A COTTAGE IN THE WOOD; Settle down in the living room and enjoy the woodland view.Byline: Alison Young SARAH Sarah or Sarai: see Sara. Sarah (flourished early 2nd millennium BC) In the Hebrew scriptures, the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. She was childless until age 90. BURTON feels the stresses of the day melt away as she walks up the path at night to her cottage home in Gwaelod Y Garth. For the home which she shares with her husband Mark and their two daughters is set up from the road and backs onto woodland leading to the Garth Mountain. "It's lovely up here because we are so high up it's almost like living in the tree tops. Itwas the position which attracted us to this house originally. "We are keen walkers and cyclists and it's great to be able to pull on our wellies and set off into the woods behind our home. "The Taff Trail The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff. is also nearby which provides some superb rides to go on, particularly with the girls," said Mrs Burton, a teacher. It was eight years ago that the family moved to Glan Yr Afon and since have decorated throughout including new ceilings and having all the walls skimmed. The bathroom was replaced along with the kitchen. Wood block flooring covers much of the downstairs with the dining area featuring the original fireplace while a wood burner has been installed in the living area. "I think my favourite part of the house is the living room as it's lovely to sit by the fire and enjoy the view out to the woods beyond," said Mrs Burton. The garden has also been spruced up with a second patio installed at the top of the tiered garden which takes advantage of the stunning views. The family are moving as they are relocating due to work commitments. The house is on the market for pounds 249,950. To arrange a viewing or for further details call Michael Graham Michael Graham is an American author, columnist, and conservative talk radio personality on Boston's WTKK-FM (96.9). He authors a twice-weekly column for the Boston Herald. Career Graham was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in South Carolina. Young on 029 2046 5466 INSIDESTORY This traditional semi detached cottage dating back to the 1930s has a hallway, lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room plus utility room, cloakroom cloak·room n. 1. A room where coats and other articles may be left temporarily, as in a theater or school. Also called coatroom. 2. A private lounge adjacent to a legislative chamber. , family bathroom and three bedrooms |
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