Oranmore, 43 Station Road,

Features

• Oranmore, 43 Station Road in North Down is one of the premier residences in Northern Ireland
• Set in Craigavad, an exclusive suburb of Holywood, and only minutes from the stunning water's edge and coastal paths of Belfast Lough
• This is a beautifully renovated and extended, period detached property with many original features enhanced and restored
• Interiors re-created and carefully planned personally by Kris Turnbull, a multi award winning specialist, leaving an exceptionally high standard throughout
• Use of materials and soft furnishings by leading designers such as Christopher Guy, Cassina, Julian Chichester and Armani
• Private electric entrance gates leading to private parking, turning and forecourt areas
• Fabulous views over towards Belfast Lough, the Antrim headland towards Scotland
• Front door with porch leading to vestibule and then to gracious entrance hall
• Study with parquet wooden flooring, fireplace and panelled walls
• Formal drawing room with stone fireplace, parquet floor and French doors to the side
• Drawing room with marble fireplace, wooden floor and French doors to the side with fantastic views and doors to:
• Dining room - plenty of space for a 10-12 seater table and chairs, stone fireplace, open to:
• Kitchen with dining and living areas - amazing marble island unit with eating, relaxing and cooking areas
• Full range of built in appliances and walk in larder / pantry open to family area with media wall and glazed wall with fantastic views leading to rear terraces
• Rear hallway with full boot room, Cloakroom with WC and separate and fully fitted laundry room
• Full walk in wine cellar and cocktail bar, beautifully backlit with solid woden shelving and mirror detailing with Crittall door
• 6 bedrooms in total - guest bedroom with dressing area and shower room on ground floor, main stairwell to first floor half landing and main landing
• Main bedroom suite with full bathroom, side dressing room and feature dressing room with hand built cabinetry all with views for days over Belfast Lough
• 2 further bedrooms with dressing and shower rooms
• Rear hallway with back staircase to bedroom 5 with shower room and living area, also separate gym / studio / treatment room or bedroom 6
• Integral large double garage with twin remote opening doors and storeroom
• Professionally landscaped gardens surrounding the property with mature boundaries offer ample privacy and security
• Granite paths and terraces around the house leading to lawns, flowerbeds and the entertaining areas
• Large entertaining patio terraces, patios and feature sunken BBQ area and feature reflection pool
• Secret garden to the North East of the site walled by mature hedges, ideal for kids play area, orchard or area for home produce / vegtable patch etc
• Gas central heating, double glazed sliding sash windows
• Only a couple of minutes' walk to the shoreline with Royal North Yacht Club close by and Royal Belfast Golf Club only a pitching wedge away
• Highly convenient location with a 5 minutes' drive to Holywood,10 minutes to Belfast city centre & City Airport and 20 minutes to the International Airport
• The Vendors offer an additional option to purchase as seen with all furnishings - please contact the office to discuss this further
• Viewing strictly by private appointment - please contact Colliers on 02890244000 or [email protected] to arrange

The property is a true example of a large classical style villa which exudes elegance and sophistication with a linear layout extending to c.8000 sq ft. This house has been immaculately restored, renovated and extended with breathtaking interiors curated by leading interior designer Kris Turnbull, incorporating leading global designers leaving an unforgettable first impression.

The entertaining areas 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 with lovely lough views, there are carefully planned living and sleeping areas which will suit user requirements from a professional couple to a large family.

Each room is capacious, and with natural light and a unique design personality, however, the kitchen and family area is the centrepiece to this remarkable home with marble island and detailing, walk in pantry with Crittall doors, cocktail bar and wine cellar and living area with glazing overlooking Belfast Lough towards Scotland – genuinely a marvellous room which one would instantly feel at home in.

With few opportunities of this calibre and high specification ever available to purchase in Northern Ireland, this is at the super prime end of the market, please contact us at your convenience to arrange a private appointment to discuss viewing.

Outside

Double entrance gates with high secure wall, natural stone pillars with granite top leading to private electrically operated gates and sand resin laid parking areas in front of double garage, and rear hallway entrance with cobbled detailing and flowerbeds. Retaining wall with cobbled access leading to a pebbled parking and turning area in front of the main front door. Panelled front door with fan light and granite step.

