Description

Set in a fold of the rolling Co.Down countryside, this delightful freehold residence surrounded by very private grounds extending to 5.93 acres or thereabouts, is ideally located about 10 minutes drive from the edge of Belfast and a similar distance from Lisburn.

The property is approached from a most pleasing landscaped courtyard enclosed by stabling and garaging. It is designed with two wings leading into the hub of the residence with open plan drawing room and farmhouse sized kitchen with breakfast area opening to the elevated private patio with southerly aspect catching the sunlight throughout the day.

The two wings divided into master and guest suites and east wing with bedrooms, bathrooms and sitting room, is an ideal layout for most families needs. The residence is fitted to an exceptionally high standard including hand crafted antique pine kitchen, luxury sanitary ware in the principal bathrooms, en suite shower rooms and WC's. Extensive use of natural woods including flooring, 'Wainscot' wall panelling, leaded glass windows and timbered revels combining to create a most pleasing effect. Many rooms enjoy the benefit of French doors opening onto the courtyard and / or gardens which effortlessly extend the living areas into outer areas.



The very private grounds area is ideally suited to those with gardening and equine interests. Three stables in the courtyard are designed for that purpose but are equally suitable for conversion to a granny apartment, offices, workshop or games room. The naturalised wildlife area with walkways opens fascinating areas ideal for watching wildlife and birds in their natural environment. The grounds are ever evolving with a changing face throughout the seasons which come alive in the Spring with Bluebells, the Summer with many meadow flowers, the hedgerows in bloom with White and Blackthorn, the Autumn with a host of Berries and Seeds and the Winter with a full larder of food and shelter which combine to create home to an amazing array of wildlife for those with a passion for the countryside or who enjoy the peace, tranquility and quality living this is the perfect family home.

COVERED WALKWAY
With pine tongue and groove ceiling on matching square fluted supports; recessed 12 volt lighting;antique slate flagged walkway.

RECEPTION HALL 4.95m (16'3) x 2.92m (9'7)
'Wainscot' style wall panelling to dado rail; timber beamed ceiling; pine eye level plate rack.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST AREA 7.95m (26'1) x 4.62m (15'2)
Hand crafted antique pine fitted kitchen with brick gables and supports featuring an extensive range of eye and floor level cupboards and drawers; large island unit with recessed glazed white Belfast sink with swan neck brass mixer taps; adjoining brass vegetable sink; range of fitted cupboards and drawers; feature brick cooking recess fitted with 'Scholtes' 4 ring gas hob; deep fat fryer and charcoal grill; extractor unit, light and extractor fan over; pine beam mantle; integrated and plumbed 'Whirlpool' American fridge / freezer; quarry tiled floor; timber beamed ceiling with recessed brass bulls-eye spotlights; breakfast area fitted with matching leaded glass display cupboards with closed cupboard under; glazed double French doors to rear patio open plan:

DRAWING ROOM 7.98m (26'2) x 6.27m (20'7)
'Inglenook' fireplace with 'Dovre' cast iron enclosed multi fuel fireplace on
antique slate flagged hearth with raised matching display shelves;
pine beam mantle and supports over brick surround; timber beamed
ceiling with brass bulls-eye spotlights; glazed double French doors
to a small patio area and courtyard; doors to side hall.
WEST WING

HALLWAY
Dado rail; glazed double French doors to courtyard;timber beamed ceiling with brass bulls-eye spotlights.

GUEST BEDROOM EN SUITE 6.68m (21'11) x 6.15m (20'2)
Baltic pine tongue and groove floor; telephone jack point; timber beamed finished ceiling with brass bulls-eye spotlights; glazed double French doors to raised timber decked balcony.
SHOWER ROOM 2.92m (9'7) x 2.24m (7'4)
White suite comprising large walk-in shower cubicle with tiled walls and floor, matching tiled drying area; 'Force 10' power shower; extractor fan
and spotlight over; pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC both
with brass fittings; ceramic tiled walls to pine dado rail; ceramic tiled
floor; linen cupboard; timber beamed ceiling with recessed spotlights; electric shaver socket.

MASTER BEDROOM EN SUITE 6.05m (19'10) x 5.59m (18'4)
Fitted with an extensive range of 6 double and 2 single wardrobes with glazed curtained and patterned Oak doors concealing generous selection of clothes rails; storage shelving and insulated copper cylinder with immersion heater serving this wing of the property; timber beamed ceiling with brass bulls-eye spotlights; telephone point.

