Iona House, 28 Fortwilliam Park

• Attractive red brick former convent building with 14 bedrooms and communal space
• Extending to c.9,300 sq ft GIA
• Prominent 0.75 acre corner site
• Ideal for conversion to residential, medical / healthcare, office use (STP)
• Current EPC Rating C61

Description
Iona House is an attractive 2 storey red brick building occupying a prominent and extensive corner site off Fortwilliam Park. Iona House is an extensive property constructed in the 1990’s on a mature site extending to approximately 0.75 acres. The building comprises a range of living, dining spaces, offices and catering facilities at ground floor level as well as a library and oratory. In total Iona House provides a total of 14 bedrooms across both ground and first floors. The building also benefits from an 8 person OTIS passenger lift and a fitted commercial kitchen facility.

The subject extends to c. 9,300 sq ft (GIA) and due to its high quality fit out and significant bedroom / bathroom facilities the property would be suitable for a variety of alternative uses (subject to planning), such as residential, medical, guesthouse or office.
 
The property is set on an attractive well landscaped corner site. The perimeter of the property is lined with mature trees and metal fencing. A paved / landscaped area exists to the eastern side of the building. Iona House benefits from a parking area to both the front (south) and eastern side of the building, laid in tarmac.

Please note that the stain glass windows in the property will be removed and replaced with standard glazing prior to disposal.

Location
Iona House is located on the corner of Fortwilliam Park and Somerton Road, in an affluent area of North Belfast and a popular suburban location. Fortwilliam Park is an attractive tree lined street linking the Antrim Road and Shore Road, both arterial routes into Belfast City Centre. The property is situated just 2.4 miles north of the City Centre.
 
The surrounding area is a mix of residential, commercial and public services. In the immediate vicinity residential dwellings are typically low density / high value properties whilst a number of religious, educational and care facilities also make up nearby occupiers. Beyond a range of commercial occupiers / service providers can be found along both the Antrim and Shore Road.
 
Some prominent occupiers in the immediate area include: Dominican College Fortwilliam, Northern Ireland Hospice, Education Authority (Fortwilliam Centre), Oakvale Nursing Home and Somerton Road Children’s Home. Tesco, Asda, Lidl and McDonalds are also present in the area.

Specifications
Extending to c.9,300 sq ft (GIA)
14 Bedrooms and communal areas
Prominent 0.75 acre site