This truly exceptional semi detached home occupies an unrivalled tranquil yet extremely convenient situation set back off the Antrim Road. Dating back to 1874 this B1 listed property has retained many of its stunning original features while being tastefully and sympathetically renovated by its current owners over the last 25 years.
The property offers quite superb, generous, adaptable family accommodation over two and a half floors, in brief comprising four reception rooms and five bedrooms including the master with ensuite. Accessed via electric gates to a tree lined driveway the beautifully landscaped mature site extends to circa 0.5 of an acre. In addition to the house there is a matching detached double garage with a first floor self-contained studio apartment.
Rarely does such a quality home of this magnitude come to the open market which undoubtedly will create extensive interest, thus early inspection is highly recommended so as not to miss out on this fabulous unique sale opportunity.
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Large original six panel front door with original brass fittings and quarry tiled step area to . . .
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ENTRANCE PORCH:
Tiled floor, cornice ceiling. Glazed door to . . .
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RECEPTION HALL:
Sanded and varnished original solid pine floor boards, picture rail, cornice ceiling, ceiling rose.
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CLOAKROOM:
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DRAWING ROOM: 20' 5" X 14' 7" (6.22m X 4.44m)
Feature bay window, feature fireplace with marble surround and inset and slate hearth, cornice ceiling, picture rail, original solid pine sanded and varnished floor boards.
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DINING ROOM: 15' 10" X 14' 9" (4.83m X 4.50m)
Black polished stone fireplace with dog grate and hearth, cornice ceiling, picture rail, original solid pine sanded and varnished floor boards. original wooden sliding double doors to . . .
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MORNING ROOM: 14' 10" X 11' 0" (4.52m X 3.35m)
Black polished stone fireplace with dog grate and hearth, oak sanded and varnished floor boards, cornice ceiling, picture rail, built-in book shelves.
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INNER HALLWAY:
Ceramic tiled floor, additional cloakroom/storage with matching ceramic tiled floor, hardwood glazed door to rear.
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SEPARATE WC:
White suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled floor.
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LUXURY KITCHEN OPEN PLAN TO FAMILY/DINING ROOM: 30' 4" X 17' 2" (9.25m X 5.23m)
(at widest points overall). Shaker style fitted kitchen with range of high and low level units, three eye level ovens, built-in microwave, plumbed for dishwasher, space for American style fridge freezer, built-in pantry, granite work surfaces, Belfast sink unit, centre island unit with four ring induction hob, gas ring, wooden butchers block, stainless steel extractor fan, ceramic tiled floor, spotlights, integrated wine rack, feature vaulted ceiling with Velux window, wooden double glazed bi-folding doors to rear terrace and garden, underfloor heating throughout kitchen and family/dining room.
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UTILITY ROOM: 7' 9" X 4' 1" (2.36m X 1.24m)
Range of matching high and low level units, old Belfast sink unit, wooden work surfaces, plumbed for washing machine, vented for tumble dryer, ceramic tiled floor.
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Feature original wrought iron staircase from reception hall to . . .
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LANDING:
Sanded and varnished floor boards, walk-in shelved storage room.
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BEDROOM (5)STUDY: 10' 9" X 8' 8" (3.28m X 2.64m)
Cornice ceiling.
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SPACIOUS LANDING:
Sanded and varnished floor boards, cornice ceiling, walk-in hotpress with Worcester gas boiler.
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MASTER BEDROOM: 18' 5" X 14' 6" (5.61m X 4.42m)
(into bay). Feature marble fireplace with hearth, cornice ceiling, bay window.
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LUXURY ENSUITE BATHROOM:
White suite comprising high flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap and telephone hand shower, half wood panelled walls, low voltage spotlights, ceramic tiled floor.
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BEDROOM (2): 15' 7" X 14' 10" (4.75m X 4.52m)
Sanded and varnished floor boards, cornice ceiling, feature slate fireplace with cast iron inset.
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BEDROOM (3): 14' 6" X 11' 7" (4.42m X 3.53m)
Sanded floor boards, cornice ceiling, feature fireplace.
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LANDING:
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LUXURY BATHROOM:
White suite comprising free standing cast iron roll top bath, high flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, part wood panelled walls, shower cubicle with rainhead shower head and telephone hand shower, low voltage spotlights, built-in shelving and cupboard.
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LANDING:
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LUGGAGE ROOM:
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BEDROOM (4): 13' 9" X 11' 5" (4.19m X 3.48m)
Velux window, spotlights.
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Brick pillar and timber electronic gates to tree lined shared driveway leading to extensive pebbled parking and turning area.
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DOUBLE GARAGE: 29' 10" X 17' 10" (9.09m X 5.44m)
Twin timber garage doors, light and power, built-in shelving. Extermal stairs to . . .
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FIRST FLOOR STUDIO:
Hardwood front door to . . .
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ENTRANCE HALL:
Wooden floor, storage cupboard housing Worcester, recently installed combi gas boiler.
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SHOWER ROOM:
White suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle, ceramic tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail.
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KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM AREA: 24' 0" X 17' 4" (7.32m X 5.28m)
(at widest points overall). Kitchen area with high and low level units, four ring gas hob, electric under bench oven, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, stainless steel extractor fan, low voltage spotlights, sanded and varnished floor boards, living and sleeping area.
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Front gardens in lawn with mature trees, shrubs and inset rose beds. Excellent sized mature rear garden in lawn, enclosed by mature trees, bushes and timber fencing, stone paved sun terrace, outside light and tap.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
For those with a passion for architectural history, it is believed the architect was most likely John Lanyon, son of Sir Charles Lanyon who was the architect for Queen's University. Number 605 and 607 were constructed on lands owned by Victor C. Taylor owner of the Atlas Foundry following the break up of the Fortwilliam Estate in mid 19th century. Many grand mansions were created on the former estate in the 1860's and 1870's, although only a few now remain.
Heading out of Belfast on the Antrim Road, pass Fortwilliam shops and 605 is located shortly after Fortwilliam Park on the right set back from the road.
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