‘Bruar’, 6 Plas Merdyn, Holywood, BT18 9DF

Asking Price £995,000 Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com KEY FEATURES • Handsome detached residence dating back to 1890 • Located along a private laneway tucked off the prestigious Church oadR • Superb views from all rooms at front of house across Holywood, Lough and beyond • Extending to approximately 3,700 sq ft • Finished to a high standard that complements the original building • Sympathetically modernised with many original features having been retained • Drawing room with gas stove and Lough views • Living room with contemporary electric fire • Open plan kitchen, living and dining space • Luxury country style fitted kitchen with casual dining area open to a sitting room • Sitting room with wood burning stove and Lough views • Office / play room • Formal dining room • Games room • Five large bedrooms • Master bedroom with ensuite shower room • Family bathroom with a newly fitted suite • Study on first floor • Luggage room and walk in linen cupboard • Utility room and downstairs WC • Large garage • Landscaped gardens to front and rear • Resin bond driveway parking for ample cars • Oil fired central heating (new boiler in 2019) • Pressurised water system (newly installed in 2019)

SUMMARY We are delighted to present this handsome detached home in Plas Merdyn, one of Holywood’s hidden gems tucked away off the prestigious Church Road with breath taking views across . Positioned at the end of the lane no. 6 sits proudly and dates back to 1890. The property has been modestly restored over recent years retaining many of the original features such as cornice ceiling, decorative plasterwork, original staircase and fireplaces.

The accommodation is laid out over three levels and offers super living for the modern family. ouY are greeted by a bright and spacious entrance hall, with a cloaks cupboard under the stairs. There is a drawing room to the front of the house which enjoys Lough views and a gas stove and living room to the rear with contemporary electric fire. The main living space is a large open plan kitchen area with casual dining space open to a cosy sitting room which enjoys Lough views and has a wood burning stove. From this space is a room which can be used for a home office or play room. There are double opening doors from the main kitchen area which lead into a formal dining room. In addition on this level is a generous games room, utility room and WC. There are four double bedrooms on the first floor and a further bedroom on the top floor. The master suite has a large ensuite shower room and a recently fitted bathroom services the other bedrooms. There is also a further study space, luggage room and large walk in linen cupboard providing lots of space for storage. Externally the property sits with landscaped gardens to the front and rear. The driveway is resin bond and offers ample parking and turning space. oT the rear is a large patio space with gardens laid in lawns and mature shrub beds.

A location rivalled by none, it is within walking distance to the town with its array of boutique shops, cafes, and delightful walks including Ballymenoch Park and North coast. The range of local churches and renowned primary and secondary schools creates a true sense of community. Holywood railway halt benefits from rail links to Belfast, Bangor and several stops along the way making it ideal for commuters. A truly tremendous opportunity to purchase a beautiful family home within this locality.

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com DRAWING ROOM: 21’ 8” x 18’ 8” (6.6m x 5.69m) (At widest points) Feature round bay window to side. To front; picture window with panoramic views across Holywood and Belfast Lough. Painted carved wooden fireplace with brick inset and tiled hearth, gas stove, part wooden panelled walls, picture rail, decorative plaster work, cornice ceiling.

THE PROPERTY COMPRISES:

ENTRANCE

Natural stone gate pillars to front and boundary wall. Resin driveway with ample parking and turning space, laid in lawns, mature shrub beds, steps to entrance door.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE: Hardwood front door.

ENTRANCE PORCH: Original tiled floor, cornice ceiling. Glazed hardwood inner door to . . . .

HALLWAY: Cloakroom storage under stairs. Original tiled floor.

ENTRANCE HALL: Engineered hardwood oak herringbone floor, corniced ceiling, staircase to first floor.

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com LIVING ROOM: 17’ 9” x 14’ 5” (5.41m x 4.39m) Feature square bay window with seating and storage below, part panelled walls, picture rail, cornice ceiling, contemporary electric fire.

