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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · BT42 1LX
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About
Approached through a gated entrance with an avenue flanked by mature hedging and trees, this spacious and well maintained 5-bedroom chalet bungalow is positioned within beautifully maintained grounds complimenting its setting.
The accommodation within features an entrance hall with galleried landing above, a lounge and an impressive family room with a vaulted ceiling and brick inglenook fireplace benefiting from a multi fuel stove linked into the hot water and heating system providing a welcoming and useful focal point.
An open plan kitchen/dining space is completed with a range of oak cabinetry enhanced with granite worksurfaces and integrated appliances and leads to a utility room and separate WC.
In addition, to the ground floor, is a family bathroom and three bedrooms with the principal bedroom including an ensuite shower room while to the first floor there is a shower room and two further bedrooms with one fitted out with range of bedroom furniture.
Externally, the surrounding gardens have been landscaped and are well stocked and screened with a variety of shrubs and trees providing an excellent degree of privacy with different areas to enjoy throughout the day and into the evening.
The attractive countryside setting is very appealing yet is convenient with Ahoghill just under 2 miles, Cullybackey village about 4 miles and main commuter routes and Ballymena within easy reach.
This is a property that must be viewed to fully appreciate the level of finish and presentation both internally and externally.
Entrance Porch: With double doors and vaulted ceiling, glazed door with side panels opening to; Hallway: With galleried landing above, telephone and internet points, cloaks cupboard (with shelving and hanging space), coving, recessed spotlights, ceramic tiled flooring Lounge: 16’7 x 13’8 (5.052m including chimney breast x 4.176m) Fireplace with ebony surround, cast iron inset, coal effect gas fire, tiled hearth, TV and telephone points, coving, oak finish flooring Family Room: 21’8 x 16’8 (6.592m including chimney breast x 5.084m) With brick inglenook fireplace, freestanding multi fuel stove linked to heating and hot water system, vaulted ceiling, TV point and telephone points, double doors opening onto garden, oak effect herringbone finish flooring, glazed double doors opening to; Kitchen/Dining Area: 24’10 x 13’4 (7.578m x 4.070m) Fitted kitchen finished in oak shaker cabinetry complimented with granite worktops and including corner aspect Neff 5 ring gas hob with Neff integrated extractor and canopy above and Neff fan assisted oven and separate grill below, Neff integrated dishwasher, space for American style fridge freezer, inset sink with mixer tap and etched drainer board and pelmet above with inset spotlights, glazed display cabinet, open shelving and plate rack, under unit lighting, island unit with seating for 3 with storage cupboards, drawers and vegetable racks, recessed spotlights, tiled flooring extending through Utility Room: 11’9 x 4’10 (3.570m x 1.468m main area) Fitted range of units in washed oak effect shaker style, complimented with quartz effect worktops and upstands and including space for tumble dryer and space for washing machine, broom/vacuum cleaner cupboard, stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap, half panelled walls, door to exterior Separate wc: 5’2 x 2’7 (1.579m x 0.777m) Comprising corner aspect pedestal wash hand basin and mixer tap, low flush wc, half panelled walls Partially glazed door opening to inner lobby/hallway, cloaks/storage cupboard (shelved and hanging space) Bedroom 1: 14’ x 11’6 (4.261m into recess x 3.516m) Ensuite: 6’2 x 5’10 (1.871m x 1.773m max) With half tiled walls and comprising fully tiled corner aspect shower cubicle with Redring Express electric shower unit, gala pedestal wash hand basin and mixer tap, low flush wc, coving Bedroom 2: 11’8 x 9’9 (3.556m x 2.977m) With oak effect flooring Bathroom: 9’1 x 7’5 (2.784m x 2.272m) With wainscotting and comprising freestanding centred bath with mixer tap and separate hand shower set, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and low flush wc, shaver point, coving, radiator cabinet, tiled flooring Bedroom 3: 12’6 x 11’7 (3.815m max x 3.518m) With coving, oak finish flooring Open tread staircase leading to: First Floor Landing: With shelved linen cupboard and recessed spotlights Bedroom 4: 18’11 x 14’11 (5.773m x 4.542m max below minimum head height) Range of fitted cabinetry into eaves including shelved cupboards, wardrobes, dressing table, recess for bed with bedside cabinets Bedroom 5: 15’ x 14’11 (4.573m including hotpress x 4.543 max below minimum head height) With eaves storage cupboards, hotpress (shelved) Shower Room: 9’1 x 6’11 (2.775m max x 2.107m max below minimum head height) With half tiled walls and comprising fully tiled corner aspect shower cubicle with shower unit off mains, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc ADDITIONAL FEATURES Oak internal doors Seamless aluminium guttering and PVC downpipes Dry verges PVC facia boards and soffits Double glazed windows set within PVC finish frames Burglar alarm Oil fired heating EXTERIOR FEATURES Pillared entrance with electric gates and lights leading to kerbed and tarmac driveway bounded by mature hedging and trees and leading to parking area and detached double garage:- Detached Garage: 24’3 x 19’11 (7.386m x 6.077m) With electric roller door, power and light, access to loft storage area, drop down ladder with light, separate pedestrian access Lawned area flanked with flower and shrub beds enhanced with bollard lighting to side Lawned area to front surrounded by mature shrubs, hedging and including mature trees Paved steps leading to front door Gravelled access path to front leading to gravelled square Paved path with shrub beds and mature hedging Paved patio with granite kerbs to stepped gravelled area to rear bounded by mature shrubs Storage area to rear of garage with 3 timber sheds Outside power point Soffit lighting Pizza oven Outside tap Sensor lighting
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About 45 Craignageeragh Road, Ahoghill, Ballymena, BT42 1LX
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