Cooke & Arkwright

CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS - FRIDAY 1ST MAY @ 12 NOON Pontcanna House, located in one of Cardiff's most popular suburbs, midway between the city centre and the village of Llandaff

Predominantly residential, the area is also characterised by abundant open space.  Llandaff Fields, Sophia Gardens (home to Glamorgan Cricket and the Welsh Institute of Sport) and the grounds of Cardiff Castle itself are all within easy walking distance.

The property has been adapted and extended and for many years was the licensed social club of a former utility company.  None of the buildings are Listed and the property is outside the Cathedral Road Conservation Area.  The site is bounded by mature trees (subject to Tree Preservation Orders) which form a pleasant and effective screen from neighbouring property.

The preference is to sell the property freehold with vacant possession and the sale represents a unique opportunity to purchase a site of 1.67 acres within the city centre.  Nestled between Cathedral Road and 300 acres Pontcanna Fields, the site offers a highly desirable location suitable to a varied range of uses (subject to planning).

Please register your interest with us.  If you have any queries including those of a planning nature, would you kindly channel them through Cooke & Arkwright in the first instance.

A comprehensive technical pack is available from Cooke & Arkwright in either hard or electronic format.  Cost of the technical pack is £25 plus VAT.  To download a pdf of the brochure (approx 2Mb) please click here: Pontcanna_House.pdf

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact either Rhydian Morgan or Roger Thomas at this office.

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NEW March 2009 Golden Grove, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Historic country mansion in 100 acres with enormous potential

Golden Grove has been one of Wales’ most important houses for nearly five centuries. Situated in the Towy valley in one of the finest settings imaginable, it is a substantial Grade II listed house built in Tudor style with Scottish Baronial features. It comprises the mansion, service wing and stable block, gatehouse/lodge, deer park and tea room, formal gardens, parkland and arboretum.

The property is available as a whole or in five lots and has planning consent for changes of use to residential, offices/conference centre and hotel C1 and C2.

To download a brochure please click here Gelli_Aur_brochure_small.pdf

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NEW March 2009 Sully House, St Mary's Well Road, Sully

Substantial dwelling for refurbishment or redevelopment

Sully House is situated on the seashore opposite Sully Island with views across the Bristol Channel to Steep Holm island and the West Country. In the 1980s, Sully House was a highly regarded restaurant. Today it is a substantial three storey detached house and basement with planning consent for redevelopment into five apartments.

For a copy of the brochure (approx 2.6mb) please click here Sully_House.pdf

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NEW March 2009 Plot at Heol y Delyn, Lisvane, Cardiff

Prime residential building plot with consent for a 4-bed detached house with loft accommodation and double garage

The plot is situated in Lisvane, one of the capital’s most sought after residential areas. There is an abundance of leisure and recreational opportunities nearby; country walks are on the doorstep and Lisvane Village has a pub and general store.

The plot has road frontage and enjoys a southerly aspect with mature trees providing an attractive natural backdrop. Approved plans provide for three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, cloakroom and utility room, four bedrooms with two en-suite, and a family bathroom.  The loft space provides for a playroom and storage.

For a copy of the brochure (approx 600k) please click here Plot_at_Heol_y_Delyn.pdf

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NEW MARCH 2009 Crescent Road, Christchurch, Newport

Residential building plot of approximately 0.69 acres/0.28 hectares, with detailed planning consent for 21 apartments

Situated in a residential area of Christchurch, an accessible suburb to the east of Newport. Woodland Park is adjacent to the plot, providing a pleasant outlook towards the south east. Full planning consent has been granted and the existing building has already been demolished.

To download a copy of the brochure (approx 2.3 mb)click here 53_Crescent_Road_Newport_Brochure.pdf

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Park End Lane, Cyncoed, Cardiff

Situated in one of Cardiff’s leading suburbs and within walking distance of Roath Park, the plot has full residential planning consent for a new dwelling, as well as demolition of part of the extension to the adjoining property, ‘Aylward’, to construct a four-bedroom, two-storey house.

