Warm, welcoming apartment with off-road parking

Relax at this semi-rural location within a conservation area. Suitable for couples or for a single person seeking a comfortable break or a quiet work base. Situated in a small development around a communal "village-green" space with convenient access to the M4, Bridgend town and its main line railway station - 20 minutes from Cardiff, the Wales coastal path, the stunning Heritage Coast beaches and dunes, and the McArthur Glen discount shopping outlet. Porthcawl beach resort is also close by. The space A light and airy 2nd floor (top floor) apartment with picturesque "village green" views. Access is at the rear of the building, opposite the well-lit, allocated parking area, and via a well lit internal stairway, comprising 30 steps in total. There is a peaceful, tranquil ambience to both the apartment and to the neighbourhood. The full kitchen and living/dining area are open plan, with new windows, a dining table for two and a large, comfy settee, armchair and foot-stool. The kitchen includes a fridge (with freezer compartment), an electric oven, a 4-ring gas hob with an extraction hood above, a microwave, a full size automatic washing machine and a stainless steel sink/drainer. There are tea and coffee making facilities and a toaster. An iron and ironing board are also provided, as is a clothes airer. There is a SKY superfast broadband WiFi available throughout. There is a good size bedroom comprising a comfortable double bed (including a Dreams pocket-sprung memory-foam mattress) with built-in twin wardrobes and an impressive view from the new double-sash windows. The bathroom is also amply proportioned and includes a double-ended bath with an over-bath shower, towel rail and a dual voltage electric shaving point. Hot water and full central heating are provided by the gas combi-boiler, which is housed in the hallway cupboard. The cupboard also houses a carbon monoxide alarm and monitor. There is a well-lit hallway from the front door of the apartment, connecting the rooms. There are two smoke alarms and a heat-sensing alarm in the ceilings of the apartment. All alarms are tested just before guests arrive. Regrettably no pets are allowed. Guest access Parking is within 10 metres of the entrance to the stairway and is reserved for sole use for you when you are the occupant of this apartment. There is a short walk (3 minutes) to the local park and recreation fields. The local authority leisure centre and pool are at the far end of the park. There is a 15 minute walk to Bridgend railway station, which boasts regular mainline connections to Swansea, Cardiff and London. The direct journey to London is 2 hours 15 minute only. There are also regular buses from Bridgend Bus Station to the MacArthurGlen discount shopping village. The chocolate-box-picture-book village of Merthyr Mawr, with its thatched cottages and river walks is about 25 minutes walk (or 10 minutes drive). The dunes and coast are within a few hours walk, for the more enterprising walker, or just 15 minutes drive away. The Wales coastal path runs through Merthyr Mawr village and my apartment can provide a comfortable and convenient interlude for those who are following it. The seaside resort of Porthcawl is also only 15 minutes away. The mining valleys of central Glamorgan, with their grandeur and rich industrial heritage, are just to the north of Bridgend. The majestic Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) are just an hour's drive away too. Other things to note The apartment is located in a peaceful, safe, semi-rural residential area on the favoured south side of Bridgend town, with neighbours who also value these attributes. The Times have named the stunningly beautiful Dunraven Beach at Southerndown as one of the UK’s top 50 beaches in 2025.