This deceptively spacious chalet bungalow (circa 2750 sq ft) occupies an idyllic rural situation amidst grounds extending to circa 1.1 acres with a delightful outlook towards the surrounding countryside and the Glens of Antrim including Knocklayde Mountain.
It's exceptionally well equipped and presented by it's one and very particular owner who has now decided to relocate. The accommodation itself offers 5 bedrooms (master ensuite) and 4 reception rooms with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor; a superb double aspect kitchen with vaulted ceiling; a family room which is open plan to a sun room (taking in the views to the rear); a luxurious family bathroom, large reception hall and a sweeping oak balustrade staircase to the upper floor living quarters including 3 of the bedrooms plus a shower room all set on bison slab concrete flooring.
On top of this quality finish including oak doors and trim throughout the flexible arrangement of accommodation should meet the requirements of most discerning buyers. It’s also bordered by gardens (mostly laid in lawn) with patio areas (one a possible helicopter pad!) plus a large detached garage to the rear.
As such we highly recommend internal viewing to fully appreciate what’s namely ‘Islandoo Lodge’; its extensive/ flexible arrangement of accommodation and quality of finish/fittings; rural situation yet convenient situation of the same – being a short drive to the North Coast and also relative ease of access for commuting towards Ballymena/Belfast. Please note that viewing for this one is strictly by appointment.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Reception Porch
Feature hardwood front door with leaded glass side panels and a fan over, tiled floor and an oak bevelled glass panel door with bevelled glass side panels to a wide reception hall.
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Reception Hall 21' 1" X 13' 1" (6.43m X 3.99m)
(widest points)
Telephone point, attractive tiled flooring, walk in fitted cloakroom with a light; and a feature sweeping oak balustrade staircase to the upper floor accommodation.
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Lounge 19' 7" X 13' 5" (5.97m X 4.09m)
Multi fuel stove, slate surround and hearth with a carved wooden surround, underfloor heating, T.V. point, "Audioquest Silver" built in speaker cables and 3 windows providing a superb outlook to the front.
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Kitchen/Dinette 15' 9" X 14' 8" (4.80m X 4.47m)
A delightful double aspect kitchen/living room with a good range of eye and low level units with solid wood door fronts, granite worktops, inset Belfast style sink with a mixer tap, "Neff" ceramic 5 ring gas hob in a feature carved surround with an internal extractor fan over, "Neff" high level oven, housing and plumbed for an American style fridge freezer, "Neff" integrated dishwasher, leaded glass display unit, plate rack, tiled floor, vaulted ceiling with spotlights, french doors to the rear, window pelmets, high level T.V. point and an island/breakfast bar with a carved granite worktop and storage units below.
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Utility Room 9' 6" X 9' 1" (2.90m X 2.77m)
With fitted eye and low level units, stainless steel sink unit, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, broom cupboard, tiled floor, extractor fan, a door to the rear and a separate cloakroom.
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Cloakroom
With a w.c, tiled floor and a wall mounted corner wash hand basin with a tiled splashback.
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Dining Room 14' 7" X 11' 8" (4.44m X 3.56m)
With semi solid engineered wooden flooring, points for wall lights and delightful views to the front.
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Family Room 14' 7" X 12' 9" (4.44m X 3.89m)
Multi fuel stove in a traditional surround with a slate hearth, T.V. point, telephone point and bevelled glass double doors to the sun room.
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Sun Room 12' 7" X 11' 9" (3.84m X 3.58m)
With a tiled floor, superb views towards the Glens of Antrim/Knocklayde Mountain plus french doors to the rear garden.
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Bedroom 1 15' 0" X 11' 6" (4.57m X 3.51m)
Another double aspect room with views towards the Glens of Antrim mountains, T.V. point and an ensuite with a large pedestal wash hand basin, w.c, extractor fan, tiled floor and a large panelled shower cubicle with a mixer shower.
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Bedroom 2 12' 8" X 11' 8" (3.86m X 3.56m)
With a T.V. point and a delightful outlook over the rear garden.
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Bathroom & w.c combined 9' 8" X 8' 0" (2.95m X 2.44m)
A luxurious and contemporary family bathroom including a feature panel bath with a telephone hand shower attachment, w.c, vanity unit set in glass with a mixer tap, mostly tiled walls, extractor fan and a large panelled shower cubicle with a mixer tap.
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First Floor Accommodation
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Wrap Around Gallery Landing Area
With a walk in shelved airing cupboard and a separate double cloaks/storage cupboard.
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Bedroom 3 14' 7" X 12' 11" (4.44m X 3.94m)
With superb views to the rear and access to an eaves storage area.
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Bedroom 4 12' 4" X 12' 8" (3.76m X 3.86m)
With a velux window, T.V. point and 2 access doors to eaves storage areas.
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Bedroom 5 12' 6" X 9' 6" (3.81m X 2.90m)
With a velux window, T.V. point and 2 access doors to eaves storage areas plus a walk in shelved wardrobe with a light.
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Shower Room
With a w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, heated towel rail and a spacious panelled shower cubicle with a mixer shower.
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Exterior Features
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Detached Garage 23' 0" X 21' 0" (7.01m X 6.40m)
(internal sizes)
With an electric roller door, uPVC double glazed window and door, strip lights and provision for a loft storage area.
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Detached Garage 23' 0" X 21' 0" (7.01m X 6.40m)
(internal sizes)
With an electric roller door, uPVC double glazed window and door, strip lights and provision for a loft storage area.
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The dwelling occupies an idyllic rural situation approached by a sweeping tarmac drive through gardens laid in lawn with the drive continuing to the garage and rear gardens.
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The gardens on the approach are bordered by mature trees and a Beech hedge with a "sheep and wire" fence meeting the neighbouring fields.
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An extensive garden continues to the rear with an outlook towards the Antrim Glens, a feature circular pavia patio area with a border to the same of well proportioned trees.
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There is also a similar brick pavia area to the front to take in the afternoon sun.
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uPVC oil tank.
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Outside lights, an exterior socket and a tap.
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These include motion sensitive lights.
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A small area of land near the entrance might possibly lend itself to a possible future building site or even maybe some glamping type pods (though subject to any relevant planning permissions).
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Alternatively the same would make an ideal spot to erect your own garden room/teenager entertainment log cabin or likewise!