Islandreagh, 2 Islandreagh Road,

Features

• Islandreagh is substantial family home set within secluded and peaceful grounds of around 3.4 acres
• One of the best opportunities to recreate and extend a handsome listed home with full planning permission granted
• Electric gates lead through recently laid manicured gardens up a sweeping driveway towards the main house - additional access points
• Courtyard with recently rebuilt and extended dry store, studio, store and office
• Beautifully finished first floor apartment with bedroom, shower and dressing rooms and open kitchen/dining room
• Orangery built within walled garden opening to terraces and level lawns to the rear
• The main house has been cleared and stripped in preparation for the shrewd purchaser to extend/renovate and restore
• Front door leads to entrance hallway and through to formal and informal accommodation
• Currently 5 large reception areas and 4 bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms
• The proposed plans you can see include the above with extended and enhanced layouts
• Courtyard with open carport/storage
• Former strong stable block, currently used as garden stores, which has been completely renovated and rebuilt leaving:
• 3 garden stores which can be used as dry stores or studios, home offices or kids' playrooms
• Glorious gardens with many areas to relax, play and work with pathways through recently planted and original mature colourful shrubs, trees and plants
• Nearby are The Dunadry Hotel & Gardens, Templepatrick Village, Antrim and leading primary and secondary schools, and local train halts
• Belfast City only a 15 minute drive away, North Coast 45 minutes away and the International Airport only a 5 minute drive
• Viewing strictly by private appointment - contact David Menary on 07775557090 or [email protected] for all enquiry levels

Islandreagh is a unique and fantastic opportunity to purchase a handsome Georgian home dating back to 1757 which has the benefit of permission to restore, extend and renovate on the edge of idyllic countryside, and only a few moments from local shops, the airport and a 15 minute drive from Belfast City.

The overall site is framed by mature trees and hedgerows and a rectangular shape extending around 3.4 acres and has had detailed professional landscaping works carried out so far such as an ornate walled garden with orangery and garden room with terraces to the rear paddock, private driveways with electric gates and renovation of lawns and a level paddock or formal gardens. There are recently built and restored outbuildings including storage units, dry stores, a studio and a custom designed guest first floor single bedroom apartment studio which has been finished to an exceptional specification.

Warwick architects have carefully designed new extensions and intelligently redesigned existing interior enhancements so that the discerning purchaser can create a home of distinction and of a finish of their choice in one of the more affluent parts of county Antrim.

The original house has been cleared and prepared for the new custodian to commence remodelling. The plans that have been passed create a c.6000 sq ft two storey detached dwelling with the best of both worlds with listed ornate detailing and modern extensions which combined, will create a breathtaking home.

For convenience there is the Dunadry hotel with bar, restaurant and spa a few moments away as well as the shops, walks and comforts of Templepatrick, the international airport is a 5 minute drive and Belfast city is 15 minutes – perfectly suited for the city worker seeking relaxing countryside views with a short commute.

Contact Colliers Premium Homes to discuss this outstanding residential opportunity at your earliest convenience.

This property is accessed via the main Dunadry Road via a sweeping driveway. At the front of the property there are rolling lawns bordered by specimen trees, fencing, walls, hedging, colourful shrubs and plants with steps up to parking and forecourt area which is also accessed via an entrance gate from the Islandreagh Road and electric entrance gates further up Islandreagh Road. The main property is listed with obvious kerb appeal; a beautiful rendered, Irish farmhouse style home which has been cleverly recreated and extended to create one of the finest homes within the Antrim area. Warwick Architects have approved plans for the CGI and drawings attached which will take this property to the next step for the shrewd purchaser. The purchaser will have the planning permission and opportunity to build a home to their specification. The property for sale is detached with obvious development potential which comprises:

Hardwood front door with ornate crescent fanlight and side panels leading into:

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE HALL:

8.7m x 2.1m (28' 7" x 6' 11")
Wall light wiring and cornice ceiling to first floor.

ROOM:

4.2m x 4.2m (13' 9" x 13' 9")
Windows to front and side all with fitted shutters, wall light wiring, cornice ceiling, archway with shutter doors leading into:

LOBBY:

4.2m x 2.2m (13' 9" x 7' 3")
Connects back to hallway with archway to:

FAMILY ROOM/SUNROOM:

9.5m x 8.7m (31' 2" x 28' 7")
At widest points. Sunroom style with sliding uPVC glazed doors to terraces overlooking side, rear and front gardens, beautiful Antrim countryside, mature trees looking up towards bespoke walled garden and orangery which is being created. Sliding doors to rear of the property which has a flagged patio and over the working courtyard. This room also has low voltage lighting, large fireplace and double height eaves ceilings.

ROOM:

4.6m x 4.2m (15' 1" x 13' 9")
Fireplace with open grate fire, windows to front and side. Door connecting to rear hallway which leads to rear door to working courtyard.

