The Priory, 2 Marino Station Road

• 'The Priory' is substantial family home set within secluded and peaceful and landscaped grounds of around 0.8 acres
• The original residence was built in c.1830 and has subsequently been completely renovated, rebuilt and extended by the current owners to an exceptional specification
• There are 2 sets of Electric gates from Marino Station Road and from Farmhill Road which lead into the private and landscaped gardens and parking areas
• Many original features such as detailed cornicing, panelling, fireplaces, and high ceilings have been restored with flawless detail
• An impressive Hall leads to comfortable and elegant living areas on the ground floor, many with access to outside entertaining areas
• The Formal Drawing Room has a bay window and beautiful marble fireplace with double opening wooden doors to:
• Home office Library with bay window and bespoke cabinetry and bookshelves
• Formal dining Room with bay window and marble fireplace with door connecting to large closed off Butler's pantry, also accessible to the hallway
• Rear extended open Kitchen with dining and living areas - with c.5m glazed concertina style patio door leading to terraces, patios and gardens
• Kitchen with full range of built in appliances, amazing leather granite island unit with eating, relaxing and cooking areas, open to:
• Casual dining area with space for 8 to10 seater table and chairs, sliding door and built in bar and coffee station
• family room off Kitchen accessed via crittal doors which has fireplace and double doors to terraces and gardens
• Rear Hallway leading to Utility Room, Boot Room, Store cupboards and cloakroom with WC
• Door from Kitchen leading down original stone steps to large wine cellar and basement storage rooms
• Graceful stairs lead to a half landing comprising bedroom 5 and on other side a family bathroom with free standing bath and walk in double shower
• On the main first floor landing there are 3 double bedrooms all with ensuite shower rooms and the main bedroom suite
• Main bedroom suite with full dressing room, large bedroom area and steps to full bathroom with original freestanding bath and walk in shower with marble panels
• Stairs to the second floor with a secret door leading through a eves lobby to bedroom 6 / study / playroom
• Second floor landing with cloakroom with WC
• Home cinema room with bespoke seating, media wall and black out curtains
• Full gym room with rubber enforced floor and double doors which leads to children's playroom / bedroom 7 / studio room
• A major rennovation in 2022 included: full rewiring, replumbing, new mains gas heating with double boiler system, all windows double glazed and underfloor heating to the bespoke extension
• Outside this home has stunning areas in which to relax with several sun patios accessible from the main entertaining rooms and areas - ideal for all day sun
• Through the Farmhill road electric gates there is a cobbled and tarmac parking and turning area with Detached double garage block with designated parking to the side
• In July 2015 there was planning permission for an additional dwelling ref: W/2015/0066/F - in the front garden and Farmhill entrance garage area - further details are available upon request
• There is a stone wall built around the gardens offering privacy
• Glorious gardens with many areas to relax, play and work with well-manicured lawns
• Only minutes' walk from the Cultra coastline, Seapark sport areas and beaches, within easy reach of George Best City Airport and Belfast city centre
• Nearby are The Culloden Hotel and Spa. Royal N.Ireland Yacht Club, Royal Belfast Golf Club, leading Primary and Secondary schools, Marino train halt
• Viewing strictly by private appointment - contact David Menary on 07775557090 or [email protected] for all enquiry levels

The Priory is an original residence built in c.1830 and is one of the most important and homes to be offered for sale in the Cultra area in recent times. It is a generational opportunity to acquire an outstanding family home finished to a flawless specification.

There are two private entrances with electric gates, one from Marino Station Road and from Farmhill Road, each leading past manicured gardens to the ideally positioned handsome c.8,000 sq ft home set to the rear of the glorious, mature gardens which extend to c.0.8 acres.

Internally, the rooms are what you would expect from a home of this era, high ceilings and ornate detailing which has all been reconditioned, insulated and updated.

The spacious hallway leads you to generous entertaining areas which have a balance and proportion rarely offered in the Northern Ireland market, with large and stylish rooms leading to professionally designed terraces, patios and gardens, there are carefully planned living and sleeping areas which will suit a range of user requirements.

Each reception room is capacious, and with natural light and a unique design personality, however, the kitchen and family area is the centrepiece with large island unit with leather granite detailing, cocktail bar, coffee station, basement wine cellar and living and dining areas – genuinely a marvellous space which one would instantly feel at home in.

There are 4 large bedrooms on the first floor, all with ensuite shower rooms and the master suite also incorporating a custom designed dressing room, there is also a large family bathroom and bedroom 5 from the first floor half landing with stained glass window. On the second floor there is a secret lobby leading to bedroom 6, a bespoke cinema room and a full gymnasium with enforced rubber floor and separate children's playroom or home office.

The gardens include formal and informal areas to enjoy and relax, with many terraces and patios, a double garage block with parking and turning areas – all enclosed via stone and brick walled gardens offering security and privacy.

