5-bedroom detached house · BT4 2JQ
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Exceptional detached family home located within the highly sought-after Cairns development just off Sydenham Avenue in East Belfast Occupying a generous, mature site with a high degree of privacy and beautifully landscaped surroundings Impressive reception hall featuring a sweeping staircase and galleried landing, creating a striking first impression Three well-proportioned reception rooms including a formal lounge, family room and dining room, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living Spacious fitted kitchen with casual dining area overlooking the rear garden, forming the heart of the home Separate utility room providing additional practicality and storage, alongside a convenient ground floor cloakroom Five generous bedrooms offering flexible accommodation suitable for growing families or home working Principal bedroom benefiting from a private ensuite shower room, enhancing comfort and convenience Well-appointed family bathroom designed to comfortably serve the remaining bedrooms Integral double garage and extensive gated driveway providing ample off-street parking Beautifully maintained rear gardens featuring mature planting, original retaining wall of the old walled garden of Cairnduna, manicured lawns and multiple patio areas perfect for outdoor entertaining Prime East Belfast location with excellent convenience to leading schools, local amenities, transport links and Belfast City Airport This exceptional five-bedroom detached residence occupies a prime position within the highly regarded Cairns development, just off Sydenham Avenue in East Belfast.
Set on a generous and mature site, the property offers spacious, adaptable accommodation ideal for modern family living.
A striking reception hall with sweeping staircase and galleried landing creates an impressive first impression.
The ground floor comprises a bright formal lounge with feature fireplace, a separate family room, and a generous dining room, all providing excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The kitchen, with casual dining area, overlooks the private rear garden and is complemented by a separate utility room and ground floor cloakroom.
Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with ensuite shower room.
A family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation, offering practicality for larger families. Externally, the property is approached via a spacious driveway leading to an integral double garage.
The beautifully maintained rear gardens offer a high degree of privacy and feature mature planting, vegetable garden, manicured lawns and paved patio areas ideal for outdoor entertaining.
A charming garden room adds further versatility.
Conveniently located close to leading schools, Ballyhackamore and Belmont villages, Belfast City Centre and George Best Belfast City Airport, this home combines space, setting and location in equal measure.
ENTRANCE Mahogany PVC triple glazed front door with glazed insets and side lights into spacious entrance hall.
GROUND FLOOR Spacious Entrance Hall: With central staircase leading to gallery landing, picture rail, cornice ceiling, stained glass windows.
Lounge: 7.32m x 4.57m With measurements into bay, cornice ceiling, open fire, tiled hearth, tiled inset, mahogany surround, glazed double doors into lounge, glazed double doors into dining room.
Dining Room: 5.18m 3.66m Measurements into bay window, picture rail, cornice ceiling.
Family Room: 5.49m x 3.96m at widest points Outlook over garden, double glazed side door to side garden, brick tiled fireplace and wooden mantel.
Cloakroom: With cloaks area, hanging space, leading to downstairs WC. Downstairs WC: Tiled floor, extractor fan, vanity unit, chrome mixer tap, low flush WC.
Kitchen: 5.49m x 4.57m at widest points With white high gloss fitted kitchen units, range of high and low level units with laminate worktops, stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, plumbed for dishwasher, integrated Hotpoint double oven, integrated larder fridge, integrated Candy four ring gas hob with stainless steel splashback and stainless steel extractor fan, recessed spotlights, tiled floor in formal dining area, access to rear hallway and porch.
Rear Hallway and Porch: With hardwood back door to rear garden, separate access to double integral garage. Double Integral Garage: 6.1m x 6.1m With roller shutter doors, light, power and shelving.
Utility Room: 3.96m x 1.83m With range of high and low level units, fridge freezer space, shelving, laminate worktop, tiled floor, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with chrome mixer taps.
Stairs to First Floor Gallery Landing: Pine tongue and groove ceiling, recessed spotlights.
FIRST FLOOR Principal Bedroom: 6.1m x 3.96m at widest points With range of built-in wardrobes, dressing table with drawers, mirror with shelving, outlook to front.
En Suite Shower Room: With PVC panelled shower cubicle, Aqua Lisa electric shower, low flush WC, vanity unit with storage, chrome mixer tap, low flush WC, extractor fan, fully tiled walls, tiled floor.
Bedroom Two: 4.57m x 3.66m Varnished floorboards. Bedroom Three: 3.96m x 3.96m at widest points Range of built-in wardrobes, vanity unit with mixer tap.
Landing: With storage cupboard with airing cupboard, copper cylinder and shelving. Bedroom Four: 3.66m x 3.35m With outlook to rear.
Bedroom Five / Games Room: 6.1m x 5.49m Steps down to bedroom with built-in wardrobes, drawers and cupboards, outlook to front, access to roofspace, under eaves storage.
Bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath, chrome mixer tap, shower attachment, separate tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, vanity unit with laminate worktop, basin with chrome mixer tap, concealed cistern WC with push button flush.
OUTSIDE Driveway and Garden: Pillared and gated entrance to tarmac driveway leading to integrated garage, ample off-street parking, garden to front in lawn with mature shrubs, trees and flowerbeds, range of trees to side, gated access to side paved patio, shrub beds, vegetable garden, outside tap, outside light.
Garden Room / Potting Shed: With PVC double glazed windows and side door, light and power.
Side Garden: Garden to side in lawn with raised beds, additional shrub beds, mature trees and shrubs, additional shed and wood storage.
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East Belfast is a dynamic part of the city, full of beautiful residential areas and a wide variety of amenities that make it a wonderful place to live.
Bustling villages, beautiful parks, and fantastic local schools are just a few of the reasons why so many wish to call it home.
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