 275-years-old offers an enviable mix of countryside living with spectacular views and the convenience of a thriving and popular town nearby.

The attractive period property is the oldest in the hamlet and used to be a small two-up, two-down until the current owners found it as they were meandering through the country lanes, totally lost. They drove past the former farmhouse and totally lost their hearts to it, and the potential of the family home it could become. It was meant to be.

A rear and side extension have been added, accompanied by a thoughtful renovation throughout the period property which uncovered large fireplaces and a bread oven which now take centre stage in the living room.

The site can now boast a spacious and beautiful three bed, three bath home that oozes character mixed with elegant modern additions from the moment you open the front door.

The owners have created social spaces perfect for creating lifelong memories with family and friends, inside and out. The living room hugs you with a warm welcome, cocooning you in visually stunning exposed stone walls and the recently revealed fireplaces; one at each end.

The rear extension boasts a luxury kitchen with high-end appliances to delight any cook, and ample space for everyone to gather around a large table and enjoy the feast against the backdrop of mesmerising garden and countryside views via the bi-fold doors.

Stepping outside into the south-facing garden you are instantly enveloped in breathtaking rural views. The rear terrace is another social hub, a low-maintenance area to enjoy gatherings with family and friends, but if a new owner is keen to up the level of outside work, there's the option to buy a parcel of the surrounding land.

The love and care given to this cottage's renovation flows upstairs and into three double gorgeous bedrooms, two with ensuites and each with high ceilings and absorbing views across the landscape.

Walks through the glorious Vale of Glamorgan countryside are literally on the doorstep for exercising children as well as dogs, with the heritage coast only a short drive away.

With all its independent retailers and eateries Cowbridge is calling you to visit regularly to socialise and shop, as well as providing a range of day-to-day facilities and amenities.

Nearby the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel has a spa and leisure facilities to dive into, and you might even be joined by some famous faces from the Welsh rugby or football teams, or improve your golf handicap at one of the many golf clubs and resorts that pepper the county's landscape.

The house is also within the catchment of the well regarded Cowbridge Comprehensive School, with the owners stating that there is a school bus stop at the end of the lane.

For wandering further afield, Cardiff is about a 30 minute drive away by car or via local bus from Cowbridge, but it will always be a blessing to return home to this rural retreat that the owners have poured three years of love into, creating a stunning family home where you can just walk in and immediately enjoy.

STEP INSIDE:- - Stepping inside this pretty period property is starting a journey through a high-end renovation and expansion that has taken three years and continuous love and care by the owners to complete. The result is a stunning dream home that effortlessly combines character with beauty, and elegance that flows through each gorgeous space.

Straight into the hall via the main entrance at the side and immediately the combination of restored old and luxury new creates an inviting space that welcomes you with an exposed stone wall, exposed ceiling and wall beams and beautiful porcelain floor tiles that flow seamlessly through the ground floor spaces, visually and effortlessly connecting them.

To the right the archway of exposed oak beams leads into the rear extension that is home to a truly spectacular kitchen diner.

From the doorway the luxury kitchen leads to the generous dining space flooded with light from a substantial roof lantern above and via bifold doors that also frame this breathtaking space with a mesmerising backdrop of a rural view that stretches uninterrupted to the horizon.

The cook might swoon when they realise the kitchen can boast a range of high-end appliances and luxury design as the perfect environment to create the most enticing feast to serve at the table, with family and friends keeping them company at the dining table.

The kitchen can boast the expected appliances by top brand Miele but extra features include induction wok, two fridge freezers, steamer, and a warming drawer to create a contemporary dream space for the cook, with the oak island unit crowned in granite as one of the many stand-out features in this incredible space.

But the interior design is also mindful to pay homage to the property's past with handmade solid wood units by Harvey Jones kitchens joined by solid wood worktops and exposed stone walls to add a classic farmhouse kitchen vibe to the room.

No wonder then that this open-plan social hub, with its seamless connection to the garden and the views via the wall of glass doors, is the owners' favourite space.

Off the kitchen there's a practical space to discover that is home to a utility room, cloakroom, and back door to the countryside beyond so that none of it comes back inside via muddy boots and paws and is then traipsed all over that beautiful porcelain floor.

Into the original cottage and the owners say they in this space the period property had some wonderful surprises to offer them, with a carefully placed sledgehammer revealing two hidden stone fireplaces and a bread oven and a stone spiral staircase that are now centre stage original features in this stunning space.

