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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · BT18 0JR
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Attractive detached bungalow set on a mature, elevated site Beautiful views towards Belfast Lough to the Antrim Coastline Living room which benefits from sea views and an open fireplace Dining room and large south facing conservatory Kitchen Three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes Main bathroom with separate toilet PVC double glazing Oil fired central heating Spacious gardens laid in lawns with mature hedging Tarmac driveway with parking for three cars Easily accessible to main arterial route linking Belfast and Bangor cities, convenient for Seahill railway station Many renowned schools are close to hand, including Rockport and Glencraig primary schools The property has been well maintained, but has been priced to allow for modernisation The Owner's Perspective...
"Unique and individual, our bungalow nestles in a corner plot in Carney Hill.
The house enjoys ever changing views from the floor to ceiling sitting room window - a wonderful backdrop that shifts with the light, weather and seasons.
Having been a much loved family home, it now feels ready to begin its next chapter with its sense of place, connection and community" Ground Floor Solid hardwood door with stain glass inset to: BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL Large picture window with sea views, cloaks cupboard, solid wood strip floor.
Access to roofspace via a Slingsby style ladder. LIVING ROOM: 4.85m x 3.53m (15' 11" x 11' 7") Large picture window overlooking the garden to Belfast Lough and the Antrim Coastline.
Raised tiled hearth with hole in the wall fire, solid wood strip floor, wall lighting, door with glazed wall to: DINING ROOM: 3.63m x 2.84m (11' 11" x 9' 4") Views of Belfast Lough via glazed wall, double glazed sliding doors to: PVC DOUBLE CONSERVATORY 5.79m x 4.8m (19' 0" x 15' 9") South facing conservatory overlooking the gardens and glimpses of Belfast Lough, French doors to garden and single glazed door to the rear, ceramic tiled floor, power and heat.
KITCHEN: 3.61m x 3.38m (11' 10" x 11' 1") Extensive range of built-in high and low level cabinets, display, under unit lighting, wood effect worktops, single drainer stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, space for tumble dryer and cooker with extractor fan above, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, double glazed door to rear.
Hotpress with insulated copper cylinder and shelving.
BEDROOM (1): 4.32m x 2.79m (14' 2" x 9' 2") Including built-in wardrobes with cupboards, cabinets and inset sink unit with vanity mirror.
BEDROOM (2): 3.91m x 2.79m (12' 10" x 9' 2") BEDROOM (3): 3.38m x 3.m (11' 1" x 9' 10") Views of Belfast Lough plus built-in wardrobes and cabinets above.
BATHROOM: 1.78m x 1.6m (5' 10" x 5' 3") Panelled bath with mixer tap, Mira Sport electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, separate low flush wc.
INTEGRAL SINGLE GARAGE: 6.55m x 2.72m (21' 6" x 8' 11") Folding wooden doors. Oil fired central heating boiler. Metal oil tank. Light and power. Double height.
Outside Gardens, toilet, coal shed and woodshed. Tarmac driveway with parking for three cars. Gardens to the front laid in lawns, flowerbeds and mature borders.
Raised patio area offering views of Belfast Lough. Garden also to the side laid in lawns and landscaped to the rear.
Directions Travelling along the dual carriageway from Bangor, passing the turn off to Ballymoney Road, Carney Hill is the next turn off on the left, before the corner.
Once into Carney Hill, keep left and continue to the end of the road and No16 will be on your left.
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