4-bedroom bungalow · BT44 9BE
For saleListed 107 days
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About
Oil fired heating. Mahogany double glazed windows. Beam vacuum system. Flexible and spacious 4 bedroom (1 ensuite), 3 ½ reception room accommodation.
Excellent decorative order throughout - showhouse condition. The property has been updated in recent years to include a contemporary kitchen, bathroom and ensuite.
Set on an elevated site in picturesque mature landscaped gardens within a short distance of the historic Lissanoure Castle.
Conveniently located to the A26/Frosses road for commuting to Ballymoney, Coleraine, Ballymena and further afield.
Set in picturesque landscaped gardens in the heart of the countryside yet conveniently located to the A26/Frosses road for commuting, we are delighted to offer for sale this impressive 4 bedroom (1 ensuite), 3 ½ reception room detached bungalow with study/office and detached double garage.
The property provides spacious well proportioned accommodation and has been well maintained by the owners who had the property designed and built for them circa 29 years ago.
The property has had various upgrades in recent years which includes a high quality contemporary fitted kitchen, a new bathroom and a new ensuite.
The property has been finished to a high specification – is in showhouse condition – benefits from having oil fired heating and has mahogany double glazed windows.
Externally the property is very well presented, has carefully maintained landscaped gardens and has a tarmac driveway and parking area together with a spacious patio area to the rear with decorative Donegal stone steps and walls.
The driveway has Donegal stone entrance pillars and decorative wrought iron gates.
Within a short distance to the historic Lissanoure Castle in this elevated and convenient rural setting this excellent property is sure to appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers.
We as selling agents highly recommend an early internal inspection to fully appreciate the quality, location and proportions of this splendid family home. Viewing is strictly by appointment only.
Reception Porch Part stained glass entrance door and side panels, tiled floor, glass panel door and side panels to: Hallway Karndean flooring. Shelved hotpress.
Walk in cloaks cupboard With shelving and light, tiled floor. Access to roofspace storage via a slingsby type ladder which is partly floored with a light.
Lounge 5.11m x 4.57m (16'9 x 15') Attractive decorative fireplace with cast iron and tiled inset, slate hearth, gas fire, coved ceiling and centre piece, dimmer switches, picture lights, double part glass panelled doors to: Sun Room 3.66m x 3m (12' x 9'10) (at widest points) With wood effect tiled floor, ceiling downlights, pedestrian door to garden area.
Office/Study 3.61m x 1.96m (11'10 x 6'5) Kitchen/Dinette 5.11m x 4.7m (16'9 x 15'5) (at widest points) With an attractive range of solid wood contemporary eye and low level units (mussel colour), ivory fossil Quartz worktop, 1 ½ bowl Blanco sink unit with mixer taps, AEG combi oven, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, Rangemaster electric cooker with induction hob, 2 ovens, grill and proving oven, extractor fan, integrated bin unit, space saving carousel unit, larder carousel unit, concealed lighting below eye level units, ceiling downlights, mushroom coloured centre island with ivory fossil quartz worktop including cutlery drawer, pan drawers and storage cupboards, double aspect vistas.
Utility Room 3.51m x 2.97m (11'6 x 9'9) (including separate w.c) With storage cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, integrated freezer, broom cupboard, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, tiled above worktop, Karndean flooring, part wooden panelled walls.
Separate w.c. With w.c, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, extractor fan, Karndean flooring.
Dining Room 5m x 3.66m (16'5 x 12') (at widest points) With Amtico floor, coved ceiling, picture rail, french doors to rear garden/patio area, picture lights, dimmer switches.
Bedroom 1 3.91m x 3.61m (12'10 x 11'10) T.V. point. Family bathroom and w.c.
combined 2.79m x 2.39m (9'2 x 7'10) (plus entrance) With fitted suite including bath with mixer tap, Mira event electric shower, tiled cubicle, w.c, wash hand basin with storage drawers below, mirror with sensor lighting and demister above sink unit, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, tiled floor, extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 3.61m x 3m (11'10 x 9'10) T.V. point. Bedroom 3 3.61m x 3.61m (11'10 x 11'10) T.V. point. Master Bedroom 4.55m x 3.58m (14'11 x 11'9) T.V.
point, Ensuite: Thermostatic digital power shower with remote control, slate shower tray, tiled cubicle, w.c, wash hand basin with storage drawers below, sensor lighted mirror with demister above sink unit, heated towel rail, extractor fan, ceiling downlights, tiled floor, part tiled walls.
EXTERIOR FEATURES Detached Double Garage 6.65m x 5.92m (21'10 x 19'5) With 2 x roller doors, window, pedestrian door, light and power points, beam vacuum control unit.
Donegal stone entrance pillars with decorative wrought iron gates. Sweeping tarmac driveway with spacious parking area to side of property.
Landscaped garden in lawn to front of property with decorative shrub/bush/tree borders. Decorative paved pathway to front of property including entrance door with decorative borders and beds.
Feature raised garden in lawn to rear of property with decorative Donegal stone steps and wall. Extensive patio area to rear of property.
Outside lights to front, sides and rear of property with garden lighting. Outside tap. Directions Leave Ballymoney along the A26/Frosses road and continue along for approximately 4 miles.
Turn left onto the Knockaholet road (sign posted Loughguile). Continue along for approximately 2 miles to the crossroads with the Drones road.
Continue across the crossroads for approximately ½ mile and the property is located on the right hand side.
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