Tethers End, 28 Governors Gate Crescent

• A charming, well-presented double-fronted home in one of the most desirable heritage developments in the province, and only minutes from the excellent amenities on offer in the award-winning village of Royal Hillsborough.
• The delightful exterior offers high-quality finish with period styling including, reclaimed red brick, leaded windows with traditional mouldings, and a natural slate roof with decorative carved barge boards.
• Boasting spacious accommodation, over two floors to include:
• Striking entrance porch with double aspect windows.
• Gracious lounge with feature fireplace and dual access to both entrance hall and kitchen.
• Bright and generous kitchen/dining room.
• Modern kitchen with full complement of integrated appliances.
• Three well-proportioned bedrooms all with built in slides robes.
• Principal bedroom with ensuite shower room.
• Principal family bathroom.
• Ground floor W.C.
• Oil fired central heating.
• Intruder alarm system.
• Large fully floored roof space ideal for conversion (subject to necessary approvals/permissions) .
• Mature boundary hedgerow offering privacy and seclusion.
• Elegant black metal fencing, natural stone pathways and extensive patio area ideal for outdoor dining.
• Off-street driveway parking.
• Minutes away from the beautiful village of Royal Hillsborough, replete with quality facilities and establishments to suit a variety of needs.
• A gentle stroll to Downshire Primary School and Hillsborough Forest Park with pedestrian gate on Ballynahinch Road.
• Easy access of Sprucefield shopping complex, together with main arterial and commuter networks.

Downshire Estate Agents are delighted to present to the premier homes market, No.28 Governors Gate Crescent, Royal Hillsborough. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stunning double-fronted home, in the multi-award winning and original heritage development.

Governors Gate is synonymous with timeless traditional architecture and construction, cleverly combining the charm of period styling with modern build quality, technology, and refined home comforts. This superb home occupies an excellent site, in a picturesque and convenient cul-de-sac position in this highly desirable location.

This charming home offers bright and spacious accommodation over two floors, complemented beautifully by the manicured private gardens, stone paved patio and ample off-street parking.

The feature entrance porch offers access to both the lounge and kitchen. The bright elegant lounge boasts a feature cast iron fireplace and triple aspect windows. The spacious kitchen/dining room offers an excellent selection of cabinetry including built in dresser and integrated appliances. A guest W.C. completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, including one with ensuite shower room, a principal bathroom and access to the fully floored roof space, ideal for conversion (subject to neccesary approvals).

The historic village of Royal Hillsborough offers a host of private fitness, health, and leisure facilities, together with an ever-expanding list of speciality shops, artisan bakeries and cafes, award winning bars and restaurants, and beautiful scenic walks through both the Forest Park and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. The property is a short stroll from the prestigious Downshire Primary School and is Ideally situated for commuters, with ease of access to both the A1 and M1 road networks, leading to Lisburn, Belfast, Dublin and beyond. For the business traveller, Belfast International Airport is a mere forty minutes by car, with Belfast City Airport thirty minutes and Dublin Airport just over an hour away.

With its superb location, heritage style architecture, bright spacious interiors, and well-presented decor, this unique home will appeal to a wide range of prospective buyers. Early inspection is essential to fully appreciate all and more this fine property has to offer.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

Accommodation Ground Floor: -

• Solid wood front door.

Entrance Porch: -

• Laminate wood flooring.
• Double aspect windows.

Cloakroom/W.C. –

• Low flush W.C.
• Wash hand basin.
• Laminate wood flooring.

Lounge: - 19’9” x 11’2” (6.08m x 3.36m)  

• Feature period cast iron fireplace with slate hearth.
• Triple aspect windows.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 19'8" x 16'10" (6.05m x 5.17m) Max.

• Shaker style kitchen, boasting an excellent range of high and low level cabinetry, built-in dresser, and complementary worktops, and tiling.
• Integrated electric hob, with stainless steel splash back and extractor hood with fan.
• Integrated electric oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, and washing machine.
• Laminate wood flooring.
• Under stairs storage.
• Double aspect windows.
• Door to side.

Accommodation First Floor: -

Landing: -

• Hotpress with hot water storage tank and immersion heater.
• Access to large fully floored roof space.

Principal Bathroom: - 7’2”x 6.6” (2.20m x 2.00m)

• Modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with thermostatically controlled shower attachment over.
• Pedestal Wash hand basin.
• Low flush W.C.
• Part tiled walls and tiled floor.
• Triple aspect windows.

Principal Bedroom:- 19’9” x 11’2”. (6.06m x 3.36m)

• Built in mirror slide robes.
• Triple aspect windows.

En-suite shower Room: - 

• Shower enclosure with thermostatically controlled shower and chrome shower attachment.
• Pedestal wash hand basin.
• Low flush W.C.
• Tiled floor.

Bedroom (3): - 9’8” x 8’13” (2.98m x 2.48)

• Built in slide robes.

Bedroom(2) : - 11’4” x 9’7” (3.46m x 2.96m)

• Built in mirror slide robes.
• Double aspect windows.

Outside:-

Front:-

Mature laurel hedgerow with colourful selection of plants and shrubs. Gate and pathway to front door. Access to side.

Side:-

Black metal fencing and gated access. Gardens laid in lawns with high screen of mature hedgerow, and colourful well established cherry blossom and Japanese acer. Exterior lights and water tap.

Off street parking:-

Ample tarmac driveway.

Viewing:-

Viewings are strictly by appointment only and we would recommend booking at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Downshire Estate Agents and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that i) these particulars are given without responsibility of Downshire Estate Agents or the Vendors or Lessors as a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract; ii) Downshire Estate Agents cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimension, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and any prospective purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection the accuracy of each of them; iii) no employee of Downshire Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatsoever in relation to the property; iv) all figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves as to the applicable VAT position, if necessary by taking professional advice; v) Downshire Estate Agents will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars. Please note we have not tested any systems in this property, and we recommend the purchaser checks all systems are working prior to completion.  All measurements are taken to the nearest 3 inches. Floor plans are for illustractive purposes only, and are not to scale.