'Avalon' is a fine country home in a highly sought after area within County Down, constructed 23 years ago by MG Construction. Designed in a classic Georgian style yet taking advantage of all the modern day construction benefits such an underfloor heating, double glazed windows and high levels of insulation. Located just outside of Saintfield village and a 20 minute drive to Belfast you are able to enjoy all the attributes of countryside living whilst remaining close to local amenities and the city centre.
You approach the property by remote controlled entrance gates and a sweeping gravel driveway. The house itself is set within 1.5 acres of manicured gardens with a pond, lawns and patio space to the rear of the property. The land extends further to 11.5 acres of fields surrounding the property entirely giving a buffer of privacy around the property itself, there is also a rear access lane to main Station Road.
The accommodation measures c. 4,200 sqft and is laid out over two levels. You are greeted by a grand entrance hallway with an attractive staircase to first floor, archway, corbels, corniced ceilings and cloakroom. From here you have two formal reception rooms to the front of the house including a drawing room and dining room. To the rear is a cosy living room with double opening patio doors to the gardens. To the other side of the house is a handcrafted solid oak kitchen with polished granite worktops and Aga with walk in pantry. The kitchen is open to the garden room which has double opening doors to the patio and gardens, as well as access to the rear hallway which has the utility room and wc and access to the enclosed courtyard. On the first floor there is a large landing space which can be used as a study or reading area, there are four large bedrooms, bedroom one and two benefit from en suites, a main bathroom faculties the other bedrooms. There is scope to convert the roofspace into further accommodation if required.
The property is set amidst well-tended landscaped gardens with an enclosed courtyard to the side providing excellent equestrian facilities including four stables with access to an enclosed paddock, tack room, hay store and a large double garage.
All in all, a superbly appointed country home in a most sought after and accessible area of County Down. Viewing is by private appointment, and is highly recommended.