Knowehead House, 45 & 45a Knowehead Road

The Property

Commanding an elevated setting on the periphery of the village and positioned within approximately 1. 8 acres of mature grounds, Knowehead House encompasses a beautifully and sympathetically restored 4 bedroom, Grade B2 listed country house together with a traditional stone 2 bedroom cottage, range of vernacular outbuildings, tennis court and a reinstated walled garden.

History & Overview

With origins believed to date back to the 1700’s following corn and flax milling interests, Knowehead House is understood to have been built on the existing site in 1867 as a substantial gentleman’s residence forming part of a working farm. Historical records refer to the Wilson family who were linked to Raceview Woolen Mill and in later years the Morton Family having resided in Knowehead House. The property was acquired by the current owners just over 6 years ago and has undergone a substantial level of renovation both internally and externally not only bringing the property back to its former glory but tastefully enhancing and improving its many features to create a truly magnificent home.

Location

The property is ideally positioned just a few minutes walk across the historic Buttermilk Bridge to the bustling Main Street with its array of cafes and shops.

The neighbouring town of Ballymena is about 4.5 miles, Belfast via the A26 is 31.9 miles and the North Coast within approximately 37 miles.

Featuring cornicing, picture rail, panelled walls, original freestanding radiators, ceiling rose, understairs storage, portico, telephone point, reclaimed pine flooring extending through

Study:

12’4  x 9’7 (3.770m x 2.908m)

Reclaimed pine flooring extending through, panelled reveals, vertical panelled walls, picture rail, built in slimline shelved storage cupboards, cornicing

Lounge:

19’3 x 14’9 (5.875m x 4.489m approx measurements into recess)

Bay window featuring panelled reveals and pull up shutters overlooking gardens, open fireplace with freestanding grate and canopy, carved wood surround and slate hearth, decorative cornicing and ceiling rose, data point, TV and telephone points, reclaimed pine flooring extending through, door to;

Drawing Room:

21’ x 19’6 (6.394m x 5.941m into bay, approx measurements)

Featuring decorative deep moulded cornicing, double ceiling rose, picture rail, bay window with reveals and pull up shutters and separate deep window with vertical panelled shutters, open fireplace with raised freestanding grate, marble surround and slate hearth, data point, reclaimed pine flooring extending through

Cloaks Room:

8’11 x 8’10 (2.715m x 2.693m)

With half panelled walls and including vanity unit with marble top and counter top mixer tap, back to wall low flush wc, picture rail, window with panelled reveals and vertical panelled shutters, access to roof space and limestone effect tiled flooring

Dining Room:

16’8 x 14’5 (5.072m x 4.399m into recess)

Featuring inglenook with utensils rail, refurbished oil fired Aga; 2 plates and separate hot plate, four   ovens including two warming ovens, brick effect tiled back, slate tops to each side, open shelving to either side of Aga, built in dresser with glazed display cabinet, window with panelled reveals, recessed spotlights, spanish tile effect flooring extending through

Kitchen/Dining/Family Area:

26’2 x 23’5 (7.974m x 7.137m into kitchen recess and including chimney breast)

Open plan with vaulted ceiling and including solid oak beams and trusses and featuring painted wood finish cabinetry complimented with granite worktops and upstands, encompassing Belfast sink with Quooker hot water mixer tap and pull out rinsing head, integrated larder fridge, integrated dishwasher, range of eye level glazed display cabinets, separate dresser unit, island with seating for 4 people and including Elica 4 ring induction hob, down draft extraction, Neff fans assisted oven and grill, inglenook fireplace in brick with reclaimed sandstone mantel, freestanding multi fuel stove and slate hearth, double doors opening to patio area, glazed corner aspect overlooking courtyard

Rear Hallway:

Separate wc:

6’2 x 2’10 (1.878m x 0.850m)

With half vertical panelled walls and comprising vanity unit with counter top basin and mixer tap, back to wall wc

Laundry Room:

11’4 x 5’3 (3.446m x 1.604m main area)

With range of complimentary cabinetry, worktops and upstands and including Belfast sink, etched drainer board with mixer tap and rinse head, raised recessed space for washing machine and tumble dryer, pull out laundry shelves, utility drawer, storage cupboards above and slimline ironing board cupboard, pantry/storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space