The freehold plot benefits from excellent amenities including shops and a post office at Cyncoed village. Further facilities at Rhydypennau crossroads include a bank, hairdresser, chemist, library, optician and a church. Local schools enjoy a good reputation and both Rhydypennau Primary and Cardiff High Secondary schools are within walking distance.

To download a pdf of the brochure please click here Aylward_Cyncoed_brochure.pdf

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Prime Residential Building Plot, Cyncoed, Cardiff

Freehold land with residential planning consent for a detached dormer bungalow. The plot is situated in a prime location within walking distance of Rhydypenau Cross Roads, one of Cardiff’s leading residential suburbs north of the city centre. It has full residential planning consent to construct a 2/3 bedroom dormer style bungalow with current plans taking full advantage of the aspect of the sun, maximising the plot’s southerly aspect. There is the potential to change the existing plans subject to obtaining the relevant planing consent and approval from the current owner.

For further details and a brochure please contact us on the link below, or telephone 029 20 346346

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Old St Mellons, Cardiff

A freehold development site comprising a detached house and coach house with the benefit of residential planning consent for two detached, four-bedroom dwellings within the grounds.

Gross site area approximately 0.32 hectares (0.84 acres).

The property is situated within a conservation area in a prime location on Newport Road in Old St Mellons, benefiting from excellent links to Cardiff city centre and the M4.

For a brochure and further information please click on the link below or telephone 029 20 346346

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Clifftop location in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Period property set in about 1.6 acres in an outstanding location with some of the finest views over Penarth Marina and Cardiff Bay. Northcliff Lodge is surrounded by very private grounds and offers the potential for redevelopment, subject to obtaining relevant planning consent.

The property is located on a clifftop promontory in Penarth, a fashionable seaside town just south of the capital city which still retains its Edwardian air with its pier, promenade and streets lined with trees and villas. Penarth town centre offers a comprehensive range of shops, banks and leisure facilities including an art gallery, impressive civic park and a sailing club, as well as highly regarded schools.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council Planners have advised that residential development would be acceptable on the site and would be subject to their standard policies on scale, form, character, parking provision and amenity space.

To download the brochure please click here (approx 1.3MB) Northcliff_Lodge_Webrochure.pdf

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DEVELOPER CHOSEN Bargoed Town Centre development, Upper Rhymney Valley

Opportunity to develop a six acre retail and leisure complex at Bargoed town centre in partnership with a joint venture between Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Welsh Assembly Government. Proposals include a 60,000 sq ft food store, a 20,000 sq ft cinema and leisure complex and 46,000 sq ft of shops. The partners are looking for innovative ideas from potential investors and developers and bids will be judged principally on the quality of the overall design.

A Greater Bargoed Regeneration Project is already well under way and includes a £20m plus new road scheme named Angel Way, which will improve transport links in the Upper Rhymney Valley and provide access to the retail/leisure development site.

Click here to download a pdf file for particulars. Bargoed-Leaflet.pdf

Prospective developers should contact Cooke & Arkwright’s Cardiff office for further detailed information. Tel 029 20 346346

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SOLD Waterfront Barry

Substantial development opportunity close to the city of Cardiff, representing the final phase of a major regeneration initiative between Associated British Ports and the Welsh Assembly Government. No 1 Dock, Waterfront Barry, has already attracted developers Westbury, Barratt, Persimmon, Redrow and Charles Church, as well as retailers Wm Morrison, Focus DIY, Argos and Halfords. The final phase comprises Arno Quay (2.07 acres, 0.83 hectares); Enterprise and Castleland Quays (0.94 acres, 0.38 hectares); East Quay (15.96 acres, 6.46 hectares); and West Pond and South Quay (82.7 acres, 33.46 hectares).

To view the brochure please click here. Waterfront_Barry.pdf

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Clive Lane, (R/O Clive Street), Grangetown, Cardiff

Situated to the rear of Clive Lane, behind Clive Street in the Grangetown area of Cardiff, adjacent to Cardiff Bay Retail Park and next to the large Ikea store. This is a potential residential development opportunity, subject to obtaining appropriate planning permission. The land extends to 2.3822 hectares (5.886 acres) and comprises a section of dismantled railway and embankment. Best offers sought by 9th January 2007.

To view the brochure, please click here. Clive_Lane.pdf

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