'The Birches', 50 & 50a Thornyhill Road, Killinchy, Co.down, BT23 6SQ

Features of this property

• 5 well proportioned bedrooms, 2 with en-suites including Master with walk in dressing room
• 3 Reception rooms including the apartment
• Superb open plan Kitchen, dining and living room
• Quality Nigel McGowan cream hand painted kitchen with oil fired Aga, granite work tops and integrated appliances
• Attractive white painted fitted kitchen with appliances in the apartment
• Luxury principal bathroom with quality fittings
• 2 Downstairs cloakrooms
• Utility room
• Oil fired central heating
• Intruder alarm system
• PVC double glazing and painted hardwood front and rear doors
• Excellent range of outbuildings including stables and large stone barn
• Site extends to approximately 1.1 acres
• Tarmaced tree line laneway to entrance gates which open onto to tarmac driveway with generous parking
• Self contained apartment/ granny flat with its own postal address
• Delightful views

Property Description

An immaculately presented, refurbished detached farmhouse with adjoining self contained granny flat and walled courtyard with extensive range of outbuildings, all set on grounds extending circa 1.1 acres with delightful views.

It becomes immediately apparent on entering this delightful family home that the current owners have put much time and effort into refurbishing this property to a high quality specification, which can only really be fully appreciated on closer inspection.

The main house comprises 4 well proportioned bedrooms including Master bedroom with en-suite and walk in dressing room, principal bathroom, gracious drawing room, family room, utility, cloakroom and superb open plan kitchen with dining area and living space fitted with a bespoke Nigel McGowan hand painted kitchen, granite work tops and cream Aga.

High ceilings and multiple aspect windows help maximise the bright and airy feeling throughout which is complimented by the tasteful décor and well appointed finishings.


The attached self contained apartment has its own postal address and would be ideal for families with elderly dependants or offers possibilities for other uses such as au-pair's accommodation, teenagers' pad or B&B lettings.


Situated just over a mile from Balloo Village which offers a selection of local amenities, including award winning Balloo House Pub and fine dining restaurant, Crafty Fox gift shop, convenience store with coffee shop and hardware store, butcher, and petrol station. The sailing club at Whiterock is close at hand for the sailing enthusiast. The highly regarded local Primary school at Killinchy feeds a wealth of renowned Grammar schools such as Down High, Campbell College, Strathearn, Bloomfield Collegiate and Regent House. Rockport, Craigavad is an independent Pre-prep, Prep and senior school and only 30 minutes away. Good bus services from Balloo service many of the renowned schools in East Belfast, Comber, Saintfield and Downpatrick. Belfast is only 30 minutes away.

Location of 'The Birches', 50 & 50a Thornyhill Road, Killinchy