Ground Floor

VESTIBULE:

Beautiful marble tiled floor, panelled windows to each side, fan light, detailed cornice ceiling, centre rose. Inner glass hallway door with side panels and fan light leading into:

FORMAL ENTRANCE HALL:

6.2m x 2.3m (20' 4" x 7' 7")
Detailed marble floor, cornice ceilings, centre rose, corbelling, detail wall lights. Door to:

STUDY:

3.8m x 3.4m (12' 6" x 11' 2")
Panelled walls, cornice ceiling, low voltage lighting, centre rose, bookcases and storage with lighting fitted on each side of the hand carved wooden mantlepiece and side panels with beautiful electric fire and granite hearth. Solid mahogany herringbone flooring.

FORMAL DRAWING ROOM:

4.1m x 6.1m (13' 5" x 20' 0")
Windows to front of property, French doors with fan light leading to side of property. Panelled walls, cornice ceiling, attractive plaster mouldings, centre rose, solid marble fireplace with granite hearth and gas fire inset with mahogany herringbone floor.

REAR HALLWAY:

10.8m x 2.3m (35' 5" x 7' 7")
Access from sand resin area with glazed door and side panel leading into beautiful reception area with marble floor, panelled walls and wall light wiring. Door to:

DRAWING ROOM:

6.m x 6.2m (19' 8" x 20' 4")
Into bay. Beautiful room with cornice ceiling and plaster mouldings, mahogany herringbone floor. Solid marble mantlepiece and side panels with large wood burning stove inset, granite hearth, media wall provision. French doors with fan light leading to side of property. Bay window overlooking formal gardens and patio areas. Lots of natural light, sliding concertina doors leading towards formal dining room which connects back through to the hallway.

FORMAL DINING ROOM:

5.5m x 5.3m (18' 1" x 17' 5")
Mahogany herringbone floor, solid stone fireplace with side panels and open fire, granite hearth, double windows overlooking rear gardens, cornice ceiling, centre rose, low voltage lighting, space for 10-12 seater dining table and chairs. Open to:

LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:

12.2m x 5.8m (40' 0" x 19' 0")
Magnificent room with white marble floor, custom designed, hand built kitchen with a full range of quality built in appliances such as Miele double oven with warming drawers, combi microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine. Solid marble worktops with high splashback and shelving, 1.5 bowl Franke sink with Quooker tap, Incredible island unit with Bora downdraft 4 ring hob, solid marble worktops, beautiful hand crafted units with antique brass handles, walk in pantry and larder, built in cupboards, 6+ seater breakfast area on the island unit, wall of cupboards including full fridge, wine fridge and freezer. Crittall doors to a full walk in 2.4 m x 3.0 m larder with tiled floor, bespoke custom design units with fitted freezer, all with antique brass handles, open shelving, open storage, marble worktops, fitted cocktail bar, storage and low voltage lighting. The living area has a full glazed wall with large sliding door, corner window with incredible views towards Belfast Lough and Co Antrim hills and a range of sun terraces. Media wall with inset onto panelled wall with gas fire, solid stone hearth, television area, skylights which give lots of natural light, low voltage lighting, cornice ceiling. Door connecting to the rear of the property.

HALLWAY/BOOT ROOM:

5.6m x 3.9m (18' 4" x 12' 10")
At widest points. In the hallway there is a boot room area with built in cupboards, drawers, shelving and seating area with storage. Door to left which leads to meticulously designed landscaped gardens.

WALK IN WINE CELLAR:

Walk in wine cellar and custom designed cocktail bar with beautiful marble detailing worktops and wine storage. Sink with antique brass finishings and taps, built in drawers, cupboards and shelving. Ample area for glasses, bottles, optics etc with glazed doors.

CLOAKROOM:

Water closet, marble flooring, cornice ceilings, sink in marble unit with storage under, antique glass style back lit wall.

LAUNDRY ROOM:

4.m x 3.m (13' 1" x 9' 10")
Marble worktops, Franke sink with centre tap, range of built in high and low level cupboards, drawers, shelves and units, waist height Meile washer and drier with basket storage beneath. Walk in closet with tiled floor, low voltage lighting and extractor fan.

SERVICE CUPBOARD:

Heating manifold, home intelligence etc.

GUEST SUITE:

3.5m x 4.8m (11' 6" x 15' 9")
Beautiful room with cornice ceiling, panelled windows and double built in wardrobes, leading to:

WALK IN SHOWER ROOM:

3.2m x 2.m (10' 6" x 6' 7")
Villeroy & Bosch water closet with concealed cistern, wash hand basin in vanity unit with stone worktop, antique brass style tap, wall light wiring, double walk in shower with drench shower and telephone hand shower in beautiful marble tile with wet room style drain, cornice ceiling, low voltage lighting, extractor fan and antique style towel radiator.

