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18 Ballynahinch Street

Hillsborough, BT26 6AW

Asking Price £550,000

Blessington House, 18 Ballynahinch Street,

Hillsborough, BT26 6AW

Asking Price £550,000
Status Agreed
Asking Price £550,000
Style Terrace
Bedrooms 5
Receptions 3
Heating Oil
EPC Rating E45 / E48 - Download
Stamp Duty £15,000 / £31,500*
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*Higher amount applies when purchasing as buy to let
or as an additional property
Status Agreed
Asking Price £550,000
Style Terrace
Bedrooms 5
Receptions 3
Heating Oil
EPC Rating E45 / E48 - Download
Stamp Duty £15,000 / £31,500*
*Higher amount applies when purchasing as buy to let
or as an additional property

Key Features

Impressive Listed Period Terrace Constructed In 1760's And Previous Residence Of The Marquis Of Downshire Estate Manager's House
Beautifully Proportioned And Presented Accommodation Deceptive From An External Appraisal
Retaining A Host Of Original Features Including Period Fireplaces, High Ceilings And Cornicing
Gracious Reception Hall With Feature Staircase
Formal Drawing Room And Dining Room
Family Room/Study
Modern Fitted Kitchen With Casual Dining And Aga Range
Five Generous Bedrooms
Family Bathroom And Additional Shower Room
Luggage Room
Oil Fired Central Heating
Sliding Sash Windows Fitted With Ventrolla Draft System
Original Shutters
Private Rear Courtyard Garden
Detached Garage And Parking
Exceptional Central Village Location Close To A Host Of Amenities, Schooling, Shops, Restaurants, And Motorway Networks
Unique Opportunity To Acquire A Magnificent Historically Important Family Home
Viewing Strictly By Private Appointment

Description

Blessington House and Blessington Cottage are a rare opportunity to own, either together or separately, two adjoining properties with a large mature garden at the heart of Royal Hillsborough.
Blessington House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a prominent and much admired listed family home set in the heart of Hillsborough Village. The property which was constructed in the 1760's was the previous residence of the Marquis of Downshire Estate Manager's house.

The house is presented in superb condition throughout with deceptively spacious and well-appointed accommodation which retains a host of original features including sash windows, original shutters, period fireplaces, high ceilings, and superb cornice detail.

The accommodation provides a five bedroom layout together with gracious reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study/family room together with Kitchen with Aga Range, family bathroom and shower room. Externally there is a pleasant rear courtyard, garage, and parking area.

Beautifully positioned the property is within a short stroll of a host of local amenities, specialist shops, pubs, restaurants, Hillsborough Castle, Forest Park as well as Downshire Primary School. In addition nearby motorway networks connect Belfast which is approximately 20 minutes away with Sprucefield Shopping Centre close by as well as other surrounding towns.

Viewing of this exceptional property is strictly by private appointment through our Belfast Office 02890 668888.

Rooms

ORIGINAL STONE ENTRANCE PORTICO:
RECEPTION HALL: 20' 7" X 8' 0" (6.27m X 2.44m) Panelled entrance door with ornate original fanlight and glazed side panels. Original tiled floor. Corniced ceiling and decorative ceiling rose.
DRAWING ROOM: 18' 6" X 12' 9" (5.64m X 3.89m) Attractive feature period fireplace with open fire. Corniced ceiling.
DINING ROOM: 21' 9" X 13' 2" (6.63m X 4.01m) Attractive feature period fireplace with tiled hearth and inset with open fire. Corniced ceiling. Original wooden flooring.
STUDY: 14' 6" X 7' 9" (4.42m X 2.36m) Original cast iron fireplace. Built-in shelving.
KITCHEN / CASUAL DINING AREA: 16' 0" X 12' 6" (4.88m X 3.81m) Excellent range of high and low level units. Twin inset sinks. Aga range. Recess for fridge/freezer. Plumbed for dishwasher.
SCULLERY: 12' 9" X 5' 7" (3.89m X 1.70m) High and low level units. Belfast sink. Plumbed for washing machine.
INNER HALLWAY: Cloaks cupboard. Additional storage cupboard. High flush WC. Wash hand basin.
Magnificent sweeping period stairway with feature arched window.
BEDROOM (1): 16' 6" X 13' 2" (5.03m X 4.01m) Attractive feature marble fireplace. Corniced ceiling. Pedestal wash hand basin.
BEDROOM (2): 16' 5" X 13' 2" (5.00m X 4.01m) Attractive feature marble fireplace with open fire. Corniced ceiling. Wash hand basin.
BEDROOM (3): 14' 0" X 8' 0" (4.27m X 2.44m) Corniced ceiling. Built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM (4): 12' 9" X 7' 3" (3.89m X 2.21m) Original fireplace. Corniced ceiling. Wash hand basin.
BEDROOM (5): 13' 0" X 11' 0" (3.96m X 3.35m) Original fireplace. Wash hand basin.
LUGGAGE ROOM / STORE: 9' 0" X 8' 6" (2.74m X 2.59m)
BATHROOM: Traditional white suite comprising panelled bath with overhead shower and additional shower attachment. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Hotpress.
SHOWER ROOM: Shower enclosure. Low flush WC. Wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor.
EXTERNAL AREAS: Enclosed courtyard. Original well. Boiler house with oil fired boiler. PVC oil tank. Outside light.
DETACHED GARAGE: 19' 0" X 15' 5" (5.79m X 4.70m)
Contact Mark Leinster South Belfast 028 90685301 Email Enquiry

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