The Grey House, 60 Station Road, Craigavad, Holywood, BT18 0BP

Additional Information

• Impressive grade B1 listed period home dating back to 1853
• One of the most iconic and premier residences located in Northern Ireland
• Located in a private & exclusive area with stunning views out to Belfast Lough
• Generous accommodation offering six receptions & seven bedrooms
• Beautiful setting with landscaped mature gardens, feature pond, tennis court & outbuildings
• Benefits from full planning permission for an extension and renovation as designed by Des Ewing Architects

The Grey House is a B1 listed exceptional coastal residence set in an extremely exclusive and desirable location. The Grey House is one of the most impressive period residences in Northern Ireland and is nestled in a private situation, set on about 2.2 acres in total. The property dates back to about 1853 and has an extensive history and reputation in the local area. Situated on an elevated position, the property benefits from an impressive uninterrupted outlook over the Belfast Lough. A significant renovation project has been undertaken with the property offering exceptional restored accommodation. The residence has retained many of the original features, including ornate corniced ceilings and fireplaces. The principal accommodation is laid out over four floors and has been designed thoughtfully for perfect contemporary family living whilst offering generous entertaining space for formal gatherings, which has been laid out on the accompanying plans. Bounded by an array of mature trees, the Grey House is approached by an electric gate with intercom system, leading to a sweeping driveway to the front of the property where ample parking is provided. The property is entered via an impressive entrance hall with a stunning archway and is flanked by a set of formal studies. The primary reception rooms comprises a formal drawing room and dining room. The accommodation offers exceptional entertaining space with beautiful features, including corniced ceilings, ceiling roses and marble fireplaces. The kitchen offers a bright and welcoming hub for the residence including stylish and high-quality low and high wall-mounted units made from Canadian pine wood and stunning terracotta tiles. There is a central island which offers a Belfast-style sink and a butcher’s block. The kitchen/dining area has an abundance of natural light with glazing on three walls and access to the external patio area. Additionally, the ground floor includes two WCs, a pantry and a library which is connected to the main ground floor accommodation via a stunning conservatory. The bedroom accommodation is located on the first and second floors, accessible via an elegant staircase with an arched stained glass feature. On the first floor, there is a total of four bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The master suite comprises a walk-in dresser that benefits from high-quality built units and an ensuite. The accommodation continues to the second floor with a further 3 bedrooms and bathroom. This extensive accommodation is continued with a flexible offering in the recently refurbished basement. This has the ability to fulfil a number of uses such as a home cinema, gym, further bedrooms, a self contained apartment, a wine cellar or additional storage. The basement further benefits from kitchen and bathroom facilities. The grounds at The Grey House are one of the key features with beautiful landscaped gardens and a stunning patio area, which is perfect for a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine. There is an all-weather tennis court and stunning feature pond with water feature. Further accommodation is provided by the garden storeroom and carport. This sale offers an extremely unique opportunity to purchase a magnificently restored B1 listed residence in an outstanding location, which has the exciting opportunity to be extended.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

3.35m x 1.83m (11'0" x 6'0")
Panelled entrance door with glazed fanlight. Ornate corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Original patterned tiled floor.

Reception Hall

7m x 3.6m (23'0" x 11'10")
Glazed entrance door and side panels with arched fanlight. Parquet wood block floor. Ornate corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Attractive stairway to first floor with turned spindles and polished mahogany handrail. Arched stained glass, leaded landing window.

Cloakroom

4.88m x 1.52m (16'0" x 5'0")
Period style low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Built in storage and cloaks cupboard. Corniced ceiling.

Library

4.88m x 4.57m (16'0" x 15'0")
Marble fireplace with reeded inset panels, slate hearth, and dog grate with gas fire. Built in mahogany book cases and storage cupboards. Corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Views over side lawns to Belfast Lough.

Study

4.57m x 4.04m (15'0" x 13'3")
Corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Glazed door to Conservatory. Hatch to rear hallway.

Drawing Room

7.62m x 7m (25'0" x 23'0")
(Into bay window). Magnificent views to Belfast Lough and the County Antrim shoreline. Ornate marble fireplace with brass inset and gas fire. Ornate corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Parquet wood block floor.

Living Room

7.62m x 7m (25'0" x 23'0")
(Into bay window). Magnificent views to Belfast Lough and the County Antrim shoreline. Mahogany carved fireplace with marble inset and hearth and brass grate with gas fire. Ornate corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Wood strip floor.

Magnificent Kitchen With Casual Living/Dining Area

10.67m x 5.18m (35'0" x 17'0")
KITCHEN AREA Hand crafted Canadian pine kitchen by 'The Design House' with polished granite work surfaces. Dresser unit with plate rack and inset stainless steel sink unit with pewter mixer taps. Glazed display cupboards and wine rack. Central island unit with butcher's block and inset Belfast sink with pewter mixer taps and waste disposal unit. Royal blue 4 oven Aga (gas fired), set in reclaimed brick recess. Integrated Gaggenau American fridge/freezer with Canadian pine doors. Integrated dishwasher. 'Fired Earth' terracotta tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting. LIVING / DINING AREA Fully glazed on 3 sides. Magnificent views. 'Fired Earth' tiled floor. Feature barrelled ceiling. French door to patio area and gardens. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Conservatory

8.18m x 3.05m (26'10" x 10'0")
'Fired Earth' Victorian Terracotta tiled floor with decorative border. Stained glass upper panels to windows. Wall light wiring. French door leading to front of house. Accessed from Study, Games Room and Rear Hallway.