MAIN HALLWAY:

Ornate newel post with balustrades leading to half landing on first floor.

First Floor

PLAYROOM/GYM/BEDROOM/STUDY/BEDROOM:

4.2m x 7.m (13' 9" x 22' 12")
Dormer windows, media wall, low voltage lighting, walk in storage cupboard - ideal for gym.

BEDROOM:

6.9m x 7.9m (22' 8" x 25' 11")
Two windows to front and rear, low voltage lighting 4 built in full height wardrobes.

ENSUITE BATHROOM:

WC, wash hand basin, fitted mirror, fully tiled shower cubicle, drench shower, telephone hand shower, tiled floor, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Track carpet on low gradient stairwell into half landing with panelled windows with beautiful views towards the headlands of Co Antrim.

BEDROOM:

3.5m x 4.4m (11' 6" x 14' 5")
5 built in wardrobes, low voltage lighting, cornice ceilings, feature lighting, leading into:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:

1.8m x 3.5m (5' 11" x 11' 6")
Tiled floor, solid marble tiled shower cubicle with drench shower and telephone hand shower with soak away system, wash hand basin in vanity unit with mixer taps, tiled surround, water closet, heated towel rail, hatch to roofspace, low voltage lighting and extractor fan.

BEDROOM:

3.6m x 4.3m (11' 10" x 14' 1")
Panelled window to front, cornice ceiling, good sized room leading to:

DRESSING AREA & ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:

2.1m x 3.7m (6' 11" x 12' 2")
Dressing area with 3 full height built in wardrobes, shower cubicle with telephone hand shower and drench shower, water closet with concealed cistern, built in furniture recess, vanity unit with built in storage and open storage, sink with antique style tap, heated towel rail, low voltage lighting, extractor fan and fitted mirror.

LINEN CLOSET:

Large walk in linen closet with ample storage for towels, bedding etc.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE:

Vestibule area with walk in dressing area with built in open storage, hanging areas with lights and cornice ceiling.

ENSUITE BATHROOM:

2.9m x 4.m (9' 6" x 13' 1")
Beautiful free standing bath with antique style polished brass taps with telephone hand shower over. Double antique style sink with polished brass taps and ornate storage beneath with marble tiling on floor and walls. Sliding door to water closet with ornate tiling, cornice ceiling with marble detailing. Door to large walk in double shower with marble tiling, drench shower, strip lighting and two windows with views over Belfast Lough and Co Antrim hills.

BEDROOM AREA:

4.8m x 5.4m (15' 9" x 17' 9")
Concealed ceiling light with cornice ceiling detailing, two windows to front overlooking Belfast Lough, and window to side. Deep carpet and wall light wiring. Door to:

DRESSING ROOM:

6.1m x 3.6m (20' 0" x 11' 10")
Custom designed dressing room, open shelving with back fitted mirror, wallpaper, cornice ceiling, double windows to side and window to front, large freestanding furniture unit with ample cupboards, drawers, shelves and natural light.

Ground Floor

DOUBLE GARAGE:

8.m x 7.7m (26' 3" x 25' 3")
Two electrically operated up and over doors, fan light to side, glazed atrium area ideal for gym, leading to storage area with boiler and heating manifolds.

Outside

The property is bordered by mature trees and there are flower beds with antique style steel trim. Secure fencing around all borders of the property make it ideal for pets and children. Granite patio with beautiful sandstone detailing overlooking level lawns, planted trees and mature hedges. Steps up to terrace accessed from sliding door in living/dining/kitchen with frameless glass patio area with stunning patio and steps down to lower entertaining area which attracts all day and evening sun. Built in BBQ unit which looks up towards living/dining/kitchen. Sunken flower beds, door connecting through granite pathways to rear hallway and steps down to pathways with antique style edging which lead towards lawn, backlit pond and water feature. Access to front of property via side bin store and private gate. Access to large rear "secret garden" bordered by hedges, ideal for children's play area/home office or growing produce - a multitude of ideas!

Directions

Station Road is a private and mature avenue in Northern Irelands most exclusive location, only a few minutes' walk from the shoreline and beaches of Craigavad & Cultra and a ten minute drive from the City Airport.