Braidujle House, 60 Pinehill Road,

Features

• Exceptional Period Residence Set in its Own Grounds, Extending to circa 8.64 acres
• The Residence Underwent an Extensive Renovation and Restoration Some Years Ago to Create a Home for Modern Living.
• Drawing Room, Living Room and Library with Period Features
• Luxury Kitchen Open Plan to Morning Room
• 5 First Floor Double Bedrooms (2 with En Suite)
• 2 Further Bedrooms to Second Floor
• Basement with Wine Cellars and Stores
• Enclosed Courtyard Provides Garaging, Stabling, Ground and First Floor Galleries, Stores and Former Forge
• Exceptional Walled Garden Planted with More Than 40 Different Varieties of Fruit Trees
• Additional Agricultural Lands Available by Separate Negotiation

Braidujle House is an exceptional period residence set on an elevated position, enjoying commanding views over the Lagan Valley, Belfast, White and Black Mountains and Antrim Hills beyond. The property sits in its own grounds. extending to 8.64 acres or thereabouts.

An enclosed courtyard, situated to the rear of the residence, provides garaging, stabling, ground and first floor galleries, stores and former forge. The walled garden is planted with more than 40 different varieties of fruit trees including 28 varieties of apples, plum, pear, cherry and fig trees. A stable block with 3 stables and tack room is situated to the rear of the courtyard.

Additional lands are available by separate negotiation.

History

Description

Braidujle House is an exceptional period residence set on an elevated position, enjoying commanding views over the Lagan Valley, Belfast, White and Black Mountains and Antrim Hills beyond. The property sits in its own grounds. extending to 8.64 acres or thereabouts.

An enclosed courtyard, situated to the rear of the residence, provides garaging, stabling, ground and first floor galleries, stores and former forge. The walled garden is planted with more than 40 different varieties of fruit trees including 28 varieties of apples, plum, pear, cherry and fig trees. A stable block with 3 stables and tack room is situated to the rear of the courtyard.

Additional lands are available by separate negotiation.

Situation

Braidujle House occupies a wonderful, elevated position overlooking the city. The residence is approached from the Pinehill Road via a gravelled drive, with a second tree lined entrance leading off the Drumbo Road (currently used for agricultural purposes), but equally suitable to provide an impressive approach to the property, if desired.

The property is ideally located just 7 miles from Belfast City Centre and 5 miles from Lisburn Train Station, providing services to Belfast and Dublin. The M1 is situated 4 miles to the west. George Best City Airport is 10 miles North, while Belfast International Airport is 18 miles North West, both offering a plethora of destinations both in the UK and Europe. The Port of Belfast is 10 miles to the North East and provides daily sailings to Scotland and England.

The area provides a fine selection of sporting facilities including Malone Golf Club, which is only minutes by car and is considered one of the best parkland courses in Ireland while the renowned Championship course at Royal County Down is 25 miles south. Down Royal and Downpatrick Racecourses, numerous rugby, tennis, rowing, football and athletic clubs are a short drive away.

Method of Sale

Braidujle House is offered for sale as a whole or in lots.

Braidujle House

Braidujle House, believed to have been built around 1820, is approached from the Pinehill Road through random stone pillar and wrought iron gates to the gravelled drive leading to the front of the residence and courtyard. A second entrance leading from the Drumbo Road, through bell mouth stone walls and pillars was the original main entrance and leads to the sweeping, tree lined drive to the front of the residence.

The property occupies an elevated position overlooking its own grounds towards the Lagan Valley, enjoying a North Westerly aspect. The accommodation is predominantly laid out over two floors, with the benefit of a generous basement and attic rooms, beneath a pitched slate roof.

The residence underwent an extensive renovation and restoration some years ago, retaining many of its period features, to create a home for modern living.

Three formal reception rooms are enhanced by the open plan kitchen / family room with adjoining laundry room and cloakroom on the ground floor, while the first floor hosts five bedrooms, including principal and guest bedroom en suites and luxury bathroom and shower rooms.

Notable features include cornicing, shuttered windows, hardwood floors, impressive fireplaces, architraves and library. A four oven oil fired Aga is a feature in the kitchen. A wine cellar and stores are contained in the basement.

There is mains water supply, electricity supply, internet connection and private drainage. Oil fired heating is fitted.

