11 Seafront Road

• Exceptional family residence occupying a prime waterfront setting on the prestigious Seafront Road in Cultra.
• Commanding panoramic views across Belfast Lough towards the County Antrim coastline
• Secure electric entrance gates opening to a contemporary sand resin-bound driveway with parking and turning areas.
• Sympathetically restored, significantly extended and comprehensively rebuilt in recent years to a high standard.
• Elegant accommodation extending to approximately 2,750 sq ft over two and a half floors.
• Traditional hallway featuring a restored staircase, cloakroom and guest WC.
• Drawing room with feature marble fireplace and bay window with breath-taking lough views.
• Beautifully appointed living room with marble fireplace, open fire and glazed doors opening to the rear living kitchen dining room
• Open-plan kitchen, living and dining space incorporating a bespoke fitted kitchen, range cooker, integrated appliances and central island with casual dining.
• Library area with media wall and feature spiral staircase leading to first floor studio / entertaining room
• Formal dining area with roof lantern and French doors opening onto sun terrace, ideal for entertaining.
• Separate utility room with dedicated laundry facilities.
• Principal bedroom suite enjoying spectacular water views, dressing area, ensuite bathroom and direct access to a first-floor sun terrace.
• Bedroom 4 on first floor with fitted wardrobes and adjacent solid marble shower room.
• Versatile home office, gym, playroom or bedroom 5 complete with Juliet balcony and spiral stair access to ground floor
• Bedrooms 3 & 4, each with dressing areas and beautifully appointed marble shower rooms on second floor
• Double glazing, mains gas fired central heating and an exceptional level of interior specification throughout.
• The house is centrally wired for a Crestron multi room speaker system
• Landscaped rear terraces and patios seamlessly connected to the principal reception spaces.
• Detached double garage with electric door and excellent storage provision.
• Mature, tiered gardens leading to an elevated lawn, enjoying stunning uninterrupted views over Belfast Lough.
• Direct access to the renowned Cultra coastline and beaches, with Holywood town centre within comfortable walking distance.
• Convenient to Belfast City Airport, Belfast City Centre and excellent road and rail transport links.
• Close to a wealth of leading amenities including the Culloden Estate & Spa, Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Royal Belfast Golf Club and a range of leading primary and secondary schools.
• For further information or to arrange a private viewing, contact David Menary on 07775 557090 or [email protected]

Occupying an exceptional shoreline position in Cultra, one of Northern Ireland's most prestigious residential addresses, this waterfront home combines privacy, luxury and natural beauty, all within ten minutes of Belfast City Airport.

Commanding panoramic views across Belfast Lough from its principal rooms, the property enjoys a setting of remarkable rarity. The ever-changing coastal landscape provides an extraordinary backdrop to daily life and places this home among the finest waterfront offerings in Northern Ireland.

Extending to approximately 2,750 sq ft, the beautifully presented semi-detached villa has been thoughtfully extended and meticulously renovated in recent years with the traditional style of original home being modernised with today’s heating, insulation, wiring and glazing comforts.

Elegant reception rooms and well-proportioned living spaces combine style, comfort and practicality for modern living.

The reception accommodation is particularly impressive, offering an abundance of natural light and seamless access to a sun terrace to the rear - perfectly positioned to enjoy the South facing aspect.

Exceptionally versatile, the layout of 4 or 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 3 or 4 reception areas will appeal equally to those seeking a high-quality downsizing opportunity, professionals requiring dedicated home-working space, or families wishing to embrace a truly exceptional coastal lifestyle.

Mature, landscaped gardens provide a range of private outdoor spaces from which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Lawns offer room for children to play, while established planting will appeal to gardening enthusiasts. A detached double garage with adjoining workshop further enhances the property's appeal, offering excellent potential for a gym, studio, home office or hobby space.

Opportunities to acquire a waterfront residence of this calibre in Cultra are exceptionally rare. Combining an unrivalled coastal setting, complete privacy and beautifully appointed accommodation, this is a truly special home in one of Northern Ireland's most sought-after locations.

Viewing is strictly by private appointment

Ground Floor

Solid wooden front door with stained glass, glazed panel and fan light into entrance porch with lime stone floor and cornice ceiling. Inner solid wooden door with glazed panel into:

ENTRANCE HALL:

6.4m x 2.5m (20' 12" x 8' 2")
Incorporating beautiful solid wooden stairwell with newel posts and balustrades. Understairs cloakroom and storage cupboard with hanging space, window to front and panelling. reclaimed french oak floor, cornice ceiling and low voltage lighting. Door leading to ground floor WC marble top and panel with inset basin with Lefroy Brooks antique style taps, built-in cabinetry, panelled walls, low flush wc with concealed cistern, heated towel rail, wood strip floor, extractor fan, cornice ceiling. The hallway also has picture lighting and doors to drawing room, living room and to the rear to the living/kitchen/dining room.

