12 Drumbo Road, Ballyaughlis, Lisburn BT27 5TX

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An outstanding luxury detached residence extending to over 4000 sq.ft occupying a magnificent mature site of circa 1 acre laid out in professionally landscaped and stocked gardens nestled in a prestigious semi-rural locality on the outskirts of Lisburn, convenient to the M.1. Motorway and within a few minutes drive of the many social and cultural attractions of South Belfast and the City centre.

Built 16 years ago, by the present owners, to the highest specification, this superb property combines attractive brick elevations with beautifully proportioned accommodation incorporating a host of top quality features and finishes complemented by meticulous attention to detail and impeccable presentation throughout.

Tucked well back from the road and approached by an impressive gated entrance and sweeping driveway this exceptional property will appeal to the most discerning of purchasers seeking an ‘out of town’ family home of the highest calibre affording a unique blend of location, setting, design, privacy, convenience and delightful views over the adjoining countryside.

Early personal inspection is essential for a full appraisal of this truly exquisite property.

Accommodation briefly comprises: Vestibule, Reception Hall with ‘cathedral ceiling’, period fireplace and beautiful leaded stained glass feature windows, Cloakroom with ‘Chatsworth’ suite, Lounge 20’0 into bay x 15’2 with period fireplace, open plan to Dining Room 16’0 into bay x 15’2 with elm flooring, Study 17’3 x 12’4 with fitted furniture, magnificent fitted Kitchen/Dining Area 27’3 x 13’6 by ‘Castle Glen’ with central island, granite worktops, ‘Aga’ range, window seat, comprehensive range of quality integrated and built-in electrical appliances, open plan to Sun Room 17’0 x 12’4 with vaulted Ceiling, feature glazed screen, French doors to patio area and garden, double doors to Family Room 18’0 x 14’9 with period fireplace, oak flooring and patio door, secondary hallway with exterior door, access to garaging, excellent fitted Utility Room and back staircase to Games Room 24’9 x 18’2 with vaulted beamed ceiling and bar area, Den/Office 13’8 x 10’7 sweeping pitch pine spindle staircase from Reception Hall to galleried first floor landing, Master Bedroom Suite 20’7 into bay x 15’2 with period fireplace and window seat plus fitted Dressing Room 15’2 x 10’4 and recently refitted luxury ensuite Shower Room, 3 further good-sized Bedooms, one with ensuite Shower Room, luxury Bathroom 17’3 x 7’6, also recently refurbished.

Specification includes: Alarm and security system installed, wired for Satellite TV, pitch pine internal doors, skirtings and architraves, pitch pine double glazed windows, central vacuum system and oil-fired central heating.

Impressive entrance with brick pillars, wing walls, remote control wrought iron gates with video/intercom entry.

Sweeping, granite kerbed, asphalt driveway with standard lamps leading to turning circle, spacious forecourt and parking bay.

Mature site, extending to circa. 1 acre, professionally landscaped and laid out in meticulously maintained gardens in lawns with an abundance of specimen trees and shrubs, spring flowerbeds, extensive granite set patio areas, pergola, gazebo, barbeque area, ornamental fishponds straddled by wooden bridge, ‘secret’ pathways, garden implement store, well screened boundaries affording maximum seclusion.

Delightful open aspect to the rear with far reaching views over the adjoining countryside to the South Antrim Hills beyond.

Location: Drumbo Road is off the Hillhall/Ballylesson Road opposite junction with the Drumbeg Road. Property is approx. 100 yards on right hand side. (Sign erected)

Comprises

VESTIBULE:

with arched pitch Pine double doors with Sandstone surround and step, cornice, tiled floor, 1/2 glazed door with leaded stained glass top panel with matching side panels to:

RECEPTION HALL:15' 0" x 13' 0" (4.57m x 3.96m)

with double height ceiling, polished mantle period fireplace with 'coal effect' gas fire, magnificent leaded stained glass feature window, cornice, picture light points, pitch Pine wall panelling to dado rail, Sweeping pitch Pine spindle staircase to first floor galleried Landing overlooking Reception Hall and feature stained glass windows, cornice, ceiling rose, picture light pints, single and double panelled radiator, lobby to:

CLOAKROOM:

with 'Chatsworth' suite comprising vanity wash hand basin, high flush w.c., leaded stained glass window, 1/2 tiled walls, heated towel rail, 'Amtico' flooring.

LOUNGE:20' 0" into bay x 15' 2" (6.1m x 4.62m)

with polished Italian marble period style fireplace with brick inset and dog grate, 'coal effect' gas fire, cornice, dado rail, dimmer switch, double panelled radiator with radiator cabinet, double doors from Hall, open plan to:

DINING ROOM:16' 0" into bay x 15' 2" (4.88m x 4.62m)

with solid 'Elm' wood flooring, cornice, ceiling rose, wall light points, dado rail.

