Silversprings, Ballycastle

Additional Information

It is with pleasure we offer for sale this superb detached gentleman’s residence occupying a choice elevated site, having magnificent views of Fairhead, Ballycastle Bay, and the Scottish isles. The property dates back to 1929 when it was designed and built around the requirements of Major A.King. The property boasts many fine qualities from that period. Special attention should be given to the Dutch Colonial design which gives the property much flair elegance and character which is captured within. It is so rare to acquire a property of this calibre that we as sole selling agents strongly recommend early inspection.

Entrance Porch:
7’0 x 5’6 with Terrazo flooring.

Half Glazed Door Into:

Spacious Entrance Hall:
With original pitch pine floor, pitch pine picture rail, pitch pine beamed ceiling, under stair storage cupboard.

Walk in Cloaks Cupboard:
9’9 x 8’0.

Separate W.C:
with Terrazo floor, pitch pine sheeted walls and ceiling, storage cupboard.

Lounge:
21’0 x 16’0 with feature red brick hand made fireplace with central arch, red brick hearth, oak mantle, pitch pine floor, pitch pine beamed ceiling, pitch pine picture rail.

Drawing Room:
13’0 x 12’10 with feature red brick hand made fireplace with central arch, red brick hearth, oak mantle, pitch pine beamed ceiling, pitch pine picture rail, T.V point,. Patio Doors. (Lounge and Drawing Room are separated by a moveable wall)

Dining Room:
16’0 x 12’0 with original painted sandstone fireplace, tiled inset and tiled hearth, pitch pine beamed ceiling, pitch pine picture rail, pitch pine floor, hatch to pantry, this room boasts excellent views of Fairhead, Ballycastle’s blue flag beach and the sea.

Office:
8’0 x 8’5 with fitted shelves, Terrazo Floor.

Pantry:
12’7 x 6’6 with fully fitted eye and low level units, eye level units are fully glazed, jaw box sink, Terrazo floor.

Sitting Room / Snug:
16’0 x 12’7 with Rayburn oil fired stove, Terrazo floor, T.V. point, walk in fully shelved
larder.

Kitchen:
15’7 x 14’0 (Average) with light oak fully fitted eye and low level units, ‘Ocean’ ceramic hob, ‘Stoves’ double oven, ‘Eleca’ extractor fan and canopy, double bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, Terrazo floor, tiled between eye and low level units.

Boiler Room:
7’1 x 4’9 with Terrazo floor.

Utility Room:
14’0 x 5’6 with Belfast sink, plumbed for automatic washing machine, tiled floor.

Downstairs W.C. and Wash Hand Basin:
with tiled floor.

Store Room:
13’7 x 8’0

Oak and Pitch Pine Spindle Staircase To First Floor:
Having Stained Glass Window with The Coat of Arms of the Family who originally had the house built.

Bedroom (1):
21’0 x 16’0 with mahogany feature fireplace, tiled inset, tiled hearth, fully fitted pitch pine lined wardrobes, hat cupboards, pitch pine picture rail, pitch pine floor, T.V. point, superb views of Fairhead.
En suite comprising: bath, W.C. and wash hand basin, ‘Redring Plus 9x’ shower over bath, fully tiled walls

Bedroom (2):
17’3 x 12’11 with feature Mahogany fireplace, tiled inset, tiled hearth, pitch pine picture rail, pitch pine floor, T.V. point.En suite comprising: ‘Redring Plus’ shower, wash hand basin, tiled walls.

Bedroom (3):
20’3 x 16’0 with feature mahogany fireplace, tiled inset, tiled hearth, fully fitted pitch pine lined wardrobes, hat cupboards pitch pine picture rail, pitch pine floor.En Suite comprising: ‘Redring New Wave’ shower, W.C. and wash hand basin, fitted wall mirror.

Bedroom (4):
15’4 x 10’9 with feature Mahogany fireplace, tiled inset, tiled hearth, pitch pine picture rail, pitch pine floor.
En suite comprising fully tiled walk in ‘Redring New Wave’ shower, wash hand basin.

Separate W.C.:
with fully tiled walls.

Shower Room:
8’0 x 7’1 with coloured suite, fully tiled ‘Redring New wave’ shower, W.C. and wash hand basin, vanity unit, fitted wall mirror.

Bedroom (5):
13’3 x 9’4 with wash hand basin.

Bedroom (6):
15’6 x 9’4 (Average).

Shower Room:
with ‘Redring Expressions’ electric shower, W.C. and wash hand basin, fully tiled walls.

Staircase to Kitchen.

Special Features:
Oil Fired Central Heating
Part Double Glazed Sash Windows
Original Pitch Pine Doors and Floors
Excellent Order Throughout
Superb Private Mature Site having Stunning Views over Fairhead and Ballycastle Bay

Exterior Features:
This superb property is complimented by spacious mature gardens. The property is approached by a sweeping tarmac driveway, and has a stoned parking area to the left. To the front of the property there is extensive gardens laid in lawn incorporating stone steps and paths throughout. Further down the garden there Issemi circular steps leading to an eye catching water feature. The lawn at the front is dotted with mature trees and shrubs. There are steps leading to an extensive red quarry tiled patio area at the front of the house which allows one to fully enjoy the breathtaking views. There is also as spacious patio area to the right hand side of the property and a stoned shrubbery area, and a raised area to the rear with an abundance of shrubs and trees.

For more information please contact Frank A McCaughan & Son (Ballymoney).