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For Sale

Mill Close, 31 Newcastle Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8NF

Offers Around

£525,000

Typical Mortgage

per month

4 Beds

4 Receptions

Detached

Contact Agent

Tim Martin & Co

Description & Features

Set in its own private grounds extending to about 5 acres, this unique and restored former corn mill includes the principal residence, cottage, paddock, bluebell wood, generous mature gardens and adjoining river.

The mill, believed to have been built around 1771 of random stone and slate has been converted to provide gracious, generous accommodation over three floors. The rooms are bright and spacious with a versatility to suit a range of family needs. Oil fired heating and double glazing have been fitted.

Many of the old mill features have been retained which creates a most pleasing atmosphere to the property.

Situated to the rear of the principal residence and approached from the court yard, is the cottage which has been converted from a mill building to provide a most delightful second home for a member of the family or possible Air B&B opportunity if desired.

The extensive mature grounds, include delightful mature gardens, fruit and vegetable garden, paddock, ancient wood, mill weir, race and adjoining river which combine to provide a most majestic setting for this exceptional home.

Two sites with outline Planning Permission for the erection of two dwellings are situated in a field adjacent to the property and are available to purchase separately or with the residence (details available from the Agents).

Unique And Restored Former Corn Mill Set In Its Own Private Grounds
2 Bedrooms With Option To Create One Or Two In Basement Area
Integrated Kitchen
Master Bedroom En Suite
Orangery
Retained Mill Features
Oil Fired Central Heating & Double Glazing
Two Bedroom Mill Cottage
Extensive Mature Grounds Extending To Circa 5 Acres
Two Sites With Outline Planning Permission Available To Purchase Separately

