Bracken Cottage, 50 Larne Road, Ballynure, Co Antrim, BT39 9UB

Property Description

Outstanding small holding comprising impressive 5 bedroomed farm residence in excess of
2500 sq ft set within delightful mature gardens and surrounded by circa 17 acres of land with secluded frontage to main Belfast Road and Six Mile River forming the rear boundary. The residence has been sympathetically restored in a delightful cottage style of considerable character and charm with beam ceilings, exposed stone wall, hard floor finishes and sun lounge extension. Seldom does a property of the quality and potential become available to the market and viewing is strongly recommended.

* Deceptively Spacious Cottage Style 2 Storey Residence
* Circa 17 Acres Land Adjoining With Frontage To Belfast Road
* Bounded By Six mile River To The Rear
* 4 Reception Rooms; 5 Bedrooms
* Main Bathroom; Separate Showeroom; Downstairs W.c.
* Spacious Country Style Fitted Kitchen In Solid Oak
* Sandstone Tile And Reclaimed Pine Floors; Beamed Ceilings; Exposed Original Stone Walls
* Oil Fired Central Heating
* PVC Double Glazed Windows And Doors
* Purpose Built Barn/ Store Circa 2000 Sq Ft
* Gravel Yard With Covered Stores
* Detached Store Converted To Gym With Living Space
* Full Planning In Place For Double Storey Rear Extensions And Front Stone Built Entrance Tower & Rear Garages And Courtyard
* CCTV Security
* Conservation Area To Rear

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE PORCH 8' 6 x 6' 8 (2.59m x 2.03m) PVC Georgian style glass panelled front door. Reclaimed 'broad board' pine floor. Mahogany 6 panelled door to:-

LIVING ROOM 15' 0 x 14' 9 (4.57m x 4.50m) Brick built Inglenook style fireplace to ceiling height with integrated mantle. Cast iron multi fuel burning stove. Black slate hearth. Reclaimed pine flooring. Exposed beam ceiling. Part exposed stone wall. Wooden shutters to front window. Recessed lighting. Twin glass panelled doors with side screens to sun lounge/ dining room. Twin cottage style 'arched' doors to:-

SITTING ROOM 24' 9 x 15' 0 (7.54m x 4.57m) Victorian style fireplace with cast iron tile inset. Slate hearth. Reclaimed pine floor. Staircase to first floor. Wooden shutters to front windows. Part exposed stone wall. Exposed beam ceiling. PVC double glazed French door to decked patio. Superb views towards Ballyboley Forest over open countryside.

SUN LOUNGE/ DINING AREA 15' 10 x 9' 8 (4.83m x 2.95m) Reclaimed pine flooring. Panelled ceiling. Double glazed window units. Panelled back door in etched glass accessing rear decked patio.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 16' 0 x 10' 4 (4.88m x 3.15m) Range of built in slide robes with mirror doors. Windows to side garden with featured Monkey Puzzle tree.

STUDY 7' 10 x 11' 3 (2.39m x 3.43m) Panelled ceiling. PVC double glazed back door to paved patio.

DINING ROOM/ BREAKFAST AREA 22' 2 x 16' 2 (6.76m x 4.93m) Twin PVC double glazed French doors in 'Georgian Style' with matching side screens accessing the forecourt. Sandstone tile flooring.

W.C OFF

Stepped down to:-

MODERN COUNTRY STYLE KITCHEN 20' 3 x 12' 0 (6.17m x 3.66m) Range of quality fitted high and low level units in solid oak finish with contrasting work surfaces. Freestanding cooker with overhead pyramid style extractor unit. Integrated dish washer. Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Inlaid one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. PVC double glazed back door.


BEDROOM 2 13' 9 x 16' 7 (4.19m x 5.05m)

BEDROOM 3 12' 0 x 12' 8 (3.66m x 3.86m) Built in slide robes with mirror doors. Integrated shelves and hanging space.

BEDROOM 4 13' 10 x 11' 0 (4.22m x 3.35m)


BEDROOM 5 11' 6 x 11' 6 (3.51m x 3.51m) Magnificent rural views from each of the bedrooms.


SHOWER ROOM With white suite comprising fully tiled corner shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Etched glass door and matching side screens by 'Showerlux'. Low flush w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shaver point. Reclaimed pine flooring.

LUXURY FULLY TILED BATHROOM With modern 4 piece white suite comprising panelled bath with centred mixer tap, low flush w.c. with push button flush, quadrant shower cubicle with power shower unit, sliding screen doors and pedestal wash hand basin. Reclaimed pine flooring. Walk in shelved hot press. Access to roof space.


Outside

Short tarmac lane off main Belfast Road a distance circa 50 metres to the main house. Concrete forecourt parking area and turning circle.

Detached Barn/ Store 62' X 31' Fully secured with twin electronic external roller shutter doors. Single internal electronic roller shutter door. Excellent condition and built in steel frame. Range of fluorescent lights. Integrated office.
Fixed steps to:-
Mezzanine storage area 23' 0" X 31' 0" Suited to a variety of uses.

Detached Store 39' 0" X 15' 0" Converted to gym with living accommodation. Twin sets of French doors and side panels. Plumbed for shower room.

Delightful mature gardens surrounding the dwelling with perimeters formed in dry
stone wall. Well stocked in an array of trees, shrubs and plants.
Aluminium framed greenhouse. Gravel yard to the rear with roofed storage bays.
Excellent views to the rear to Six mile River and beyond to Ballyboley Hills.

Circa 17 acres of agricultural land in a regular plot surrounding the dwelling and extending from Larne Road to Six Mile River and the rear.
Comprising a mixture of good arable land to the front and rough grazing at the rear.
This is a designated conservation area with potential for fishery/ forestry development.

VIEWING By Appointment With Country Estates, Ballyclare 02893 340726

Location of Bracken Cottage, 50 Larne Road, Ballynure