Original Minstral staircase in oak and pitch pine leading to landing with vaulted ceiling featuring open trusses and panelling with glazed atrium

Landing:

With original reclaimed pine flooring extending through and inset display cupboard

Principal Bedroom:

16’2 x 13’3 (4.919m x 4.029m including chimney breast)

Featuring deep windows with panelled reveals, picture rail, recessed spotlights, raised TV point, access to loft, steps down to;

Ensuite:

14’ x 6’6 (4.257m x 1.990m)

With half panelled walls and picture rail, comprising fully tiled corner aspect shower cubicle with shower unit off mains and including drench head and separate hand shower, oak vanity unit with marble top and counter top basin with counter top mixer tap, back to wall low flush wc, recessed spotlights, limestone effect tiled flooring, deep window with panelled reveals, access to;

Bedroom 4 (currently used as a dressing room)

14’2 x 9’6 (4.320m x 2.908m)

Reclaimed original pine flooring, picture rail, recessed spotlights, deep window with panelled reveals, corner aspect fitted wardrobes and further wall length range of wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, wall light points

Bedroom 2:

15’2 x 14’10 (4.610m max x 4.503m main area)

Featuring original fireplace with marble surround, cast iron inset, slate hearth, picture rail, recessed spotlights, double aspect deep windows with panelled reveals, walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging space

Ensuite:

14’9 x 9’ (2.768m x 2.740)

With half panelled walls and picture rail and comprising freestanding bath with claw feet, mixer tap and telephone hand shower set, pedestal wash hand basin, wc with raised cistern and pull cord, recessed spotlights, chrome finish heated towel rail, deep window with panelled reveal

Vestibule;

Shower Room:

5’10 x 5’4 (1.767m x 1.623m)

With fully tiled walls and comprising suspended ceiling with recessed spotlights, corner aspect shower cubicle with marine panelling and including shower unit off mains with drench head and separate hand shower, pedestal wash hand basin, vertical heated towel rail, limestone effect tiled flooring

Bedroom 3:

15’1 x 14’9 (4.591m max x 4.502m)

Original pine reclaimed flooring, picture rail, recessed spotlights, deep window with panelled reveals, access to loft, fireplace with marble/granite surround, cast iron inset and slate hearth

Lower landing accessing bedroom 4/dressing room and steps up to vestibule, hotpress (shelved)

Separate wc:

5’ X 3’1 (1.529m x 0.943m main area)

With vertical half panelled walls, slimline vanity unit with counter top basin and mixer tap, low flush wc

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Entrance to;

Kitchen:

14’2 x 6’10 (4.326m x 2.072m)

Fitted kitchen complimented with granite work surfaces and upstands and including Beko 4 ring glass plate electric hob, Flavel low level fan assisted oven and grill, stainless steel and glass canopy with integrated extractor above, granite splashback, Beko integrated dishwasher, integrated Blomberg washing machine, integrated Indesit fridge freezer, glazed display cabinets, inset ceramic sink with counter top mixer tap and etched drainer board, glazed display cabinets, broom cupboard, integrated spotlights, archway and tiled flooring extending through to;

Vestibule:

7’9 x 7’8 (2.351m x 2.326m)

With fitted larder cupboard

Shower Room:

7’10 x 5’9 (2.375m x 1.749m)

Featuring half panelled walls and comprising marine panelled corner aspect shower cubicle with shower unit off mains, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver point, back to wall low flush wc, integrated spotlights

Glazed door opening to:

Lounge/Dining Room:

21’1 x 15’5 (6.431m x 4.687m approx)

Including low level window, plantation shutters, TV point, integrated spotlights, door to courtyard

Entrance Hall:

With quarry tiled flooring and skirting, staircase (partially open tread) leading to;

First Floor

Principal Bedroom:

22’8 x 16’9 (6.905m x 5.107m approx measurements, max below minimum head height)

Featuring panelled vaulted ceiling and arched window with plantation shutters and views over Broughshane and surrounding countryside with reclaimed wide plank pine flooring, wall light points and feature ceiling lights

Bedroom 2:

24’4 x 15’6 (7.424m x 4.735m max including walk in wardrobe)

Featuring vaulted, beamed ceiling and reclaimed pine flooring extending through, TV point

