Saintfield 1 mile Belfast 12 miles Lisburn 12 miles Belfast City Airport 15 miles Belfast International Airport 26 miles A private, beautifully situated small estate, south facing with exceptional views towards the Mourne Mountains Accommodation Entrance Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Breakfast Room Kitchen Laundry Room Master Bedroom Suite with Bathroom and Dressing Room Three Additional Bedrooms Principal Bathroom Store Outside Landscaped Garden Woodlands Gate Lodge Cottage Stabling Garaging Agricultural Land In all about 53.5 acres
Drumnasole is an exceptional small estate with spacious country residence, situated in a private, slightly elevated position in the centre of its own grounds, enjoying spectacular views over the countryside towards the Mourne Mountains. The approach to the house is through the agricultural land, mature gardens and woodlands, and is set off a quiet county road, just over a mile from Saintfield, which provides a good selection of shops, services and facilities for everyday needs. The residence was built for the vendors in 1976 to exacting standards and is constructed of concrete block, rendered and with a slate roof. A gate lodge cottage and adjoining stable block provide an ideal home for a family member or additional income stream. The agricultural lands provide exceptional grazing for a range of livestock, production of hay and / or silage if desired. The lands open onto a network of bridlepaths and quiet roads for those with equestrian interests. Mature woodlands create a serene setting to the residence and extends to about 17 acres, planted with a fine stand of Oak, Beech. Ash etc and abound with visiting deer, foxes, badgers and is home to a wonderful collection of flora and fauna. View from Rear Garden
A C C O M M O D A T I O N PORTICO On circular columns; quarry tiled step; hardwood tongue and groove ceiling with security lighting. RECEPTION HALL 3 wall lights. DRAWING ROOM 6.65m (21'10) x 4.47m (14'8) Granite fireplace and hearth with baxi grate; built in bookshelves; sliding patio door and side panel to conservatory; archway to:- DINING ROOM 4.95m (16'3) x 4.75m (15'7) Cornice ceiling; four wall lights; corner display shelves; glazed double doors to gardens. CONSERVATORY 5.18m (17'0) x 3.2m (10'6) Glazed Belfast sink with 'Redring' hot water heater over; glazed door to gardens. KITCHEN 4.75m (15'7) x 3.71m (12'2) 1½ tub stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps; extensive range of Alwood formica eye and floor level cupboards and drawers, formica worktops; selection of integrated electrical appliances including 'De Dietrich' electric under oven; microwave oven and four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel pot rests to either side and 'Neff' extractor unit over, 'Miele' dishwasher and 'Belling' heated food cabinet; space for fridge / freezer; part tiled walls; fluorescent lights; service hatch to breakfast room.
BREAKFAST ROOM 4.75m (15'7) x 4.09m (13'5) Built in cupboard; French door to gardens. MASTER BEDROOM EN SUITE 4.95m (16'3) x 4.17m (13'8) Double tv aerial connection point. DRESSING ROOM 4.75m (15'7) x 3m (9'10) Full length built in wardrobe with sliding doors concealing ample clothes rails, storage baskets and shelves; built in bookshelves. BATHROOM 3.02m (9'11) x 2.34m (7'8) Avocado coloured suite comprising panel bath; pedestal wash hand basin with mirror, strip light and shaver socket over; close coupled wc; concealed fluorescent light; vinyl floor. SIDE HALLWAY Fitted cloak rails; storage cupboard; leading to:- CLOAKROOM 2.44m (8'0) x 1.12m (3'8) White suite comprising wash hand basin and close coupled wc. LAUNDRY ROOM 6.78m (22'3) x 2.34m (7'8) Recessed stainless steel sink in formica worktop; range of 'Alwood' eye and floor level cupboards and drawers; space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge; ceiling mounted pulley line, fluorescent lighting; quarry tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR Approached from hardwood furnished staircase leading to:-
SPACIOUS LANDING Range of fitted bookshelves; ceiling light well. HOTPRESS Insulated copper cylinder; range of storage shelves; light point BEDROOM 2 4.78m (15'8) x 3.61m (11'10) Double built in wardrobe with sliding doors; fitted reading light and shaver socket. BEDROOM 3 4.75m (15'7) x 3.61m (11'10) Double built in wardrobe with sliding doors; peach coloured pedestal wash hand basin with mirror strip light and shaver socket over. BEDROOM 4 4.65m (15'3) x 4.57m (15'0) Pink coloured wash hand basin with mirror, strip light and shaver socket over; double built in wardrobe with sliding doors concealing ample clothes rails and storage shelves. PRINCIPAL BATHROOM 2.97m (9'9) x 2.51m (8'3) White suite comprising panel bath with chrome side handles, 'Blendamax' thermostatically controlled shower over; close coupled wc; pedestal wash hand basin with mirror, strip light and shaver socket over; pine tongue and groove ceiling. LARGE STORE 5.94m (19'6) x 2.18m (7'2) With potential for conversion to 5th bedroom. Range of fitted storage shelves; light point.
