Mountpleasant Newtownards BT23 4LP Viewing by Appointment 028 9042 4747
Blair Mayne House Blair Mayne House has been renovated and restored to its former glory Steeped in rich local history, this Grade B2 Listed Building was originally built circa the 1600s as a gentleman farmer's residence. It was acquired by the Mayne family around 1840 and was the family home of Ulster's most famous soldier and one of the most highly decorated of World War II - Lt Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne. Approached by a sweeping driveway, this impressive residence is situated at the top of the hill overlooking Newtownards town and the extensive gardens of approximately two and a half acres. Extending to approximately 3,000 sq ft, the property has been sympathetically modernised without detracting from the elegance of the architecture and retaining the warmth and character of properties of this era. It has been finished to an impeccably high standard and the attention to detail is evident. Features include sliding sash windows, notably high ceilings, and bespoke kitchen plus luxury sanitary-ware throughout. The layout comprises two generous reception rooms, open plan kitchen dining living with patio doors leading to the exterior sun terrace and is further enhanced by utility room, cloaks WC plus an attached double garage. Upstairs are four large, well-proportioned bedrooms; master with ensuite plus main bathroom. The house has enormous potential for future expansion with space to add an upper floor above the garage area, a large, clear roofspace area with good headroom and a wine cellar. Located off Scrabo Road on the Belfast side of Newtownards, the property enjoys an established, mature location combining the concept of modern family living along with the convenience of Newtownards many amenities and recreational pursuits and also ideal for commuting to Belfast.
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Engineered Hardwood Front Door with Glazed Fanlight. HALLWAY: Large understairs storage cupboard. LIVING ROOM: 17' 5" x 13' 9" (5.3m x 4.2m) Attractive carved, polished fireplace with block granite inset and matching hearth, (gas fire), dual aspect deep inset windows. SITTING ROOM: 17' 5" x 13' 1" (5.3m x 4.0m) Feature, dual aspect deep set windows, wooden double doors leading to Kitchen - Dining - Living. KITCHEN - DINING - LIVING: 37' 1" x 12' 6" (11.3m x 3.8m) Drumhill Kitchens - excellent range of high and low level units plus matching island and feature cooker canopy, Rangemaster range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, ceramic hot plate, double oven, grill and plate warmer, concealed extractor fan, built-in fridge freezer, built-in Bosch dishwasher, Freclay sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap, granite worktop, drainer, upstands and cooker splashback, electrical socket point within island, low voltage spotlighting, ceramic tiled floor, Twin glazed French doors to exterior courtyard. REAR HALLWAY: Glazed door to exterior, service door to garage. UTILITY ROOM: 10' 10" x 4' 11" (3.3m x 1.5m) Low level units with stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, plus upstands, plumbed for washing machine, vented for dryer, Slingsby type ladder to roofspace. CLOAKROOM WC: Low flush wc with matching corner wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled splashback, extractor fan. ATTACHED GARAGE 21' 8" x 17' 1" (6.6m x 5.2m) (both at widest points) - engineered hardwood double doors, light and power, Worcester boiler. MASTER BEDROOM: 13' 9" x 12' 10" (4.2m x 3.9m) ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Luxury ensuite comprising double fully tiled built-in shower cubicle with drencher shower unit plus hand held body shower, low flush wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan, low voltage spotlighting.
STORAGE CUPBOARD: 5' 7" x 4' 11" (1.7m x 1.5m) Walk-in storage cupboard. BEDROOM (2): 14' 5" x 13' 5" (4.4m x 4.1m) ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Fully tiled built-in shower cubicle with drencher shower unit plus hand held body shower, low flush wc, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboard below, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan, low voltage spotlighting. BEDROOM (3): 14' 5" x 12' 10" (4.4m x 3.9m) BEDROOM (4): 13' 5" x 13' 1" (4.1m x 4.0m) BATHROOM: Luxury four piece white bathroom suite comprising free standing bath with contemporary chrome mixer tap plus hand held body shower, fully tiled built-in shower cubicle with drencher shower unit plus hand held body shower, low flush wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor, translucent window. LANDING CUPBOARD: With Warmflow pressurised hot water tank system. LOFT ACCESS: Slingsby ladder to roofspace. Light and power. Extensive gardens of approximately two and a half acres in lawn with array of beautiful, mature trees. Sweeping driveway offering ample parking. Rear private courtyard - fully paved with steps to raised flower bed bordered by attractive railings, benefitting from sunny aspect.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair Paddy Mayne DSO & 3 Bars (1915 1955) Please note information was gathered from various sources including sasspecialairservice.com and Wikipedia.org
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Cellar Location Map From Newtownards Town Hall, continue along South Street, through the traffic lights to the first roundabout. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A20. At the end of this road, turn left onto Scrabo Road. The entrance to the Mountpleasant Estate is located on the right side of the road.
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