Room Measurements

RECEPTION HALL 3.61m x 2.79m (11' 10" x 9' 2"): Cream marble flagged floor; 2 wall lights; painted tongue and groove ceiling.
DINING ROOM 7.92m x 4.9m (26' 0" x 16' 1"): Inglenook fireplace with feature twin sided cast iron enclosed stove on a raised tile hearth; original timber beamed ceiling; random stone walls;storage cupboard under stairs; spot lighting; telephone connection point.
DRAWING ROOM 8.26m x 4.9m (27' 1" x 16' 1"): Feature inglenook fireplace with enclosed cast iron stove on a tiled hearth; random stone walls; vaulted and beamed ceiling; stone spiral staircase to:
LOWER GROUND LEVEL
GAMES ROOM 7.85m x 4.88m (25' 9" x 16' 0"): Range of built-in furniture including two double wardrobes; matching cupboards concealing shelves and drawers and twin recessed display niches; 12 volt ceililng lighting; glazed double doors to rear garden; this room is equally suitable for a master bedroom or division into two bedrooms.
BATHROOM 3.53m x 1.91m (11' 7" x 6' 3"): White suite comprising, panel bath with mixer taps and telephone shower attachment; pedestal wash hand basin with mono mixer tap; close coupled wc; hotpress with lagged copper cylinder; cream marble flagged floor; painted tongue and groove ceiling with 12 volt spot lighting; heated towel radiator.
KITCHEN 4.75m x 3.51m (15' 7" x 11' 6"): 1½ tub single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chrome swan neck mixer taps; extensive range of light oak eye and floor level cupboards and drawers with matching illuminated and glazed display cupboards; plate rack; open storage shelves and wine rack; polished brown granite worktops; integrated 'Neff' double ovens; combi microwave and 4 ring gas hob with canopy over concealing extractor unit and light; integrated fridge; integrated 'Hotpoint' dishwasher; island unit with fitted drawers and beech worktop; painted tongue and groove ceiling with 12 volt spot lighting; cream marble flagged floor; part tiled walls; glazed double doors to:
'L SHAPED' ORANGERY 7.57m x 4.11m (24' 10" x 13' 6"): Twin glazed double doors to terrace and gardens; cream marble flagged floor.
FIRST FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM / EN SUITE 7.92m x 4.9m (26' 0" x 16' 1"): Range of oak built-in furniture including four double wardrobes; three nests of three drawers; matching fitted book/display shelves; timber beamed and vaulted ceiling with old 'sack winch'; upholstered window seat.
EN SUITE 3.25m x 2.82m (10' 8" x 9' 3"): White suite comprising, panel bath with brass pillar mixer taps and telephone shower attachment; 'Redring Expressions' electric shower and fitted glass shower panel over; close coupled wc; vanity unit with fitted wash hand basin with brass taps in a white marble surround, fitted cupboards under, mirror with vanity light, glazed cupboards and drawers over; vinyl floor; heated towel radiator; 12 volt ceiling lighting; extractor fan.
EMBOSSED AND PIERCED SPIRAL STAIRCASE FROM HALL TO
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Painted tongue and groove ceiling with spot lighting.
BEDROOM 2 4.85m x 2.92m (15' 11" x 9' 7"): Wood laminate floor; LED lighting; double built-in wardrobe with louvered doors.
LAUNDRY ROOM 1.91m x 1.5m (6' 3" x 4' 11"): Plumbed for washing machine; fitted shelves.
COTTAGE
ENTRANCE HALL: Range of built-in book shelves; slate flagged floor; painted tongue and groove ceiling.
LIVING ROOM 5.03m x 4.24m (16' 6" x 13' 11"): Modern arched cast iron fireplace on a slate hearth with pine carved surround; maple tongue and groove floor; timber beamed ceiling; double built-in cupboard.
KITCHEN 3.76m x 3.71m (12' 4" x 12' 2"): 1½ tub single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer taps; good range of painted finish eye and floor level cupboards and drawers with matching plate rack and bookshelf; polished black marble worktops; integrated 'Neff' electric oven and matching combi microwave; 4 ring ceramic hob with pull out canopy concealing extractor unit; 12 volt ceiling lighting; slate tiled floor.
LARDER 3.73m x 1.83m (12' 3" x 6' 0"): Shelved; slate tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
SPACIOUS LANDING: Sitting area; 'Velux' ceiling window; range of built-in bookshelves; ceiling spot lighting.
BEDROOM 1 5.08m x 4.34m (16' 8" x 14' 3"): Wood laminate floor; vaulted ceiling with limited head height; 2 'Velux' windows.
BATHROOM 2.67m x 2.54m (8' 9" x 8' 4"): White suite comprising, panel bath with chrome pillar mixer taps and telephone shower attachment; 'Mira Azona' electric shower over; pedestal wash hand basin; close coupled wc; vaulted ceiling with limited head height; 'Velux' window; ceramic tiled floor; spotlighting; part tiled walls; built-in storage shelves.
BEDROOM 2: Range of built-in furniture including, four double wardrobes; engineered wood floor; part vaulted and timber beamed ceiling with twin 'Velux' windows; ceiling spotlighting; hotpress with insulated copper cylinder and 'Willlis' type immersion heater.
OUTSIDE
STORE 5.26m x 5.11m (17' 3" x 16' 9"): Fluorescent lights and power points; built-in workbench;'Grant' 140/160 oil fired boiler.
GARDENS: Enclosed decorative gravel court yard landscaped with raised beds of ornamental and flowering shrubs, bronze Maple tree, Camellia, Cyprus, Rowan, Acer, Cane and Spruce shrubs and trees; flagged patio and path with cobbled patio leading to enclosed flagged terrace with a south westerly aspect overlooking gardens; quarry tiled steps to lower garden. A short shared bitmac drive with cattle grid leads to a spacious private decorative gravelled driveway with ample parking leading through double wooden gates to additional decorative gravel parking to the rear of the residence. Extensive gardens are situated to the sides and rear of the residence with rolling lawns and planted with a fine selection of mature shrubs and trees including, Bronze Maple, Larch, Sycamore, Acer, Eucalyptus, Rowan etc.and landscaped with flagged paths. A dew pond with a crazy paved path runs parallel with the old mill race to one side and the river which bounds the garden to the other. A soft fruit and vegetable garden includes timber enclosed beds with a variety of fruit trees planted adjoining the garden. A wooden garden shed (11'7 x 7'9) overlooks the garden. A small enclosed cottage garden with flagged patio is situated to the rear of the cottage. The grounds include, a small paddock and bluebell wood planted with mature and semi-mature native trees providing a haven for wildlife. The property includes the old weir and a portion of the river and an ancient public path divides the property from the two building sites and runs from the Newcastle Road over the the foot bridge spanning the river to the Magheratimpany Road.
CAPITAL / RATEABLE VALUE: £350,000 = Rates Payable £3052.00 per annum (approximately)