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SPECTACULAR COUNTRY RESIDENCE ON A PRIVATE, ELEVATED SITE WITH EXCELLENT EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Stone Circle is a beautiful country residence in a tranquil setting with uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside extending to Scrabo Tower and Strangford Lough. The property occupies an elevated site and is positioned facing northeast to take full advantage of the surrounding scenery.
The property is accessed off the Ballynichol road from a private, well maintained tarmac laneway which is lined with a low stone wall and hedgerow, leading to an abundance of private car parking. Upon approaching, there are beautiful landscaped gardens and shrubbery enhancing the elegant sense of arrival.
The property offers well-proportioned and generous accommodation throughout, which has been set out in the accompanying plans. The bright, spacious entrance hall leads through double doors to the impressive lounge which benefits from large bay windows with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and Strangford Lough. The lounge further boasts and impressive marble fireplace with granite inset and hearth. Further entertaining accommodation is provided by the drawing room with marble open fireplace and elegant cornicing ceiling, which leads through to the boot room with double patio doors, and the study/library.
To the left side of the entrance hall is the utility room which benefits from separate external access, and leads through to the vast kitchen. The kitchen features an impressive vaulted
tongue and groove beamed ceiling, with a range of low and high level units. Double doors lead out from the kitchen to the rear patio area, ideal for entertaining in the summer months. The spacious dining room is connected from the kitchen area and has cornicing features, and further WC facilities located on ground floor.
The bedroom accommodation is laid out on the first floor and comprises of the master bedroom and spacious ensuite with pedestal wash basin, fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower unit and bath with mixer taps/telephone handle shower, as well as a further 3 double bedrooms. The family bathroom includes a panelled bath with mixer taps/telephone hand shower and pedestal wash basin.
Externally, the property benefits from a tarmac turning circle with mature trees and shrubs, and gardens to the front and side of the property which are laid in lawn and bordered by raised flowerbeds. The subject property is set on about 5.5 acres (2.23 ha) in total and features excellent equestrian facilities including a stable block, 55m x 34m sand school and 3 paddocks. There are a number of outbuildings which have been utilised for equestrian interests, however they offer potential for a number of other uses, subject to planning.
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This beautiful country residence has the most idyllic, private setting with breath-taking views across Strangford Lough that can only be fully appreciated upon viewing. Early viewing is recommended.
Megan HoustonProperty agent