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See how verdicts work5-bedroom bungalow · BT23 6PS
For saleListed 23 days
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Excellent Opportunity to Acquire this Country Residence, Range of Outbuildings Set in its Mature Own Grounds Three Beautifully Appointed Reception Rooms Plus Home Office Three Bedrooms (Including Principal Bedroom Ensuite) on the Ground Floor and Two on the First Floor Fitted Kitchen and Family Bathroom Oil Fired Central Heating and Partial Double Glazing and Partial Original Sash Windows Range of Outbuildings to Include Stables, Stores, Office and Workshop Spacious Gardens and Patio Area with Views Over the Surrounding Countryside and Strangford Lough Close To Killinchy and Balloo with Ease of Access to Downpatrick and Belfast Excellent Choice of Local Primary and Secondary Schools Close By An excellent opportunity to acquire this spacious detached country residence with a good range of outbuildings / stabling set in its own mature grounds, in this pleasing rural location.
The residence occupies an elevated site which enjoys superb views over the surrounding countryside and Strangford Lough.
Internally the property does require modernisation, however, provides the opportunity to create your own dream home in this beautiful rural setting.
The ground floor comprises of a welcoming reception hall leading to the spacious lounge, dining room and kitchen.
The side hallway makes way to three excellent sized bedrooms including the principal bedroom with an ensuite shower room, a family bathroom, home office, and a beautifully appointed drawing room with double doors opening out to the gardens.
Upstairs, there are two further bedrooms. Outside, the courtyard comprises of a range of outbuildings to include a range of stables, stores, office, workshop and machinery shed.
Enjoying this enviable rural location, this superb property is situated close to Killinchy and Balloo, where you can indulge in the renowned Balloo House pub and restaurant, Crafty Fox gift shop and McCanns general store.
An excellent choice of schools are serviced by public transport at Balloo, serving schools in the local towns and East Belfast with renowned Killinchy Primary a short drive away.
Entrance Hall 4.06m x 2.54m (13'4 x 8'4) Glazed hardwood entrance door; tiled floor.
Lounge 4.90m x 4.78m (16'1 x 15'8 ) Maximum Measurements Inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove on a slate hearth.
Dining Room 5.89m x 4.93m (19'4 x 16'2 ) Oil fired AGA; wood strip floor; bullseye spot lighting.
Kitchen 5.79m x 2.39m (19'0 x 7'10 ) Good range of high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating a 1½ tub stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps; space for electric cooker; fridge; space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer; laminate worktops.
Side Hallway Leading to:- Bedroom 1 5.26m x 4.70m (17'3 x 15'5 ) Built in wardrobes with cupboards over.
Bathroom 3.89m x 2.77m maximum measurements (12'9 x 9'1 ma White suite comprising tongue and groove panelled bath; pedestal wash hand basin; low flush WC; part tongue and groove panelled walls; recessed spot lighting; hotpress with lagged copper cylinder; wiring for wall lights.
Living Room 7.16m x 3.96m (23'6 x 13'0 ) Inglenook style fireplace; slate hearth; glazed doors to gardens; built in shelving; through to:- Snug / Office 3.00m x 1.78m (9'10 x 5'10 ) Bedroom 2 3.68m x 3.63m (12'1 x 11'11 ) Bedroom 3 4.75m x 3.61m (15'7 x 11'10 ) Built in storage cupboard.
En Suite Shower Room 3.35m x 2.06m (11'0 x 6'9 ) White suite comprising separate shower cubicle with Mira Go electric shower unit and wall mounted telephone shower attachement; low flush WC; pedestal wash hand basin; towel radiator; part tongue and groove wall panelling.
Stairs to First Floor / Landing Study / Bedroom 5 5.33m x 5.05m (17'6 x 16'7 ) Maximum Measurements Access to under eaves storage; pine wood strip floor; Velux windows.
Bedroom 4 5.97m x 5.00m (19'7 x 16'5 ) Pine wood strip floor; Velux window.
Outside Stone entrance pillars and driveway leading to the rear of the house and to the courtyard with a range of outbuildings to include:- Barn Comprising of:- Stable 1 3.96m x 2.36m (13'0 x 7'9 ) Light point.
Stable 2 3.96m x 2.36m (13'0 x 7'9 ) Light point. Stable 3 3.96m x 2.36m (13'0 x 7'9 ) Light point. Stable 4 3.96m x 3.53m (13'0 x 11'7) Light point.
Loft Over Store 4.80m x 4.19m (15'9 x 13'9) Wood Store 5.54m x 4.29m (18'2 x 14'1 ) Light point and power points.
Store 4.42m x 3.48m (14'6 x 11'5 ) Oil fired boiler; oil storage tank; light and power points.
Office 3.33m x 2.26m (10'11 x 7'5 ) Maximum Measurements Light and power points; telephone connection point.
Store 5.36m x 2.69m (17'7 x 8'10 ) Average Measurements Barn / Worshop 9.22m x 8.33m (30'3 x 27'4 ) Concrete floor; light and power points; side access.
Open Fronted Machinery Shed 15.09m x 7.92m (49'6 x 26'0 ) Gardens Mature gardens laid out in lawn and planted with a wonderful selection of ornamental and flowering shrubs and mature trees; paved patio area; stunning views over Strangford Lough; outside lights and water tap.
Capital / Rateable Value £400,000.
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