BrowseKNOCKCREE HOUSE, 8 MAHEE ISLAND, COMBER, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 6EP
KNOCKCREE HOUSE, 8 MAHEE ISLAND, COMBER, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 6EP
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KNOCKCREE HOUSE, 8 MAHEE ISLAND, COMBER, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 6EP

John Minnis

£750,000

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Bedrooms

3

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Receptions

3

Description

A truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a beautiful waterfront residence enjoying an exceptional position on Mahee Island, overlooking the stunning waters of Strangford Lough, with views extending across Rainey Island and Calf Island. Set within approximately 0.4 acres of mature private grounds, Knockcree House extends to around 2,379 sq. ft. and offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms. Thoughtfully designed to make the most of its remarkable setting, the property features generous living accommodation, extensive glazing, a garden room and an impressive first-floor family lounge with exceptional views across Strangford Lough. Outside, the mature gardens provide a number of private seating areas, a wooded trail and ample parking. The renowned Strangford Lough Yacht Club at Whiterock Bay is also close by. The surrounding area is celebrated for its natural beauty and offers an outstanding choice of outdoor pursuits, with excellent opportunities for cycling, horse riding, walking, sailing, open sea swimming and boating. Nearby attractions include Nendrum Monastic, Mahee Castle, Castle Espie, Mount Stewart and Castle Ward. There is also an excellent selection of cafés, award winning restaurants and local amenities within easy reach, including Daft Eddy´s, The Poacher´s Pocket and Balloo House. Comber, Killinchy and Newtownards are all conveniently accessible, while Belfast is readily reachable, making Knockcree House an appealing choice for those commuting to work or school in the city. A rare and special home offering an enviable combination of privacy, spectacular waterfront surroundings, exceptional views and a truly unique lifestyle on Strangford Lough.

Key Features

  • A Truly Unique, Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity to Acquire a Beautiful Waterfront Residence on Mahee Island
  • Exceptional Position Overlooking the Stunning Waters of Strangford Lough, With Views Across Rainey Island and Calf Island
  • Set Within Approximately 0.4 Acres of Mature, Private Grounds and Offering Approximately 2,379 Sq. Ft. of Accommodation
  • Generous Living Accommodation with Extensive Glazing
  • Garden Room Designed to Make the Most of The Breath-Taking Setting
  • Impressive First-Floor Family Lounge with Exceptional Views Across Strangford Lough
  • Mature Private Gardens with Several Seating Areas and A Wooded Trail
  • Ample Private Parking
  • Access to Deep-Water Mooring
  • Excellent Access to Boating and Sailing on Strangford Lough
  • Close To Strangford Lough Yacht Club at Whiterock Bay
  • Superb Opportunities for Cycling, Horse Riding, Walking, Sailing, Open-Water Swimming and Boating
  • Nearby Attractions Include Nendrum Monastic, Mahee Castle, Castle Espie, Mount Stewart and Castle Ward
  • Excellent Choice of Cafés, Award-Winning Restaurants and Local Amenities
  • Popular Dining Destinations Include Daft Eddy´s, The Poacher´s Pocket and Balloo House
  • Convenient Access to Comber, Killinchy and Newtownards
  • Belfast Readily Accessible for Commuting to Work and School
  • A Rare and Special Home Combining Privacy, Spectacular Waterfront Surroundings, Exceptional Views and A Truly Unique Strangford Lough Lifestyle

Rooms

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch

6'10" X 5'4" (2.08m X 1.63m)

Laminate wood flooring, solid wood door with glass inset and glass side panels

Entrance Hallway

7'3" X 45' (2.21m X 13.72m)

Laminate wood flooring, outlook to the front over the garden and Lough, access to electrics, access to linen press with water tank and storage

Kitchen/Dining

21'6" X 15'6" (6.55m X 4.72m)

KITCHEN - Porcelain tiled flooring, tiled splashback, traditional fully fitted solid wood kitchen with a range of low- and high-level units, laminate worksurface, integrated Indesit double electric oven / grill, wine rack, display shelving and cabinets, integrated Whirlpool four ring induction hob, extractor fan, 1 ½ stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, space for fridge / freezer, space for dishwasher, exceptional viewsDINING - Laminate wood flooring, log store area, feature wood burning stove with tiled hearth, outstanding views over Strangford Lough and some of its islands

Utility Room

8'7" X 8'1" (2.62m X 2.46m)

Porcelain tiled flooring, outlook over the rear garden and driveway, cloaks area, range of low- and high-level units with laminate work surface, tiled splashback, single stainless-steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, plumbed for washing machine / tumble dryer

Downstairs WC

Porcelain tiled flooring, outlook to the rear garden, cloaks area, floating wash hand basin with chrome taps and tiled splashback, low flush WC

Garden Room

8' X 11'5" (2.44m X 3.48m)

Sliding uPVC door providing access to the rear courtyard

Bedroom Two

15'9" X 8'10" (4.80m X 2.69m)

Outlook over the beautifully landscaped front gardens and the Lough, carpet, wall lights, excellent storage cupboard

Large Storage Room

8'1" X 5' (2.46m X 1.52m)

Outlook over the rear private gardens, carpet, storage cupboard

Family Bathroom

8'1" X 6'7" (2.46m X 2.01m)

Outlook to the rear of the property, extractor fan, heather towel rail, shave point, bath with chrome taps, pedestal sink with chrome taps, walk in shower with fully tiled walls and Mira electric shower.

Bedroom Three

10'2" X 11'9" (3.10m X 3.58m)

Outlook to the front of the property over the mature gardens and the Lough, carpet, range of built in storage

Principal Suite

15'1" X 16'1" (4.60m X 4.90m)

Exceptional outlook over the Lough and the beautiful gardens, carpet, wall lights, feature fireplace with tiled hearth and electric fire inset, display shelving, access to ensuite, access to extremely spacious dressing room, access to sun porch

En-suite Shower Room

8'1" X 14' (2.46m X 4.27m)

Outlook to the rear of the property, bath with chrome mixer taps and handheld attachment, pedestal sink with chrome taps, low flush WC, bidet, large storage cupboard

Dressing Room

15'1" X 11' (4.60m X 3.35m)

Outlook to the rear of the property, carpet, large selection of built in wardrobes, access to sun lounge

Sun Lounge

20'10" X 6'8" (6.35m X 2.03m)

Dual outlook to the front and side of the property over The Lough and beautiful gardens, solid wood flooring

Sun Room

5'4" X 16' (1.63m X 4.88m)

Solid wood door with glass inset, spectacular outlook to the front of the property, solid wood door the Sun Porch

Sun Porch

5'4" X 6'8" (1.63m X 2.03m)

Solid wood door with glass inset to the Veranda, cloaks area

Veranda

5'4" X 16'2" (1.63m X 4.93m)

Covered area perfect to sit and relax in the morning with a coffee while watching the spectacular sunrise or the evening with a glass of wine

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Wooden staircase - steps bound in carpet, exceptional outlook through floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of natural light flow in

Family Lounge with Dining Space

38'10" X 15'6" (11.84m X 4.72m)

Feature Bay window with stunning, ever-changing views over the Lough stretching to Raney and Calf Island, carpet, feature open fire with cast iron inset and slate hearth, French doors leading to decked area and steps to rear garden

OUTSIDE

Garage

24'5" X 10' (7.44m X 3.05m)

Fire Log Storage

6'4" X 10' (1.93m X 3.05m)

Garden Shed

15'8" X 10' (4.78m X 3.05m)

Static Mobile

31'11" X 9'10" (9.73m X 3.00m)