Knockan Lodge, 50 Knockan Road

Set within gently elevated mature grounds extending to just over 2 acres, this unique detached residence enjoys a prominent position within the idyllic village of Broughshane. Noted as being the former family home of Guy Wilson, the recognised horticulturist and daffodil breeder, the property has a history extending into the 1800’s when it is understood to have encompassed further land and gardens.

The property was significantly refurbished a number of years ago and encompasses a generous level of inviting accommodation enhanced to the principal reception areas with wood panelling and featuring an impressive entrance hall with cloaks/WC, a drawing room, lounge, sunroom and dining room. An open plan kitchen/dining and family area is perhaps the hub of this fine home and includes a fitted kitchen complimented with granite worksurfaces and an AGA.

In addition, there is a spacious utility room and separate pantry providing useful storage and further scope linking to an integral garage with rear store.

To the first floor, there is a family bathroom and five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study. Four of the bedrooms benefit from a range of fitted bedroom cabinetry with the principal bedroom including an ensuite bathroom and bedroom two, an ensuite shower room.

This distinctive home is approached through a gated, walled and railed entrance leading to a sweeping avenue highlighted with traditional style standard lamps and surrounding gardens featuring a variety of mature trees and shrubs.  A generous area to the rear provides further ample parking space.

For the commuter, Knockan Lodge offers an enviable location being a short drive to pick up the A26/M2 link with Belfast approximately 32 miles, the north coast a similar distance and Belfast international airport about 19 miles. Equally, the bustling village street is a short distance and the neighbouring town of Ballymena a few minutes’ drive.

Open Porch entering to;

Entrance Hall:

15’2 x 7’8 (4.610m x 2.329m approx measurements)

With panelled walls, plate rack, wall lights, cornicing and ceiling rose, tiled flooring

Glazed door opening to:

Inner Hallway:

Featuring fireplace with carved oak surround, granite inset and hearth (not functional, aesthetic only), panelled walls with plate rail, wall light points, cornicing, under stair storage cupboard

Cloaks/wc:

10’11 x 4’10 (3.337m x 1.471m overall measurements)

Cloaks vestibule with fully tiled walls and tiled flooring, leading to:

Separate wc:

Comprising vanity unit with granite top, inset basin with mixer tap, wall mounted cabinet with mirrored door, low flush wc, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail

Lounge:

21’1 x 14’7 (6.430m x 4.435m not including bay)

Bay window overlooking gardens, natural stone clad fireplace with granite inset and tiled hearth and inset raised bookcases to either side, half panelled walls in oak, cornicing, ceiling rose, wall light points, lighting on dimmer switch, TV point

Glazed door opening to;

Sun Room:

20’1 x 14’1 (6.122m x 4.280m max, approx measurements)

With raised panelled ceiling, wall light points, terracotta tiled flooring, double doors opening to garden

Drawing Room:

20’7 x 14’7 (6.138m into bay x 4.440m approx measurements)

Fireplace with carved mahogany surround, marble inset and hearth, wall light points, half panelled walls in oak, cornicing and ceiling rose

Glazed door opening to;

Dining Room:

21’2 x 14’4 (6.451m x 4.359m)

Panelled walls with plate rack, cornicing and ceiling rose, wall light points, inset display shelving

Utility Room:

15’2 x 11’5 (4.610m x 3.481m max not including cupboard and boiler cupboard)

Complimentery range of units with wood block finish work tops and including 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, pine panelled ceiling with roof light, tiled flooring

Kitchen/Living/Dining Area:

30’6 x 15’11x 15’4  (9.294m x 4.856m into recess (main kitchen area) x 4.664m into bay and including fireplace, approx measurements)

Fitted range of cabinetry complimented with granite worksurfaces including inglenook with concealed spotlights, gas fired Aga with two ovens, 2 plates, 2 electric ovens and 4 ring gas hob, tiled splashback, space for American style fridge freezer, space for dishwasher, 1 1/2 bowl ceramic sink unit and mixer tap, under unit lighting, partly tiled surround, island unit with tiered seating area (seating up to 5), suspended canopy above including inset spotlights, panelled ceiling, tiled walls, tiled flooring extending through to family area with brick chimney breast and inglenook with freestanding gas stove, oak mantel, tiled hearth, recess to either side with spotlights, shelf for TV, bay window

Living Area Continued…

Pantry:

15’3 x 9’9 (4.642m x 2.961m into cupboard measurements)

With tiled walls and flooring and including range of built in full length cupboards

Door to:

Integral Garage:

24’11 x 20’4 (7.583m  x6.189m)

With twin electric doors and lighting, separate pedestrian access door, double doors opening to;

Storage Room:

24’11 x 11’1 (7.590m x 3.389m)

Landing:

With walk in linen cupboard and storage cupboard

Bedroom 1:

14’6 x 12’8 (4.424m x 3.866m)

Range of fitted cabinetry including wardrobes, overhead and bedside cabinets, display shelving and drawers, wall light points, ceiling rose, dressing table with glazed display cupboards and mirror, door to;

Bathroom:

15’6 x 6’9 (4.734m into recess x 2.045m)

Comprising range of fitted cabinetry including marble top and inset basin, spa bath with marble surround, bi fold shower screen, shower unit  and feature lighting, heated towel rail, partly tiled walls, Karndean flooring, fitted mirror

Bedroom 2:

21’8 x 10’9 (6.593m into recess x 3.279m into recess)

Recessed shelving and mantel either side of bed area with display shelf above, fitted range of cabinetry including wardrobes, dressing table with mirror, display cabinets and drawers

Ensuite:

8’7 x 6’3 (2.619m x 1.898m)

With tiled walls and comprising panelled corner aspect shower cubicle with shower unit off mains, vanity unit with granite top, inset basin and mixer tap, low flush wc, Karndean flooring, cabinet with mirrored door, heated towel rail

Bedroom 3:

15’10 x 14’7 (4.826m  4.433m)

Range of fitted cabinetry including overhead and bedside bedroom cabinets, display shelving, wardrobe space, extended vanity unit with basin, wall light points, built in shelved storage cupboard

Bedroom 4:

12’11 x 10’2 (3.927m x 3.078m max)

Range of cabinetry including overhead and bedside cabinets, display shelving, wardrobe space, dressing table, recessed shelving, wall light point, eyeball spotlights

Bedroom 5:

17’6 x 14’8 (5.334m x 4.466m) (currently used as a study

Featuring half panelled walls, built in eaves cupboards, ceiling rose

Bathroom:

16’3 x 8’6 (4.958m x 2.579m approx measurements)

Semi partitioned and comprising inset bath with marble panelling and mirrored surround, mixer tap, hotpress and fitted cabinetry with marble top and inset, basin and mixer tap, low flush wc, corner aspect shower cubicle with shower unit off mains, heated towel rail, tiled walls, Karndean flooring

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Outside wc

Outside garden lighting

uPVC fascia and soffits

uPVC downpipes

Generous parking/hardstanding area to rear

Surrounding access path and garden path

Outside light

Patio area

External power points