Walk in wardrobe:

With shelving and hanging space

Bathroom:

9’2 x 6’10 (2.803m x 2.070m max)

Featuring half panelled walls and marine panelled corner aspect shower cubicle with shower unit off mains, freestanding bath with claw feet, mixer tap and telephone hand shower set, back to wall low flush wc, integrated spotlights, limed oak effect water resistant laminated flooring

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Traditional stone walled entrance with pillared electric gates leading to tarmac avenue flanked by lawns to either side sweeping to the side aspect of the property with a backdrop of mature trees

Elevated setting with tiered lawns to the front of the   property

Tennis court to one side

Traditional stone walls with gated arched entrance leading to inner tarmac courtyard with circular cobble stone feature leading to paved area to one side

Range of garaging with timber sliding doors (front left to right, measurements are approx)

Garage 1:

18’4 x 14’7 (5.575m x 4.440m)

With power and light

Workshop:

18’8 x 11’7 (5.678m x 3.539m)

With power and light

Garage 2:

18’9 x 15’2 (5.711m x 4.625m)

With radiators, power and light

Store:

15’7 x 12’8 (4.762m x 3.896m)

Semi partitioned with area for boiler, inner storage area with radiators, power and light

Separate double electric gated entrance from Knowehead Road to concrete yard with traditional stone wall to one side

Range of traditional single storey outbuildings (former livestock outbuildings) with timber doors (from left to right, measurements are approx) with power and light provision

Boiler House/Store:

16’3 x 15’2 (4.945m x 4.610m)

Outhouse 1/Oil tank Store:

18’1 x 11’2 (5.500m x 3.411m)

Outhouse 2:

12’ x 10’ (3.651m x 3.046m)

Outhouse 3:

10’11 x 10’5 (3.329m x 3.169m)

Outhouse 4:

14’10 x 11’6 (4.514m x 3.499m)

Outhouse 5:

14’10 x 12’6 (4.523m x 3.808m)

Outhouse 6:

14’9 x 12’6 (4.489m x 3.800m)

Outhouse 7:

11’3 x 9’5 (3.434m x 2.872m)

External power points, outside taps, gates to inner courtyard, timber facia boards, PVC guttering and downpipes

Rear yard bounded by flower and shrub beds, gravelled area with metal framed greenhouse, wrought iron gates leading to enclosed concrete yard with traditional stone walls and lean to outhousing

Traditional stone two story outhouse (all measurements are approximate)

Pedestrian access to end and side gable providing access to storage area (semi partitioned) 16’3 x 12’6 (4.960m x 3.799m) Wrought iron ladder to; (approx measurements)

Loft: 49’1 x 16’1 (15.167m x 4.902m) With light

Oil tank storage to main house tank and Aga (Aga can be run separately)

Pedestrian access to;

Store:

16’1 x 13’1 (4.826m x 3.978m) With lighting, open to with double timber doors to;

Store:

15’3 x 11’5 (4.659m x 3.482m)

With lighting and power

To rear of main dwelling

Raised paved patio area with access to boiler house

Belfast sink with hot and cold taps for dog shower

Gates and steps up to raised paved patio area with glass ballustrading accessing kitchen/dining and living area

External power points and lighting

Original area completed in brick herringbone pattern with paving and circular cobble stone paved area bounded by flower and shrub beds

Gym:

21’11 x 4’9 (6.683m x 1.449m)

Timber door with stained glass opening to vestibule with cobble stone floor

(all measurements are approx)

Archway open to;

Gym:

28’9 x 12’8 (8.771m x 3.864m)

Featuring vaulted ceiling with pitched glazed atrium and glazed double doors to one end, maple finish flooring and skirting level power points and raised power points, cast iron freestanding radiators

Steps up to;

Further Gym/Weights Room:

21’11 x 8’4 (6.669m x 2.529m)

With windows and door to front garden, panelled lean to ceiling with lighting and maple finish flooring with power points, freestanding cast iron radiator

Gated entrance to front garden and leading to walled garden and potting shed

Walled Garden extensively reinstated and restocked with a range of flowers, fruit trees and bushes arranged in the formation of a Celtic cross

Front garden featuring a wild flower garden, yew trees, mature shrubs and tiered lawns