KITCHEN OPEN PLAN TO DINING: 22’ 4” x 14’ 5” (6.81m x 4.39m) Bespoke Robinsons Kitchen. Excellent range of high and low level units with glazed display cabinet and matching island. Range of Neff built-in appliances including 4 ring induction hob with concealed extractor fan, oven, AEG dishwasher, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink with swan neck mixer tap including water purifier tap, built-in fridge, granite work tops, part tiled walls, concealed lighting, Balterio hybrid LVT coloured oak flooring. Island with breakfast bar area. Recessed lighting, double opening glazed doors to formal dining. Arch to:

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com STUDY: 11’ 6” x 9’ 10” (3.51m x 3m) Dual aspect windows with Lough views, recessed lighting, wood strip engineered floor.

SITTING ROOM: 16’ 1” x 12’ 6” (4.9m x 3.81m) Sandstone fireplace with brick inset and slate hearth, engineered wood strip floor, picture rail, cornice ceiling, fabulous Lough views.

DINING ROOM: 19’ 6” x 10’ 2” (5.94m x 3.1m) (At widest points) Fabulous Lough views, two Velux windows, recessed lighting, stairs to Games Room.

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com FIRST FLOOR RETURN

LANDING: Beautiful Lough views.

UTILITY ROOM: STUDY: 10’ 5” x 8’ 3” (3.18m x 2.51m) 9’ 2” x 4’ 11” (2.79m x 1.5m) Range of high and low level units, stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, part tiled walls, Built in shelving and seating, Lough views. ceramic tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine. uPVC double glazed door to exterior. Space for tumble dryer, recess for American fridge freezer. Steps down to garage. FIRST FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM: 17’ 3” x 14’ 3” (5.26m x 4.34m) Cornice ceiling, picture rail, walk in luggage room.

CLOAKROOM WC: Wall mounted wash hand basin, low flush WC, recessed lighting. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Luxury shower room with built-in shower cubicle with power shower and body jets, low flush wc, GYM/GAMES ROOM: pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, heated towel rail, 22’ 11” x 17’ 6” (6.98m x 5.33m) recessed lighting, extractor fan. Dual aspect windows, three Velux windows, eaves storage, built in shelving, oak effect laminate wood flooring. Lough views.

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com BEDROOM (4): 11’ 6” x 9’ 6” (3.51m x 2.9m) BEDROOM (2): Lough views. 15’ 5” x 15’ 1” (4.7m x 4.6m) Excellent range of bespoke hand painted wardrobes, corniced ceiling, access to luggage room.

BEDROOM (3): BATHROOM: 21’ 8” x 11’ 6” (6.6m x 3.51m) (Into round bay). White suite comprising of low flush WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit below and Cornice ceiling, round bay window with Lough illuminated mirror above, free standing bath with traditional style mixer taps and hand views, bespoke hand painted wardrobes and held shower attachment, fully tiled shower with overhead and hand held shower fitment, window seat. herringbone ceramic tiled floor, recessed lighting, heated towel rail.

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com SECOND FLOOR RETURN

WALK IN LINEN CUPBOARD

BEDROOM (5): 20’ 4” x 11’ 2” (6.2m x 3.4m) (Into dormer window) Views across Holywood and Belfast and Harland and Wolff, seating in dormer with storage below. Fitted wardrobes.

OUTSIDE

LARGE GARAGE: 23’ 6” x 17’ 6” (7.16m x 5.33m) Electric up and over door, light and power, oil fired boiler.

Beautifully presented, landscaped gardens to front, side and rear. Fully enclosed rear garden. Paviour brick patio bordered by well stocked raised flowerbeds with array of shrubbery. Decorative rustic brick wall with “Secret Garden” style doorway. Outside tap and light, wood log store. Steps to . . . Large garden in lawns - notably private bordered by mature trees and shrubbery. Raised timer decked area with views across Lough.

Telephone 028 9042 8989 www.simonbrien.com Location

From the Maypole within Holywood town centre, continue up Church Road for approximately 0.5km. Plas Merdyn is located on the right hand side of the road and Number 6 is positioned at the end of the lane. EPC RATING: 2195-0018-5204-7919-5200

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