Mature gardens are situated to front and sides of the residence, with an exceptional walled garden planted with an extensive range of apple, pear, plum, cherry and fig trees, with raised vegetable plots and foundations for a lean to glasshouse.

Courtyard

Enclosed with extensive outbuildings, and approached from the driveway through double wooden doors, the accommodation includes garaging, stores, ground and first floor galleries, former byre, old forge, open fronted wood shed, stable and workshop.

Rear Yard

Includes garage and machinery shed.

Stable Block

Subdivided into three stables and tack room.

Farmlands - Available by Separate Negotiation

The lands are currently let in conacre and are currently used for the production of silage. Much of the land has been recently reseeded, having previously provided fine crops of cereal. The lands are free draining and are thought equally suitable for producing vegetable crops.

Mainly subdivided into substantial fields, the lands are situated to either side of the the Pinehill Road, with additional access from the Drumbo Road, providing easy access to most fields.

There are two fields of permanent pasture which provide useful grazing.

Land Type Acreage
Arable 43.650
Pasture 13.780
Drumbo Glen 4.560
Residence, courtyard, roads,
gardens and amenity lands 4.570
TOTAL 66.560

GENERAL REMARKS

Excluded Property

The following are owned by the property but excluded from the sale:
1. Furnishings
2 Contents of Courtyard

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the joint selling agents.

Health and Safety

Given the hazzards of a working estate, we ask that you be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.

Fixtures and Fittings

The fitted carpets and curtains in Braidujle House are included in the sale.

ACCOMMODATION

Reception Hall 6.68m x 3.63m (21'11 x 11'11)

Original Oak hardwood tongue and groove floor; sandstone fireplace with gas coal effect fire in a cast iron dog grate; corniced ceiling with central ceiling rose; Beam vacuum point; 4 wall lights; original period shutters.

Rear Hall

Pine tongue and groove floor; Beam vacuum point; door to basement.

Cloakroom 2.34m x 1.85m (7'8 x 6'1)

White suite comprising, high flush wc; pedestal wash hand basin; pine tongue and groove floor; painted Wainscot panelling to dado rail; extractor fan.

Family Room 7.26m x 5.51m (23'10 x 18'1)

Cast iron enclosed wood burning stove with a slate surround and hearth; bay window with original period shutters; tv aerial connection point; pine tongue and groove floor; corniced ceiling; three wall lights; Beam vacuum point.

Drawing Room 6.96m x 5.46m (22'10 x 17'11)

White marble fireplace and hearth; part Oak tongue and groove floor; corniced ceiling with central ceiling rose; wired for five wall lights; original period window shutters; tv aerial and telephone connection points.

Library 5.99m x 4.39m (19'8 x 14'5)

Arched embossed cast iron fire on a slate hearth with a slate surround; range of built-in floor to ceiling bookshelves; original glazed display cupboards over storage cupboards; pine tongue and groove floor; wall lights; telephone connection point; original period window shutters.

Morning Room 6.07m x 4.52m (19'11 x 14'10)

Brass embossed fireplace surround with matching surround with gas fire, carved wood surround and slate hearth; oak tongue and groove floor; two eye and floor level cupboards; open plan to kitchen; telephone connection point; original period window shutters; wired for 3 wall lights.

Kitchen 5.21m x 4.34m (17'1 x 14'3)

Franke double Belfast sink with chrome swan neck mixer taps; range of painted finish eye and floor level cupboards and drawers; black granite worktops; matching island unit with recessed stainless steel sink in a grey granite worktop, fitted range of cupboards and drawers including two wicker storage baskets and bin under; oval oak breakfast bar; integrated Gorenje double electric ovens; recess for American fridge / freezer; black four oven oil fired Aga with two gas ring hob, dishwasher; tiled splashback and high level mantle; recessed lighting; pulley line; high level tv aerial connection point; ceramic flagged floor.

Laundry Room 4.22m x 3.18m (13'10 x 10'5 )

Maximum measurements
Glazed Belfast sink with chrome mixer taps; plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher; range of eye and floor level cupboards with polished granite worktops; wine fridge; integrated microwave; space for tumble dryer and fridge; ceramic flagged floor; fluorescent light; extractor fan

Basement 62.48m x 2.18m (205 x 7'2)

L Shaped - maximum measurements
Built in shelves.

