6 Bryn Awel, Crynant, Neath, SA10 8SR

A rare opportunity to purchase this period detached property, constructed in 1906 and formerly owned by the Crynant colliery manager.

Over the years the property sadly deteriorated, however, the current owners have sympathetically injected new life into the property whilst maintaining many of the property’s original features. Now with full UPVC double glazing and a modern gas central heating system installed, the property makes an ideal family home.

Set on a generous plot on a quiet road within the village of Crynant, it’s position offers far ranging views from each aspect and privacy.

The property is entered via a composite and glazed panel door into the entrance hallway. The entrance hallway has solid wood flooring, stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and doorways leading to the sitting room and kitchen.

The sitting room is a light yet cosy space with a large bay window to the front and a continuation of the same flooring as the hallway. Aside from the impressive bay window to the front, the room also benefits from a feature fireplace with an ornate wooden surround.

The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and is a large and inviting space, fitted with a matching range of bespoke wooden base and wall mounted units with a granite worksurface over. The heart of the kitchen is of course the Rayburn that is fully functional. There are three windows providing light and views of the garden and a slate tiled floor. The kitchen further benefits from a five burner gas hob and a traditional ceramic Belfast sink unit.

An archway off the kitchen leads to the rear hall area, with a composite door giving access outside to the side of the property and provides access to a useful understairs storage cupboard.

A doorway off the kitchen leads into the impressive sized lounge. Originally two separate rooms, the space has now been opened into one and is flooded with natural light from a large arched window to one aspect and a conservatory extension to the other. The room is carpeted throughout and features an ornate fireplace to one end.

The conservatory extension is open plan to the lounge and has recently had a new upgraded glazed roof. The conservatory benefits from tiled flooring, plumbed radiator making the room a useful space throughout the year and offers views to three aspects with patio doors to one side.

Finally to the ground floor leading off the lounge is a useful boot room/utility area. The room houses the wall mounted gas boiler, has plumbing for a washing machine and a UPVC door giving access to the outside. Within the room a doorway leads into the cloakroom.

The cloakroom has an obscure glazed window to the side and is fitted with a two piece suite comprising; WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the first floor the spacious landing and stairs have been laid to carpet and give access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. All three of the rooms are spacious double bedrooms, with bedrooms one and two featuring solid wood flooring and bedroom three is laid to carpet. The Master bedroom further benefits from the impressive bay window to the front and a walk in dressing area with ornate stained glass window.

The family bathroom has been fitted with a white four piece suite comprising; corner shower cubicle, corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC. There is half height mosaic tiling, vinyl flooring and window to the rear.

The original fourth bedroom has now been adapted to incorporate a fixed wooden staircases giving access to the attic conversion. The attic space now offers two rooms that feature velux windows, eaves storage and solid wood flooring. Bedroom four is another spacious bedroom and the additional room is ideal for use as a home office, play room or cinema room.

Outside the property sits on a generous plot with wrap around gardens and a long driveway to one side, offering ample off road parking for several vehicles. At the end of the driveway is a newly constructed large garage, benefitting from an electric roller shutter door, pedestrian door to the side and power supply. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by the driveway and a brick pavia patio. To the opposite side of the property is a decked patio area and platform. The garden is fully enclosed and wooden gates give access to the driveway.