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The house, located on Porth Y Green Close, Llanblethian, is just a short walk from Cowbridge town centre.
The estate agents says the property has been “stylishly renovated” to offer family accommodation, including a dining room, living room, kitchen, WC, and utility room on the ground floor.
The property is entered via a solid front door into the dining room, with the living room leading off it and opening through to the kitchen.
The living room has a window overlooking the front garden and sliding doors onto the rear garden and a central fireplace with an electric fire and oak mantel.
The kitchen is equipped with a range of wall and base units, a gas hob, an electric oven, and spaces for a dishwasher, washing machine, and an American-style fridge/freezer.
The first floor has three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom.
The bathroom features a four-piece suite, including a bath with decorative tiled splashback, a corner shower cubicle, and a vanity unit with a quartz countertop and electric underfloor heating.
The house has off-road driveway parking for several vehicles, a front garden, and a south-facing rear garden.
The rear garden has a mixture of lawn and a former vegetable patch.
There is also an elevated paved terrace accessed from the living room, leading to a patio.
The house also has approved planning permission for a two-storey extension.
Cowbridge itself is a popular town with a range of facilities, including schools, shops, and sporting and recreational facilities such as a leisure centre, cricket club, and rugby club.
A good local road network makes major centres such as Cardiff, Swansea, and Bridgend easily accessible.
The house is available with no onward chain.
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The detached property on Ffordd Cwm Cidi has four bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite bathroom.
The estate agent says the house is “perfect for families seeking comfort and style”.
There are three reception rooms, providing space for relaxation and entertainment.
Bi-fold doors in the sitting room open up to the landscaped rear garden.
The kitchen has been designed with “both functionality and elegance in mind,” according to the estate agent, with space for dining.
Outside, the property has front and rear gardens, a double driveway, and a double detached garage.
The driveway is suitable for two large vehicles.
Inside the garage there is a security alarm system, space for utilities, and power and lighting throughout.
The entrance hallway has a wooden staircase leading to the first floor.
A cloakroom with a toilet and basin is also in the hallway.
The living room has a bay window, feature fireplace, and double wooden glass-panel doors to the dining space.
From the dining room you can access the sitting room, which has the bi-fold doors to the rear garden.
In the kitchen, there are tall eye-level wall units and base units, quartz worktops, an integrated fridge-freezer, integrated wine chiller, integrated Neff electric fan-assisted oven, and Neff inset induction power-boost hob with extractor.
There is also an integrated dishwasher and washing machine.
On the first floor, there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The master bedroom has fitted triple wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom with a double shower cubicle.
The fourth bedroom is currently used as an office.
The family bathroom has a bath with Victorian-style mixer tap and shower.
The proposal relates to 18 Victoria Road and concerns the removal of two Leyland cypress pine trees that are causing damage to the building.
In the application, it states: “Tree one is causing root damage to building walls and door frame, causing the front door to periodically jam.
“Both trees are leaning considerably and are in poor condition with numerous brown dead branches at lower levels.”
The trees are not subject to a tree protection order.
But how much does a day down the Island really cost? We’ve compiled a list of the essentials you might treat yourself to during your day trip this summer.
Transport and Parking
Before you can enjoy Barry Island, you have to get here. For those that drive, there are plenty of parking options at Nell’s Point or Harbour Road that will set you back a minimum of £2.10 for two hours, rising to £8.40 for a full day.
If you prefer to catch the train, prices will vary but a standard return from Cardiff Central will cost £6.60, with the added knowledge that you don’t have to fight for a parking space on a particularly busy day.
Food and drink
Unless you decide to bring a packed lunch on your journey, chances are, you’re going to need to eat. There are plenty of options across the Island, from well renowned cafes, quick serve snack shacks and takeaway fish and chip shops.
Depending on what you fancy, a cup of tea and a latte from Marco’s or Giovanni’s will set you back £2 and £3. The prices are much the same in other independent cafes like Little Island and Coastal Coffee, all coming with the promise of friendly service and a seat with a view.
Prices are roughly the same across each establishment, with a breakfast/bacon baguette setting you back around £4, and a panini costing around £5. These meals are a cost-effective way of enjoying the Island.
If you’re after fish and chips, the three venues that sit under the Western Shelter use the same prices, meaning it’s a case of choosing your favourite (or the shortest queue) rather than the cheapest.
A portion of fish and chips from Farnham’s will cost you £12.50, a small chips is £3, and a large chips £4. These decent portion sizes can easily be shared among the family, if you’re not travelling alone, to make the trip a little more cost effective. It’s a little pricier than other dining options, but it is worth it to make the most of a day on the seaside.
Treats
After a substantial meal, there is simply nothing better than enjoying a sweet treat to finish the day off properly – and Barry Island has no shortage of places to enjoy. Ice cream can be purchased at almost every café or snack shack across the seafront, and the prices remain roughly the same. A single tub in Zio’s will set you back £3, with a double tub rising to £4.80 for those with a real sweet tooth.
Those who want to sit in rather than take away can enjoy a sundae, crepe or waffle, with prices starting at £7.50, £6 and £7.50, respectively. Again, these prices are largely the same in other similar establishments across the Island.
If you fancy something quicker that doesn’t melt, a pack of three piping hot doughnuts from the Rock Shop will cost you £2, or 80p each if you’re not too peckish. But be aware, the seagulls are a little too fond of these snacks too.