Boiler Room 4.47m x 3.30m (14'8 x 10'10)

Central Beam vacuum unit; Warmflow oil fired boiler; door to store 1.

Store 1 4.65m x 2.36m (15'3 x 7'9)

Built in shelves; light point.

Pump House 3.63m x 3.12m (11'11 x 10'3)

Old water pump.

Wine Cellar 2.46m x 1.24m (8'1 x 4'1)

Wine Cellar 4.60m x 1.55m (15'1 x 5'1)

Recessed terracotta wine racks; light point.

Store 3.45m x 2.16m (11'4 x 7'1)

Range of built in shelves.

Wine Cellar 2.41m x 1.52m (7'11 x 5'0)

Recessed terracotta wine racks; light point.

Pine Furnished Staircase To Half Landing

Half Landing

Linen cupboard with over sized AVC pressurised hot water tank providing copious amounts of hot water; fitted shelves.

Bathroom 2.92m x 2.21m (9'7 x 7'3)

White suite comprising, tiled panel bath with brass pillar mixer tap and telephone shower attachment; vanity unit with fitted wash hand basin, brass mixer taps, cupboards under; close coupled wc; ceramic tiled floor; ½ tiled walls; LED ceiling lighting; original period window shutters.

Bedroom 1 4.88m x 4.29m (16'0 x 14'1)

Built-in furniture including, two single wardrobes, cupboards, nest of eight drawers; open display shelves; range of bookshelves; original period window shutters; telephone connection point.

First Floor / Landing

Pine tongue and groove floor; etched glass window; two Beam vacuum points.

Bedroom 2 5.72m x 4.57m (18'9 x 15')

Two double built in wardrobes; tv aerial and telephone connection points; original period window shutters.

En Suite Shower Room 3.35m x 2.92m (11' x 9'7)

Maximum measurements
Contemporary white suite comprising, rectangular shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower with multiple shower heads; glass sliding shower door and side panel; close coupled wc; pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mono mixer tap; built-in eye and floor level cupboards; part ceramic tiled walls and matching floor.

Principal Suite 5.46m x 4.80m (17'11 x 15'9)

Beam vacuum point; original period window shutters; telephone connection point.

Dressing Room 2.31m x 1.96m (7'7 x 6'5)

Range of built in clothing rails; nest of seven drawers and open shelving; radiator

En Suite Bathroom 3.81m x 3.66m (12'6 x 12')

White suite comprising centrally located cast iron roll top bath on ball and claw feet with chrome centrally located mixer taps with telephone shower attachment; walk in rectangular tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled mixer taps with telephone shower attachment; rectangular Jura stone tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower and multiple shower heads; glass shower panel; high flush wc; Jura stone flagged floor; heated towel radiator; LED lighting; extractor fan; pedestal wash hand basin; original period window shutters.

Bedroom 4 5.51m x 3.99m (18'1 x 13'1)

Pine tongue and groove floor; recessed display niche; original period window shutters.

Shower Room 3.66m x 1.93m (12' x 6'4)

White suite comprising, walk in tiled rectangular shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower with rain and adjustable shower heads; glass shower panel; pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mono mixer tap; close coupled wc; porcelain tiled floor; ½ porcelain tiled walls; built in storage cupboard; chrome heated towel radiator; original period window shutters.

Bedroom 5 5.99m x 4.95m (19'8 x 16'3)

Built in cupboard; telephone connection point; original period window shutters.

Second Floor / Landing

Toughened glass floor / ceiling panel ; Beam vacuum point; access to eaves.

Bedroom 6 5.23m x 4.17m (17'2 x 13'8)

Vaulted ceiling with limited head height; Velux window.

Bedroom 7 5.59m x 4.17m (18'4 x 13'8)

Vaulted ceiling with limited head height; Velux window.

Outside

Sweeping gravel drive leading to ample parking to the front of the residence.

Gardens

Extensive gardens to the front and side laid out in lawns and planted with a fine selection of mature, ornamental, flowering shrubs and trees including Oak, Maple, Beech, Scots Pine, Holly, Lime and Sycamore; access to rear drive with mature trees to either side leading to the Drumbo Road; concrete drive to courtyard.

