By using Templeton Robinson we had more viewings in the first week than we ever had. Moreover the feedback was tremendous with all viewers being telephoned the next day for their opinions, with these comments then being relayed to us. Not only that, all first viewings were conducted by your staff, only second viewings being conducted by ourselves. Also all phone calls about the property were logged and sent by email to us.
The strange thing was, all the companies were charging the same commission! All in all a fantastic service, don't try the rest, use the best.
- Frank and Liz Kirk
Neil, just to say a big thank you for all your and your team’s help with selling our property. A few tricky and stressful moments but with your help, we got there in the end! We’ll be sure to give you a ring when we decide to downsize.
- Susan C
I have dealt with Neil Templeton re the sale and purchase of various homes over a period of almost twenty years and can thoroughly recommend him. His professional, pragmatic and friendly approach has always made what can be a stressful and daunting process as smooth and painless as possible. The sale of my most recent home has just successfully completed and he provided me with excellent service and communication throughout. (The TR photographer also deserves a special mention for producing a beautiful series of pictures of my home). The eventual selling price far exceeded my expectations so obviously I am delighted. Thank you again to Neil and the Templeton Robinson team at Ballyhackamore!
- S Hughes
Description
Converted and fully refurbished by the current owners in the 1990's, this charming, deceptively spacious home used to be a cottage and a series of farm buildings.
Sympathetically modernised in order to preserve the warmth and character, the layout offers an appealing versatility.
Currently five bedrooms plus a study on the first floor, the spacious, principal bedroom benefits from both a dressing room and an en suite shower room.
The handmade Robinson's kitchen features a casual dining area, island and an AGA. It is open plan to a superb family / sitting room which has a vaulted ceiling and log burner.
Set in well-maintained and landscaped gardens of around an acre, the property backs on to and overlooks open countryside. There is the option of purchasing additional lands set in fields totalling circa 17 acres.
Close to the shores of Strangford Lough, an area designated as being of outstanding natural beauty, local shops, amenities and eateries are nearby in Lisbane, Whiterock and Balloo/Killinchy.
It is only upon internal inspection that one can appreciate all this unique, delightful home has to offer.
Features
Deceptively spacious, most attractive detached home
Option of five or six bedrooms; study
Principal with en suite dressing and shower rooms
Open plan country kitchen with AGA
Superb family room off it with vaulted ceiling
Drawing room with original stone walls and feature fireplace
Living room with beamed ceiling and log-burner
Formal dining room
Lounge-bar with some original fittings (part of property was originally a general merchants / spirit grocer)
Family bathroom on first floor
Modern shower room on ground floor
Additional WC off utility room
Integral garage with roller shutter door
Stone outbuilding
Delightful, landscaped gardens with south-west facing patio and sitting areas
Driveway with parking / turning for numerous vehicles
Oil-fired central heating
Double glazing
Room Details
Front door with double-glazed inset.
RECEPTION HALL:
Solid wooden flooring. Door to rear patio and gardens.
KITCHEN/DINING: 19' 9" X 16' 2" (6.01m X 4.94m)
Range of high and low level units by Robinson's with island, granite worksurfaces. Old Belfast style sink unit with mixer tap. Green oil fired AGA recessed in reclaimed brick with tiled splashback. Integrated Neff dishwasher and fridge. Matching dresser unit with display shelves. French doors to driveway. Basket drawers, plate rack. Open plan / steps to:
FAMILY ROOM: 16' 9" X 16' 4" (5.10m X 4.99m)
Delightful vaulted ceiling with twin aspect. Attractive fireplace with reclaimed brick, timber surrounds, log burning stove and tiled hearth. French doors to garden.
Door to:
UTILITY ROOM: 13' 3" X 5' 8" (4.05m X 1.72m)
Door to garden. Range of high and low level units. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Plumbed for washing machine, space for additional fridge etc. Service door to garage.
SEPARATE WC:
Low flush WC. Ceramic tiled floor.
DINING ROOM: 14' 0" X 12' 5" (4.28m X 3.79m)
REAR HALLWAY:
Solid wood flooring.
SHOWER ROOM:
Modern fittings including walk-in shower enclosure with "rain" head and additional telephone hand shower. Wash hand basin with storage underneath. Low flush WC. Window seat, backlit mirror, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor.
LOUNGE/BAR: 22' 10" X 9' 6" (6.96m X 2.89m)
Bar from back in the day when there was a general merchants on the premises. Display shelving, original stone floor and bar front.
LIVING ROOM: 18' 6" X 15' 3" (5.64m X 4.66m)
Beamed ceiling, original stone walls. Fireplace with log-burner on slate hearth. Doors to front and rear garden. Stairs to first floor.
Door to...
DRAWING ROOM: 18' 5" X 12' 10" (5.61m X 3.92m)
Original stone walls, triple aspect. Attractive fireplace with slate hearth, gas coal effect fire.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 17' 10" X 15' 11" (5.43m X 4.84m)
(at widest points) Exposed beams.
Door to...
EN SUITE DRESSING ROOM:
Range of built-in furniture. Through to:
SHOWER ROOM:
Corner shower cubicle with New Team shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC.
White suite comprising; panelled bath with telephone hand shower, panelled wash hand basin, low flush WC. Part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor.
BEDROOM: 15' 0" X 9' 7" (4.57m X 2.92m)
Twin aspect.
BEDROOM/STUDY: 9' 7" X 7' 10" (2.91m X 2.38m)
Currently used as a study.
BEDROOM: 18' 0" X 12' 5" (5.49m X 3.78m)
Door to second landing (with additional staircase down to living room. Storage cupboard.
BEDROOM: 17' 10" X 12' 7" (5.43m X 3.83m)
(at widest points) Twin aspect.
INTEGRAL GARAGE: 25' 9" X 16' 7" (7.85m X 5.05m)
Electric roller shutter door, power and light.
EXTERIOR:
Stone outbuilding (re-roofed in 2021)
Stone wall and matching twin entrance pillars.
Driveway with parking bays/areas/turning for numerous vehicles.
Flower beds well stocked with variety of plants and shrubs.
Path to
REAR GARDEN: South-west facing.
Mainly in lawn with mature trees.
Brick paviour patio, sitting area with path to further garden with entertaining area. Abundance of mature planting affording excellent degree of natural screening.
Location
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Directions
Heading from Comber to Killinchy on the A22 Killinchy Road, turn left after Lisbane Village into Ardmillan Road. Continue for 1.7 miles and turn left onto Killinakin Road. Property is on right hand side before Ballydorn Road junction.
