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See how verdicts work3-bedroom property · BT5 7BU
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Unique Penthouse Apartment Within Highly Regarded Grafton Court Development Bright, Beautifully Presented And Adaptable Accommodation Throughout Three Double Bedrooms - Master With En-Suite Shower Room Generous Lounge Open Plan To Dining / Modern Fitted Kitchen Area Luxury White Bathroom Suite uPVC Double Glazed Windows Gas Fired Central Heating Off Street Car Parking & Communal Garden Area With Seating & Water Feature Grafton Court Is A Resident-Managed Development With Regular Review Meetings Within Close Proximity To A Wealth Of Day To Day Amenities And Attractions Belfast City Centre & Surrounding Towns Are Easily Accessible This Property Will Particularly Appear To Those Downsizing From Larger Premises Within The Immediate Vicinity Early Internal Inspection Comes Strongly Recommended Occupying an enviable penthouse position within Grafton Court on the prestigious Kings Road, this beautifully presented three-bedroom apartment offers approximately 1,000 sq ft of bright, contemporary living space, together with the considerable benefit of off-street car parking.
Approached via lift, the apartment is one of two on this floor & has been thoughtfully finished throughout, with a fresh and contemporary aesthetic, generous proportions and an abundance of natural light.
The accommodation provides an excellent balance of comfortable everyday living and elegant entertaining, with three well-proportioned double bedrooms complemented by stylish reception and living spaces.
The elevated penthouse position creates a wonderful sense of privacy and exclusivity, while the apartment’s contemporary finish provides a sophisticated and immediately appealing home.
Grafton Court is ideally situated on the Kings Road, within close proximity to Kings Square Shopping Square, Comber Greenway & the vibrant Ballyhackamore Village.
With lift access, approximately 1,100 sq ft of accommodation and private off-street parking, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and stylish three-bedroom penthouse in one of East Belfast's most desirable addresses.
Communal Door To... Communal entrance hall. Stairwell & lift to... Solid Wooden Front Door To... Welcoming Entrance Hall Large built in storage cupboard. Laminated wooden flooring.
Lounge Open Plan To Dining / Modern Fitted Kitchen 6.35m x 6.35m (20'10" x 20'10") At widest points. One bowl sink unit with dual mixer tap.
Excellent range of high and low level units with laminated work surfaces. Integrated four ring gas hob and built in oven with feature extractor hood. Integrated washer / dryer.
Integrated fridge / freezer. Built in storage with gas fired boiler. Concealed strip lighting. Partly tiled walls. Part ceramic tiled flooring. Part laminated wooden flooring. Velux window.
Ample dining area. The property maintains a southerly aspect with far reaching views across the Castlereagh Hills. Bedroom One 3.9m x 3.8m (12'10" x 12'6") Large built in double wardrobe.
Laminated wooden flooring. En-Suite Shower Room Comprising fully tiled corner shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome dual mixer tap & tiled splash back.
Dual flush w/c. Partly tiled walls. Recessed spotlighting. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Bedroom Two 3.6m x 3.2m (11'10" x 10'6") Velux window x2. Large built in double wardrobe.
Laminated wooden flooring. Bedroom Three 5.77m x 2.9m (18'11" x 9'6") Wall to wall built in wardrobe. Laminated wooden flooring.
Luxury White Bathroom Suite Comprising panelled bath with thermostatically controlled shower unit with chrome dual mixer tap. Shower screen. Wash hand basin with chrome dual mixer tap. Dual flush w/c.
Partly tiled walls. Ceramic tiled flooring. Velux window. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. Outside Communal car parking & spaces for visitors. Communal bin storage.
Communal garden area with water feature & seating area. Management Fee Approx £115.00 per month.
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