OUTSIDE Private tree lined avenue through grounds to generous gravelled parking to front of residence and leading to:- INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 6.3m (20'8) x 7.34m (24'1) Electronically operated up and over doors; light and power points. BOILER HOUSE Oil fired boiler. GARDENS Extensive landscaped grounds with formal lawns to front, sides and rear of the residence informally planted with an array of ornamental and flowering shrubs, native trees and spring flowering bulbs, with glasshouse, potting and storage sheds situated a short distance from the residence and include a electricity generator house. The gardens blend into the delightful native woodlands intersected with paths and abounding with a host of wildlife including visiting deer, foxes, badgers, squirrels and an extensive selection of birds. The woodlands are believed to have been planted, mostly, in excess of 100 years and provide a ready supply of firewood.
Gate Lodge Cottage ENTRANCE PORCH LIVING ROOM 4.06m (13'4) x 3.94m (12'11) Tiled fireplace with matching hearth; telephone connection point; stairs to attic room. KITCHEN 3.56m (11'8) x 1.63m (5'4) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps; range of eye and floor level cupboards and drawers; space for electric cooker; built in larder cupboard; vinyl floor. BEDROOM 1 3.96m (13'0) x 2.84m (9'4) REAR HALLWAY Hotpress with insulated copper cylinder and immersion heater. BEDROOM 2 3.28m (10'9) x 2.36m (7'9) Double built in wardrobe; built in cupboard. BATHROOM 2.24m (7'4) x 1.83m (6'0) White suite comprising panel bath; pedestal wash hand basin; low flush wc; part tiled walls. FIRST FLOOR ATTIC BEDROOM 4.04m (13'3) x 2.82m (9'3) Painted tongue and groove ceiling. Limited head height. OUTSIDE Gardens to front and rear laid out in lawns and bounded by mature stand of native trees including Oak, Sycamore, Beech and Ash and interspersed with Lavender, Holly and ornamental shrubs. STORE & BOILER HOUSE Worcester oil fired boiler. STABLING An L shaped block of 5 stables is located immediately to the rear of the cottage. The stabling is in need of a new roof and some repairs. PLANNING PERMISSION Permission has been granted for a replacement dwelling for the cottage (copy of permission available for inspection).
AGRICULTURAL LANDS MAP The lands, subdivided into 5 fields, are laid down to grass with one field having been re seeded last autumn. The lands provide excellent grazing for cattle, sheep and / or horses, with main water laid on to drinking troughs. All fields enjoy access to a county road, providing good access. The majority of the lands have a southerly aspect.
Viewing Strictly By Appointment With The Agent Location From Belfast Proceed out Saintfield Road to Carryduff roundabout and turn left for Saintfield In Saintfield turn right at lights and proceed 100 meters up Main Street Turn left into Downpatrick Street at Danske Bank and proceed approximately 1 mile The entrance to the estate is through stone pillars on the right hand side. Local Professional Services Available In Saintfield Doctor Dentist Library Solicitors Accountant Schools Acadamy Primary St Marys Primary Saintfield High School. Connecting Bus Services to:- Victoria College, RBAI Hunter House Methodist College Wellington College Down High Ballynahinch High
AUCTIONEERS ESTATE AGENTS 27 Castle Street, Comber, Co Down BT23 5DY Tel: 028 9187 8956 Fax: 028 9187 4454 Email: info@timmartin.co.uk www.timmartin.co.uk