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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · BT23 4TD
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An impressive country residence Exceptionally well presented throughout showcase our client sharp eye for current trends and interior design Set in a sought after semi-rural location only 4.5 miles from Newtownards, 6 miles from Holywood and 11 miles from East Belfast Providing beautiful countryside views over surrounding farmland and Ballysallagh Reservoir Welcoming entrance hall with oak flooring, storage, and attractive painted staircase Luxury appointed kitchen in light grey shaker style units, Quartz tops, excellent range of integrated appliances, range cooker, and tiled floor Luxury matching utility room with direct access to rear gardens All important luxury downstairs cloakroom with feature period style tiling and modern suite Four excellent reception spaces, including family room, lounge, formal dining, and open plan living room Four double bedrooms, principal bedroom with luxury en suite and direct access to a full width extensive first floor sun terrace Bedroom two also has direct access to the full width first floor sun terrace Luxury family bathroom comprising modern white suite Detached matching double garage with built in shelving and twin roller doors Resting large, landscaped gardens with manicured lawns, mature trees, hedging, shrub beds all providing a year-round evergreen palate to enjoy Oil fired central heating system (Grant boiler) Upvc double glazed windows and rear doors Alarm and CCTV system included Welcome to ‘Cairnview’ at 120 Ballybarnes Road, an impressive country residence located only 4.5 miles from Newtownards, 6 miles from Holywood and only 11 miles from East Belfast.
This substantial family home has undergone a detailed modernisation programme by our clients, which genuinely requires internal appraisal to fully appreciate all there is on offer.
Located at the Ballysallagh end of the Ballybarnes Road, this beautifully presented home is situated in a quiet rural setting and is perfect for buyers seeking a property with nothing to do but move in and immediately enjoy living in the country.
Our client has presented the home to an exacting standard, showcasing their sharp eye for a quality specification, trendy taste and captures current trends in interior design, something that can be a rarity in country homes.
Offering a wealth of accommodation spread over two levels, providing a welcoming entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, four great sized reception spaces, a luxuriously appointed kitchen and matching boot room/ utility, four double bedrooms, principal bedroom with luxury en-suite, a large family bathroom, plus an extensive first floor sun terrace running the full width of the property at the rear.
Externally, the property is approached via entrance gates leading to a large tarmac driveway, providing easy access and ample parking facilities for family and guests.
There is also a detached double garage to securely store vehicles, or small leisure boat.
Resting on a large plot with surrounding, landscaped gardens offering manicured lawn areas, mature trees, hedging and shrub beds – all providing a year-round evergreen aesthetic, privacy, and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy and entertain guests.
Original light blue painted front door, outside light to: - Entrance Hall Polished Oak floor, understairs storage, corniced ceiling, wall light points, feature painted staircase.
Family Room 4m x 4m (into bay) (13'1" x 13'1") Attractive fireplace with painted timber surround, cast iron inset, open fire, tiled hearth, polished Oak floor, feature bay window, corniced ceiling.
Lounge 5.9m x 3.28m (19'4" x 10'9") Attractive painted fireplace surround with cast iron inset, open fire and slate hearth, polished Oak flooring, corniced ceiling, Upvc double glazed French Doors providing direct access to the rear gardens.
Luxury Fitted Kitchen 4.98m x 4.2m (16'4" x 13'9") Recessed Caple stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, excellent range of high and low level light grey Shaker style units, Quartz tops & upstands, freestanding stainless steel range cooker with five ring hob, two ovens, grill and warming draw, mirror tiled splash back, inglenook style surround with recessed extractor hood and built in cupboards, twin integrated fridge/ freezers, integrated dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor, LED recessed spotlighting, countryside views, dual aspect, open to living room leading to formal dining room, glazed door to: Luxury Utility Room 3.38m x 1.88m (11'1" x 6'2") Recessed Caple stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, excellent range of high- and low-level matching units, Quartz tops, plumbed for washing machine, recess for tumble dryer, broom cupboard, period style ceramic tiled floor, Upvc double glazed door to rear garden.
Cloakroom Comprising modern white suite, wall mounted half pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, low flush WC, feature period style wall and floor tiling, LED recessed spotlighting.
Open Plan Living Room 5.7m x 3.38m (18'8" x 11'1") Ceramic tiled floor, LED recessed spotlighting, dual aspect, Upvc double glazed doors to side/ rear gardens, the ideal space to entertain family and friends, open to: Formal Dining Room 5.18m x 3.28m (17'0" x 10'9") Polished Oak floor, dual aspect.
Painted staircase with square spindles leading to: First Floor Landing Beautiful Minstrel Gallery landing space flooded with natural light, offering open country views to Ballysallagh Reservoir, polished Oak flooring, roof space access via integrated ladder.
Principle Bedroom 4.11m x 3.96m (13'6" x 13'0") Polished laminate floor, Upvc double glazed French doors to large rear sun terrace which runs the width of the rear of the property – providing far reaching countryside views.
Luxury En-Suite Comprising modern white suite, separate fully tiled shower cubicle, Mira Sport thermostatically controlled shower unit, wall mounted half pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, push button WC, ceramic tiled floor, wall tiling, LED recessed spotlighting, extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 3.9m x 3.78m (12'10" x 12'5") Polished laminate floor, Upvc double glazed French doors to large rear sun terrace which runs the width of the rear of the property – providing far reaching countryside views.
Bedroom 3 5.33m x 3m (17'6" x 9'10") Polished laminate floor, front facing countryside views over Ballysallagh Reservoir.
Bedroom 4 3.76m x 3.35m (12'4" x 11'0") Polished laminate floor, front facing countryside views to Ballysallagh Reservoir.
Luxury Family Bathroom Comprising modern white suite, panelled bath with centre mixer taps and telephone hand shower over bath, large separate fully tiled shower cubicle, Mira Sport thermostatically controlled shower unit, wall mounted half pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, push button WC, marble effect ceramic tiled wall and floor, LED recessed, extractor fan.
Outside Detached Double Garage 6.86m x 5.92m (22'6" x 19'5") Twin white roller doors, light and power, Grant oil fired boiler, Upvc double glazed side window and pedestrian door, built in shelving.
Approached via large tarmac driveway with plenty of parking and turning space for a multi car family.
Gardens Extensive, well-tended, surrounding gardens laid out in manicured lawns, mature trees, hedging, and shrub beds providing privacy and a pleasant evergreen pallet throughout the horticultural year, tarmac path, outside lights, outside water tap, oil storage tank, outside power points.
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