There are few sizeable homes with such stunning gardens of this calibre available to purchase in Northern Ireland, so please contact Colliers Premier Homes for all enquires or to discuss a viewing.

Outside

Double opening Entrance Pillars with Electric gates. Security Fencing, with a sweeping driveway and turning area engulfed with manicured lawns and matured trees and hedging. Leading to a brick paver circular front patio area with featured box hedging and specialised trees, flowers, shrubs and plants along with a sandstone steps with pillars and ornate detailing leading to solid wood front door.

Entrance

Vestibule

3.5m x 2.m (11' 6" x 6' 7")
ornate tiled floor, beautiful high ceiling with detailed cornicing and picture rail. Window at the side. Wooden and glazed vestibule door and side panels leading into formal hallway

Ground Floor

HALLWAY:

11.5m x 2.8m (37' 9" x 9' 2")
beautiful ornate wooden floor. High cove ceiling, beautiful stairwell, carved wooden post, banister leading to the first floor.

DRAWING ROOM:

7.3m x 4.8m (23' 11" x 15' 9")
measurement is into bay window. Antique herringbone style solid wooden floor, bay window with panel windows and windows to the rear, picture rail and beautiful detailed cornicing, solid marble mantel piece and side panels with slate inset and natural brick open fire. Double French doors leading into:

Study or Home Office

5.7m x 4.6m (18' 8" x 15' 1")
Also has access to the hallway. measurement into bay window. We have floor to ceiling fitted bookshelves and bespoke cabinets all around the walls, panel bay window, with antique herringbone style wooden floor. Solid marble fireplace with side panels with slate hearth inset fire and tile surround.

Formal Dining Room

6.4m x 5.9m (20' 12" x 19' 4")
solid wooden herringbone style floor. Panelled bay window, solid marble fireplace with side with cast iron inset, slate hearth, detailed high cove ceiling, 2 doors with glazed panelling leading to the entrance hall, connecting door leading to:

Butlers Pantry

5.m x 2.6m (16' 5" x 8' 6")
which also has a door leading into the entrance hall. Solid tiled floor, single drainer sink with ornate mixer taps over built in cabinetry and an excellent selection of cupboards, drawers, shelves and units

LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN:

8.6m x 7.m (28' 3" x 22' 12")
Bespoke, Parkes handmade kitchen, with leathered granite worktops, amazing olive Majestic range cooker with multi function gas hob and ovens. A full range of built in appliances, bespoke cabinetry with integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher, breakfast bar, high level cupboards, drawers, shelves and units. Feature side wall with fridge, freezer and wine fridge. Full width concertina door of 5.9 m which opens out to all day sun patios and gardens.

Dining Area 4.3 m x 5.0 m, beautiful tiled herringbone style floor, low voltage lighting, cornice ceiling, built in cabinetry with leathered granite worktops with sliding doors leading to coffee area and open storage. Bar area with range of optics. Space for 6-8 seater dining table and chairs with sliding door to side gardens.

Glazed atrium above and door to:

REAR HALLWAY/BOOT ROOM:

4.7m x 1.8m (15' 5" x 5' 11")
Fully built in cupboards, drawers, shelves and units, storage areas with space for boiler, cloaks, hanging space and door into:

UTILITY ROOM:

3.m x 2.m (9' 10" x 6' 7")
Leathered granite worktops, range of cupboards, drawers, shelves and units, plumbed for washer and dryer, large rack above suitable for drying. Window overlooking garden.

CLOAKROOM:

Half panelled walls, sink with storage beneath and wall hung mixer taps, low flush wc with concealed cistern and extractor fan.

Double opening Crittal doors with side panels opening into:

FAMILY ROOM:

4.8m x 4.3m (15' 9" x 14' 1")
Beautiful tiled floor, solid wooden mantlepiece with cast iron inset, double opening French doors with glazed panels leading to side patio gardens. Entertainment area with television provision above fireplace, built in storage and cupboards either side.

WINE CELLAR:

6.m x 7.2m (19' 8" x 23' 7")
At widest points. Stone steps, light and power. Excellent area for storage.

Half Landing

Wide staircase with balustrades leading to first floor, leading to half landling with cornice ceiling. Beautiful refurbished stained glass window.

BEDROOM (5):

5.m x 4.2m (16' 5" x 13' 9")
Cornice ceiling, picture rail and window overlooking front gardens.

FAMILY BATHROOM:

5.m x 4.2m (16' 5" x 13' 9")
Wooden effect tiled floor, free standing, deep fill bath tub with mixer taps and telephone hand shower over. Wash hand basin with granite worktops and fitted cabinetry beneath. Walk in double shower with beautiful stone panelling and granite shower tray with drench shower and telephone hand shower. Ornate French marble fireplace and granite hearth, panelled walls, low flush wc with concealed cistern, linen cupboard, two windows overlooking front, cornice ceiling, low voltage lighting and extractor fan.

