House for Sale in Bangor (Ards and North Down) | Merok, 10 Kerrs Road

Key Features

An impressive, modernised, stone farmhouse ideally located within the commuter belt for Belfast City, Bangor, Newtownards, and Donaghadee

Neatly set well off the Kerr’s Road, via a tarmac lane shared with Gransha Equestrian Centre, and approached through impressive entrance gates

Positioned in a tranquil semi-rural setting attracting buyers with equestrian, hobby farming interests or those seeking additional outbuildings

Occupying a total curtilage of C.9.1 acres including beautiful parkland style gardens and three large paddocks

Stable block with four stables and large hardstanding area

Impressive 57’ x 54’ steel framed barn with large mezzanine floor and separate insulated office

Extensive games/ recreation room measuring 41’ x 26’

Detached double garage approached via extensive sweeping gravel drive and vast parking/ turning area

Two high end, Tourism NI certified apartments, perfect to service visiting relatives, friends, or to run as short term rental properties generating additional income

Three well-proportioned reception spaces including: living room, formal dining room, and snug with multi-fuel stove

Four double bedrooms, principal bedroom with dressing area and luxury wet room

Luxuriously appointed kitchen/ breakfast room, painted Shaker units, range of integrated appliances, centrepiece island, and exposed stone wall

Second kitchen area/ utility with modern units, custom pantry, and direct access to rear

Large family bathroom comprising modern white suite with Jacuzzi bath

All important downstairs boot room and cloakroom with adjoining WC

Owned 6.5KW solar photovoltaic system with C.8 yrs annual ROC payments remaining

Oil fired central heating system/ underfloor heating to kitchen and second kitchen/ utility area

Upvc double glazed windows and doors

Description

Simon Brien is delighted to bring to the open market this impressive farmhouse, well placed within the commuter belt for Belfast City, Bangor, Ulster Hospital, Stormont, Newtownards, and Donaghadee. ‘Merok’ affords the quality of life that the countryside can offer while providing undeniable charm, has been well maintained and sympathetically upgraded over the years and enjoys a high level of privacy.

The property is neatly tucked away off the Kerr’s Road approached through impressive entrance gates off a tarmac lane onto the sweeping gravel drive complete with large parking area for family, guests, and additional vehicles. This beautiful country homes position rests in a tranquil, semi-rural, setting further enhancing its appeal to buyers seeking a home of such a high calibre.

‘Merok’ occupies a curtilage of C.9.1 acres in total, making it attractive to a variety of purchasers, and particularly those with hobby farming interests, equestrian buyers or those seeking a property that offers storage with its fantastic range of outbuildings, a genuinely superb package, and a rarity on today’s property market.

Included in the sale: four bedroom detached stone farmhouse, total area of C.9.1 acres, four stables, large barn with insulated office and mezzanine, extensive games/recreation room, large double garage, hard standing, parkland style gardens, laundry room, No.2 high end apartments: ‘The Old Granary’ and ‘Merok Mill House’ which would be perfect as additional accommodation to service visiting relatives, friends or to run as short term rental properties generating additional income.

Our client has created a sympathetic renovation and modernisation programme, whilst retaining the original charm throughout, further enhancing the property to suit the requirements of modern day living.

To arrange a private viewing appraisal, please contact our Newtownards office on 02891800700.

Rooms

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LIVING ROOM: 19'7" x 15'5" (5.97m x 4.7m) Feature part vaulted ceiling, large front window with fan light over, two velux windows, LED recessed spotlighting, polished laminate floor, uPVC double glazed French doors to paved patio area, two glazed doors to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Polished laminate floor, corniced ceiling and ceiling rose, under stairs cloaks storage.

FORMAL DINING ROOM: 14'3" x 13'10" (4.34m x 4.22m) Engineered oak flooring, corniced ceiling, ceiling rose, feature timber window surrounds with opening shutters.

SNUG: 14'5" x 14'0" (4.4m x 4.27m) Attractive Belfast brick fireplace, cast iron multi fuel stove, tiled hearth, engineered oak flooring, wired for wall mounted TV.

BACK HALL: Ceramic tiled floor, uPVC double glazed door to rear, timber door to:

CLOAKROOM: Cloakroom with ample space for boots and riding equipment with adjoining W/C with white suite comprising: Wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, push button WC, concealed oil fired boiler.

LUXURY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 21'2" x 10'9" (6.45m x 3.28m) Excellent range of high and low level shaker style painted units with granite worktops, large 5 ring ceramic hob unit with Inglenook style surround, two built in ovens, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, freestanding wine fridge, integrated bin storage, centre island with 1.5 tub sink unit with mixer taps, marble top and 'Oak' shaker style units, dual aspect, ceramic tiled floor, LED recessed spotlighting, uPVC double glazed French doors to front patio, attractive exposed stone wall, door to:

SECOND KITCHEN: 19'6" x 9'11" (5.94m x 3.02m) White 1.5 tub enamel sink unit with mixer taps, range of high and low level shaker style units, granite effect Formica roll edge work surfaces, recess for American style fridge freezer, custom double pantry with drawers, basket storage, shelving and door racks, broom cupboard, wood effect ceramic tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine, uPVC double glazed door to rear.

ORIGINAL STAIRCASE: With painted spindles and oak handrails leading to First Floor.

