Ashvale, 10 Ballinderry Road Aghalee, BT67 0DZ

A simply stunning detached family home which incorporates studio/ annex accommodation and which sits on grounds and gardens of approximately 2.2 acres.

The original dwelling house dates back to the mid 1800s and over the years it has been sympathetically added to and upgraded to create a very unique family home sitting on the most glorious grounds.

Ground floor accommodation comprises; entrance/ reception hallway, sitting room, study, side porch, cloakroom with wc, rear porch, kitchen/ dining area with vaulted ceilings, opening to a cozy living room, secondary entrance hall, with shower room off and which opens to the studio/ annex accommodation. First floor accommodation comprises; a lovely gallery landing which overlooks the kitchen, 4 bedrooms (bedroom 1 with ensuite and dressing area) and family bathroom.

Features include; a simply fabulous kitchen/ dining area with vaulted ceiling and an oil-fired AGA., double glazed sliding sash windows to most rooms, double glazed exterior doors, underfloor (downstairs) oil-fired heating, a Pither stove to the reception hallway, modern sanitaryware and a studio/ annex that can allow guests their own space.

Outside the grounds which extend to just over 2 acres are amazing, there is a beautiful well maintained and well stocked garden area with patio and seating areas, there are stone outbuildings/ storage, a car parking area and the most lovely wooded area in which to escape the fast-paced world beyond.

Situated on the main Ballinderry Road leaving Aghalee, this home is also very centrally located with local towns such as Moira, Lurgan, Lisburn, Glenavy and Crumlin all easily accessible, as are the A26/ airport road and the M1 motorway, two of the Province's main arterial routes, so allowing for easy commuting.

To arrange to see this lovely home, please call Barbara, Julie or Andrew at Locale Home Sales & Lettings on 028 92616999, and let us arrange an appointment to view.

Ground floor

Entrance hall

Entrance door with glazed inset and windows

Reception hallway

Feature "Pither" stove sitting on a slate hearth. Understairs storage. Dining area.

Sitting room

4.7m x 5.m (15' 5" x 16' 5")
Feature fireplace with brick surround and wooden mantle. uPVC double glazed stable door.

Cloakroom

Modern white coloured sanitaryware comprising; low flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin.

Hallway

Home office

2.95m x 4.67m (9' 8" x 15' 4")
Glass brick window. High output radiator. Please note that a new Damp Proof Course and concrete floor has been installed)

Rear hallway/ porch

uPVC double glazed exterior door. Wooden strip flooring

Side Porch

Utility room/ Boot room

4.m x 3.85m (13' 1" x 12' 8")
Plumbed for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Stainless steel sink unit. Oil fired boiler.

Kitchen/ Dining area

6.2m x 6.63m (20' 4" x 21' 9")
A simple magnificent kitchen/ dining area with vaulted ceiling and wooden A beams. The kitchen comprises; an array of high and low level contemporary fitted units with solid wooden worktops. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. 4 ring gas hob. Electric oven. Oil fired "Aga" range. Centre island work station / breakfast bar with granite worktop. Integrated fridge. Integrated dishwasher. Exterior door. Wooden strip flooring.

Living room

4.65m x 5.6m (15' 3" x 18' 4")
Feature stone wall. Feature hole in the wall fireplace with inset contemporary cast iron wood-burning stove with slate hearth. Feature vaulted ceiling.
(This room was formerly a stone barn)

Hallway leading to annex studio

Hallway

uPVC double glazed Entrance door with double side panels.
Opens to side garden.
Doorway to Studio and the Living room in the main house

First floor

Shower room

Modern white coloured sanitaryware comprising; low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Fully tiled walls.

Annex/ Studio

Studio

4.72m x 7.14m (15' 6" x 23' 5")
Feature vaulted ceiling. Low voltage downlights

Kitchen area; Feature brick built surround with wooden worktops, inset Belfast sink. Part tiled walls. Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Space for fridge.

First floor

Gallery landing

Overlooks the kitchen. Double aspect cloakroom

Bedroom 4

3.2m x 5.m (10' 6" x 16' 5")

Bedroom 2

3.2m x 3.76m (10' 6" x 12' 4")

Bedroom 3

3.8m x 3.9m (12' 6" x 12' 10")
Access to roofspace

Bedroom 1

4.5m x 5.23m (14' 9" x 17' 2")
Walk-in wardrobe/ dressing room

Ensuite

White coloured sanitaryware comprising; low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled shower cubicle. Heated towel rail

Bathroom

White coloured sanitaryware comprising; Freestanding rolltop bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low flush wc and fully tiled shower cubicle. Fully tiled walls. Tiled floor. 2 Chrome heated towel rails. Access to roofspace.

Outside

Gardens and grounds

Amazing gardens and grounds, that really need to be viewed to appreciate both their size and the tranquility that they offer.
There is a smaller front garden in lawn with hedging to the front.
Driveway to the side accesses the side and rear gardens.
The extensive rear garden is very private and has been planted in an array of native trees and shrubs, with various walkways through and around the grounds -creating a real feeling of owning and enjoying your own wooded area.
Vegetable plots. Garden pond with seating area to the side.
Barn storage.
The driveway which leads to the back belongs to the owners of Ashvale, a neighbour has right of way to use it.