This attractive double fronted farmhouse with associated outbuildings is perfectly positioned on an extensive mature site within an idyllic country location yet enjoys close road links to the A8 so Belfast city centre is within a 20 minute commute. Dating back to the early 1800's the townland was know locally as Clements Hill it has been suggested that the grandfather of renowned author Mark Twain of 'Huckleberry Finn fame' a Mr Samuel Clemens left this locality in the late 18th century to emigrate to America so for the purchaser searching for a property with lots of character and a link to the past this will have a strong appeal. Internally the property enjoys a spacious well planned living layout comprising 5 bedrooms, 2+ receptions, large farmhouse style kitchen with living / dining aspect, utility / boot room and first floor family bathroom. Externally there is parking for a number of vehicles with private courtyard, yard and a variety of outbuildings. For the purchaser searching for a small holding further land is available in one or two lots.
Lot 1 adjoining Paddock / Field circa 0.75 Acre PRICE £15,000
Lot 2 Lower field circa 5.2 Acres PRICE £80,000
- ACCOMMODATION
- GROUND FLOOR
- PVC front door with double glazed full height side screens into:-
- SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL 2.44m x 2.24m (8'0" x 7'4")
- Approximately.
- LOUNGE 5.26m x 4.04m (17'3" x 13'3")
- Attractive period style marble fireplace with granite inset and matching marble and granite hearth with mahogany carved surround. Dual window aspect. Twin wall light facility. Views over field.
- SNUG 3.07m x 2.49m (10'1" x 8'2")
- A perfect space for home office.
- FAMILY ROOM 6.20m x 5.33m (20'4" x 17'6")
- Attractive period style marble fireplace with matching hearth with granite inset and ornate mahogany carved surround. Dual window aspect. PVC double glazed French door to front courtyard. Staircase to first floor.
- FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN 5.49m x 5.03m (18'0" x 16'6")
- Approximately. With Living / dining aspect. Equipped with a comprehensive range of high and low level fitted units with contrasting worksurfaces. Inlaid single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Open ended corner displays. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Dual window aspect with views over field. Brick fireplace with cast-iron multi fuel stove on Stone hearth.
- UTILITY/ BOOT ROOM 5.11m x 5.03m (16'9" x 16'6")
- Approximately. Fitted with a range of low level storage cupboards. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Oil fired boiler. Plumbed for washing machine & dishwasher. Tiled floor. External PVC double glazed door to rear courtyard.
- FIRST FLOOR
- SPACIOUS GALLERY STYLE LANDING
- BEDROOM 3 3.12m x 2.59m (10'3" x 8'6")
- Far reaching views over surrounding countryside.
- BEDROOM 1 5.08m x 5.33m (16'8" x 17'6")
- Alcove with vanity unit. Dual window aspect.
- SPACIOUS FAMILY BATHROOM
- Comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, low flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled shower enclosure with electric shower unit and bidet. Part tiled walls. Access to large shelved hotpress. Far reaching views over surrounding countryside.
- BEDROOM 2 3.84m x 2.67m (12'7" x 8'9")
- At max.
- LUGGAGE ROOM 3.81m x 1.35m (12'6" x 4'5")
- Perfect for a variety of uses such as home office / dressing room etc.
- BEDROOM 4 4.11m x 2.90m (13'6" x 9'6")
- Far reaching views over surrounding countryside.
- BEDROOM 5 4.11m x 2.64m (13'6" x 8'8")
- Fitted wall to wall full height wardrobes with fixed drawers and matching overhead storage bays.
- BATHROOM
- Comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w.c. Part panelled walls.
- OUTSIDE
- Accessed via long shared lane with direct access onto the Green road Ballyclare. The property occupies a mature extensive private site with excellent parking facilities for a number of vehicles.
Private courtyard to front with additional parking bays to side. A varied range of attached and detached outbuildings including. - WOOD STORE 5.99m x 3.38m (19'8" x 11'1")
- Approximately.
Farm gate into rear yard. - 3 TIER STABLE BLOCK 4.93m x 2.92m (16'2" x 9'7")
- STABLE 2 4.93m x 4.65m (16'2" x 15'3")
- STABLE 3 4.93m x 2.21m (16'2" x 7'3")
- BARN 9.14m x 5.26m (30'0" x 17'3")
- With power and light.
- ATTACHED COVERED LEAN TO OPEN STORE 5.26m x 2.51m (17'3" x 8'3")
- ATTACHED OUTBUILDING 11.43m x 5.56m (37'6" x 18'3")
- Former stable block split into sheep pens. An excellent space for further accommodation if required subject to planning approvals.
- LOT 1- REAR FIELD
- Circa 0.75 Acre £15,000
- LOT 2 LOWER FIELD
- Circa 5.2 Acres PRICE £80,000
- IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL PURCHASERS:
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