Stunning family home situated in rural location with stunning views

Located on the Ballydooanan Road in the outskirts of Greyabbey is this beautiful detached farmhouse in an elevated position.

In total the property comprises an impressive 4 receptions and 5 bedrooms spread across the main house and west wing. The main dwelling is south-facing, which allows for the benefit of natural light, making the space bright and welcoming. The property is accessed through the entrance hall with feature fireplace, and leads to the home office or formal living area, a country-style kitchen with a stained glass window and a cosy living room with an open fireplace and feature wooden beam, which are perfect for entertaining. The first floor is accessed via the staircase, leading to three double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with views of the surrounding countryside and two further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. There is a family bathroom which comprises a corner bath and separate WC. From the second floor, you can access the loft area which is floored and has power (may be suitable for conversion, subject to planning consents).

The property has the benefit of further accommodation in the ‘west wing', which comprises a kitchenette/utility room, bathroom, living room and bedroom. This presents an opportunity for a self contained apartment, subject to the relevant permissions.

LOCATION 

Ashvale House lies at the head of the Ards Peninsula, 2.5 miles northeast of Greyabbey Village, on Strangford Lough in County Down.  

The peninsula is a thriving community of quaint small towns and villages, with a wide range of recreational and cultural activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty: https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/explore/the-ards-peninsula-way.  

Ashvale House is centrally located easily accessible to both Newtownards and Bangor with their excellent educational and shopping facilities (Sainsbury; Marks and Spencer; Next; Tesco) and also to Belfast and beyond. 

The historic village of Greyabbey provides an abundance of local amenities from eateries to outdoor activities. For lovers of the outdoors, there are plenty of walks nearby including Mount Stewart, Greyabbey House, Grebe Secret Garden, Greyabbey Medieval Monastery, Killynether Wood, Ballywalter Harbour.  Further local amenities include Castle Ward and Portico Arts & Heritage Centre. 

The village hosts some specialist antique shops as well as historic buildings showing the architecture of the Georgian and Victorian eras. 

A key benefit of the property is the accessibility for boating or sailing interests due to the proximity of Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea. There are many sailing clubs located in the surrounding area including Newtownards sailing club, Ballyholme yacht club and Donaghadee sailing club. 

Greyabbey benefits from close proximity to the Ards, Castlebawn, Balloo and Bloomfields retail parks, as well as the independent retailers in the town centres, and a Saturday Market. Retailers include Menary’s, Tesco, Sainsbury, Next, Marks and Spencer, The Range, Argento, Belles Living Boots, Primark and Holland and Barrett.