BATHROOM 2.95m (9'8) x 2.18m (7'2)
White suite comprising timber panelled extra long bath with brass pillar mixer taps and telephone shower attachment; pedestal wash hand basin; bidet with matching mixer taps; low flush WC with brass accessories; timber beamed ceiling with brass bulls-eye spotlights; built-in bathroom
cabinet; extractor fan.

LAUNDRY ROOM 5m (16'5) x 2.44m (8'0)
White glazed Belfast sink on aluminium supports; range of fitted shelves; plumbed for washing machine; ceramic tiled floor; Warmflow oil fired boiler; two ceiling airer pulleys and fluorescent light.

EAST WING

LOBBY AREA 4.09m (13'5) x 2.41m (7'11)
Black and white tiled floor; recessed display shelving; timber beamed ceiling with 12 volt spotlighting; door to rear pathway.

HALLWAY
Timber beamed ceiling with 12 volt lighting.

PRINCIPAL BATHROOM 3.38m (11'1) x 2.67m (8'9)
White suite fitted in 'Smallbone' style hand painted units including panel bath in mirror panelled surround with 12 volt lighting over; built-in vanity unit fitted with wash hand basin and comprising range of eye and floor level cupboards and drawers, glazed eye level display cupboards and fitted mirror; hotpress with lagged copper cylinder and Willis type immersion
heater; tiled shower cubicle with 'New Team' thermostatically controlled shower and fitted shower curtain rail; timber beamed ceiling with 12 volt lighting.

BEDROOM 3 4.52m (14'10) x 4.37m (14'4)
Double French doors to courtyard; timber beamed ceiling.

BEDROOM 4 EN SUITE 4.55m (14'11) x 4.34m (14'3)
Double French doors to courtyard; timber beamed ceiling.

WC
Fitted with white suite comprising close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin with brass taps; extractor fan; 12 volt lighting.

LIVING ROOM 6.86m (22'6) x 5.38m (17'8)
'Franklin' cast iron enclosed stove on slate hearth; Baltic pine tongue and groove flooring; TV aerial point; timber beamed ceiling; door to garaging.

OUTSIDE
Shared private bitmac drive to courtyard and to parking area immediately outside courtyard.

COURTYARD
Approached through double tongue and groove entrance gates with electric supply for automation and cattle grid to asphalt finished yard with circular granite set circular features. The courtyard has been expertly architecturally landscaped creating beds enclosed with granite seats and finished with granite pebbling planted with dramatic architectural plants and shrubs including ornamental grasses, Lavender, Hosta, Cotoneaster, Canes, Hebe, Rosemary, Variegated and green Hollies, fan Palm Trees interwoven with sweeping granite sets paths to the French doors and to the
slate patio areas to front all combining to create a most pleasing effect. The courtyard is illuminated with lighting creating a pleasing night time effect.


GARAGING 10.92m (35'10) x 4.62m (15'2)
Approached through two sets of double doors; fluorescent lighting and power points; fitted work bench; door to stabling.

STABLE BLOCK
Comprising three stables designed if desired to be converted to granny apartment, offices, workshop or games room if desired (subject to planning) with rear internal passageway

STABLE 1 3.91m (12'10) x 3.61m (11'10)
Automatic water drinker; light point; ½ doors to courtyard; door to rear passage.

STABLE 2 3.61m (11'10) x 3.58m (11'9)
Automatic water drinker; light point; ½ doors to courtyard; door to rear passage.

STABLE 3 3.61m (11'10) x 3.48m (11'5)
Automatic water drinker; light point; ½ doors to court yard; door to rear passage.

REAR GARDENS AND PADDOCKS
Elevated concrete patio approached from the breakfast area overlooking the gardens and partially enclosed by natural stone roll face and falling away to the front providing delightful views over the surrounding countryside towards the Mourne Mountains.

The lower gardens have been designed and created from the natural
landscape combining existing vegetation and stone walling including Oak, Holly, Sycamore, Whitethorn and Gorse with more exotic planting such as Eucalyptus which surround the lawns and the former horse exercise area which lead into the mature wild life area and Bluebell Glen which is a natural habitat for an amazing array of wildlife and birds. The grounds feature a range of native trees including Oak, Beech, Holly, Blackthorn and Ash.

The remaining lands are laid down to grass (Ragwort free) and divided into paddocks providing sheltered grazing for horses with an opportunity to create a small schooling cross country course within the grounds if desired. The paddock is approached by the rear laneway leading from the courtyard and direct access through an exit to the rear could be created.


REAR YARD
Oil storage tank; partially enclosed grass midden.

NOTE:
The agricultural lands are available for sale as a separate lot and can be divided from the residence if desired.

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Tim Martin & Co

www.timmartin.co.uk

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• 27 Castle Street
• Comber
• Co. Down

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