‘Rock Cottage’5 Whiterock Road, Killinchy, BT23 6PR

‘Rock Cottage’5 Whiterock Road, Killinchy, BT23 6PR

Asking Price £ 995,000Telephone 028 9024 4000

www.colliersni.com

Asking Price £ 995,000Telephone 028 9024 4000

www.colliersni.com

KEY FEATURES

• Stunning 5,650 sq ft Georgian residence in the heart of Killinchy village dating back to the early1800’s

• A gated entrance leads to a sweeping gravel driveway through the totally private and secludedgardens

• Works to comprehensively modernise and significantly extend the property completed in June2020 to provide spacious family orientated, modern day, living accommodation within a periodresidence

• Set in beautiful private, parkland gardens of 1.6 acres with stunning views over Strangford Lough• Entertaining entrance hall with feature fireplace leads on into formal drawing and dining rooms

and an impressive stairwell• Bright 60 sq.m. McGowan Brooks kitchen with refurbished Aga and second adjoining service

kitchen with main kitchen leading through double doors to large entrance hall, perfect forentertaining

• The family sitting room adjoins the kitchen and further downstairs rooms include a study and awine cellar

• There are 5 main bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a separate, but attached, self-contained guesthouse in the courtyard providing the 6th ensuite bedroom

• From the courtyard 2 back doors service a boot room and the other leads directly into thekitchen

• Within the beautiful gardens there is a hard surface tennis court, rolling lawns bordered byflowerbeds and entertaining areas

• The Courtyard contains several stables, outbuildings, workshop, bike store and fuel store andaccess to the double barn garage, currently used a games room

• With new heating and electrical installations and an exceptional interior design this home is idealfor those to immediately settle in to

• Within walking distance of local shops, the award winning Balloo House and Killinchy PrimarySchool

• Strangford Yacht Club and Activity Centre offers sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding and otheroutdoor activities on the doorstep

• Easy access to leading schools in East Belfast and North Down• The world famous Royal County Down Golf Club is 35 minutes down the road and other sporting

facilities include a David Lloyd centre 15 minutes towards Belfast• Strangford Lough is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and local National Trust

venues include Rowallane Gardens, Mount Stewart and Castleward• Significant storage throughout include double hot press• Smart heating system, Cat 6 cable network and CCTV is serviced by a central comms cupboard• Walk in heated linen store wtih adjoining linen cupboard

SUMMARY

This stunning 5,650 sq ft Georgian residence stands in exceptional, unspoilt, private grounds withinthe heart of Killinchy village.

The mature parkland style gardens, with stunning views of Strangford Lough, extend to 1.6 acres andinclude an original working courtyard, stables, stores and double height barn garage, ideal for boatstorage.

This residence was originally built as a hunting lodge and in the mid 19th Century it was convertedinto a country residence when it became known as Rock Cottage. Over the past 2 years, the residencehas been comprehensively modernised and significantly extended and improved to provide a verybeautiful and desirable, character filled, family home.

Local amenities within walking distance include the Michelin award winning Balloo House, the soughtafter Killinchy Primary School and Strangford Lough Yacht Club and Activity Centre.

The accommodation has been painstakingly redesigned and rebuilt to provide perfect family orientedliving space, meeting modern day living needs, whilst retaining the original charm of the propertyincluding sash windows, cornicing and fireplaces. Light and spacious circulation spaces, multipleaccess points to the gardens, open plan kitchen with adjoining family room all add to the incredibleflow of this gorgeous period home.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by an impressive entertaining entrance hall with fireplace, whichleads to 4 excellent reception rooms, including formal drawing and dining rooms, a magnificent familykitchen with dining area which accesses directly onto the gardens, large service kitchen, boot room,wine cellar, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a study.

Within the grounds there is also a hard tennis court and ample areas to dine, relax or for children toplay, all approached via a private driveway, with gates to the entrance.

Additionally, there was outline planning permission for two dwellings within the gardens. Copy ofplanning details can be provided upon request.

Contact the selling agents at your convenience to discuss your interest of this important County DownResidence.

THE PROPERTY COMPRISES:

GROUND FLOOR

VESTIBULE:12’ 7” x 6’ 9” (3.84m x 2.06m)Solid oak strip wood flooring, corniced ceiling, hardwood front door with glazed side panels andstained glass fan light.

DRAWING ROOM:19’ 4” x 17’ 10” (5.89m x 5.44m) Into bay.Open fire with cast iron inset, marble surround and slate tiled hearth, feature window seat in bay window with outlook over surrounding gardens, ceiling rose, corniced ceiling and picture rail.

STUDY:11’ 9” x 11’ 5” (3.58m x 3.48m)Ceiling rose, corniced ceiling.

DINING ROOM:20’ 0” x 18’ 4” (6.1m x 5.59m)Open fire with sandstone surround, slate tiled inset and hearth, half wall tongue and groove panelling,French patio doors opening onto rear courtyard, built in shelving and storage cupboards.

