26 Thornyhill Road

• Stunning and Quaint Country Cottage Set in this Beautiful Rural Location
• Bright and Spacious Lounge with Open Fire and Conservatory
• Two Excellent Sized Bedrooms
• Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom
• Adjacent Stone Cottage - Suitable for Further Extension or Conversion (Subject to the Relevant Consents)
• Spacious Driveway Leading to the Detached Garage
• Oil Fired Central Heating and Partial Double Glazing
• Beautifully Maintained Gardens Laid out in Lawn with Patio Areas
• Dry Stone Wall Boundary and a Brick Paved Patio at rear
• Close Proximity to Balloo, Strangford Lough and Killinchy Primary School and a Convenient Commute to Downpatrick and Belfast

A stunning and quaint detached country cottage, set in its own beautiful, mature gardens, in this fabulous rural setting. The cottage is situated approximately half a mile from Balloo Crossroads and is within easy walking distance of Balloo House Restaurant and local shops.

This attractive stone cottage retains a wealth of character and charm and boasts superbly appointed accommodation throughout, comprising of a bright and spacious lounge with open fire, conservatory, country style kitchen with a wood burning stove, principal bathroom and two excellent sized bedrooms. An adjacent stone cottage provides additional storage or equally, lends itself to a possible conversion to a granny flat or an extension to the existing cottage, subject to the relevant consents.

Outside, a spacious driveway leads to a detached double garage. Beautifully maintained gardens are laid out in lawn with paved patio areas. The grounds are fully enclosed by a dry stone wall and the slightly elevated site enjoys superb views over the rolling countryside of Killinchy.

Strangford Lough is within close proximity boasting beautiful coastal walks and water sports activities in addition to the many amenities offered by the North Down area.

An excellent road and public transport network allow for a convenient commute to Belfast and Downpatrick.

Entrance Hall

Feature glazed stable door; slate tiled floor; tongue and groove ceiling; glazed double doors to:-

Kitchen 4.45m x 3.96m (14'7 x 13'0)

Excellent range of painted finish high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating 1½ tub stainless steel sink unit with swan neck mixer tap; space for electric cooker; space and plumbing for dishwasher; laminate worktops; tiled splashback; wood strip floor; Inglenook style fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove; slate hearth; tongue and groove ceiling with recessed spotlights.

Lounge 5.77m x 4.32m (18'11 x 14'2)

Beautiful cast iron style fireplace with open fire (back boiler); tv aerial connection point; tongue and groove ceiling with exposed ceiling beam; glazed double doors through to:-

Conservatory 6.07m x 4.80m (19'11 x 15'9)

(maximum measurements - L Shaped)
Wood strip floor; glazed uPVC doors.

Rear Porch

Glazed PVC door to rear; stone flagged floor; oil fired boiler; hotpress with lagged copper cylinder.

Hallway

Access to roofspace.

Bedroom 1 5.64m x 4.19m (18'6 x 13'9)

Feature wall panelling. Excellent views from 2 large windows.

Bedroom 2 4.93m x 2.77m (16'2 x 9'1)

Wood laminate floor.

Bathroom 2.41m x 1.98m (7'11 x 6'6)

Cream suite comprising tongue and groove panelled bath with raised pillar mixer tap and telephone shower attachment; pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps; low flush wc; part tiled walls.

Outside

Stone pillars with wrought iron gates; cattle grid and spacious bitmac and gravelled driveway leading to the rear of the property and to:-

Detached Garage 7.01m x 4.98m (23'0 x 16'4)

Wooden doors; light and power points; space and plumbing for washing machine.

Adjacent Stone Cottage

Comprising of 3 store rooms :-

Store 7.95m x 4.47m (26'1 x 14'8 )

Incorporates an oil fired Rayburn.

Store 4.42m x 3.18m (14'6 x 10'5)

Store 4.04m x 3.58m (13'3 x 11'9)

Gardens

Beautifully maintained gardens are laid out in lawn planted with mature hedging and a wonderful selection of ornamental and flowering shrubs, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside, brick paved patio areas, outside lights and water tap.

Tenure

Freehold