Laurel House, 121 Knock Road

• A handsome red brick, low carbon, eco, detached family home in East Belfast
• Accommodation set over 2.5 floors extending to over 3000 sq ft
• Set behind private electric gate
• Front forecourt with parking for 5 or 6 cars
• Entrance hall with storage and cloakroom with WC
• Drawing room with feature marble fireplace and built in shelving
• Fantastic living kitchen area with built in appliances, island unit and dining area with glass door to patios and gardens
• Living area off kitchen
• Separate home office or sunroom with built in shelving, desk and doors to patios and gardens
• Large utility room with storage and door to side
• 1st floor with 4 double bedrooms, main bedroom suite with dressing and shower rooms
• Guest room also with ensuite shower room
• Large family bathroom with bath and shower
• 2nd floor with landing and storage rooms leading to Bedroom 5/home office with built in cabinetry and desk
• Bedroom 6 - currently used at a gym with foam tile floor, also on 2nd floor
• Triple glazed windows, gas heating and solar tiles which feed into battery which reduces bills and supplies car charger
• Rear gardens all secured with private fencing, lawn with shed and flowerbeds
• Raised patio terraces accessible from side garden and main entertaining areas with SW aspect
• Close to parks, schools, Ballyhackamore village and Stormont grounds

Laurel House is a prime example of a handsome detached, red brick family property, set behind electric gates. It has been designed to be an energy efficient home which makes use of modern technologies to reduce energy needs and lower the carbon footprint of the building.

Designed over 2.5 floors, this c.3200 sq ft home has ample accommodation for a wide range of purchasers, the accommodation is approached by the front door and into the entrance hall where there is a cloakroom with WC and some cleverly fitted storage, this leads to the front drawing room with beautiful marble fireplace, fitted cabinetry and double windows with fitted shutters.
To the rear there is a very impressive living kitchen dining room with island unit and breakfast bar with full suite of built in appliances, a living area then a dining area with sliding door to the rear terraces and gardens. To complete the ground floor there is a home office / kids room / sunroom with built in desk, bookshelves and glazed doors to the rear patios and gardens, and a full laundry room with sink and rear door to the side of the house.

Upstairs on the first floor there is a large landing leading to the main suite with dressing room, ensuite shower room and fitted media wall with cabinetry. There is a guest bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath and shower.

On the second floor there is a landing area with storage rooms leading to Bedroom 5 or home office – again with high quality cabinetry, built in desk and storage areas. Across the landing is Bedroom 6, currently used as a gym.

There is incorporated solar technology on the roof which feeds into the side fitted battery which takes away some reliance on fossil fuels with a significant portion of the electric being home generated.

Outside to the front there is a sliding electric gate which opens to a stone forecourt with ample parking and turning space for 5 or 6 cars with paths down either side to the enclosed rear gardens which are fenced on all sides and have a good sized lawn, raised flowerbeds and a large patio terrace which is south west facing and accessed via kitchen and sunroom – ideal spot for chilling, barbequing or entertaining.

With Knock and Ballyhackamore villages within a 10 minute walk, the Comber Greenway close by and the huge catchment of primary, secondary and nursery schools nearby it is obvious why East Belfast is a huge market with few options available to buy, which is why Laurel House will be in high demand.

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE HALLWAY:

3.9m x 3.2m (12' 10" x 10' 6")
Front door with side panels and fan light leading to spacious entrance hallway including touch sensitive bespoke, concealed cupboards with shoe storage, hanging space and cloaks understairs cloaks storage. Engineered wood floor, tall radiator and door to walk in cloakroom with air filter, low flush wc, heated towel rail, wash hand basin with vanity unit and mixer taps. Double opening glazed French doors leading into living/kitchen/dining room and right into:

DRAWING ROOM:

5.m x 4.9m (16' 5" x 16' 1")
At widest points. Solid marble fireplace and side panels with slate inset and open hearth. Either side there is attractive built in shelving and cupboard space with media wall and space for large television, power light and cabinetry. Double windows to front with fitted shutters. Door to:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:

