PRISTINE EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF FACILITIES IN IDEAL COUNTRYSIDE LOCATION

DESCRIPTION 

Situated in the heart of the County Down countryside, 68 Grove Road is a detached, two storey family residence constructed in 2000. Extending to approximately 7,225 sq ft, the property boasts spacious and well proportioned accommodation as shown on the accompanying plans. The property is accessed via a stone pillared entrance with cast iron electric gates and approached via a tarmacadam sweeping driveway flanked with lawn offering a grand sense of arrival.

Upon entry you will be led through to the spacious entrance hall with rear dining area, which features a beautiful central staircase along with a limestone fireplace and solid oak flooring throughout. There are 2 reception rooms leading off the entrance hall to include the drawing room and living room which offer exceptional space for entertaining guests. The kitchen forms the heart of the property and features an excellent range of floor and wall mounted units, central island, 4 oven aga and granite worktops. The sunroom/additional lounge area adjoins the kitchen and living room and offers direct access to the rear gardens and patio area through double doors. The sunroom benefits from an abundance of natural light and features decorative wooden beams and a full height brick fireplace with wood burning stove. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a utility room, WC and home office. The home office benefits from own door rear access, ideal for those looking to run a business from home.

On the first floor the extensive accommodation continues with an impressive master bedroom with double doors to a Julitte balcony, ensuite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. There are a further 3 well portioned double bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobes and 1 offering a shower ensuite. The first floor landing is extremely spacious and features a unique circular stained glass horse window. The family bathroom is accessed off the landing and contains a freestanding bath with mixer taps and twin hand basins. The property further boasts an integral triple garage with electric roller shutter doors and an upper level comprising of a gym area and snooker room. There is planning permission passed under reference LA05/2023/0429/F for the demolition of the existing garage and sunroom for the erection of a single storey rear extension, new storey and a half garage and gym. The proposed extension has been designed by award winning architect Des Ewing and Johnny Knox Garden Design. Full plans and drawing can be made available upon request.

The gardens are beautifully manicured and feature a garden house with stove which could be converted to a small studio subject to the relevant permissions.

Externally the property offers excellent equestrian facilities with a total of 12 stables across an immaculate yard with separate road access. There are a range of outbuildings to include a 23 m x 12 m shed with 6 indoor stables, indoor wash bay and tack room and a 23 m x 7 m shed with roller shutter door, ideal for storing horse lorries/trailers. There is a further stone cladded building hosting 4 outdoor stables with a decorative red brick archway leading through to the rear yard which features an additional 9 m x 23 m lean to shed with 2 further stables. All stables benefit from automatic water drinkers.

Further facilities include a 28 m x 18 m sand and fibre arena with surrounding floodlights for evening/winter riding and approximately 10.6 acres of grazing lands which are currently laid across 5 paddocks and 5 larger fields with a gallop track laid to sand. The current set up would be suitable for a private or professional yard.

This represents a unique opportunity to purchase an immaculate property with excellent equestrian facilities, and early viewing is recommended.

SITUATION 

The subject property is located on the outskirts of Dromore and Royal Hillsborough in County Down. Dromore is a small market town and civil parish within the district of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, which is only about 2.3 miles from the subject property. The town provides all amenities needed including a number of convenience stores, restaurants/cafes, post office, library and local shops.

Royal Hillsborough is a village and civil parish only about 3.3 miles distant, which is noted for its Georgian architecture. Notably the village has a fantastic range of attractions and amenities which include Hillsborough Castle as well as the Hillsborough Fort and Historic Parish Church. For walking enthusiasts, Hillsborough Forest Park and Lake offers fantastic scenery and picturesque setting. 

The subject property’s situation offers an excellent opportunity for commuting to both Dublin (1 hr 35 mins) and Belfast (25 mins) via the A1 Carriageway, as well as commuting to Craigavon and Downpatrick via B2 Lurgan Road and B2 Ballynahinch Road. Belfast City Airport is only about 20.7 miles distant which provides flights to destinations throughout Europe and the rest of the UK.

Belfast International Airport is about 25.6 miles distant, while Dublin Airport is about 80.5 miles. The area has a reputation for agriculture with Dromore being the home of Henry George Ferguson who is noted as the inventor of the modern tractor.

The area is well known for productive, high quality farmland at low altitude with many agricultural merchants, machinery suppliers and markets. For those with equestrian interests, the property is easily accessible to a number of registered SJI venues and eventing Ireland tracks.

The location has the benefit of being in close proximity to the amenities offered at Sprucefield Shopping Centre and The Boulevard Shopping Centre, which offers a range of different retailers from fashion to food. The local area also boasts a range of excellent schooling including Downshire Primary School, Banbridge Academy, Wallace High School and Friend’s School to name a few.