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'COASTGUARD COTTAGE' a Grade B listed property in the heart of Cultra Built in 1850 commanding a substantial site in one of Northern's Ireland's most sought after locations Spacious accommodation throughout, requiring full refurbishment Entrance hall with original tiled flooring and original features still intact Two large reception rooms, both with original single glazed sash windows, and ornate fireplace Separate galley style kitchen with original tiled flooring and recent gas boiler Useful downstairs W/C with additional storage understairs Three excellent bedrooms, all with original features including ornate fireplace, and sash windows Family bathroom, with shower over bath Large detached garage with off street parking and large garden/potential site to the rear of the property HMK Property is delighted to introduce 37 Farmhill Road, Cultra, Holywood to the sales market.
Known locally as 'The Coastguard Cottage', this striking 'B’ listed property dates back to 1850 and sits on an impressive site, a short stroll from the Cultra coastline.
This red-brick end cottage has spacious accommodation throughout, with original features still intact, and requires extensive renovation.
On the ground floor are two impressive reception rooms, with single-glazed sash windows and an original fireplace.
There is a separate galley-style kitchen overlooking the rear of the property, along with a useful downstairs W/C.
On the first floor are three spacious bedrooms, again with traditional features, and a separate family bathroom with a shower over bath.
There is a large detached garage at the side of the property, along with a substantial garden/potential site to the rear.
‘Coastguard Cottage' has retained all the character and charm associated with a listed property and will require extensive refurbishment to restore it to its former glory.
To arrange a viewing at this truly unique property, contact HMK Property on 02890397712.
GROUND FLOOR Leading to… ENTRANCE HALL 3.99m x 1.75m (13'1" x 5'8") Original tile flooring, with large storage space understairs LIVING ROOM 5.18m x 3.96m (16'11" x 12'11") A spacious living room with dual aspect single glazed sash windows, ornate fireplace and cornice ceiling KITCHEN 4.08m x 2.37m (13'4" x 7'9") Galley-style kitchen with original flooring, single-glazed windows, and a gas combi boiler DINING ROOM 4.33m x 3.27m (14'2" x 10'8" ) A spacious dining room with fireplace, and built in storage DOWNSTAIRS W/C 1.74m x 1.15m (5'8" x 3'9") A useful downstairs W/C with tiled flooring FIRST FLOOR Fixed staircase leading to...
BEDROOM ONE 4.88m x 3.13m (16'0" x 10'3" ) A large master bedroom with an original fireplace and views overlooking the front of the property.
BEDROOM TWO 4.19m x 3.29m (13'8" x 10'9") Spacious second bedroom with ornate fireplace overlooking the rear of the property BEDROOM THREE 4.57m x 3.24m (14'11" x 10'7" ) Third bedroom to the rear of the property with dual aspect single glazed windows and fireplace BATHROOM 3.66m x 2.12m (12'0" x 6'11" ) A large family bathroom with a shower over the bath, a low flush w/c, and a pedestal sink PLEASE NOTE: As an estate agency, we are required to verify the identity of both the vendor and the purchaser in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
In order to purchase a property in the United Kingdom, all agents have a legal obligation to conduct identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
We outsource these checks to a third-party provider, and a charge of £24 per person will apply for this service
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