9 Downview Avenue

• Impressive red-brick period residence in a prestigious and highly sought-after North Belfast location
• Elevated position with stunning views towards Belfast Lough and Cavehill
• Substantial, deceptively spacious home finished to an excellent standard
• Five versatile reception rooms, ideal for modern family living and entertaining
• Elegant drawing room with bay window and open fireplace
• Large farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga-style cooker and modern appliances
• Bright sunroom with excellent natural light and direct access to rear garden
• Four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all enjoying unique elevated views
• Principal and additional bedroom with access/potential for balcony areas
• Family bathroom with four-piece suite
• Gated driveway with ample parking and detached garage
• Beautiful, private south/south-east facing landscaped rear garden
• Close to leading schools, transport links and local amenities

9 Downview Avenue is an exceptional red-brick period residence occupying a prime position on one of North Belfast’s most sought-after residential streets. Set behind a gated driveway with mature front gardens, the property offers excellent kerb appeal and a strong sense of privacy.

The home provides generous, versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living, while retaining a wealth of original Edwardian character. A particular highlight is the private south-facing rear garden, along with elevated views towards Belfast Lough and Cavehill.

Internally, a welcoming entrance hall leads to a bright drawing room with bay window and original open fireplace. Additionally, there is a superb flow of reception spaces, including lounge, dining area and snug, offers excellent accommodation for entertaining, with direct access to the garden.

The kitchen is spacious and well-appointed, featuring a charming farmhouse style with Aga-style cooker, modern oven and hob, and space for casual dining. A bright sunroom overlooks the rear garden, while a ground floor WC and cloakroom add convenience.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all enjoying pleasant views of Cavehill or Belfast Lough. One bedroom benefits from direct balcony access, with further potential from another. The family bathroom includes a bath and separate shower, complemented by a separate WC. A partially floored loft with Slingsby ladder provides additional storage.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a gated driveway offering ample parking, a detached garage with power, and a beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden with patio areas, ideal for outdoor living. Additional features include external power points, outdoor tap and sheltered storage.

Combining period elegance with modern comfort, 9 Downview Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in a highly desirable North Belfast location.

Entrance

Steps to front porch, black handrail and solid wooden door.

Entrance Porch

2.25m x 1.01m (7'5" x 3'4")
Original tile flooring, inner wooden door, with feature stained glass window and side panel.

Entrance Hall

3.78m x 2.2m (12'5" x 7'3")
Under stair storage, picture rail and corniced ceiling.

WC

2.06m x 1.93m (6'9" x 6'4")
Low flush WC, ceramic bowl sink unit with mixer tap and vanity storage unit, high and low level integrated storage, wooden flooring and picture rail.

Drawing Room

3.24m x 4.4m (10'8" x 14'5")
Dual-aspect feature bay windows, corniced ceiling, picture rail, wooden floor and feature fireplace (open).

Living Room

4.53m x 4.4m (14'10" x 14'5")
Open plan into dining area, large sliding sashed windows, corniced ceiling, picture rail, and feature fireplace.

Dining Room

3.4m x 3.02m (11'2" x 9'11")
Open plan into dining area via feature archway, wooden floor, corniced ceiling, bespoke shelving, picture rail, leading to snug.

Sung

Wooden floor and patio doors to garden.

Kitchen/ Dining

5.74m x 4.48m (18'10" x 14'8")
Excellent range of high and low level units, double stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, large AGA with stainless steel hood. Electric oven and grill, four ring hob, space for washing machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, partial tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring and breakfast bar offering casual dining. Access to garden room.

Sunroom

4.76m x 4.10m (15'7" x 13'5")
Wooden laminate floor, recessed lighting, patio doors to south facing garden, providing array of natural light.

First Floor

Landing

4.79m x 2.23m (15'9" x 7'4")
Original wooden staircase, feature stained glass picture-window, corniced ceiling and picture rail.

Bedroom One

4.54m x 4.41m (14'11" x 14'6")
Bay window, views towards Cavehill and Napoleon’s Nose, original feature fireplace, corniced ceiling and picture rail.

Bedroom Two

4.41m x 3.57m (14'6" x 11'9")
Feature bay window, dual aspect views to Napoleon’s Nose and Belfast Lough, sliding sash window, corniced ceiling, picture rail and feature fireplace.

Bedroom Three

3.60m x 3.40m (11'10" x 11'2")
Corniced ceiling and picture rail, access to loft via Slingsby ladder, bespoke shelving and double glazed door to optional for balcony.

Rear Landing

2.89m x 2.23m (9'6" x 7'4")
Corniced ceiling and picture rail.

WC

Low flush WC with ceramic tiled walls.

Bathroom

2.86m x 2.08m (9'5" x 6'10")
Comprises of panel bath with mixer taps, enclosed corner shower with glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity storage, heated chrome towel rail, built in storage, shelves, and tiled walls.

Bedroom Four

4.45m x 2.75m (14'7" x 9'0")
Built in storage with office space, corner ornate feature fireplace and door to south-facing balcony.

Balcony

South facing over garden, views towards Belfast Lough and Cavehill.

Outside

Front

Large paved driveway with space for multiple vehicles. Landscaped front garden laid in lawn, pleasant range shrubbery and bordering fence and hedging. Access to detached garage, security light, enclosed via front gate.

Rear

Large enclosed south-facing garden laid in lawn, excellent range of plants shrubbery and mature trees, with superb degree of privacy. Paved patio area, ideal for hosting. Enclosed bin storage and access to oil tank, bespoke storage space. Bordering wooden fencing, rear security light, outside tap and outdoor electric power point. Side gate, access to garage, garden room and snug.

Double Garage

Electric and power.