Games Room

7.62m x 5.8m (25'0" x 19'0")
Feature stone fireplace with large Inglenook fire and gas inset. Beamed ceiling. Views to Belfast Lough. Varnished timber floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Cloakroom

Pedestal wash hand basin with brass taps. Ceramic tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting. Two separate WC's. Ceramic tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Rear Hallway

Doorway to side of house. Terracotta tiled floor. Tongue and groove panelled walls to dado height. Roof lantern.

Utility Room

2.44m x 1.83m (8'0" x 6'0")
Built in high and low level Canadian pine units with polished granite work surfaces. Belfast sink. Plumbed for washing machine. Terracotta tiled floor. Partially tiled walls. Low flush WC.

Pantry

1.83m x 1.52m (6'0" x 5'0")
Built in high and low level Canadian pine units with polished granite work surfaces. Recess for cooker. Extractor hood over cooking area. Terracotta tiled floor.

Lower Ground Floor

Hallway

6.4m x 1.52m (21'0" x 5'0")
Marble tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Room 1

7.62m x 4.57m (25'0" x 15'0")
Marble tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Adjoining Room

6.1m x 1.83m (20'0" x 6'0")
(Average). Marble tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Room 2/Sitting Room

5.44m x 17 (17'10" x 55'9")
Original fireplace with gas inset. Marble tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Room 3/Kitchen

4.57m x 3.35m (15'0" x 11'0")
Built in units. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer taps. Marble tiled floor.

Adjoining Room

4.57m x 2.13m (15'0" x 7'0")
Marble tiled floor.

Wine Cellar

3.66m x 1.83m (12'0" x 6'0")
Original brick barrelled ceiling and wine shelves.

Airing Room

4.57m x 1.83m (15'0" x 6'0")
Shelving. Quarry tiled floor.

Boiler Room

3.66m x 1.52m (12'0" x 5'0")
Potterton gas boiler. Marble tiled floor.

Cloakroom

Period style pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Marble tiled floor.

Inner Corridor

Ceamic tiled floor.

Store Room 1

7.92m x 2.7m (26'0" x 8'10")
Shelving. Ceramic tiled floor.

Store Room 2

9.45m x 6.1m (31'0" x 20'0")
Direct access to side of house.

First Floor

Spacious Landing

Corniced ceiling.

Principal Bedroom

6.1m x 5.1m (20'0" x 16'9")
Views over Belfast Lough to the County Antrim shoreline. Doorway to roof terrace. Corniced ceiling. Wall light wiring. Pedestal wash hand basin.

Dressing Room

5.49m x 4.57m (18'0" x 15'0")
Views over Belfast Lough to the County Antrim shoreline. Built in wardrobes. Corniced ceiling.

Bathroom

Traditional style white suite comprising vanity unit with twin wash hand basins. Panelled bath air bath with brass mixer taps and shower over set in marble tiled recess. Marble tiled shower with brass overhead shower. Low flush WC and bidet. Marble tiled floor. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Bedroom 2

4.88m x 4.27m (16'0" x 14'0")
Views over side lawns to Belfast Lough. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Corniced ceiling.

Bedroom 3

4.27m x 3.28m (14'0" x 10'9")
Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Corniced ceiling.

Bedroom 4

5.61m x 4.06m (18'5" x 13'4")
Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Built in wardrobe with storage above. Corniced ceiling.

Shower Room

3.23m x 2.44m (10'7" x 8'0")
Traditional style white suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Large steam shower unit with multi jet power shower. Half tiled walls. Varnished timber floor. Corniced ceiling. Recessed low voltage lighting.

Second Floor

Bedroom 5

4.95m x 3.28m (16'3" x 10'9")
Dormer window. Views to Belfast Lough. Built in wardrobes. Varnished timber floor. Access to walk in dressing room.

Bedroom 6

4.83m x 3.35m (15'10" x 11'0")
Dormer window.

Adjoining Dressing Room

4.83m x 3.28m (15'10" x 10'9")

Bedroom 7

4.11m x 3.28m (13'6" x 10'9")
Dormer window. Access to generous roof space storage.

Bathroom

5.56m x 3.35m (18'3" x 11'0")
Traditional style white suite comprising pine panelled bath with brass mixer taps and shower attachment. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Built in wardrobes. Dormer window. Views to Belfast Lough. Varnished timber floor.

Adjoining Shower Room

2.97m x 1.45m (9'9" x 4'9")
Large walk in fully tiled shower. Terracotta tiled floor. Access to roof space storage.

Outside

Open Garage

7.7m x 5.84m (25'3" x 19'2")
Approached by a sweeping driveway, 'The Grey House' is set in mature grounds extending to approximately 2.2 acres laid in immaculately tended lawns, mature shrub beds offering profusion of colour in all seasons, and a sheltered patio area with a delightful outlook over the gardens to Belfast Lough and the County Antrim shoreline.

Garden Store Room

9.88m x 3.1m (32'5" x 10'2")

All Weather Tennis Court

Garden Gazebo