Summary - THE OLD RECTORY, COWBRIDGE, ST. MARY CHURCH CF71 7LT
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Substantial Grade II listed rectory with 0.5-acre gardens and detached annexe.
Grade II listed former rectory, dating to 1575 (consent needed for changes)
The Old Rectory is a substantial Grade II listed former rectory dating from 1575, set in circa 0.5 acres of formal gardens in the heart of St Mary Church. The house retains strong period character — exposed stonework, original fireplace with spiral staircase, high windows and exposed beams — while offering large, flexible family living across three floors including five double bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Practical outbuildings add significant value: a pointed-stone detached annexe currently used as a hobby/games room, a double garage and a stone workshop/storage room. The kitchen/orangery and several reception rooms open onto flagstone terraces and mature gardens, making the plot excellent for outdoor entertaining and family play. Llanfair junior school and Cowbridge Comprehensive are within easy reach, and the property offers straightforward access to the A48/M4 for commuting.
Important considerations: the house is Grade II listed — any alterations or extensions will be restricted and require listed-building consent. Heating is oil-fired (with underfloor heating to the kitchen/utility) so fuel costs and future servicing should be factored in. The property is large and period in nature, so ongoing maintenance and periodic conservation work are likely. Council tax is described as very expensive. The immediate area has low crime and average broadband and mobile signals but is recorded as very deprived for area deprivation statistics.
This home will suit families or buyers seeking a character-filled country residence with sizeable private grounds and useful outbuildings, who understand the responsibilities of owning a listed building and the maintenance that an historic property demands.
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