Ardchattan, 15 Belfast Road, Newtownards, Down, BT23

Features of this property

• PRICE REDUCED
• OIL HEATING
• ALARM SYSTEM
• EXTENSIVE REAR GARDENS
• BUILDING SITE AT REAR WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

Property Description

DATING BACK TO 1904 THIS SPLENDID RED BRICK GENTLEMANS RESIDENCE IS SITUATED ON A SPACIOUS SITE AND IS SURROUNDED BY MATURE GARDENS WHICH PROVIDE A WONDERFUL BACKDROP TO THE PROPERTY.  ONLY A SHORT STROLL FROM THE KILTONGA NATURE RESERVE AND WITH THE SHOPPING CENTRE AND TOWNS AMENITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP THE LOCATION IS SECOND TO NONE WITH DUNDONALD ANDBELFASTWITHIN EASY REACH.  “ARDCHATTAN” PROVIDES AMPLE LIVING ACCOMMODATION WITH MANY OF THE PROPERTIES ORIGINAL FEATURES HAVING BEEN PRESERVED TO RETAIN THE AMBIANCE SO OFTEN LACKING IN TODAYS NEW BUILDS.   THE EXTENSIVE GROUNDS TO THE REAR, INCLUDING A DOUBLE GARAGE/STORE WITH AMPLE PARKING AREAS, PROVIDE THE NEW OWNERS WITH POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

Entering off theBelfast Roadthrough motorised gates onto the paved driveway this red brick detached residence is fronted by mature gardens with lawns, colourful shrubbery and numerous trees and bushes providing a very secluded feel to the house.

Tiled steps to the front entrance door leading to a spaciousEntrance Porchwith ceramic tiled floor. Feature inner porch door with stained glass leaded light leads to an impressiveHallwaywith amtica tiled floor, feature ornate ceiling rose, cornice and dado rail. Useful cloakroom under the stairs; radiator. Double glazed stained glass door to the side entrance.

LOUNGE 20 feet 3ins. (into bay) x 13 feet 9ins:  exposed timber floor and feature slate fireplace with tiled inset and hearth; ornate ceiling rose, cornice, picture rail and dado rail; two radiators.

LIVING ROOM 20 feet (max) x 12 feet 9ins (min):  original Edwardian mahogany fireplace with tiled inset and hearth; ornate ceiling rose, picture rail and cornice; three radiators.

DINING ROOM 19 feet x 10 feet:“hole in the wall” type fireplace with granite hearth; useful display alcove; picture rail and cornice; radiator.

KITCHEN/DINETTE 23 feet x 13 feet:  a room with that “homely” feel with the main feature undoubtly the Aga stove set in an impressive brick surround with timber mantlepiece and exposed timber beams with recessed spotlighting and tiled floor;  attractive range of eye and floor level units incorporating one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps with part wall tiling.

REAR PORCH with timber sheeted ceiling, tiled floor and pvc rear door; radiator. 

UTILITY AREA with single drainer stainless steel double sink and mixer taps; ample storage areas and plumbed for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.  The oil fired boiler is also housed in this area.

Shower room with half tiled walls, low flush W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin.

Spacious sweeping staircase to the bright first floor landing with an ornate ceiling rose and walk in hot press.

BEDROOM 1 front 17 feet 6ins. x 13 feet 6ins:  fitted with an impressive range of built-in wardrobes including display shelving and dressing table with mirror; cornice and picture rail; radiator.

BEDROOM 2 front 17 feet x 13 feet 6ins:  range of mirrored sliderobes; cornice, picture rail and dado rail; radiator.

BEDROOM 3 side 14 feet x 13 feet 6ins:  fitted with a range of built-in wardrobes, bookshelves, cupboard, cornice and picture rail; radiator.

BATHROOM 13 feet 3ins. x 10 feet: luxury bathroom with fully tiled walls and attractive timber ceiling (recessed spotlighting) complementing the white suite of Jacuzzi corner bath with antique mixer taps and telephone hand shower, low flush wc and vanity unit; extractor fan and Kerndean flooring.  Full height towel rail.  Separate shower cubicle with Mira shower unit.

Stairway to the second floor with dado rail and cornice.

BEDROOM 4 17 feet 9ins. x 13 feet 9ins: fitted with a range of built-in units; timber sheeted ceiling and laminate flooring; fireplace with ornate tiling; radiator.

PLAYROOM 27 feet x 13 feet:  a spacious room with timber sheeted ceiling which could easily be used as aOffice or Computer room. 

BATHROOM 19 feet x 8 feet:  split-level bathroom with laminate flooring; double vanity unit with spotlighting and shaver point. Jacuzzi bath, low flush w.c. and bidet; two radiators.

Useful STORE ROOM on landing with bookshelves.

Paved driveway along the side of the house leading to a large rear tarmac area with ample parking and crazy paved patio enjoying  the afternoon and evening sun.

Double GARAGE 41 feet x 22 feet 6ins with two electric up and over doors, light and power.  Also includes a store, w.c. and wash hand basin.

Extensive rear garden with lawns, numerous mature trees and shrubs.