Rathmore, 18 Ballymoney Road, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 4DS

Features of this property

• Magnificent family home on a large mature site
• Private location on the edge of Banbridge town with panoramic views over the town and surrounding countryside
• Constructed in 1985 to a very high standard, well maintained and tastefully presented throughout
• Large garage block with games rooms / office accommodation above
• Delightful grounds extending to over 2 acres including lawns, specimen trees and tennis court
• Four separate reception rooms plus a large conservatory
• Spacious well fitted kitchen with casual dining area and separate utility room
• Ground floor bedroom bathroom and study (ideal for elederly relative or guests)
• Beautiful landing with sitting area and views over the gardens
• Four well proportioned first floor bedrooms (master with dressing room and ensuite bathroom)
• Excellent storage facilities as well as a large partly floored roof space
• Oil fired central heating system, PVC double glazed window frames, BEAM internal vacuum system
• Within walking distance of the town centre and excellent schooling
• Close to the A1 giving ease of access to Belfast (approx 30 mins), Lisburn, Newry and Dublin (approx 1 hour)

Property Description

Constructed in 1985 on the site of the original house which dated from 1785, Rathmore is a particularly impressive home and is surrounded by beautiful mature grounds. To the rear there are far reaching views over the fields and the grounds of Banbridge Academy.

The house has been thoughtfully designed with family living in mind with all the rooms being of generous proportions. Outside the property has a delightful garden, ample garaging and a games and snooker room. This would easily convert into offices for those who work from home. Rathmore has been meticulously cared
for over the years. The finishes and presentation are of the highest of standards.

This sale represents a rare opportunity to purchase a fine house and garden which offers comfort, privacy and convenience in the popular town of Banbridge. There are excellent schools and shopping facilities nearby as well as good road links to other parts of Northern Ireland and indeed to Dublin and the South.

To begin to appreciate the lifestyle which living at Rathmore offers, we would strongly recommend early viewing.

ACCOMMODATION

Impressive portico entrance
Double entrance doors with arched fanlight

GROUND FLOOR

Enclosed entrance porch
Tiled floor, cornicing and panelling, Mahogany double doors with bevelled glass panels

Reception hall
Cornicing, feature mahogany staircase

Drawing Room – 20’1” x 16’8”
Mahogany fireplace with marble inset and hearth. Mahogany shelving and display units with concealed lighting, cornicing and ceiling roses. Double glazed door to conservatory

Dining Room – 16’0” x 15’0”
Feature arched etched glass panels, dado rail, wall lights, cornicing and ceiling roses. Mahogany display shelving and cupboards with concealed lighting. Mahogany double doors with bevelled glass panels.

Family Room – 20’1” x 14’7”
Oak flooring, mahogany fireplace surround with marble inset and hearth and wood burning stove. This fireplace is also piped for a gas fire. Mahogany display shelves and cupboards with concealed lighting, cornicing, sliding patio doors to rear and double doors to –

Conservatory – 26’9” x 22’0”
Central heating, lighting, power points and ceiling fan. Tiled floor, two sets of French doors to outside.

Kitchen with casual dining area – 22’0” x 11’4”
Extensive range of oak high and low level units, tiled work surface and breakfast bar, inset sink unit. Integrated ceramic hob, with extractor fan above, double oven and housing for microwave, plumbing for dishwasher and housing for American style fridge freezer. Casual dining area with display shelves and cupboards, tiled floor and connecting door to family room.

Rear hall
Tiled floor and partly tiled walls, mahogany panelled door to rear

Utility room – 10’2” x 9’9”
Range of modern high and low level units, stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Stainless steel gas hob with extractor fan above. Cloaks cupboard and separate cloakroom with low flush toilet.

Guest bedroom – 20’10” x 11’7”
Oak flooring, dado rail and picture rail, range of built in bedroom furniture and connecting door to bathroom.

Bathroom – 8’4” x 8’0”
Bath with mahogany panel, mixer tap and hand shower, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low flush toilet. Mahogany built in cabinet and suspended ceiling. Large shelved linen cupboard with insulated hot water tank in hallway.

Study – 13’6” x 8’7”
Built in cupboards and shelving, sliding patio doors to rear and mahogany door with bevelled glass panels to hall.

FIRST FLOOR

Spacious Landing
Casual sitting area overlooking front garden, feature reclaimed stained glass panel, cornicing and ceiling rose.

Lounge – 20’1” x 16’8”
Mahogany fireplace surround with marble inset and hearth, piped for gas fire. Cornicing, ceiling rose and picture lights. Mahogany double doors with bevelled glass panels.

Master bedroom – 15’0” x 14’6”
Oak border to floor, mahogany panelling, cornicing and recessed spot lights. Concealed dressing room – fitted
with shelving and hanging space
Ensuite bathroom – 12’0” x 11’3”
Modern white suite with chrome fittings comprising ‘Jacuzzi’ bath with jets, fully tiled shower enclosure with electric shower, vanity unit and low flush toilet. Painted wood panelling, oak flooring and recessed spot lights.

Bedroom 3 – 16’8” x 14’0”
Range of built in furniture including walk in wardrobe

Bedroom 4 – 19’3” x12’0”
Oak flooring, dado rail and cornicing. Built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Alcove with built in desk and drawers (suitable for ensuite)

Bedroom 5 – 20’2” X 11’5”
Laminate flooring, pine ceiling and range of built in furniture

Dressing room – 12’10” x 8’0”
Fitted with range of built in wardrobes and shelving, Access to large partly floored roofspace with light and power.

Bathroom – 13’0” x 11’4”
Corner bath with mixer tap and hand shower, fully tiled shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low flush toilet. Oak flooring and pine ceiling with recessed spot lights. Built in storage cupboard.

Cloakroom – 11’5” x 5’0”
Low flush toilet and vanity unit

OUTSIDE

Two gated entrances with driveway. Generous parking area



Detached Garage Block

Garage 1 – 23’9” x 20’10” – twin garage doors, light and power.

Garage 2 – 23’9” x 17’9” – remote controlled door, light and power

Garden store – 13’4” x 12’1” – PVC double doors

Boiler house – Oil fired boiler and stairs to -

Studio / games room – 30’0” x 10’5”-  door and step down to -

Snooker room – 20’2” x 16;8”    

Covered storage area with PVC oil tank, outside lighting including original Belfast street lamps, outside water tap



Gardens

Mature grounds laid out in lawns with mature trees, shrubs and flower beds, patio areas and views to the rear over open countryside and the grounds of Banbridge Academy. 

Enclosed tennis court with flood lighting

Location of Rathmore, 18 Ballymoney Road, Banbridge