26 The Craig Road

• A supremely private detached bungalow of rare distinction, set within approximately 2.5 acres of exceptional grounds
• The views are, quite simply, extraordinary.
• Approached via a sweeping private driveway through mature planting and established grounds, the property announces itself with quiet confidence
• 4 Reception/Living Spaces Lounge, drawing room, sun lounge, dining room and kitchen
• Open plan kitchen to dining room and sun lounge, offering the most magical views across the countryside and high level of privacy
• 5 or 4 Double Bedrooms 2 Ensuites
• Principal bedroom with Mourne Mountain views, dressing room and ensuite shower room
• Kitchen and utility room have been upgraded
• Garage plus car port
• New Grant boiler — high efficiency heating
• A home of extraordinary quality, privacy and natural beauty. Early viewing is strongly recommended.

Positioned with commanding presence on an elevated 2.5-acre site, 26 The Craig Road is one of the most private and visually spectacular country residences available in County Down. The views are, quite simply, extraordinary.

Approached via a sweeping private driveway through mature planting and established grounds, the property announces itself with quiet confidence. The exterior, finished in crisp white render beneath a dark pitched roof with a striking stone-framed entrance porch, presents a handsome facade that conceals just how generously scaled the accommodation within truly is. This is a deceptively spacious home, and one that rewards exploration at every turn.

Immaculately presented throughout, every room reflects a considered and cohesive design sensibility. Quality fixtures, thoughtful colour palettes and premium finishes combine to create interiors that feel both polished and genuinely liveable. A new Grant boiler ensures the home is as efficient as it is beautiful, and the property is in turn-key condition, ready to be enjoyed from the moment of handover.

One of the most thoughtful features of the design is the ability to completely close off the bedroom wing from the main living areas, offering a level of flexibility and privacy within the home itself that is rarely encountered. Whether entertaining on a grand scale or retreating to a peaceful sanctuary, this house accommodates every mood effortlessly.

The setting of this property is nothing short of exceptional. Elevated above the surrounding drumlin landscape of County Down, the views extend in virtually every direction across a panorama that encompasses some of the most celebrated natural scenery in Ireland. The full arc of the Mourne Mountains commands the southern horizon, dramatic in all seasons. To the east, Strangford Lough glitters in the distance, while to the north the city lights of Belfast are visible on clear evenings. The open-plan connection between the sun lounge, dining room and kitchen has been designed precisely to capture and frame these views, making them an ever-present part of daily life in this remarkable home.

The accommodation is both generous and exceptionally well arranged, flowing naturally from a welcoming entrance through to a series of distinctive and beautifully finished rooms. Briefly, the property comprises a lounge, a drawing room, an open-plan sun lounge flowing into the dining room and fully upgraded kitchen, a utility room, two large storage rooms, study, four double bedrooms, two with ensuite shower rooms, and a principal bedroom suite with a dedicated walk-in dressing room. The bedroom wing can be completely separated from the main living areas, a rare and practical design feature that adds both flexibility and privacy within the home.

The grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres of meticulously maintained garden and natural landscape, representing one of the most compelling aspects of this already exceptional property. Formal lawns, carefully shaped topiary, shrubs and ornamental planting wrap around the house on all sides, with multiple seating areas positioned throughout the grounds to capture the views from every angle.

A generous integral garage with roller door is complemented by a covered carport and a large, well-surfaced courtyard, offering ample parking for multiple vehicles. The rear courtyard terrace is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, while seating areas around the home are positioned to make the most of the views at every hour of the day.

The scale and privacy of the site also opens the door to a range of exciting lifestyle or commercial possibilities. A portion of the grounds could be sympathetically developed for a small business, glamping pods, an activity centre, or other leisure and hospitality use, subject to the necessary consents. Few residential properties in this region offer this combination of size, seclusion and potential.

