House for Sale in Helen's Bay & Crawfordsburn | Ballywooley House, 173 Crawfordsburn Road

Key Features

Exceptional detached family residence set on a magnificent private site extending to just under one acre

Popular and convenient location off private lane on the outskirts of Crawfordsburn.

Four reception rooms including family room with cast iron stove and Bi fold doors to large south facing patio and garden

Kitchen with shaker style units, Aga range and large space for casual dining

Up to six bedrooms (or adaptable for home office, gym or playroom)

Principal bedroom with bay window and ensuite bathroom

First floor family bathroom and second floor shower room

Extensive south facing patio perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing in the sun

Exceptional character and charm with many original features including cornices, picture rails, fireplaces and high ceilings.

Oil fired central heating and hardwood double glazed sash windows

Electric gates leading to a cobbled driveway with ample private parking

Idyllic outdoor entertaining spaces framed by mature trees and established planting

Moments from Crawfordsburn Village, Country Park, Helen’s Bay Beach, Bangor West, excellent schools, shops, and amenities

Convenient access to both Belfast and Bangor, in one of Northern Ireland’s most desirable coastal locations

Description

Set within a magnificent private site extending to just under one acre, this exceptional detached residence enjoys a truly idyllic setting, surrounded by beautiful gardens, sweeping lawns, and mature woodland. A home of rare distinction, it seamlessly combines refined elegance with outstanding privacy. Thoughtfully modernised and sympathetically extended, the property retains a wealth of original character, including ornate cornicing, picture rails, feature fireplaces, and impressive ceiling heights, all of which enhance its timeless appeal.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is both generous and versatile, perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining. The ground floor boasts three elegant reception rooms overlooking the gardens, alongside a magnificent kitchen with ample dining space, a separate utility room, and a guest cloakroom. The upper floors provide up to six beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a superb principal suite with ensuite bathroom, complemented by a well-appointed family bathroom on the first floor and a separate shower room on the second floor, offering excellent convenience for family life and guests alike.

Accessed via electric gates, the property is approached by a cobbled driveway offering ample private parking. Outside, expansive south facing patios and manicured lawns create ideal spaces for outdoor entertaining, all framed by mature trees and established planting.

Tucked away off a private lane, this remarkable home offers a rare sense of seclusion while remaining just moments from Crawfordsburn Village and Country Park, Helen’s Bay Beach, Bangor West, and a range of excellent schools, local shops, and amenities. With convenient connections to both Belfast and Bangor, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a prestigious lifestyle in one of Northern Ireland’s most sought-after coastal locations.

Rooms

GROUND FLOOR: Stone pillars with granite coping stones to cast iron, electric, remote control entrance gates with intercom connection to granite cobbled driveway, turning and parking space. Panelled front door with glazed fan light to:

ENTRANCE PORCH: Stained leaded glass inner door, side panels and fan light, mosaic tiled floor with mat well. Leading to:

RECEPTION HALL: Hardwood flooring, corniced ceiling and dado rail. Staircase with turned spindles and Newell post to first floor. Ornate cast iron radiators.

DRAWING ROOM: 21'2" x 13'2" (6.45m x 4.01m) Into bay window overlooking formal side garden. Corniced ceiling, centre rose, picture rail. Feature fireplace with black, Kilkenny marble surround, inset cast iron wood burning stove, slate hearth. Storm shutters.

DINING ROOM: 16'0" x 12'10" (4.88m x 3.9m) Corniced ceiling, picture rail, recessed lighting, feature marble fireplace, cast iron inset with gas fire. Glass display shelving, cupboards below. Storm shutters.

STUDY: 11'10" x 9'8" (3.6m x 2.95m) Corniced ceiling, picture rail. Feature painted, cast iron fireplace.

FAMILY ROOM: 19'3" x 18'0" (5.87m x 5.49m) Bay window overlooking front garden. Hardwood flooring, corniced ceiling, plate rack, fireplace with inset, modern cast iron wood burning stove. Bifold doors to south facing back patio and barbecue area. Double glass pane doors to:

KITCHEN AND CASUAL DINING: 23'3" x 18'1" (7.09m x 5.5m) Bay window overlooking rear garden. French door to rear terrace, side patio and barbecue area. Double 'Belfast' enamel sink, extensive range of painted shaker style cupboards by Crownwood, polished granite worktops, black oil fired Aga range, quarry tiled floor, space for 'American' fridge, also space for large table and chairs for casual dining. Recessed lighting

LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM: 11'11" x 8'6" (3.63m x 2.6m) Range of shaker style high and low level units, enamel double drainer sink unit, mixer taps, hardwood work top, plumbed for washing machine, quarry tiled floor, door to terrace and formal side garden. Walk in pantry / boot room.

CLOAKROOM: Low flush wc., floating wash hand basin, quarry tiled floor.

STAIRCASE WITH PAINTED SPINDLES AND HARDWOOD HANDRAIL TO FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: Large, floored storage and luggage room. Light, Good standing height.

BEDROOM 1: 21'3" x 13'2" (6.48m x 4.01m) Bay window overlooking garden. Corniced ceiling and picture rail. Door to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM: Enamel 'slipper' bath, tall chrome mixer taps and telephone hand shower, floating wash hand basin, low flush WC, tiled floor, part tiled walls, fully tiled shower cubicle with drench and telephone hand showers, painted cast iron decorative fireplace, recessed lighting, heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2: 16'6" x 16'0" (5.03m x 4.88m) Bay window. Extensive range built in wardrobes.

BEDROOM 3: 13'0" x 13'0" (3.96m x 3.96m) Decorative painted and cast iron fireplace.

BEDROOM 4: 13'0" x 12'0" (3.96m x 3.66m) Decorative painted and cast iron fireplace.

BATHROOM: Enamel roll top bath, chrome mixer taps, telephone hand shower, floating wash hand basin, high flush wc., part tiled walls, fully tiled shower cubicle, black and white tiled floor, recessed lighting, heated towel rail. Corniced ceiling.

WALK IN SHELVED HOTPRESS: Lagged copper cylinder, immersion heater.

WALK IN DRESSING ROOM: Shelving, hanging rails and built in cupboards

STAIRCASE WITH PAINTED SPINDLES AND HARDWOOD HANDRAIL TO::

SECOND FLOOR:

BEDROOM 5: 14'3" x 11'9" (4.34m x 3.58m) Feature arched window with views over the garden to fields beyond.

BEDROOM 6: 14'2" x 12'9" (4.32m x 3.89m) Storage into eaves. Feature arched window.

SHOWER ROOM: Wash hand basin, low flush wc., painted half timber panelled walls to dado rail, ceramic timber effect flooring, fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric, instant heat shower. Recessed lighting, Skylight.

OUTSIDE: Granite cobbled driveway, turning and parking space. Granite curbs. Extensive, mature, private grounds to front, side and rear in lawns, shrubs, mature trees and hedges. Raised timber beds as herb or vegetable garden, small orchard. Covered open log store and fire pit area. Large sun terraces, patios and barbecue area with access from Family Room and Kitchen.

STUDY/PLAY ROOM: 11'10" x 9'8" (3.6m x 2.95m) Corniced ceiling, picture rail. Feature painted, cast iron fireplace.

LIVING ROOM: 19'3" x 18'0" (5.87m x 5.49m) Bay window overlooking front garden. Hardwood flooring, corniced ceiling, plate rack, fireplace with inset, modern cast iron wood burning stove. Bifold doors to south facing back patio and barbecue area. Double glass pane doors to:

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