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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · BT38 8BQ
For saleListed 112 days
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A rare opportunity exists to purchase this stunning first floor duplex apartment Spacious lounge dining room with patio doors leading to tiled balcony Separate kitchen fitted with a good range of high low-level units and including built-in appliances Master bedroom suite with ensuite shower room, walk-in wardrobe and separate study off.
Two further bedrooms with bedroom three boasting a superb range of built-in robes Family bathroom with white suite and including Mira wall mounted electric shower fitting thin walking distance of Carrickfergus Marina, major shopping facility, restaurants and cinema Easy access to the town centre and main A2 to Belfast and Larne directions Double glazing in UPVC frames and gas fired central heating installed A rare opportunity exists to purchase this stunning first floor duplex apartment that enjoys magnificent panoramic views over Belfast Lough to the County Down coast.
FRONT DOOR TO: Entrance Hall. Cloaks cupboard. LOUNGE / DINNING ROOM - 7.46m (24'6") x 4.97m (16'4") Cornice ceiling. Superb far-reaching views over Belfast Lough to the County Down coast.
Two wall light points. UPVC double glazed patio door to tiled balcony. KITCHEN - 2.98m (9'9") x 2.26m (7'5") Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.
Good range of built- in high low-level units. Laminate work tops. Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Neff built-in low-level oven. Four ring ceramic hob unit. Part tiled walls.
Pine clad ceiling with recessed lighting. Under unit lighting. Gas fired central heating boiler. BEDROOM: (2) - 3.24m (10'8") x 2.98m (9'9") Built-in cupboard.
Coved ceiling BEDROOM: (3) - 3.11m (10'2") x 3.08m (10'1") Including superb range of built-in robes with mirrored sliding doors.
Coved ceiling FAMILY BATHROOM: White suite comprising panelled bath. Pedestal wash and basin. Low flush WC. Fully tiled walls. Mira Sport wall mounted electric shower fitting and screen door.
Tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR: BEDROOM: (1) - 6.23m (20'5") x 4.26m (14'0") UPVC double glazed patio door to tiled sun terrace. Deep walk- in robes with built-in cupboards. Cornice ceiling.
Access to roofspace. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising pedestal wash and basin. Low flush WC. Fully tiled walls. Matching tiled shower cubicle with Mira Sprint electric shower fitting.
Tiled floor. Velux window. STUDY - 3.46m (11'4") x 2.32m (7'7") ROOFSPACE - 6.19m (20'4") x 4.04m (13'3") Approached via folding ladder. 6.19 x 4.04.
Floored and sheeted with light and Velux windows. OUTSIDE: Designated parking space and ample visitor parking space.
Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items.
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