The Old Manse, 147 Ballynahinch Road, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6BD

• Gracious Georgian Residence set in Mature Spacious Gardens
• Agricultural Lands Extending to 23.880 Acres or Thereabouts
• Large Country Kitchen
• Four Good Sized Bedrooms, Principal Bedroom with En Suite
• Shower Room at Ground Level and Two Further Bathrooms at Second Floor
• Economy Seven Heating
• Spacious Mature Gardens and Rolling Lawns
• Agricultural Lands Extending to Circa 23.880 Acres
• Ideally Located a Short from Hillsborough, Ballynahinch and Dromore

A gracious Georgian residence, with agricultural lands extending to 23.880 acres or thereabouts, set in mature spacious gardens surrounding the residence.

The property situated circa 4.2 miles from Hillsborough, enjoys easy access to a fine selection of shops, beautiful restaurants and local amenities with the cities of Lisburn, Belfast and motorway networks a short drive.

Internally, the generous accommodation set over two floors includes three reception rooms, shower room and kitchen. Four bedrooms including principal en suite and principle bathroom are at first floor level.

Original features such as high ceilings, cornicing and ceiling roses, natural floors and fireplaces all combine to create an exceptional home.

Spacious mature gardens and rolling lawns, including croquet lawn, are designed to provide a most pleasing alfresco extension to internal accommodation.

The agricultural lands surrounding the residence are substantially sown down to grass but are equally suitable for growing hay / silage and cropping.

The property enjoys an enviable position close to Royal Hillsborough hosting boutique shops, cafés and excellent local amenities. Excellent road links via the A1 dual carriageway offer straightforward commuting to both Belfast and Dublin, as well as Lisburn and Ballynahinch which are only a 10 minute drive.

Entrance Porch

Quarry tiled floor.

Reception Hall

Economy 7 radiator.

Drawing Room 6.71m x 4.78m (22'0 x 15'8 )

White marble fireplace and hearth; carved hardwood chimney piece; corniced ceiling and matching central ceiling rose; picture rail; maple parquet floor; surround Economy 7 radiator; electric radiator.

Family Room 5.92m x 4.70m (19'5 x 15'5 )

White marble fireplace and hearth; carved hardwood chimney piece; corniced ceiling; matching centre ceiling rose and picture rail; two electric radiators.

Dining Room 4.83m x 4.17m (15'10 x 13'8 )

Maple tongue and groove floor; Economy 7 radiator.

Shower Room 2.34m x 2.06m (7'8 x 6'9 )

White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle and drying area with Aqualisa Aquastream electric shower; glass sliding shower door; fitted seat; pedestal wash hand basin; close coupled WC; electric shaver socket; ceramic tiled floor and part tiled wall.

Kitchen 4.37m x 4.29m (14'4 x 14'1 )

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Double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps; good range of hardwood eye and floor level cupboards and drawers; formica worktops; integrated Beko double electric ovens and Baumatic 4 ring ceramic hob with beaten brass canopy; extractor unit and light over; plumbed and space for washing machine and tumble dryer; terracotta tiled floor; part tiled walls; extractor fan.

Staircase to First Floor

With Mahogany turned newel posts, bannisters and handrail.

Landing

Hotpress with lagged copper cylinder and immersion heater; built in linen cupboard with electric radiator.

Bedroom 1 4.75m x 2.97m (15'7 x 9'9 )

Double built in wardrobe with cupboard over; matching vanity unit with fitted wash hand basin; mirror and strip light over; corniced ceiling and picture rail; Economy 7 radiator and two electric radiators.

Bedroom 2 4.80m x 3.58m (15'9 x 11'9 )

Corniced ceiling and picture rail; Economy 7 radiator and electric radiator.

Bedroom 3 3.43m x 2.95m (11'3 x 9'8 )

Corniced ceiling and picture rail; electric radiator.

Principal Bedroom 4.72m x 4.65m (15'6 x 15'3 )

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Built in cupboard; corniced ceiling; matching centre rose; picture rail; twin reading lights; electric radiator.

En Suite Bathroom 3.40m x 2.06m (11'2 x 6'9 )

Sunking coloured suite comprising panel bath with gold plated taps and side handle; vanity unit with fitted wash hand basin with matching taps; mirror and concealed fluorescent light over; drawers and cupboard under; close coupled WC; bidet with matching mixer taps; ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls'; electric radiator; extractor fan; painted tongue and groove ceiling.

Principal Bathroom 2.97m x 2.77m (9'9 x 9'1 )

White suite comprising panel bath with chrome mixer taps; Aqualisa electric shower and folding glass shower panel over; pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and strip light with shaver socket over; close coupled WC; ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls; built in bathroom cabinet; corniced ceiling and picture rail; extractor fan; electric shaver socket.

Outside

Double wrought iron gates and sweeping tree-lined drive to parking to front of residence with additional parking beyond to garaging.

Garaging 11.84m x 3.78m (38'10 x 12'5 )

Roller door; light and power points.

Grounds

Extending to about 1.75 acres of mature gardens, the grounds have evolved from the 17th centaury to create a serene setting to the residence . The lawns including croquet lawns have been planted with a fine selection of flowering and ornamental shrubs to include Ceanothus, Magnolia, Acer Roses, Wisteria, waves of Daffodils and Crocus and over arched with ancient Beech, Ash, Sycamore, Lime, Silver Birch and Flowering Cherry trees providing privacy and a most pleasing setting.

A wooden summer house is set in a elevated position with a South Westerly position overlooking the rear walled garden and include a generous flagged patio.

Garden Store 2.24m x 1.93m (7'4 x 6'4 )

Light and power point; meter board.

Agricultural Lands

Extending to circa 23.880 acres, the lands are subdivided into six fields of which four are in grass and two in cereal. The lands are thought ideally suitable for cutting, grazing and or arable cropping and enjoy good frontage to the Ballynahinch and Spirehill Roads.

Tenure

Freehold

Capital / Rateable Value

£280,000. Rates Payable = £2,667 Per Annum (Approx)