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An Exceptional Country Residence on a Private Mature Site Extending to Over One Acre
Set within beautifully established and secluded grounds, this impressive detached home offers an outstanding blend of countryside tranquillity and everyday convenience. Enjoying a prime semi-rural setting, the property is located just 3 miles from Ballynahinch, 8 miles from Hillsborough Village, 7 miles from Lisburn and the motorway network, and approximately 15 miles from Belfast city centre.
The residence has been thoughtfully designed to provide spacious, versatile accommodation ideally suited to modern family living. The interior is finished to a high specification throughout, combining quality materials with timeless design.
Key Features:
• Private, mature site of over one acre
• Four generous reception rooms
• Six well-proportioned bedrooms
• Two ensuite bedrooms, including principal suite
• High-quality kitchen with adjoining sun room
• Three feature log-burning stoves
• Underfloor oil-fired central heating with zoned controls
• Integral double garage with automatic door
• Substantial outbuilding with workshop, stores & loft
• Landscaped gardens with patio and garden cabin
• Highly accessible yet peaceful rural location
Accommodation:
The ground floor offers a welcoming sense of arrival, with a bright entrance porch leading to a spacious hallway featuring limestone tiled flooring and a striking ash staircase. The home provides four reception rooms, including an elegant lounge with vaulted ceiling and feature stove, a formal dining room, and a comfortable family room - ideal for both entertaining and everyday living.
At the heart of the home lies a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining area, fitted with Shaker-style units, granite worktops, and a range-style cooker. This space flows seamlessly into a sun room with vaulted ceiling and direct access to the patio, creating an ideal setting for relaxed family living and entertaining. A separate utility room, cloakroom, and a fully fitted home office add further practicality.
Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with six bedrooms, including a superb principal suite with en suite bathroom. A second bedroom benefits from a dressing room and en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are well-proportioned and served by a luxurious family bathroom featuring a freestanding roll-top bath and separate shower. Additional flexibility is provided by a games/play room and loft store.
Specification:
The property has been constructed and finished to an excellent standard, with notable features including Bangor Blue roofing slates and concrete Bison first-floor construction. Internally, there is an attractive combination of limestone tiling, hardwood flooring, and bespoke finishes throughout. Underfloor oil-fired central heating serves both floors, with individual room controls, complemented by double-glazed windows.
External Features:
Approached via an impressive pillared entrance, a sweeping driveway winds through mature, landscaped gardens, offering ample parking and a strong sense of privacy. The grounds are laid primarily in lawn and enhanced by a variety of established native trees and shrubs.
To the rear, a charming walled courtyard creates a sheltered and characterful outdoor space, leading to a substantial outbuilding comprising workshop, stores, and loft storage ideal for a range of uses. A large concrete yard lies beyond, complete with polytunnel and wood store.
A cobble-paved patio is perfectly positioned to capture afternoon and evening sun, making it ideal for outdoor dining. A standout feature is the elevated larch-clad garden cabin, complete with log-burning stove, power, and lighting offering a unique space for entertaining, relaxation, or home working.
Outbuilding comprises:-
Store (5.58 x 3.97) (18`4" x 13`0") Pitch Pine double doors, lighting, power and mezzanine storage.
Workshop (7.31 x 5.54) (24`0" x 18`2") Pitch Pine double doors and single door, lighting and power.
Steps outside leading to Loft Store with lighting and power.
Substantial concrete yard behind Outbuilding including polytunnel and woodstore.
A Home of Distinction
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully presented family home, offering exceptional space, privacy, and versatility in a highly desirable location. With its combination of quality, setting and convenience, 25 Hillside Road represents a truly outstanding lifestyle opportunity.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH
Entrance door and glazed side panels. Limestone tiled floor.
ENTRANCE HALL
Limestone tiled floor. Ash stairs and under stairs storage cupboard.
CLOAKROOM
Limestone tiled floor. Floating wash hand basin with mixer tap and low flush w.c.
LOUNGE - 4.6m (15'1") x 4.22m (13'10")
High vaulted ceiling. `French` doors. Maple wooden flooring. Log burning stove on stone hearth with pine beam mantle. Feature tall windows either side of chimney breast with bespoke fitted pine shutters. 5 amp lighting sockets.
DINING ROOM - 5.44m (17'10") x 3.99m (13'1")
`French` doors. Maple wooden flooring. 5 amp lighting sockets.
FAMILY ROOM - 5.56m (18'3") x 4.47m (14'8")
Log burning stove on terracotta tiled hearth, reclaimed brick inset and beech mantle over. Maple wooden flooring. 5 amp lighting sockets.
KITCHEN/DINING AREA - 5.56m (18'3") x 4.68m (15'4")
Range of `Shaker` style units with granite worktops. Circular stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Part tiled walls. Breakfast bar. Integrated dishwasher. Range style cooker with extractor unit over. Downlighters. Terracotta tiled floor. Feature log burning stove. Open to:-
SUN ROOM - 4.63m (15'2") x 3.76m (12'4")
Terracotta tiled floor. High vaulted ceiling. Door to patio. External lighting.
UTILITY ROOM - 2.87m (9'5") x 2.75m (9'0")
Range of cupboards. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine. Terracotta tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Door to Integral Garage. Door to patio.
HOME OFFICE - 2.78m (9'1") x 2.76m (9'1")
Maple wooden flooring. Downlighters. Fitted desk, shelving and cupboards.
FIRST FLOOR
MAIN LANDING
BEDROOM 2 - 4.07m (13'4") x 3.39m (11'1")
Maritime pine flooring. Door to Mezzanine/balcony over Lounge. 5 amp lighting sockets.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Tiled corner shower cubicle; floating wash hand basin with mixer tap; low flush w.c. Pitch pine flooring.
DRESSING ROOM
Fitted hanging and shelving. Spotlights.
BEDROOM 3 - 4.27m (14'0") x 2.63m (8'8")
Built-in wardrobe. Maritime pine flooring.
BEDROOM 4 - 4.29m (14'1") x 2.77m (9'1")
Maritime pine flooring.
BEDROOM 5 - 4.7m (15'5") x 2.86m (9'5")
Maritime pine flooring.
BEDROOM 6 - 3.29m (10'10") x 2.57m (8'5")
Maritime pine flooring. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising roll top free standing bath with centred mixer tap; floating wash hand basin with mixer tap; low flush w.c.; fully tiled shower cubicle. Tiled floor. Downlighters. Heated towel rail.
INNER LANDING
Plumbed for washing machine and 300L pressurized hot water cylinder to solar hot water system.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM - 5.98m (19'7") x 5.76m (18'11")
`L` shaped measurements
Luxury vinyl tiled floor. Built-in bedside cabinets. Downlighters and 5 amp lighting sockets. Glazed door to external concrete steps.
ENSUITE BATHROOM
White suite comprising free standing roll top bath with centred mixer tap; floating wash hand basin with mixer tap; low flush w.c.; large fully tiled shower enclosure. Downlighters. Heated towel rail.
STAIRS TO LOFT LANDING AND TWO LOFT ROOMS
STORE ROOM - 4.17m (13'8") x 3.55m (11'8")
Downlighters. Velux Heritage Skylights.
GAMES/PLAY ROOM - 6.09m (20'0") x 3.53m (11'7")
Radiators and power. Downlighters. Velux Heritage Skylights.
Directions
LOCATION: From Lisburn take the Saintfield Road. Continue onto the Old Ballynahinch Road and Magheraknock Road. After 6.5 miles, turn left into Creevytenant Road, then first left into Hillside Road.
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