First Floor

LANDING:

Lovely bright area with cornice ceiling leading to:

BEDROOM (4):

4.4m x 4.5m (14' 5" x 14' 9")
Deep coved ceiling, reconditioned windows overlooking gardens. Ensuite shower room with wood effect tiled floor, corner shower cubicle with drench shower and telephone hand shower, wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with vanity unit, mixer taps and mirror over, low voltage lighting and extractor fan.

BEDROOM (3):

4.2m x 4.8m (13' 9" x 15' 9")
Deep coved ceiling, reconditioned windows overlooking gardens. Ensuite shower room with wood effect tiled floor, corner shower cubicle with drench shower and telephone hand shower, wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with vanity unit, mixer taps and mirror over, low voltage lighting, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

BEDROOM (2):

4.7m x 4.4m (15' 5" x 14' 5")
Double walk in dressing cupboard with hanging space. Ensuite shower room with tiled floor, corner shower cubicle with drench shower and telephone hand shower, wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with vanity unit, mixer taps and mirror over, low voltage lighting, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Steps down to:

DRESSING ROOM:

4.6m x 2.2m (15' 1" x 7' 3")
Full width, built in, hanging and open shelving space, cupboards, drawers, cornice ceiling, low voltage lighting and glazed door with stained glass feature.

MAIN BEDROOM:

6.m x 4.9m (19' 8" x 16' 1")
Beautiful original granite fireplace with side panels and cast iron and slate inset and slate hearth. Windows to side and rear. Coved ceiling, double doors opening and steps down to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM:

4.1m x 4.5m (13' 5" x 14' 9")
Wood effect tiled floor, walk in double shower with feature drench shower and telephone hand shower with marble panelled walls, antique style ball and claw free standing bath with taps and telephone hand shower, low flush wc, double sinks in granite worktop with bespoke cabinetry beneath, deep coved ceiling, wall light wiring and windows to side.

Stairwell to second floor:

Second Floor

HALF LANDING:

Secret door leading to:

FOYER:

4.4m x 2.m (14' 5" x 6' 7")
Eaves ceiling and panelled walls with leads through to a doorway to:

BEDROOM (6):

3.7m x 5.6m (12' 2" x 18' 4")
Eaves ceiling, feature porthole window, ideal for children's bedroom, playroom or storage.

HOME CINEMA:

4.m x 4.9m (13' 1" x 16' 1")
Bespoke, high specification cinema room with black out curtains. Four double seating areas, exposed beam ceiling, suede panel walls, pull out footstools, multi media wall with vast screen and feature sound finished in deep red with ornamental cast iron fireplace.

CLOAKROOM:

Laufen wash hand basin with mixer taps, tiled floor, low flush wc, extractor fan, exposed beam and low voltage lighting.

HOME GYM:

4.6m x 8.7m (15' 1" x 28' 7")
Original exposed beam ceiling, protected rubber floor, space for free weights, free standing machinery, yoga studio, exercise area. French doors with steps down leading to:

PLAYROOM/BEDROOM (7)/STUDY:

4.1m x 5.5m (13' 5" x 18' 1")
Feature porthole window.

Outside

The property is accessed via Marino Station Road. There is also a vehicular access with double entrance pillars with built wall from Farmhill Road which leads to a brick paviour parking and turning space and large double garage. Box hedging surrounding beautiful lawns with natural stone wall with pedestrian gate also leading onto Farmhill Road. To the side there is a beautiful patio accessed from the living/kitchen/dining room and a side patio accessed from the dining area of the kitchen. Children's play area, mature trees, shrubs, hedging and specimen trees. Rear semi circular style patio which is accessed from the living/kitchen/dining room benefits from all day sun and there is also a patio on the east side of the property which is accessed from the family room with a canopy over the double doors which is accessed from the boot room. This leads to a large patio area over towards the lawns, flowerbeds with trees, outside tap, lighting and plenty of space of a site of c. 0.8 acres. Sophisticated lighting and security system around the property. Three parking bays and ample turning space. The house is a beautiful, original 1830's home which has been restored, renovated and extended to an exceptional specification. Double glazed windows, Phoenix Natural Gas heating and ornate landscaped gardens.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE:

7.9m x 6.7m (25' 11" x 21' 12")
Two sets of double opening wooden doors, smooth concrete screed floor, open rafters, light and power, door to rear.

Directions

Travel from the main A2 Bangor Carrigeway onto Farmhill Road, travel past Marino Train station and over the bridge, the Marino Station Road entrance is off the road to your left and the Farmhill entrance is ahead on the left hand side.