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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · BT38 9NB
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About
Located on probably the most desirable Avenue in Whitehead we are privileged to offer for sale this stunning 4 bedroom 2 storey DETACHED dwelling house set in it’s own grounds with fabulous panoramic sea views of Belfast Lough and the Co.
Down coast.
This fine family home, which still retains many original period features, comprises 4 bedrooms (master en-suite), 5 reception rooms, kitchen/dining, utility room, bathroom and downstairs wc.
Further complemented by gas fired central heating, uPVC double glazing, a viewing balcony, a detached garage, ample off street car parking and extensive enclosed gardens to the front and rear with direct access at the rear onto Blackhead Coastal Path, this excellent property is sure to appeal to a wide range of potential purchasers and accordingly, early internal inspection is highly recommended.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES : GROUND FLOOR SITTING ROOM: 17’2” x 10’1”. UPVC double glazed entrance door. TV aerial socket. Electric wall-mounted fire.
Recessed down-lighting. Wood laminate floor. Radiator. ENTRANCE HALL: 16’10” x 6’6”. Stairwell off. Recessed down-lighting. Wood laminate floor. Radiator.
DOWNSTAIRS WC: Classic white suite comprising low flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin. UPVC wall panelling. Built-in storage. Recessed down-lighting. Wood laminate flooring.
LOUNGE: 22’8” x 12’10”. Feature marble fireplace with gas fire inset. Cornicing. TV connection. Two radiators.
Archway through to: DINING ROOM: 16’4” x 12’5”. Cornicing. Solid wooden floor. Radiator. Uninterrupted panoramic sea views across Belfast Lough and the Co.
Down Coast. KITCHEN/ DINING: 31’0” x 24’0”.
Bespoke fitted kitchen with range of high and low level built-in cupboards and contrasting polished quartz work surfaces. Composite sink unit and chrome mixer tap.
Integrated eye-level double ‘Hotpoint’ oven and 4-ring gas hob. Integrated dishwasher. Feature cast iron gas fired stove. TV aerial socket. Recessed down-lighting. Wood laminate floor.
Two ‘Velux’-type roof lights. Two radiators. UPVC double glazed patio doors accessing rear garden. Uninterrupted panoramic sea views across Belfast Lough and the Co.
Down Coast. UTILITY: 9’0” x 7’7”. Range of built-in high and low level cupboards. Plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood laminate floor.
UPVC double glazed entrance door accessing front garden area. SITTING ROOM (2): 13’0” x 12’0”.
Feature slate fireplace with slate hearth and wooden surround. Cornicing. Solid wooden floor. Radiator. Uninterrupted sea views across Belfast Lough and the Co. Down Coast.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Hot press off with gas fired central heating boiler. Smoke alarm. Recessed down-lighting.
Radiator. BEDROOM (1): 16’4” x 12’5”. Cornicing. Radiator. UPVC double glazed patio doors onto viewing balcony.
Uninterrupted panoramic sea views across Belfast Lough and beyond.
EN-SUITE: Modern white suite comprising shower cubicle with chrome power shower with daisy-head fitment, low flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls. Tiled floor.
Radiator. BEDROOM (2): 13’10” x 11’10”. Built-in robe. TV aerial socket. Radiator.
Uninterrupted sea views across Belfast Lough and beyond. BEDROOM (3): 11’10” x 9’5”. Radiator. Uninterrupted sea views across Belfast Lough and beyond.
BEDROOM (4): 11’5” x 9’2”. Wood laminate floor. Radiator. Sea views. BATHROOM: 12’10” x 6’5”.
Luxury white suite comprising separate double shower cubicle with chrome power shower fitment. Panelled bath tub with chrome telephone hand shower fitment. Low flush wc and wash hand basin.
Recessed down-lighting. Partial wall tiling. Tiled floor. Radiator. ROOF SPACE: With light. Partially floored.
Accessed via ‘Slingsby’-type ladder. EXTERNAL GARAGE: 26’8” x 12’2”. Detached block-built garage with light and power and metal roller door.
Floored roof space. UPVC double glazed entrance door. 1.) Superb front garden in lawn enclosed by mature laurel hedging.
Tarmac driveway extending to side offering ample off-street car parking for multiple vehicles.
Outside lights. 2.) Extensive gardens to rear in lawn enclosed by mature hedging and bordered by flowerbeds with raised barbeque area ideal for outside entertaining. Outside lights.
Wooden gated access onto Blackhead Coastal Path. Breathtaking sea views.
Value & comps
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About Windy Ridge, 25 Donegall Avenue, Whitehead, BT38 9NB
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