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Description
Description
This fine period residence was originally constructed circa 1789 and was the initial home of the McNeills who were sheep farmers. After spending some time at the Australian gold rush it is believed the McNeills returned home and built the extension circa 1860’s. Indeed as one approaches the property up a sweeping tarmac driveway, the original house can be clearly seen to the rear of this impressive property.
Listed Grade B in 1982 the property has always been a private country house with the current owners residing since 1985. The property boasts period features including sash windows, internal window shutters, cornicing detail in main Reception Rooms, exposed roof beams, feature Mahogany Balustrade staircase and classical pedimented over doors in the main rooms.
Accommodation includes 7 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, a study, snooker room, two shower rooms, fitted Kitchen/Dinette and an extensive range of outbuildings mainly set in a courtyard to the rear of the main dwelling. This includes an exterior games/entertainment room, garages, car port and the original orchard with green houses.
The grounds extend to circa 16 acres of mature areas including a range of flowers, shrubs and trees including Beech and Oak. There are also garden areas laid in lawn adjacent to the property.
In summary Gardenvale is a delightful period property set in an idyllic location near to the Antrim Coast, with a range of period features and surrounded by enchanting gardens.
Rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase such a unique property and if you are looking for a piece of history we recommend you make an appointment to view this superb residence.
Ground Floor Accommodation
Entrance Porch
With original tiled floor, glass side panels to front door, decorative wall mouldings, coving, centrepiece and door to:
Reception Hall
With coving, centrepiece and impressive Mahogany Balustrade sweeping staircase to split level landing/first floor accommodation.
Drawing Room:
23’10 x 17’9 (7.26m x 5.41m)
With tiled fireplace and hearth, wooden surround, wooden flooring, coving, centrepiece, original wooden window shutters, points for wall lights, dado rail and feature ornamental moulding and plate rack above the door.
Kitchen/Dinette:
21’10 x 14’8 (6.65m x 4.47m)
Comprising an extensive range of eye and low level units, Granite worktop, tiled between worktop and eye level units, inset bowl and a half stainless steel sink unit, Stanley Range, Belling ceramic hob, extractor fan, eye level Bosch double oven, integrated Whirlpool dishwasher, integrated fridge, pan drawers, glass display units, tiled floor and glass panel door to:
Conservatory:
16’6 x 15’6 (5.03m x 4.72m-Excluding recess)
With tiled floor and French doors to the garden.
Dining Room:
23’9 x 18’0 (7.24m x 5.49m)
With the original cast iron fireplace, slate type surround, coving, centrepiece, points for wall lights and original wooden window shutters.
Breakfast Room:
19’6 x 14’6 (5.94m x 4.42m)
With Herring Bone wood flooring, points for wall lights, shelved cupboards and feature recess display area.
Family Room:
21’8 x 15’10 (6.60m x 4.83m)
Approached down a few steps and fitted with the original marble fireplace including Mahogany surround, recessed shelves, Astragal glazed built in cabinet, points for wall lights, coving, centrepiece and original wooden window shutters.
Bedroom 1:
17’2 x 11’0 (5.23m x 3.61m)
Including feature cast iron fireplace with tiled inset and slate surround, built in cupboard and fitted picture rail.
Study:
10’2 x 10’1 (3.10m x 3.07m)
With tiled fireplace, hearth and original window shutters.
Shower Room (No. 1)
Comprising w.c., wash hand basin, tiled walls, extractor fan, point for wall light and tiled shower cubicle with Redring electric shower.
Cloakroom:
8’6 x 8’6 (2.59m x 2.59m)
With tiled floor.
Utility Room:
13’11 x 8’3 (6.32m x 3.73m)
With fitted low level units, single bowl and drainer colour sink, plumbed for automatic washing machine, tiled floor and door to:
Separate Cloakroom
With seating/cloaks area including part wood panelled walls, plate rack and tiled floor with door to Separate W.C. and wash hand basin with part wood panelled walls, tiled floor and dado rail.
Wine Cellar
Situated off the rear hall which itself features the original Maids Bell system.
First Floor
Accommodation
Master Bedroom:
17’9 x 14’8 (5.41m x 4.47m)
With dado rail, coving, window shutters and “Bathroom” comprising a fitted suite including a bidet, shaver point, partly tiled walls, points for wall lights and coving. This bathroom can also be accessed via another door from the landing area.
Master Bedroom – Dressing Room:
17’6 x 8’6 (5.33m x 2.59m-L Shaped)
With coving, built in wardrobes and a walk in shelved hotpress which can also be accessed off the landing area.
Bedroom 3:
22’7 x 17’9 (6.88m x 5.41m)
With wooden flooring, dado rail and coving.
Bedroom 4/Maids Room:
14’7 x 8’7 (4.44m x 2.62m)
With access to original maid’s staircase.
Bedroom 5:
14’6 x 14’5 (4.42m x 4.39m)
With wooden flooring, coving and window shutters.
Bathroom & w.c. combined (No. 2):
Including freestanding cast iron roll top bath with claw feet, w.c. with high level cistern, wash hand basin with feature cast iron pedestal, points for wall lights and painted wooden flooring.
Bedroom 6:
21’10 x 15’9 (6.65m x 4.80m)
With wood flooring, coving, window shutters and fitted wardrobes with overhead storage.
Shower Room (No. 2):
With vanity basin, coving and tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower.
Bedroom 7:
14’4 x 9’6 (4.37m x 2.90m)
With original maids bell.
Snooker Room:
20’9 x 12’3 (6.32m x 3.73m)
With wooden flooring and wood panelled walls.
Gymnasium: 20'2 x 16'7 (6.15m x 5.05m - Located in the rear courtyard)
With light and power points and French doors to side.
Exterior Features
The grounds extend to circa 16 acres of mature grounds and gardens laid in lawn featuring an orchard, a range of shrubs, flowers and mature trees.
The original courtyard and outbuildings with slate roofs are situated to the rear including:
The Saddle Room
With original open fireplace and tiled floor.
Original Coach House (Garage No. 1): 16’0 x 15’4 (4.88m x 4.67m)
With original tiled floor and accessed via sliding wooden doors.
Original Coach House No 2
(Garage No. 2):
16’0 x 15’2 (4.88m x 4.62m)
With original tiled floor.
Feature Entertainment/Games Room: 28’10 x 37’9 (8.79m x 11.51m-L Shaped)
With feature part loft over, large traditional country style red brick fireplace with beam mantle, part wood flooring, Separate Oil Fired Heating System and separate w.c. with wash hand basin.
Stables
Two separate byres:
One with the original wooden floor and currently used as a fuel store.
Tool Room:
22’0 x 15’3 (6.71m x 4.65m)
With access to the orchard and green houses.
The Orchard dates back to the early 17th century and includes feature stone built walls, 3 varieties of pear trees and:
Green House:
44’0 x 15’2 (13.41m x 4.62m)
With original tiled path.
Green House/Potting Room:
36’8 x 12’3 (11.18m x 3.73m)
Again with original tiled floor.
Additional Features
Oil fired heating system with separate system for the exterior
games/entertainment room.
Impressive Mahogany Balustrade sweeping staircase in the main Reception Hall.
Original wooden window shutters and sash windows in many rooms.
The extension built circa 1860’s features attractive cornicing in many rooms including ornamental detailing on some walls and ceilings, views over the surrounding gardens and large classical pedimented over doors in the main rooms.
Circa 16 acres of grounds.
Courtyard with an array of rooms leading to the Orchard.
Easily accessible for commuting further afield.
Within a short drive of the Antrim Coastline, Giants Causeway and Gracehill Golf Course.
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