LANDING: Part corniced ceiling, access to roofspace, countryside views.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 14'1" x 13'11" (4.3m x 4.24m) Feature painted cast iron fireplace surround, slate mantle, cast iron inset, coloured tile detailing, open fire, polished laminate floor, dual aspect with feature timber surrounds and countryside views, feature exposed stone wall.

WALK IN WARDROBE: 7'2" x 6'7" (2.18m x 2m) Polished laminate floor.

WET ROOM: Modern white suite comprising: Walk in shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, rain head and telephone hand shower, modern white high gloss vanity unit with granite top and twin wash hand basins with mixer taps, large chrome towel radiator, exposed stone wall, extractor fan, electric under floor heating.

BEDROOM 2: 12'2" x 11'6" (3.7m x 3.5m) Dual aspect with countryside views.

BEDROOM 3: 14'6" x 10'1" (4.42m x 3.07m) Countryside views.

BEDROOM 4: 11'9" x 8'7" (3.58m x 2.62m) Countryside views.

LARGE LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM: Modern white suite comprising: Panelled multi-jet bath with mixer taps, large walk in separate fully tiled shower cubicle with glass panel, 'Mira' thermostatic shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, push button WC, chrome towel radiator, wall tiling, ceramic tiled floor, LED recessed spotlighting, extractor fan, Hotpress with Megaflo cylinder.

OUTSIDE: Gardens to front and back in extensive lawn areas, an orchard, and recent planting of C.100 native trees, attractive selection of Beech, Cherry Blossom, Pine trees and feature Beech hedging, paved patio areas and gravel parking areas. Approached via shared tarmac lane leading to private driveway with extensive parking, turning, space for cars, guests, horse lorry or yacht storage.

LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE: 27'2" x 26'2" (8.28m x 7.98m) Remote operated electric garage doors.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:

'THE OLD GRANARY': uPVC double glazed front door with outside light to:

OPEN PLAN KITCHENETTE/BEDROOM: 16'10" x 13'7" (5.13m x 4.14m At widest points.) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, range of high and low level modern coloured units, marble effect Formica roll edge work surfaces, free standing fridge, polished laminate floor, LED recessed spotlighting.

LUXURY ENSUITE: Modern white suite comprising: Large separate shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, rain head and telephone hand shower, modern light grey high gloss vanity unit with wash hand basin with mixer taps, push button WC, polished laminate floor, LED recessed spotlighting, extractor fan.

'MEROK MILL HOUSE': Semi enclosed paved patio seating area with mature herb garden surround leading to uPVC double glazed front door with outside light to:

ENTRANCE HALL: 13'3" x 9'9" (4.04m x 2.97m) Automatic LED recessed spotlighting, polished laminate floor, feature Walnut staircase leading to First Floor.

BEDROOM 2: 13'3" x 9'11" (4.04m x 3.02m) Polished laminate floor, LED recessed spotlighting, wired for wall mounted TV.

LUXURY ENSUITE: Modern white suite comprising: Large separate shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower with rain head and telephone hand shower, modern light grey vanity unit with wash hand basin with mixer taps, push button WC, polished laminate floor, LED recessed spotlighting, extractor fan.

OPEN PLAN LUXURY KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM: 27'0" x 15'7" (8.23m x 4.75m) Vaulted ceiling, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, range of high and low level cream units, Formica roll edge work surfaces, 4 ring ceramic hob unit, built in oven, glass splashback, stainless steel extractor hood, display cabinets, plumbed for dishwasher, polished laminate floor, LED recessed spotlighting, uPVC double glazed sliding doors to Juliet balcony, wired for wall mounted TV, original Mill Pulley Wheels, steps to:

BEDROOM 1: 18'7" x 15'3" (5.66m x 4.65m At widest points.) Vaulted ceiling, polished laminate floor, acrylic roll top bath on claw feet, chrome mixer taps, two roof lights, low level window, LED recessed spotlighting.

LUXURY ENSUITE: Modern white suite comprising: Separate shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, rain head and telephone hand shower, modern light grey high gloss vanity unit with wash hand basin with mixer taps, push button WC, polished laminate floor, LED recessed spotlighting, roof light.

LAUNDRY ROOM: 11'8" x 5'11" (3.56m x 1.8m) Single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, Formica roll edge work surfaces, plumbed for washing machine, light and power, uPVC double glazed window and door.

STABLE BLOCK:

STABLE 1: 12'5" x 12'5" (3.78m x 3.78m)

STABLE 2: 12'4" x 11'5" (3.76m x 3.48m)

STABLE 3: 12'5" x 11'5" (3.78m x 3.48m)

STABLE 4: 12'2" x 10'9" (3.7m x 3.28m)

BARN: 57'7" x 54'0" (17.55m x 16.46m) Double height sliding door, light and power, staircase to mezzanine.

MEZZANINE LEVEL: 30'3" x 28'4" (9.22m x 8.64m) Far reaching countryside views.

OFFICE: 18'3" x 17'3" (5.56m x 5.26m (At widest points)) Insulated, light and power, polished laminate floor, uPVC double glazed windows.

GAMES/RECREATION ROOM: 41'6" x 26'6" (12.65m x 8.08m) Light and power, uPVC double glazed windows, uPVC double glazed French doors to the front, single door to rear.

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