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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · BT53 8DX
For saleReduced £50 (−0%) on 6 AugListed 111 days
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About
Oil fired heating - boiler serviced recently. Upvc double glazed windows. Spacious 4 bedroom (1 ensuite), 1 ½ reception room accommodation. A modern and stylish property.
Picturesque mature gardens to rear of property with trees (including fruit trees), shrubs and bedding plants. Entertainment area and patio area to rear gardens in this picturesque setting.
Within walking distance to local amenities including shops etc. Centrally located to Ballymoney, Coleraine, Ballycastle, Bushmills and the North Antrim Coast.
Within easy access of the A26/Frosses road/Ballymoney bypass for commuting to Coleraine, Ballymena and further afield.
We are delighted to offer for sale this spacious contemporary 4 bedroom (1 ensuite), 1 ½ reception room detached house with detached garage set on a spacious site in the popular Castlewood development in Dervock which is centrally located to Ballymoney, Coleraine, Ballycastle, Bushmills and the North Antrim Coast.
The property benefits from having oil fired heating and upvc double glazed windows in this modern, well proportioned, stylish home.
Externally the property has upvc fascia and soffits, has a spacious driveway and parking area to the side of the property and has a mature southerly facing landscaped garden to the rear with entertainment area, patio area and mature trees (including fruit trees), shrubs and bedding plants.
In addition there is also a summer house, greenhouse and shed to the picturesque rear garden area in this delightful setting.
This 4 bedroom property is sure to appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers and must be viewed to fully appreciate the proportions and location of this super spacious family home.
Early viewing is highly recommended. Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Entrance Hall Tiled floor, telephone point, staircase to first floor.
Separate w.c With w.c, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, tiled floor.
Lounge 4.29m x 3.94m (14'1 x 12'11) Attractive brick fireplace, granite hearth, multifuel stove, wooden mantle, wood laminate flooring, open plan to: Kitchen/Dinette 7.77m x 3.18m (25'6 x 10'5) With a range of attractive eye and low level units including Neff electric oven, induction hob, stainless steel extractor fan, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit, plumbed for an automatic dishwasher, part tiled walls, tiled floor, french doors to rear garden area.
Utility room 2.9m x 1.57m (9'6 x 5'2) With eye and low level units, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, part tiled walls, tiled floor, extractor fan, pedestrian door to exterior.
First Floor Accommodation Spacious landing area Access to roofspace storage (floored with light) via a slingsby type ladder. Shelved cupboard.
Master Bedroom 4.42m x 3.94m (14'6 x 12'11) (including ensuite) Ensuite with Mira Sport electric shower, sheeted cubicle, w.c, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, tiled splashback with storage cupboards below, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 3.02m x 2.77m (9'11 x 9'1) Bedroom 3 3.12m x 1.93m (10'3 x 6'4) Bathroom and w.c.
combined 3.3m x 1.65m (10'10 x 5'5) (excluding shower cubicle) With fitted suite including bath, w.c, tiled splashback, tiled around bath, thermostatic shower, sheeted cubicle, extractor fan.
Bedroom 4 4.27m x 3.73m (14' x 12'3) Double aspect windows. EXTERIOR FEATURES Detached Garage 4.62m x 2.77m (15'2 x 9'1) With roller door, pedestrian door, windows, light and power points.
Upvc fascia and soffits. Stoned driveway and parking area to side of property. Brick pavia pathway to front and side of property. Stoned garden area to front of property.
Outside light to front of property. Brick pavia patio area (entertainment area with decorative railings) to rear garden area.
Mature landscaped garden to rear of property partly in lawn, part patio area/stoned area with mature trees (including fruit trees), shrubs and plants. Outside light and tap to rear garden area.
Greenhouse. Shed with light and power points. Summer house with light and power points to rear garden area. Exterior power points to rear garden.
Directions Leave Ballymoney town centre along Market Street and continue along onto the Knock road, continue across the bypass for approximately 4 miles to the village of Dervock.
Turn left onto the Castlecat road and turn left (just before leaving the village) into Castlewood park. Continue along and turn right at the T junction.
Continue along taking the road to the right and the property is the first one on the right hand side.
Value & comps
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