ENTRANCE HALL:Archway through to:

RECEPTION HALL:28’ 4” x 19’ 5” (8.64m x 5.92m)Inglenook fireplace with ornate carved wood painted surround, brick inset and quarry tiled hearth,corniced ceiling, solid oak flooring, ornate built in bookshelf, double doors through to:

KITCHEN/DINING AREA:36’ 5” x 18’ 3” (11.1m x 5.56m)Hand crafted McGowan Brooks solid wood kitchen with butcher block worktops, feature doubleBelfast sink unit with mixer taps, 2 oven oil fired Aga and additional CDA 2 ring gas burner, pantrycupboard, additional dual sink Belfast sink unit with mixer taps, integrated dishwasher, Bosch fridgefreezer, fitted drinks fridge and commercial fitted warming cupboard, separate Bosch electric oven,additional dresser unit with further storage and glazed display unit, corniced ceiling, French patiodoors opening onto rear garden and patio area, feature window seat overlooking tennis court,surrounding gardens and views over Strangford Lough, ceramic tiled floor, recessed spotlights, doorto rear car parking area. Through to:

SERVICE KITCHEN/LAUNDRY:16’ 5” x 9’ 11” (5m x 3.02m)Range of high and low level units, recess for American style fridge freezer, single drainer ceramicsink unit with mixer taps, Bosch dishwasher, plumbed for washing machine, recess for tumble dryer,integrated Kenwood microwave, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan, comms cupboard servicing Cat 6network and smart heating system.

LIVING ROOM:16’ 7” x 14’ 11” (5.05m x 4.55m) (Accessed from Kitchen/Dining)Cast iron wood burning stove on a slate tiled hearth, twin French doors opening to rear courtyard andgarden. Doorway through to Wine Cellar, linked to kitchen.

HALLWAY:

BOOT ROOM:12’ 9” x 8’ 11” (3.89m x 2.72m)Hand made cabinetry and storage cupboard by McGowan Brooks with hanging rails, shelving anddresser unit, ceramic tiled bench seating, ceramic tiled floor, glazed hardwood door to rear car parkingand courtyard. Through to:

SEPARATE WC:8’ 10” x 6’ 0” (2.69m x 1.83m)Low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, half wall tongue and groovepanelling, extractor fan.

Stairs to: FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:Velux window, range of built in storage cupboards including Hotpress with slatted shelving andluggage room.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE:BEDROOM:28’ 6” x 14’ 9” (8.69m x 4.5m)Feature exposed beams, views across Strangford Lough, surrounding countryside and gardens.LUXURY ENSUITE BATHROOM:10’ 7” x 9’ 11” (3.23m x 3.02m)Roll top free standing bath, walk in shower cubicle with dual shower head, thermostatic shower unit,wash hand basin, low flush WC, extractor fan, exposed beams, half wall tongue and groove panelling,wood effect ceramic tiled floor.DRESSING ROOM:7’ 0” x 5’ 2” (2.13m x 1.57m)

BEDROOM (2):16’ 3” x 13’ 1” (4.95m x 3.99m) At widest points.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:7’ 11” x 7’ 2” (2.41m x 2.18m)Fully tiled shower cubicle with drencher shower head, thermostatic shower unit, semi pedestal sinkunit with mixer taps, low flush WC, chrome heated towel rail, half wall tongue and groove panelling,wood effect ceramic tiled flooring, recessed lighting, extractor fan.

BEDROOM (3):15’ 9” x 12’ 10” (4.8m x 3.91m)

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:6’ 7” x 4’ 3” (2.01m x 1.3m)Fully tiled shower cubicle with drencher shower head and thermostatic shower unit, semi pedestalsink unit with mixer taps, low flush WC, chrome heated towel rail, half wall tongue and groovepanelling, wood effect ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan, recessed lighting.

BEDROOM (4):16’ 2” x 14’ 0” (4.93m x 4.27m)Views over surrounding gardens and Strangford Lough.

BEDROOM (5):14’ 6” x 12’ 10” (4.42m x 3.91m)Velux window.

FAMILY BATHROOM:Low flush WC, tongue and groove panelled bath with traditional mixer taps and telephone handshower, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic showerunit, half wall tongue and groove panelling, wood strip floor, velux window.

OUTSIDE

GUEST HOUSE:24’ 7” x 10’ 8” (7.49m x 3.25m)Exposed beams, built in storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.

KITCHENETTE:With single drainer stainless steel sink and mixer taps, range of built in cupboards, glazed displaycupboards.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:6’ 10” x 5’ 3” (2.08m x 1.6m)Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric Redring shower unit, low flush WC, pedestal wash handbasin, access to roofspace.

The property is approached via rendered pillars with driveway leading to further gated entrance,stoned courtyard with 5 stables, sensored spotlighting and CCTV security camera. Tennis court.Grounds measuring 1.6 acres.

ADDITIONAL BARN:27’ 11” x 16’ 2” (8.51m x 4.93m)Solid wood sliding door. Light and power. Leading to:

WINE CELLAR:16’ 1” x 11’ 9” (4.9m x 3.58m)

Total internal sq ft excluding barn 5,650Total sq ft of outbuildings including barn 1,850TOTAL SQ. FT. 7,500

Location

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