Laurelbank House, 11 Ballyhartfield Road,

Additional Information

• 5 bedroom detached family home with four ensuites & a family bathroom
• The property was constructed in 1970s and provides an abundance of space
• Extensive accommodation extending to about 6,490 sq. ft
• Delightful gardens that surround the property with private patio areas and a generous detached garage /workshop
• Extends to a total of about 1.0 acre/0.45 hectares
• Situated ideally for commuters with easy access to the M2 motorway

Charming country home located in a private and tranquil setting

DESCRIPTION

Laurelbank House is a beautiful country home with 4 spacious reception rooms & 5 bedrooms. 

Located in a beautiful rural setting, Laurelbank House occupies a prominent position on the Ballyhartfield Road, just off the Ballyclare Road. The property was built in 1970 and is accessed  via a stone entrance with electric gates. There is a fantastic sense of arrival with a long sweeping driveway up to the front of the home, with mature trees and shrubs offering privacy. Ample parking is available at the front and rear of the property. 

The property provides generous accommodation, extending to a total of about 6,490 sq. ft. The principal accommodation  is laid out over two floors and has been well designed to provide for family living with bright and spacious accommodation. 

The property has a bright entrance porch with double doors leading to an impressive drawing / dining room with a stunning feature cast iron Rayburn open fireplace. There are a further  three reception rooms on the ground floor including the living room with wood burning stove, the music room with open fireplace, and family room with wood burning stove.

The reception rooms offer bright accommodation with all benefitting from dual aspect windows. The kitchen/dining room  benefits from traditional, high quality low and high wall-mounted units with a large aga range and granite worktop. There is further accommodation on the ground floor with a utility room and a WC. 

The home has a total of 5 bedrooms which are all located on the first floor, which is accessed by a spectacular feature staircase leading onto a large balcony landing. The master bedroom suite offers a stunning space with dressing room benefitting from mirrored built-inwardrobes and an ensuite. There are a further four double bedrooms with three ensuites, offering well-portioned accommodation. The family bathroom is on the first floor and has a raised panelled bath and shower. 

Externally, the property is set on a large site extending to about 1.0 acre featuring mature garden grounds, bounded by an array trees. The impressive garden grounds are a key feature of Laurelbank House. The property also benefits from a double garage with roller shutter doors.

LOCATION

Laurelbank House is  located near the village of Templepatrick, known for its vibrant hospitality, rich history, and agricultural industry. 

The property occupies one of the most  convenient and easily accessible locations, only about 1.7 miles and 12.3 miles from  Templepatrick and Belfast, respectively. Templepatrick is located between Ballyclare  and Antrim, which offers fantastic commuting to Belfast with the property located just off the Ballyclare Road and M2 Motorway. Furthermore, the Ballymartin park and ride is only a short drive of about 3 minutes away. 

The area offers the perfect rural lifestyle with the convenience of amenities close by in neighbouring villages. Within close proximity are Belfast International Airport (8.0 miles) and Belfast City Airport (14.3 miles).

AMENITIES

The area is known for its host of amenities to avail from including hospitality, historical attractions and natural beauty.

A variety of activities catering to all interests may be found in the surrounding area, which includes several top-notch hotels. Templepatrick’s AA Four Star Rabbit Hotel was named Northern Ireland’s best place to stay by The Times in 2024. Additional accommodation options in the vicinity include the DoubleTree by Hilton, Antrim’s Dunadry Hotel and Gardens, and Antrim’s Dunsilly Hotel.

Beautiful landscape and an abundance of natural beauty are the area’s well-known features. The nearby lake, Lough Neagh, is the biggest lake in the British Isles and on the  island of Ireland. It is home to some of the most valuable wildlife locations in Northern Ireland. Visitors may explore Antrim’s magnificently landscaped grounds and get a sense of the city’s past via the old Barbican Gate and Antrim  Castle Grounds.

For those interested in fitness, consider a stroll in Lough  Shore Park in Antrim or the Newtownabbey Way, which offers a 2.5-mile walking and cycling route from Corrs Corner to the shores of Belfast Lough at Whiteabbey. A variety of amenities are available at Antrim Forum Leisure Centre, such as squash courts, an indoor cycling studio, a fitness suite, a swimming pool, and a health suite.