Smiths Row, St. Nicholas, CF5

This Grade II listed, stone-built thatched cottage is set in the village of St Nicholas and offers two bedrooms with scope for updating. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a spacious lounge with exposed stonework, timber panelling and a wood-burning stove, plus an inner hall with storage and space for a study. At the rear, a galley kitchen leads to a rear hall and a bathroom with a bath and electric shower over. Upstairs are two bedrooms, including a generous principal room with fitted wardrobes and a cupboard housing a Vaillant gas combination boiler. The listing notes that its size may allow for a first-floor bathroom or en-suite, subject to the necessary consents. The second bedroom has an L-shaped layout and further exposed stonework and timber detailing. The rear garden is approximately 27 metres deep, with a paved seating area, established borders, a greenhouse and a path to a pedestrian gate. On-street parking is available, along with a small area understood to be used informally by local residents. The property is within commuting distance of Cardiff. Its listed status and thatched roof are important considerations when assessing any proposed improvements.