CLOAKROOM & STORAGE AREA:

Oil fired central heating boiler, low flush wc with ample boot room and storage space.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:

4.8m x 7.3m (15' 9" x 23' 11")
Glazed windows and patio doors to front terraces opening to front forecourt and gardens. Kitchen is currently not fitted, low voltage lighting with doorway leading to:

WORKING KITCHEN:

4.2m x 6.m (13' 9" x 19' 8")
Tiled floor with window to front and large window to rear overlooking courtyard. Steps up to rear hallway with door to working courtyard, further cloakroom with wc, storage cupboard and step up to:

FAMILY ROOM:

5.2m x 7.4m (17' 1" x 24' 3")
Exposed beam ceiling, wall light wiring, space for fireplace and step up to:

STUDIO/CONVERTED GARAGE:

6.8m x 5.3m (22' 4" x 17' 5")
Opens to working courtyard.

First Floor

HALF LANDING:

Ornate window. Leading to main landing area.

BEDROOM:

3.m x 4.2m (9' 10" x 13' 9")

BEDROOM:

4.2m x 3.2m (13' 9" x 10' 6")

BEDROOM:

4.2m x 3.1m (13' 9" x 10' 2")
Door to small shower room with fully tiled shower cubicle with instant heat electric shower, wash hand basin and wc.

REAR HALLWAY:

Storage cupboard. Fitted staircase to eaves.

FAMILY BATHROOM:

1.7m x 3.9m (5' 7" x 12' 10")
Shower cubicle with instant heat shower, wash hand basin, wc and bath.

MAIN BEDROOM:

4.9m x 4.8m (16' 1" x 15' 9")
Eaves ceiling. Leading to:

WALK IN BATHROOM:

4.4m x 3.9m (14' 5" x 12' 10")
Bath, sink, wc, shower cubicle, eaves ceiling.

WALK IN DRESSING ROOM:

4.1m x 1.5m (13' 5" x 4' 11")

ATTIC ROOMS:

11.7m x 3.1m (38' 5" x 10' 2")
Fitted staircase to rooms which have light and power.

Outside

Extensive lawns, beautiful rhododendrons, magnolia trees with steps up to working rear courtyard. The courtyard is accessed from the studio/converted garages, kitchen and hallway.

OPEN STORAGE AREA:

6.8m x 3.5m (22' 4" x 11' 6")
Pitched roof.

A range of outbuildings which have been converted, along with a first floor apartment to create fantastic storage space.

STORAGE ROOM:

8.1m x 4.9m (26' 7" x 16' 1")
Ideal for home office/yoga studio. Heating, light and power with double windows and double doors overlooking front.

STORAGE ROOM:

5.8m x 4.m (19' 0" x 13' 1")
Door to front, light, power and heat. Double glazed windows to front.

STORAGE ROOM:

5.7m x 6.5m (18' 8" x 21' 4")
Ideal for further guest bedroom, apartment, studio or home office. Double height ceiling, light and power, boiler, windows to rear and front, provision for wc.

STORAGE ROOM:

5.9m x 6.4m (19' 4" x 20' 12")
Smooth concrete screed, low voltage lighting, double height ceiling, fully plastered, light, power and radiators, access to front and rear. Ideal for kids playroom/home office/studio or guest suite.

Via electric rear entrance gates there is a large pebbled parking area in front of shaped and landscaped gardens.

FIRST FLOOR GUEST APARTMENT:

Wrought iron steps up to a first floor, farmhouse style, beautifully refurbished, guest apartment. Open to:

LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING:

5.1m x 5.9m (16' 9" x 19' 4")
Beautifully fitted wooden floor, kitchen area, custom designed kitchen with built in cabinetry with fridge and freezer, side storage with concealed washer/drier. Wall unit with fitted drawers and cupboards, built in, marble effect worktops, beautiful tiled splashback with five ring ceramic hob with extractor fan over. Belfast style ceramic sink with mixer taps, windows overlooking working courtyard and main house with eaves ceiling. Living area with television, wood burning stove with attractive brick detailing behind and wooden mantle to front. Dining area and door to:

BEDROOM:

6.1m x 5.2m (20' 0" x 17' 1")
At widest points, including dressing area with two double built in wardrobes with hanging/shelving space, beautiful wooden floors, eaves ceiling, low voltage lighting. Two double built in wardrobes in main bedroom, frosted Crittall door leading towards walk in shower room with wooden floor, concealed cistern wc, wash hand basin, fitted mirror and tiling over, walk in double shower with drench shower and telephone hand shower, extractor fan, low voltage lighting and heated towel rail.

Hand built, ornate brick with sandstone coping walled garden which is to be fitted out with amazing living terrace and planting areas.

ORANGERY:

5.3m x 9.8m (17' 5" x 32' 2")
First fix. Three sets of doors to front, two sets to the side and two sets to the rear which is designed to make a beautiful folly as a great enhancement to these meticulously designed and landscaped gardens. The overall plot is 3.4 acres in size. There have been provision made for outside lighting, water supply and speakers. Shaped pathways built with steel trim. Rectangular, orthodox shaped site with pathways to rear and lighting pillars all way around leading towards the rear of the orangery and down the side towards front gardens, all of which borders consist of mature hedges.

The architects and current custodians have carefully planned this proposed dwelling to be one of the finest in the area. We are searching for the shrewd purchaser who will continue this development journey and create one of the most "in demand" properties within County Antrim area and Northern Ireland; so close to the city centre and International Airport while enjoying the peaceful countryside.

Directions

Travel from Templepatrick towards Dunadry, Islandreagh Road is on the right hand side off the Belfast Road just past the Dunadry Hotel.