3-bedroom detached house · BT44 0LD
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Detached stone cottage Three first floor bedrooms Living room with multi-fuel burning stove Kitchen/dining room Morning room (optional fourth bedroom/work from home office) Utility room Ground floor shower room Potential for Airbnb/short-term letting annex with separate access to the left-hand side First floor bathroom with 3-piece suite Traditional rough rendered internal walls Fibrus broadband installed, providing high-speed internet access Alarm system LPG central heating system (condensing boiler) Water supplied via private well fitted with filtration system PVC double glazed windows (one feature hardwood double glazed window in Morning room) PVC entrance doors First floor has been fully drylined Ground floor is water proof render Attached garage/workshop Tarmac driveway providing off-street parking Mature gardens laid in lawn with established trees and shrubs Stone wall boundaries adding character and definition Stunning uninterrupted countryside views Set on 1 acre A short 5-minute drive to Carnlough & the beach A short 15-minute drive to Broughshane Village A 25-minute drive to Ballymena Town Approximate date of construction: 1898 Tenure: Freehold Estimated Domestic Rate Bill: £1,516 Total area: approx.
146.4 sq. metres (1575.5 sq.
feet) Situated in a picturesque and peaceful rural setting, 170 Ballymena Road, Carnlough offers a charming and versatile home while remaining conveniently located to Carnlough, Broughshane and Ballymena.
The accommodation comprises three bedrooms and two reception rooms, with the option to convert one reception room into a ground floor bedroom if desired.
The property includes a living room with stove, kitchen/dining area, ground floor shower room and utility room, along with a first-floor bathroom.
There is excellent potential for Airbnb or short-term letting, with separate access to part of the property leading to the morning room, utility and shower room.
Externally, the property is surrounded by mature gardens with patio area, a natural stream along the boundary and beautiful countryside views, offering a high degree of privacy.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office. Ground Floor ENTRANCE HALL: With PVC front door with glazed pane. Staircase leading to first floor. Tiled flooring.
LIVING ROOM: 5.25m x 5.17m (17' 3" x 16' 12") With multi-fuel burning stove to slate hearth. Wall lights. Wooden beams to ceiling. Solid wooden flooring. Steps leading down to kitchen.
KITCHEN: 4.9m x 3.76m (16' 1" x 12' 4") With a range of eye and low-level fitted units, 1 1/4 bowl sink unit and drainer with mixer tap.
Integrated four ring gas hob with stainless-steel extractor fan over. Integrated oven. Space for under counter fridge-freezer. Cutlery drawers. Saucepan drawers. Spacious area for dining.
Spot lighting to ceiling. Splash back tiling. Tiled flooring. REAR HALLWAY: With built-in storage cupboard. PVC door leading to front of property. Wooden panelling to walls. Tiled flooring.
MORNING ROOM: 3.75m x 3.04m (12' 4" x 9' 12") Mezzanine loft area accessed via ladder, suitable for storage, occasional use, reading nook or extra bunk.
Stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Fixed skylights. Wall light. Wooden panelling to wall.
Natural stone flooring UTILITY ROOM: With tall storage units, stainless-steel sink unit and drainer with stainless-steel mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer.
Natural stone flooring. SHOWER ROOM: With 3-piece white suite comprising LFWC, WHB and shower to corner cubicle. Wall light. Wooden panelling to walls. Splash back tiling. Natural stone flooring.
First Floor LANDING: With access to partially floored loft. Linen cupboard with shelved storage. BEDROOM (1): 3.89m x 2.37m (12' 9" x 7' 9") With Velux window.
BEDROOM (2): 2.99m x 2.7m (9' 10" x 8' 10") With Velux window. BEDROOM (3): 3.72m x 2.6m (12' 2" x 8' 6") With laminated wooden flooring.
BATHROOM: With 3-piece white suite comprising LFWC, WHB and panelled bath with shower over. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring.
Outside ATTACHED GARAGE: 5.17m x 5.m (16' 12" x 16' 5") With up and over door. Rear door for pedestrian access.
With access from the Ballymena Road with gated entrance to tarmac driveway providing parking to front and side. Additional roadside gravel area for parking.
Paved area to front of property leading to both front doors. Mature gardens surrounding the property laid in lawn with established trees, shrubs and natural planting.
Stone wall boundaries to front with additional enclosed areas offering excellent privacy. Paved patio area to rear, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining.
Picturesque setting with a stream running along the boundary and stunning uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside. External power sockets. Peaceful rural location. Outside lights.
Directions Loacted off the Ballymena Road, 5 minutes from Carnlough.
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