Rear

Leading to:-

Garage 8.46m x 4.52m (27'9 x 14'10)

Open fronted; light points.

Open Fronted Machinery Shed 14.07m x 4.57m (46'2 x 15')

Stable Block 12.50m x 6.10m approx (41'0 x 20' approx)

Sub-divided into three stables with feed pots and hay racks, tack room and concrete walkway to front, finished with imprinted concrete; fluorescent lights.

Courtyard

Finished with imprinted concrete.

Garage 8.74m x 4.37m (28'8 x 14'4)

Approached via two sets of double doors and pedestrian door.

Garage 5.33m x 3.89m (17'6 x 12'9)

Double doors; light and power points.

Gallery 1 5.54m x 4.57m (18'2 x 15')

Ceiling spotlights.

Gallery 2 5.51m x 4.52m (18'1 x 14'10)

Ceiling spotlights

Gallery 3 8.94m x 5.51m (29'4 x 18'1)

Ceiling spotlights; double doors to rear; staircase to first floor.

First Floor

Gallery 4 8.97m x 5.51m (29'5 x 18'1)

Vaulted ceiling with A framed exposed beams; tongue and groove panelling; spotlights; 2 Velux windows.

Gallery 5 9.65m x 5.59m (31'8 x 18'4)

Vaulted ceiling with A framed exposed beams; tongue and groove panelling; spotlights; 3 Velux windows.

Gallery 6 5.56m x 5.18m (18'3 x 17')

Vaulted ceiling with A framed exposed beams; tongue and groove panelling; spotlights; 2 Velux windows.

Gallery 7 5.54m x 4.60m (18'2 x 15'1)

Vaulted ceiling with A framed exposed beams; tongue and groove panelling; spotlights; 2 Velux windows; fire escape door.

Byre 5.51m x 5.13m (18'1 x 16'10)

Five stalls; light point.

Store 5.56m x 4.57m (18'3 x 15')

Old Forge 7.80m x 3.86m (25'7 x 12'8)

Stairs to loft; light point.

Open Fronted Wood Store 15.14m x 3.86m (49'8 x 12'8)

Light.

Loose Box 3.71m x 3.56m (12'2 x 11'8)

Light point.

Coal Shed 3.71m x 2.51m (12'2 x 8'3)

Light point.

Workshop 3.58m x 3.35m (11'9 x 11'0)

Light and power points.

Store 5.08m x 3.33m (16'8 x 10'11)

Light point; fitted shelves.

Outside WC

High flush wc; wash hand basin; fitted shelves; light point.

2 Small Stores

Light point.

Oriental Garden

With Purple Acer and ornamental grasses,

Tiered Terrace

With Clematis

Walled Garden

Enclosed with random stone walls and planted with a fine selection of fruit trees including:- twenty eight varieties of apple trees, five varieties of cherry trees, three varieties of pear trees; three varieties of plum trees and raspberry canes; 12 raised vegetable beds; brick enclosed raised bed with fig tree; foundations for lean to glasshouse; gardens believed to extend to 1 acre.

Agricultural Lands

Available By Separate Negotiation
The agricultural lands believed to extend to circa 62 acres with remaining lands extending to approximately 4.57 acres which surround the residence, gardens and amenity lands. The lands are sub-divided into convenient sized fields and are all currently laid down to grass with approximately 43.650 acres of high quality arable land, 13.780 acres of grazing lands and approximately 4.565 acres of the Drumbo Glen. The arable lands are currently all laid down to grass which appear to have been re-seeded in recent years and believed to be currently used for the production of silage, but appear to equally suitable for the production of cereal or vegetable crops. The grazing lands appear to have been laid down to permanent pasture and thought suitable for grazing purposes. The Glen is fenced off from the remaining lands and runs steeply down to the adjoining river and is planted with mature native trees. The lands enjoy the benefit of good frontage to the Pinehill Road providing access to a number of fields with the remaining fields allowing access from the rear driveway which leads from the front of the residence to the Drumbo Road. It appears that this access has not been used from the front of the residence for some time, but the property enjoys the benefit of a Right of Way from the Drumbo Road into the rear driveway and access to a number of the fields.

Capital / Rateable Value

£640,000. Rates Payable = £3,480 per annum (approx)