Activities
Visitors to Barry Island are not short of activities to partake in, with a range of establishments giving you the five minutes you may need to let your hair down.
Possibly one of the biggest draws to the Island is the Pleasure Park. Entry into the park is completely free, with visitors instead paying to ride what they would like. Tokens at the park will set you back £10 for 12, £20 for 25, £35 for 50, and £50 for 70. Purchasing online before getting there will give you slightly more tokens with packs of 13, 28, 56, and 80 able to be purchased for the same prices. Rides cost anywhere from 2 tokens to 7, with the most expensive ride unsurprisingly being Aerospace.
For those looking for something a little more chilled, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf on the promenade will cost £7 per round, with the cost dropping to £6 for under-16s and OAPs.
As for the numerous arcades scattered across the seafront, the world truly is your oyster, and you can spend as much or as little as you like in them. They have everything from the 2p machines that will set you back a lot less than if you decide to tackle the arcade machines for those big-ticket prizes.
Souvenirs
As the day ends, you may wish to commemorate the day with a souvenir – and you won’t be spoiled for choice. Keyrings and magnets adored with Nessa, Smithy, or Uncle Bryn will set you back around £3 from any shop that sells them, with something more substantial like an iconic Barrybados beach towel costing £23. Whatever you choose to come away with to remember a great day, it will be a good choice.
The end-of-terrace house in Victoria Square, Penarth, is up for sale for £1,295,000.
The estate agent said it is a “very special” home.
Located on a 0.17-acre plot with views over the church grounds, this home has gardens to the front and side, and a gated parking area.
The home is full of original features, including the staircase, skirting boards, dado rails, picture rails, cornices, bay windows, and fireplaces.
The front door opens into the porch, which leads into the spacious entrance hall.
From here, there is access to the two reception rooms, the WC, and the kitchen/diner.
The sitting room is described as “large” and “elegant” with a bay window and a period fireplace.
The dining room is said to be “very well-proportioned,” and also features a bay window and a period fireplace with a fitted gas fire.
The kitchen/diner is said to be an “excellent family space and perfect for entertaining.”
It is fitted with wall and floor cabinets and larder cupboards, a range cooker with a double oven, grill, and five-burner gas hob, an American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher.
There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor, and a further three bedrooms and a shower room on the second floor.
The master bedroom features an en-suite with a jacuzzi-style bath, double basin, walk-in shower, and WC.
The front and side gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with a paved pathway to the front door.
The rear patio is accessed from the kitchen, and has a fence with a gate onto the parking area and garages.
The four single garages form one block, and each have their own up and over garage door.
Plaid Cymru councillor Millie Collins has criticised Newydd Housing Association over persistent waste issues between Avocet Court and Kingsland Crescent in Barry, describing them as “mounds of rubbish” and an “ongoing problem for many years.”
She said: “For years, Newydd have been unable to meet their responsibilities to manage bin-stores around the estate and keep the area clean and tidy.
“Local people frequently contact me or go online to complain because they think that it’s the council’s job to clear these mounds of rubbish, but the bin-store belongs to Newydd, and they have the responsibility of keeping it clear.
“Whenever it is cleared, the problems start again within a few days.
“Clearly whatever they are doing is just not working.
“Residents don’t deserve to see these piles of rubbish stacked up on the side of the street over and over again.
“I am asking Newydd to get around the table with the Vale Council to sort out a lasting solution to this.”
A spokesperson for Newydd Housing Association said the group understood the frustrations and was taking steps to address the long-running waste and fly-tipping issues.
The spokesperson said: “We understand the frustration residents at Kingsland Crescent are feeling about persistent fly-tipping and on-going waste problems on the estate.
“We have been working closely with tenants and Vale of Glamorgan Council to tackle these issues.
“CCTV has now been installed at the bin stores to deter misuse and help identify anyone responsible.
“Alongside the council’s regular three-weekly collections, we’ve put in place additional clearances through an external waste contractor.
“This means rubbish is now being collected every one and a half weeks.
“Our local Housing Officer is also carrying out weekly inspections and arranging further collections when needed.
“Plans to redevelop and replace the bin stores have received outline planning approval from the Vale of Glamorgan Council, and we will keep tenant updated as this progresses.
“This remains a high priority for us.
“It’s being regularly reviewed to make sure we take the right steps to stop this unacceptable behaviour and improve the environment for tenants.”
The Year 3 and 4 team from Ysgol Gymraeg Pen y Garth claimed victory at the Urdd Primary Schools Festival in Aberystwyth, winning every match to secure the Mixed Year 3 and 4 Five-a-Side Football title.
They qualified for the finals after success at the regional tournament in Leckwith.
The team remained unbeaten in the tournament, overcoming some of the strongest primary school teams from across Wales.
Their performance has been celebrated throughout the school community, with staff, pupils, and parents all sharing in their success.
The victory marks the end of a standout season for the young team, who progressed from regional winners to tournament champions in Aberystwyth.
The school is now celebrating their accomplishment and the positive example they have set for all pupils.
South Wales Police said the 17-year-old boys were detained while abroad and that an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding their travel to Thailand.
South Wales Police on Facebook said:
“This is a very concerning time for the families and wider community.
“We currently have limited information on the arrests, but officers are gathering as much information as possible.”
Anyone with information or concerns is asked to contact South Wales Police and quote reference 2600200125.