There are some roads in Cardiff that effortlessly boast the description of a landmark location and streetscene, and Windsor Esplanade is without doubt one of them – a dead-end street that overlooks the Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve and can offer panoramic views across the bay that are truly mesmerising.
A residential road of two halves that incorporate two totally opposite terraces, one terrace of homes dates back over one hundred years and boasts a row of Grade II listed homes, one constructed more recently offering a mix of contemporary and sleek townhouses and apartments.
Windsor Esplanade in Cardiff Bay is a distinct and truly unique road with its history firmly rooted in the growth of the prosperous Cardiff Docks during the 1800s. With the building of the Taff Vale Railway in 1840 the coal rich valleys were directly linked to Cardiff Bay and the international coal and steel markets beyond.
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This rapid increase in trade was also the catalyst for the construction of a number of docks in Cardiff and with this growth came the need for housing. The most characterful housing in the prime positions were lived in mainly by sea merchants and captains, and the Grade II listed terrace that has arguably the best location in the bay was built between 1856 and 1871.
But more recently the Cardiff Bay area has gone through its second chapter of change and prosperity after the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation was set up in April 1987 to regenerate the 1,100 hectares of old derelict docklands of Cardiff and Penarth.
The ripple effect of regeneration has been the construction of new home developments, as well as conversion of many of the existing period buildings, and Lacuna at the end of Windsor Esplanade is surely the most distinctive and, arguably, the most exclusive of developments to rise up out of the rebirth of the rundown area.
Located at the end of the esplanade, the development of a row of townhouses and a four and seven-storey block of apartments at the far end has become an exclusive place to call home, offering a front row seat to watch the wetlands reserve opposite come alive with wildlife and birds.
Imagine sitting on one of the balconies watching the day begin with a morning coffee, enjoy alfresco dining with a landmark vistas as your backdrop throughout the day, and sip and evening drink while watching the sun set over the water and Penarth headland.
Walking distance to all the eateries and entertainment venues located in the bay, and the city centre too, this three-storey, four bedroom townhouse is a sought after home for enjoying this exploring the city but also just relaxing with maybe a wander through the wetlands reserve, immersing yourself in nature next to the famous waterway that is a rare offering within the capital.
If you love sailing, or fancy learning to become a master of the seas, Cardiff Yacht Club is literally at the end of the road and can help you find your sea legs or offer a home for your boat. But for cars there’s a garage and parking at the rear of the house and for humans, a lovely home in a sought-after development that will enchant you with the ever changing view every single day.
The townhouse in Lacuna is for sale for offers in excess of £675,000 with CPS Homes, call 029 2045 4555 to find out more. For more property and renovation stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.