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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · BT4 3LL
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Stunning Semi Detached Property In this Much Sought After and Highly Regarded Area Three Reception Rooms - Two with Open Fires Five Excellent Sized Bedrooms Contemporary Fitted Kitchen and Dining Area Luxurious Bathroom Suite with Separate WC Ground Floor Shower Room and Utility Room Gas Fired Central Heating and PVC Double Glazing Spacious Driveway leading to a Large Timber Garage and Beautifully Maintained Gardens with Patio and Decking Areas Within Close Proximity of Ballyhackamore Village and Local Primary and Secondary Schools Convenient Commute into Belfast Via Glider and an Excellent Road Network This stunning semi detached property occupies a fabulous corner site in this much sought after and highly regarded area of East Belfast.
Boasting superbly appointed accommodation throughout, the property enjoys a wealth of character and charm with a contemporary twist and is perfect for the growing and established families.
The ground floor comprises of three reception rooms, shower room, modern fitted kitchen with dining area, walk-in cloakroom and utility room.
On the first floor, there are five excellent sized bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a luxurious white suite.
The property is further enhanced with gas fired central heating and PVC double glazing. Outside, a spacious driveway provides excellent off street parking and leads to the large timber garage.
Beautifully maintained and manicured gardens are laid out in lawn with a paved patio area and a raised composite decking area, providing excellent entertaining space for all to enjoy.
There is an additional enclosed decking area leading from the kitchen – the perfect setting for your morning coffee!
Situated on the corner of Cabin Hill Gardens, this fantastic family home enjoys an enviable location within easy reach of Belfast’s highly sought-after residential areas of Ballyhackamore and Belmont.
Both villages offer an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants and boutique shops, including the ever popular General Merchants, perfect for a leisurely brunch or catching up with friends.
The area is renowned for its excellent selection of leading primary and secondary schools.
Nearby Stormont Estate offers beautiful walking trails and a fantastic playpark, while the Comber Greenway is ideal for those who enjoy cycling and outdoor walking.
Excellent public transport links, including the Glider, together with an extensive road network, provide convenient access to Belfast city centre, as well as the surrounding hospitals and airports.
Entrance Porch Double wooden doors; feature tiled floor; glazed PVC door through to:- Entrance Hall Wood strip floor; beautiful oak wood wall panelling; corniced ceiling; under stairs storage cupboard; recessed spotlights.
Cloakroom 3.00m x 1.02m (9'10 x 3'4) Tiled floor; painted tongue and groove wall panelling.
Lounge 4.50m x 4.50m (14'9 x 14'9) (into bay window) Beautiful tiled fireplace with matching hearth; open fire; wood fire surround; corniced ceiling; bay window.
Living Room 5.74m x 3.63m (18'10 x 11'11) Stunning feature tiled fireplace with matching hearth; open fire; wood fire surround; wood strip floor; corniced ceiling; picture rail.
Dining Room 3.66m x 3.30m (12'0 x 10'10) Wood strip floor; corniced ceiling; picture rail.
Shower Room 2.13m x 2.06m (7'0 x 6'9 ) Modern white suite comprising quadrant shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit and wall mounted telephone shower attachment; sliding shower doors; close coupled wc; pedestal wash hand basin and mono mixer tap; tiled floor; towel radiator; recessed spotlights; extractor fan.
Kitchen & Dining Area 6.20m x 3.33m (20'4 x 10'11) Excellent range of contemporary fitted gloss high and low level cupboards and drawers incorporating 1½ tub stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap; integrated Bosch twin electric ovens; CDA 5 ring gas hob; extractor hood over; integrated SMEG fridge and dishwasher; laminate worktops with matching peninsula breakfast bar; under and over cupboard lighting; tiled floor; recessed spotlights; glazed uPVC doors to enclosed decking area; glazed uPVC door to garden.
Utility Room 2.77m x 1.75m (9'1 x 5'9) Range of gloss low level cupboards; laminate worktops; space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer; space for fridge / freezer; tiled floor; Worcester gas fired boiler.
First Floor / Landing Beautiful oak wood wall panelling; corniced ceiling; recessed spotlights; access to roofspace (via slingsby type ladder - partially floored); built-in airing cupboard.
Bedroom 1 4.47m x 3.63m (14'8 x 11'11) Built-in wardrobes; picture rail; corniced ceiling; wood strip floor. Bedroom 2 4.29m x 3.63m (14'1 x 11'11) Picture rail; corniced ceiling; wood strip floor.
Bedroom 3 3.63m x 3.33m (11'11 x 10'11) Picture rail; corniced ceiling; wood strip floor. Bedroom 4 3.38m x 2.16m (11'1 x 7'1 ) Picture rail; corniced ceiling.
Bedroom 5 3.25m x 2.59m (10'8 x 8'6 ) Picture rail; corniced ceiling.
Bathroom 2.44m x 2.31m (8'0 x 7'7 ) Luxurious white suite comprising freestanding bath with mono mixer tap and telephone shower attachment; separate shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit and wall mounted telephone shower attachment; fitted sliding shower door; wall mounted wash hand basin with mono mixer tap and vanity unit under; tiled floor; towel radiator; recessed spotlights.
Separate WC White high flush wc; tiled floor. Outside Spacious driveway leading to:- Timber Garage 8.46m x 3.05m (27'9 x 10'0 ) Up and over door; light and power points; side access.
Gardens Beautiful manicured gardens are laid out in lawn with mature hedging and trees; well stocked flowerbeds host a wonderful selection of ornamental and flowering shrubs providing wonderful colour all year round; paved patio area; paved composite decking area; outside lights and water tap.
Capital Value £230,000. Rates Payable = £2312.00 per annum (approx) Tenure Leasehold Ground Rent TBC
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About 497 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3LL
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