Discover the beauty that hides in the secret Garden

BUILT in a walled garden beside Ardnalea" House in 1951, "The Garden, as this property is known, belies its tender years and has all the appearance and charm of a home from a bygone era.

Situated along a laneway off a private road at Craigavad, Co Down, this four-bedroom Georgian-style home is tastefully decorated and will adapt to suit the requirements of most families.

The gardens are well laid-out in lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds including an ornamental pond, a rose garden and a sun patio.

An added feature away from the main dwelling is the large playroom beside the twin garages, which provides additional space for those in search of an office from home or consulting rooms.

The extravagant entrance hall comprises of a cornice, cloakroom and a wine store.

There is also a walk in cloakroom with toilet and pedestal wash hand basin.

One of the most striking rooms in the property is the large drawing room which measures 19ft by 14ft.

It features a Scrabo stone fireplace, built-in cabinet and twin French doors which lead out to the front of the garden.

The dining room features an intriguingly designed archway which leads on to a piano area, There is also generous study area measuring 11ft3in by 6ft.

The large kitchen, which measures 11ft 10 in by 10 ft, has a pine affect with extensive wood panelling. This superb room has all mod con amenities including a built-in breakfast table, double oven and ceramic hob, and radio and extractor.

The living room, which measures 14ft0in by 11ft, has built-in book shelves, TV nook, French doors to the front and is wired for satellite television.

The first floor comprises of four bedrooms, the master room measuring an impressive 19ft by 14ft. Built-in wardrobes, a dressing table and corniced ceiling all feature. There is also an en suite bathroom with panelled bath, and shower fittings.

Bedroom two measures 10ft 8in by 10ft and boasts a built-in wardrobe, writing desk, chest of drawers and wash hand basin. Bedroom three measures 12ft by 10ft and also has built-in wardrobes, a dresser and storage cupboards, while the fourth bedroom which measures 9ft 6in by 7ft 2in has a built- in bedhead and vanity unit.

Families will note that there is also an upstairs room suitable for a nursery or playroom with built-in wardrobes and cupboards.

The bathroom is both elegant and modern with panelled bath, shower fitting, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush toilet with fully tiled walls.

One of the most attractive features of the property is the enclosed sun patio at the rear of the house which measures a huge 22ft 9in by 9ft 6in. With ceramic floor and Pyrana pine ceiling, the room offers the perfect surroundings for summer gatherings.

TWIN garages with up and over hardwood doors and loft storage are accompanied by space for parking up to six cars.

Extensive mature gardens with Scrabo stone terrace paths and flagged patio to the rear offer adequate space for outdoor activities. Large gardens to the front and rear of the property are fenced in by a new hardwood boundary fence.

A spokesperson for the vendor says: "The Garden will offer the new owner an extravagant home in private surroundings.

"The house is situated in a private area near to many amenities and offers the best in design and convenience."

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Eric Cairns Partnership,

151 Stranmillis Road,

Belfast, BT9 5AJ.

Offers over pounds 300,000.

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