Does anyone know Machen, Caerphilly?

[SadPander]

Hi, Thinking of looking at a house in Machen (currently live in Cardiff) does anyone know anything about the area?

We are hoping for quiet, peaceful village, but with some shops, pubs etc and a good school. I will be having my first child in December so also a fiendly area with things for children to do would be a bonus. Does anyone know if Machen fits the bill or not? Any advice or bits to avoid? Thanks

[jinglebellmel]

Live near by and have heard its nice, but don;t really know it sorry.

[MoogDroog]

Well I know Caerphilly too well. Machen always seemed nice when driving through and a couple of people I knew who lived there loved it. Then I heard from someone else that it was a bit rough, but no sure on that one. Bear in mind that Caerphilly will be your main town though, and Caerphilly is grim, grim, grim.