Owners Perspective
"There are houses: and then there are homes that shape a chapter of your life.
605 has been that home for us.
For the past seven years, this 150-year-old house has been far more than an address. It has been the place where we gathered, where we celebrated, where we married, and where countless friends and family stepped through the door and instantly felt at ease.
What makes this house truly extraordinary is its atmosphere.
It feels like a hidden oasis, peaceful and private, yet you are only ten minutes from Belfast city centre. You wake in the morning to birdsong, surrounded by mature greenery, and it is easy to forget that you are still in the city.
There is warmth in the walls of this house, the kind that only time and love can create.
Our neighbours, once simply neighbours, have become friends, another quiet privilege of living here.
605 has given us an incredible lifestyle: nature, city energy, accessibility, and community, all at once.
As we now spend most of our time in Paris to be closer to family, we leave 605 with full hearts, deeply grateful for everything it has given us.
It is now ready for its next chapter.
And we truly hope the next owners will love it as much as we have".
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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, 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, pedstal 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) - 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, stainoless steel extractor fan, cermic 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.
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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): 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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PRINCIPAL 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, pedstal wash hand basin, part wood panelled walls, shower cubicle with rainhead shower head and telephone hand shower, low voltage spotlights, built-in shelving 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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Front gardens in lawn with mature trees, shrubs and inset rose beds. Excellent sized mature rear garden in lawn, paved sun terrace area, enclosed by mature trees, bushes and timber fencing, tree house, outside light and tap.
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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, External stairs to:
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FIRST FLOOR STUDIO:
Hardwood front door to:
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ENTRANCE HALL:
Storage cupboard with worcester gas boiler.
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SHOWER ROOM:
Modern white suite comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, chrome heated towel rail.
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KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING AREA: 24' 0" X 17' 4" (7.32m X 5.28m)
(at widest points) - Kitchen area with high and low level units. built in oven, gas hob and extractor, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, low voltage spot lights, sanded and varnished floor boards, living and sleeping area.
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For those with a passion for architectural history, it is believed the architect was most likey John Lanyon, son of Sir Charles Lanyon who was the architect for Queen's University. Number 605 & 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 esteate in the 1860's & 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.