RURAL BLISS – A fine country mansion with sea views.
Nestled among two acres of beautiful mature grounds this impressive country home enjoys an idyllic setting with wonderful views over Belfast Lough.
The extensive landscaped gardens offer a tranquil escape from the outside world and also within the grounds is a detached cottage which has been recently renovated and features a lounge, conservatory, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a bathroom.
This is a get-away-from-it-all retreat where you can relax and play with your own competition sized squash court or pursue horse riding with your own stables.
Available as one or two lots, the property has an additional acreage of maintained and serviced agricultural lands split into two sections of 15 and 12 acres which can be bought separately.
Both land holdings have small plantations of oak trees to encourage wildlife in the area.
The house itself offers endless options for family living with lots of unique interior features.
There are four generous reception rooms, a family kitchen with casual dining and living areas, five bedrooms, master with en suite bathroom, a further shower room, large walk-in pantry, utility and storage rooms.
A sweeping driveway cuts through the impressive grounds to a courtyard where there are garages and a range of outbuildings.
Inside, all of the main rooms are spacious, with corniced ceilings and beautiful fireplaces.
The drawing room stretches to 32 feet and at its centre is a carved marble fireplace with Sotvax wood burning stove.
Glazed double doors open to a wonderful conservatory which in turn leads out onto a patio overlooking the gardens.
An elegant dining room features a lovely period style carved wooden surround fireplace and there are three large windows here which cast lots of natural light into the room.
The kitchen opens into a bay window and is fitted with oak units and features a two-oven Aga cooker, integrated oven and dishwasher. The sitting area offers lovely views over the sea.
There is a great walk-in pantry with recess for a fridge/freezer and lots of storage for all your food and produce.
A separate utility room also has built-in storage and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine.
There is a cloakroom with WC finished with tongue and groove walls.
A bright living room with solid pine strip floor features a dog grate fireplace with brick surround. Also on the ground floor there is an en suite bedroom and a large storage room.
Upstairs and most of the remaining bedrooms enjoy beautiful views out over the Lough.
The master comes with an en suite bathroom with twin vanity sinks and a heated towel rail.
There is also a family shower room with fully tiled shower cubicle, vanity sink and WC. A rear landing offers extra storage. Outside the house has lots to offer.
There is a range of sheds and buildings, agricultural stores suitable to be used as horse boxes, a carport, garage and garage store, plus a WC.
The squash court features a Junker Beech sprung floor and a viewing area.
A generous vegetable plot will appeal to keen gardeners and there are well tended lawns to the front and side of the property.
The meticulous landscaping offers an array of mature shrubs and trees.
WHERE
Belmont, 96 Beltoy Road, Carrickfergus – view this property on our website
HOW MUCH
£875,000
WHO TO CONTACT
Simon Brien Residential, tel 9066 8888