The location is equally compelling for the leisure-minded buyer. Several highly regarded golf clubs are within easy reach, including Royal County Down in Newcastle, widely considered one of the finest links courses in the world. The Mourne Mountains, Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside offer world-class walking, cycling, water sports and outdoor pursuits, all within minutes of the front door.

The Mourne Mountains

A breathtaking southern horizon, visible from the open-plan living spaces and gardens throughout the day and across all seasons.

Strangford Lough

Glittering eastern views across one of Ireland's finest and most celebrated natural landscapes, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Belfast and Beyond

The city lights of Belfast are visible to the north on clear evenings, adding a further dimension to an already extraordinary panorama and underlining the convenience of the location.

Entrance

HALLWAY:

Welcome to the exquisite entrance hall with solid wood door and tiled floor with views through the courtyard room and outside

LOUNGE:

5.69m x 4.93m (18' 8" x 16' 2")
An attractive lounge with mourne mountain views and wood burning stove fire

COURTYARD ROOM

5.97m x 4.24m (19' 7" x 13' 11")
A spacious room with courtyard views, feature fire, double patio doors to the outside and solid wood flooring

SUN ROOM:

5.m x 3.96m (16' 5" x 13' 0")
Panoramic views towards the Mourne Mountains, Strangford Lough and rolling countryside. Tiled floor and open plan into the dining room

DINING ROOM:

4.44m x 4.14m (14' 7" x 13' 7")
Feature wood burning stove and open plan to the kitchen

KITCHEN WITH ISLAND

5.66m x 4.75m (18' 7" x 15' 7")
The heart of the home. This stunning open-plan space connects the sun lounge, dining room and newly upgraded kitchen in a seamless flow, with generous glazing framing exceptional Mourne Mountain views at every turn. The kitchen has been comprehensively upgraded with quality units and integrated appliances,plus larder coffee station and the utility room has been upgraded. This is a space designed for modern family living at its very best.

UTILITY ROOM:

4.01m x 2.21m (13' 2" x 7' 3")
Plumbed for washing machine, high and low units, Tiled floor.

WASHROOM

Low level wc and wash hand basin

STUDY

3.15m x 2.95m (10' 4" x 9' 8")
Solid wood flooring

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM AND WALK IN WARDROBE

5.66m x 4.65m (18' 7" x 15' 3")
This fabulous primary bedroom suite has magical views of the Mourne Mountains and complimented by an ensuite shower room plus walk in wardrobe

DRESSING ROOM:

1.96m x 1.96m (6' 5" x 6' 5")
Built in wadrobes

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:

2.24m x 1.83m (7' 4" x 6' 5")
Attractive finsihes with shower cubicle and tiled inset, wash hand basin and wc.

BEDROOM (2):

4.37m x 3.66m (14' 4" x 12' 0")
Attractive wall panelling

BEDROOM (3):

4.37m x 3.35m (14' 4" x 11' 0")
Radiator

BEDROOM (4):

4.37m x 3.35m (14' 4" x 11' 0")
Radiator

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:

2.46m x 1.55m (8' 1" x 5' 1")
Shower, wash hand basin and wc

BATHROOM:

An attractive bathroom suite to comprise bath, shower cubicle and wc.

HOT PRESS

3.91m x 1.52m (12' 10" x 5' 0")
Pressurised hot water system, controls for heating

STORE

3.91m x 1.52m (12' 10" x 5' 0")
Storage

Outside

Outdoor living is enhanced by a spacious terrace and garden with multiple seating areas capturing the exceptional views, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Additional features include a double garage, enclosed courtyard paved patio with seating areas and raised shrubs, lawns that have been well landscaped with an array of trees, shrubs and gardens extending to approx 3 acres.

The site can adapt to perhaps incorporate glamping sites or space for a business. Subject to approvals.

GARAGE:

5.64m x 3.96m (18' 6" x 13' 0")

Car port

5.64m x 3.56m (18' 6" x 11' 8")

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