3-bedroom house · BT39 0UF
For saleReduced £20k (−6.8%) on 24 AugListed 238 days
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About
Welcome to 2 Dixons Corner, Doagh, Ballyclare – a truly unique home where history, character and contemporary living blend seamlessly in a picturesque rural setting.
Comprising of just five distinctive black stone residences, originally dating back to 1684 the building was once the farmyard of Drumnadarragh House, the family estate of Lord Glentoran, and retains all the charm and heritage befitting its remarkable past.
Set within a secure gated courtyard and surrounded by mature trees, the home enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy while still feeling part of a welcoming community.
Internally, the property has been thoughtfully designed to combine cottage character with generous, well-proportioned living space.
The hand-painted kitchen with informal dining area perfectly balances style and practicality. A contemporary four-piece family bathroom and ensuite adds everyday convenience.
Entirely renovated in 2007 by Patton Construction, the home benefits from a high contemporary build specification and quality fixtures and fittings throughout.
Externally, there is parking within the secure communal courtyard, along with a well-proportioned garage.
The landscaped side and rear gardens are laid in lawns with paved patio areas, providing excellent outdoor space to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive historic home offering rural tranquillity, a sense of community, and modern comfort in equal measure.
Hallway (7.09m x 2.90m (23'3 x 9'6 )) Hardwood front door with glazed feature inset. Tiled flooring. Access to storage.
Storage (2.08m x 0.81m (6'10 x 2'8 )) Storage (0.86m x 1.02m (2'10 x 3'4)) Fitted Kitchen (4.55m x 3.81m (14'11 x 12'6)) Hand painted kitchen with a range of high and low level units with contrasting formica worktops.
1.5 sink unit with drainer, mixer taps and food waste disposer. Integrated electric oven. Integrated gas hob. Integrated dishwasher. Pantry cupboard. Integrated fridge. Tiled splashback.
Tiled flooring. Utility (3.30m x 1.35m (10'10 x 4'5)) Range of high and low level units with contrasting formica worktops. Tumble dryer. Washing machine. Worchester boiler. Tiled flooring.
Tiled splashback. Downstairs W/C (2.44m x 1.24m (8 x 4'1)) White suite comprising low flush W/C. Vanity style sink unit with mixer taps. Tiled flooring. Partially tiled walls.
Lounge (5.79m x 4.29m (19 x 14'1)) Feature multi fuel burning stove with tiled hearth. Solid wood flooring. Access to courtyard. First Floor Bedroom 1 (4.72m x 3.96m (15'6 x 13)) Built in wardrobe.
Feature vaulted ceiling. Ensuite (2.51m x 1.42m (8'3 x 4'8)) White suite comprising fully enclosed mains shower unit. Vanity style sink unit with mixer taps and low flush W/C. Tiled flooring.
Partially tiled walls. Bedroom 2 (3.78m x 4.47m (12'5 x 14'8)) Feature vaulted ceiling. Access to roofspace. Bedroom 3 (3.23m x 3.28m (10'7 x 10'9)) Feature vaulted ceiling.
Bathroom (2.62m x 3.28m (8'7 x 10'9)) White suite comprising paneled bath with mixer taps. Fully enclosed corner mains shower. Vanity style sink unit with mixer taps and low flush W.C.
Vaulted ceiling. Tiled flooring. Tiled walls. Landing (8.94m x 0.94m (29'4 x 3'1)) Access to storage.
Storage (0.86m x 0.69m (2'10 x 2'3)) Outside Externally, there is parking in the communal courtyard and a single garage. The landscaped rear gardens with laid in lawns, pond with fountain.
Bin storage area.
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