STUDY:17' 3" x 12' 4" (5.26m x 3.76m)

with fitted bookcase/display unit with low level cupboards, cornice, dado rail, double panelled radiator with radiator cabinet, 2 steps down to:

MAGNIFICENT KITCHEN/DINING AREA:27' 3" x 13' 6" (8.31m x 4.11m)

with superb range of 'Oak' high and low level fitted units by 'Castle Glen' incorporating central island, dresser style unit, granite worktops, 'Aga' range in tiled recess with extractor unit, adjacent 2 ring gas hob unit and 'mini' inset sink unit with mixer tap, 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap plus tap for spring well water, feature natural brick and tile wall and floor finishes, feature arched and stained glass windows, fitted window seat with storage below, 'Leibherr' integrated refrigerator and 'Bosch' dishwasher, open plan to:

SUN ROOM:17' 0" x 12' 4" (5.18m x 3.76m)

with tongue and groove vaulted ceiling, natural brick wall finish with ceiling floor, double panelled radiator with cabinet, plate shelf, 1/2 glazed French doors to patio area and garden, double doors to:

FAMILY ROOM:18' 0" x 14' 9" (5.49m x 4.5m)

with period style fireplace with cast iron inset with decorative tiled panels, cornice, solid American Light Oak flooring, 1/2 glazed screen tiled bevelled glass from Sun Room, patio door, double panelled radiator.

SECONDARY HALLWAY:

with cornice, ceiling rose, pitch pine wall panelling to dado rail, exterior door with diamond glazed panel, glazed side panels, access to garage, secondary staircase, quarry tiled floor.

UTILITY ROOM:9' 0" x 9' 0" (2.74m x 2.74m)

with excellent range of high and low level fitted units, granite worktops, 'Belfast' sink, plumbed for auto washing machine, quarry tiled floor, single panelled radiator, boiler housing/storage cupboard off.

MASTER BEDROOM:20' 7" into bay x 15' 2" (6.27m x 4.62m)

with fitted window seat in bay, cast iron period fireplace with decorative tiled panels, 'coal effect' gas fire, low voltage recessed lighting, double panelled radiator with cabinet.

ENSUITE DRESSING ROOM:15' 2" x 10' 4" (4.62m x 3.15m)

with comprehensive range of fitted furniture, double panelled radiator, access to eaves storage.

SEPARATE ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:10' 11" x 5' 7" (3.33m x 1.7m)

with 'Wet Room' shower enclosure with power shower and glazed screen, vanity unit with twin wash basins and mixer taps, low flush w.c., low voltage recessed lighting, complementary fully tiled walls and floor, leaded stained glass window, heated towel rail.

BEDROOM (2):13' 10" x 13' 4" (4.22m x 4.06m)

with parquet flooring, double panelled radiator.

BEDROOM (3):13' 10" x 13' 6" (4.22m x 4.11m)

with parquet flooring, Hotpress, double panelled radiator, access to roofspace.

BEDROOM (4):17' 3" max. x 14' 9" max. (5.26m x 4.5m)

with range of fitted furniture , double aspect windows, double panelled radiator.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:

with white suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with 'Showerlux' screen/door, vanity wash hand basin, concealed flush w.c., low voltage recessed lighting, partial wall tiling, heated towel rail.

LUXURY BATHROOM:17' 3" x 7' 6" (5.26m x 2.29m)

with 'Villeroy & Boch white sanitary ware comprising 'Jacuzzi' bath with centred mixer tap and shower head, marble surround, shower enclosure with power shower and glazed screen, feature vanity unit with wash basin with mixer tap, 2 matching storage/display cabinets, concealed flush w.c., complementary fully tiled walls and floor, wall light points, low voltage recessed lighting, feature display recessed with concealed lighting, feature chrome upright radiator.

Pitch pine spindle staircase from Secondary Hallway to:

GAMES ROOM:24' 9" x 18' 2" (7.54m x 5.54m)

with vaulted beamed ceiling, low voltage recessed lighting, bar area with wash hand basin, tongue and groove wall panelling to dado rail, fitted display/storage shelving, 2 'Bellow' radiators, feature exposed brick wall.

OFFICE/DEN:13' 8" x 10' 7" (4.17m x 3.23m)

with single panelled radiator, 2 access points to eaves storage.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE:25' 10" x 18' 9" (7.87m x 5.72m)

with twin remote control up and over doors, fitted storage cupboards, fluorescent lighting, feature circular leaded stained glass window, double panelled radiator, power points, central vacuum collection point. Toilet off with wash hand basin and low flush w.c., 1/2 tiled walls, tiled floor.

Impressive cobbled entrance with entrance pillars and wing wall, video/intercom entry through wrought iron double gates to long sweeping granite kerbed asphalt driveway bordered by granite sets and standard lamp lighting, leading to turning circle, spacious forecourt and parking bay. Mature site extending to circa 1 acre professionally landscaped and laid out in meticulously maintained gardens in lawns with an abundance of specimen trees and shrubs, spring flowerbed, natural stone wall, extensive granite set patio and barbeque areas, 'secret' pathways, pergola, gazebo, 2 ornamental fish ponds with water feature, straddled by wooden bridge, feature garden lighting, 5 water taps, wrought iron double gates to large secluded lawn to rear with fully stocked beds and borders, matching garden implement store 12'0" x 10'0". Well screened boundaries affording maximum privacy. Delightful open aspect over the adjoining rolling, countryside to the South Antrim hills beyond.