4.3m x 8.4m (14' 1" x 27' 7")
Extensive selection of high and low level cupboards, drawers, shelves and units, bespoke island unit with solid composite stone worktop with inset double sinks, Quooker hot water tap, built in dishwasher, attractive lighting and power socket to island unit. Breakfast bar with space for 4 seats, side wall with freezer, AEG oven and combi microwave oven with warming drawer, concealed freezer, 5 ring hob and extractor fan with marble effect splashback, worktops and detailing. Wine fridge, open glazed display units, extensive areas for storage, open to dining area with space for 8-10 seater table and chairs, large sliding door leading to rear terraces and gardens with south west facing aspect. Open to:

LIVING AREA:

3.8m x 3.8m (12' 6" x 12' 6")
Double windows to front with fitted shutters, low voltage lighting, large television area, engineered wood floor and window to side. Door to:

LAUNDRY ROOM:

3.9m x 1.7m (12' 10" x 5' 7")
Engineered wood floor, sink in marble effect worktop with single drainer, mixer taps, cupboards and shelves, plumbed for washing machine, space for dryer, natural gas boiler in concealed cupboard. Glazed door to:

HOME OFFICE/STUDY:

3.7m x 3.7m (12' 2" x 12' 2")
Full wall of built in cabinetry and bookshelves, storage and corner desk unit. Double opening upvc glazed French doors leading to terraces, ideal for home office, study or television room.

Stairs to first floor with solid wooden balustrades leading to first floor landing.

First Floor

LANDING AREA:

4.9m x 3.3m (16' 1" x 10' 10")
Double opening doors leading to walk in airing cupboard. Ample storage space for linens. Window with shutters overlooking front of house. Door to:

MAIN BEDROOM:

6.8m x 3.8m (22' 4" x 12' 6")
Double windows to rear of the property with fitted shutters, attractive views over back gardens towards Co Antrim hills. Large built in media wall with open shelving, cupboards, concealed drawers and provision for television. A walk in shower room with double shower cubicle with drench shower and telephone hand shower, low flush wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath with mixer taps, tiled surround and fitted mirror, tiled floor, window to side with shutters, low voltage and wall lighting, heated towel rail and air purification system.

DRESSING ROOM:

3.m x 1.6m (9' 10" x 5' 3")
Full range of built in hanging and open shelving space with multi drawer and open storage areas.

BEDROOM (2):

3.7m x 3.8m (12' 2" x 12' 6")
Double windows to front with fitted shutters, door to ensuite shower room, fully tiled walk in shower wcubicle ith drench shower and telephone hand shower, attractive wash hand basin with mixer taps, tiled splashback, low flush wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and heat recover system.

BEDROOM (3):

3.6m x 3.9m (11' 10" x 12' 10")
Two windows to rear of property with fitted shutters.

FAMILY BATHROOM:

3.1m x 2.2m (10' 2" x 7' 3")
Tiled floor, partly tiled walls, free standing deep fill bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin, vanity unit with drawers beneath, fitted mirror above, partly tiled walls and heated towel rail. Corner shower cubicle with drench shower and telephone hand shower, low voltage lighting, heat recovery system, and window to rear with fitted shutters.

BEDROOM (4):

4.9m x 3.6m (16' 1" x 11' 10")
Two windows to front of property with fitted shutters.

Stairs to second floor.

LANDING:

Built in storage area and space for luggage etc. Walk in storage room with air purification system.

BEDROOM (5)/HOME OFFICE:

3.8m x 3.6m (12' 6" x 11' 10")
Bespoke cabinetry with an array of cupboards, drawers, shelving and long desk. Ideal for home office or teenager's studio. Eaves ceiling with eaves storage and window to gable.

BEDROOM (6)/GYM:

5.2m x 3.8m (17' 1" x 12' 6")
Foam tile floor, gable window to side, eaves ceiling and eaves storage.

Outside

The property is accessed via a sliding electric gate leading into ample parking space for 6-7 cars and side access to the property with fenced off gates to side and rear. Totally secure and private, ample parking with car charging point and battery storage point. At the back there is a wooden gate leading to a raised terrace area with porcelain tiling which a great BBQ, patio area accessed off the living/kitchen/dining room and sunroom/home office. The property has a south west aspect looking over the back garden to the Co Antrim hills and gets sun all day. The garden has attractive raised flowerbeds which have been planted out to give year round colour and also has a good sized lawn which is totally enclosed to the side with outside power and lighting.

Directions

Travel from the Knock lights towards Forestside, pass Kings Road on your right hand side and travel up the Knock Road. Just before Knockvale Park is Laurel House at 121 Knock Road.