The living room is a sizeable yet cosy space that cocoons you in exposed stone and a cottage ambience, assisted by the fireplace at each end, and oodles of space for entertaining or nestling next to the fire on a cold winter evening in peaceful solitude or with a gathering of family and friends.

Up an oak staircase that is another high-end addition to the home and the elegant and tasteful interiors and high standard of renovation work continues into three beautiful bedrooms and three luxury bathrooms on the first floor.

All the slumber spaces ooze light, space and character with double-height ceilings and a mix of exposed beams and stone walls but each with their own calm and peaceful personality and ambience.

The principal bedroom is found at the top of the original cottage's stone staircase and can boast a stunning ensuite shower room that's just stumbling distance from the bed plus dual aspect views to enjoy from the pillow.

The second bedroom within the new side extension also has a dual aspect and ensuite shower room and the double-height ceiling soaring into the roof has been duplicated.

The final bedroom in the central section of the house is home to a character fireplace and ceiling beams stretching across a double-height space but maybe it's the multiple exposed stone walls that cloak this sanctuary in character and history that's over 275-years-old that is the period gem in this stunning space.

Finally the family bathroom hosts more high-end decor, fixtures and fittings meaning every morning is like stepping into a five-star boutique hotel and every evening the bath offers a relaxing spot to gaze at the stars through the well-placed window.

VENDOR INSIGHT:- - "We were living in the city and drove up here one day just after Christmas. We had never been before and actually got a little lost but it gave us the chance to have a good look around and we just fell in love with the area. Cross House is set in a peaceful location with wonderful views and scenery and we knew it had potential to be a fabulous family home," say the owners.

"The property was a two bedroom, two up / two down when we bought it 3 years ago and it looked absolutely stunning from the outside as it has a very pretty, traditional cottage-style appearance. We quickly took a hammer to the walls inside as the renovation started and we were delighted to uncover log fireplaces and a beautiful spiral staircase. It's been brought back to life with the original features enhanced to fit perfectly with modern lifestyles."

"The location was a big part of the appeal too. We're in the catchment area for Cowbridge Comprehensive which we believe to be the best in Wales and the school bus stops nearby too which is very handy. It's just a short drive to the nearest shops and there are some lovely restaurants nearby too. The Vale of Glamorgan is known locally as the Vale Trail and there are scenic walks in every direction from the house. We like to go swimming with our family to the Vale Resort Hotel which has amazing facilities that are used by professional footballers and rugby players who train there too."

"The property is surrounded by countryside and the sheep and cows in the farmers field next to us often pop their heads over in the morning. We enjoy watching the birds of prey soaring overhead in the day which is followed by magnificent sunsets in the evening which give way to vast starry skies at night; there are no streetlights here so it's great for stargazing. The huge porcelain patio is made for relaxing and BBQs in the summer, and bifold doors lead out from the kitchen to create a superb inside / out entertaining experience."

"Our favourite room without a doubt is the kitchen. It's perfect for day-to-day family life and socialising, and it is a chefs dream with top of the range Miele appliances. The granite island is spectacular and we love the handmade, solid wood units."

Outside - Step outside into the garden that surrounds the cottage on three sides and you're stepping into a low-maintenance outside space perfect for hosting social gatherings as well as being a sanctuary in an idyllic spot cocooned in rural views offering peaceful relaxation.

The south-facing porcelain patio is seamlessly accessed either from the stunning rear kitchen diner extension or via the sizeable parking area at the side of the house, and it's a space that is drenched in breathtaking, far-reaching uninterrupted views, as well as sunshine.

Joining the countless summer BBQs, evening drinks parties, and lazy Sunday morning brunches are the panoramic views that make the garden feel like it stretches to the horizon, and with no light pollution as the sun sets and night falls the garden offers the perfect place to experience an enchanting evening of star gazing.

This is a landscaped, low-maintenance outside space, giving you more time to enjoy the location rather than tackling gardening. However, for anyone who wants to dive into a larger garden and develop greener fingers, there is the opportunity to purchase neighbouring land to increase the size of the plot.

The front garden is a lawned area that flanks the classic central garden path that leads from the lane to the original front door and the pretty, exposed stone facade.

As the renovation has created numerous social spaces inside and out, the house is sure to be visited by family and friends on a regular basis, and this thoughtful make-over includes ample parking for up to four cars to the side of the house to accommodate friends who will definitely be keen to visit this gorgeous house and garden very regularly.

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