DRAWING ROOM:

5.7m x 4.08m (18' 8" x 13' 5")
Into bay window. Low voltage lighting, incredible views over Belfast Lough, solid reclaimed french oak floor, cornice ceiling, picture lighting, Soane solid marble fireplace with side panel and slate inset and hearth. Open archway to:

LIVING ROOM:

4.4m x 4.1m (14' 5" x 13' 5")
At widest points. reclaimed french oak floor, beautiful Soane marble fireplace, mantlepiece and side panels with slate inset and hearth with open fire. Either side of the chimney breast are built-in bookcases and storage. Detailed cornice ceiling, solid wooden floor, access to hallway, picture lighting, built-in speakers, double opening glazed doors and side panels leading into:

LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:

7.1m x 6.7m (23' 4" x 21' 12")
At widest points. Kitchen area - excellent selection of solid wooden, cupboards, drawers, shelves and units with built in Miele dishwasher, six ring, double oven Britannia range cooker with stainless steel splashback and extractor fan, freestandingNeff American style fridge freezer, cornice ceiling, low voltage lighting, fitted speakers, window to side, large island unit with marble detailing, built-in storage, inset sink unit with mixer taps, space for 4 stools, open seating and library area with spiral staircase leading to first floor study. Door to rear porch and archway open to formal dining room with double doors to the right leading to the drawing room and living room. Double opening French doors to the left, opening onto the rear patio gardens. Roof light, cornice ceiling and beautiful panelling. solid limestone floor, Walk-in laundry room with marble worktops, wash hand basin, space for washer and drier, built-in cabinetry incorporating boiler and high and low level cupboards.

Beautiful reconditioned, wide, reclaimed french oak stairwell with window to side and track carpeting.

First Floor

Landing with picture window overlooking Belfast Lough and County Antrim hills. Double walk-in hotpress with hot tank and door to:

MAIN BEDROOM SUITE:

4.1m x 4.m (13' 5" x 13' 1")
Solid wooden floor, bookcases on either side of bed with built-in storage, triple window overlooking the front of the property with incredible lough views. Dressing room with 4 built-in wardrobes with fitted mirror, shoe rack and storage. Reclaimed french oak floor.

BATHROOM:

4.m x 3.1m (13' 1" x 10' 2")
Not including large walk-in double shower with overhead drench shower, solid marble, extractor fan and low voltage lighting. Large free-standing ball and claw bath in centre of the room with telephone hand shower and mixer taps. Low flush wc and concealed cistern with marble detailing, wash hand basin on either side with marble worktops, storage beneath, panelled walls, reclaimed french oak floor, speakers and low voltage lighting. French doors out to a good sized rear terrace with roof lantern overlooking the dining area and this space attracts all day and evening sun.

BEDROOM (4):

3.7m x 3.1m (12' 2" x 10' 2")
Built-in speakers and door to walk-in wardrobe,

SHOWER ROOM:

Walk in double shower with drench shower, solid marble, seating area, extractor fan, low voltage lighting, marble worktop with inset sink, built-in cabinetry and panelling, wc with concealed cistern, wall light wiring, wooden floor, speakers and low voltage lighting.

HOME OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM/TREATMENT ROOM:

3.m x 4.2m (9' 10" x 13' 9")
reclaimed french oak floor, double opening French doors leading to balconette overlooking rear gardens, rear window, media wall and spiral staircase leading to the living/kitchen/dining room.

Second Floor

BEDROOM (3):

4.m x 2.8m (13' 1" x 9' 2")
Windows overlooking rear gardens, door to walk-in wardrobe and walk-in ensuite with Lefroy Brooks pedestal wash hand basin and mixer taps, low flush wc, panelled walls, walk-in shower cubicle with drench shower, marble tiling and detailing, solid wooden floor, extractor fan, attic window and low voltage lighting.

BEDROOM (2):

4.2m x 2.9m (13' 9" x 9' 6")
Panoramic views over Belfast Lough, walk-in double wardrobe with fitted storage and hanging areas. Walk-in ensuite with Lefroy Brooks pedestal wash hand basin and mixer taps, low flush wc, panelled walls, walk-in shower cubicle with drench shower, marble tiling and detailing, solid wooden floor, extractor fan, attic window and low voltage lighting.

Outside

Double opening electric gates to front with composite, sand tarmac area to front and side with cobbled detailing. Sandstone walls with hedgerow offering privacy and front gardens with planting. To the rear there is a courtyard garden which is accessed from the porch and the double doors in the dining room leading out to a large entertaining space, ideal for BBQ's which benefits from all day and evening sun. There is a gate leading to an access point towards Seafront Road and there is also a wooden gate leading up steps to the terraced, rear gardens with rockery area, large patio with fantastic views and more steps up to the top garden which is in lawns and patio with a jungle gym area. Hedgerows on each side and to the rear, fruit tress and incredible panoramic views across Belfast Lough and the County Antrim hills.

DOUBLE GARAGE:

8.2m x 4.2m (26' 11" x 13' 9")
Light and power, large roofspace area which could be converted, subject to planning permission. Built-in cabinetry, solid concrete floor, windows and door to side which could very easily be converted into a home office or gym if required.

Phoenix natural gas heating, extensively rebuilt and refurbished in c. 2010, repointed, new windows, new heating, rewired, new kitchen, every bedroom has a bathroom, beautiful panelling and flooring, direct access to the walkways of Cultra with Bangor to the right and Holywood to the left towards Belfast. 4 bedrooms, 4 reception, detached double garage, gardens, terraces, private parking, electric gates.

Directions

Seafront Road, Cultra, Holywood