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Downshire House, 13 Maxwell Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 3SQ

Asking Price

£1,250,000

Typical Mortgage

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8 Beds

4 Receptions

Detached House

Contact Simon Brien (North Down)

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Description & Features

Substantial detached double fronted residence with sea views
Offering over 6000 square foot of accommodation over three floors
Elevated and secluded site of circa 1 acre
Impressive entrance hall with central staircase
Spacious landing with balcony and sea views
Four gracious reception rooms
Six bright and airy bedrooms
Two large first floor family bathrooms
Large Office and Further Office/Playroom On Second Floor
Beautiful, well tended gardens laid in lawns with mature trees and flowerbeds in an array of plants and shrubs
Gated entrance with sweeping driveway to generous parking for several cars, boats, or caravan
Ground floor cloakroom with WC
Pantry / Games room / Car port
Oil fired central heating
Highly sought after Bangor West location
Within close proximity to the coastal path, Bangor West train station, Bangor city centre and local shops / amenities

Located in the heart of Bangor West, Downshire House is a distinguished detached residence, built in 1916 and offers over 6,000 sq. ft. of beautifully proportioned accommodation over three floors. Set on an elevated and secluded one-acre corner site with mature gardens and sea views, this double-fronted Edwardian home is rich in original period features, including sash windows, cornicing, fireplaces, and a magnificent central staircase. The layout offers four generous reception rooms and six bedrooms as well as an open kitchen /living / dining space. Situated on the prestigious Maxwell Road, just minutes from the coast, schools, and Bangor’s amenities, Downshire House is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of scale, charm, and heritage in one of Northern Ireland’s most desirable locations.

Ground Floor

Hardwood entrance door with glazed side panels.

Entrance Porch

Terrazzo tiled floor, inner glazed hardwood door to Entrance Hall.

Impressive Entrance Hall

Central staircase to upper levels. Amtico floor, under stairs storage, access to side, corbels, corniced ceiling, ceiling rose.

Large Office

9.4m x 4.6m (Average) (30'10" x 15'1")

Dining Room

6.63m x 5.87m (At widest points) (21'9" x 19'3")
Stained glass windows with sea views, hardwood fire surround with tiled and cast iron inset, open fire and slate hearth, alcove shelving, ornate detailed plasterwork ceiling.

Drawing Room (At widest points)

6.58m x 5.94m (21'7" x 19'6")
Stained glass windows with sea views, hardwood fire surround with marble inset, gas fire and marble hearth, alcove shelving, corniced ceiling.

Sitting Room

4.9m x 3.9m (At widest points) (16'1" x 12'10")
Hardwood fire surround with gas fire inset and marble hearth, Amtico wood floor, alcove shelving.

Living Room

5m x 3.68m (At widest points) (16'5" x 12'1")
Tiled fire surround with open fire and tiled hearth, Amtico wood floor, corniced ceiling.

Pantry

3.23m x 1.5m (10'7" x 4'11")
Fitted low level units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps.

Kitchen with Casual Dining

6.53m x 3.66m (21'5" x 12'0")
High and low level units with marble worktops, porcelain twin Belfast sink unit with mixer taps, oil fired Aga with tiled splashback, integrated dishwasher, 4 ring Induction hob and under oven, island with breakfast bar dining, casual dining for 4-6, tiled floor, double opening glazed patio doors to side, access to inner courtyard, recessed lighting.

Cloakroom

3.58m x 2.67m (11'9" x 8'9")
Wash hand basin, separate WC, acces to side, tiled floor, access to Games Room.

Games Room

12.2m x 4.4m (40'0" x 14'5")

First Floor

Impressive Landing
With stained glass windows and sea views, linen cupboard with shelving.

Bedroom 1

5.92m x 4.88m (19'5" x 16'0")
Double aspect windows with sea views. Walk in fitted dressing room with drawers and hanging space, corniced ceiling.

Ensuite Shower Room

Low flush WC, wash hand basin with vanity space below, corner shower tiled floor, partly tiled walls, recessed lighting.

Bedroom 2

6.83m x 5.97m (22'5" x 19'7")
Double aspect windows with sea view, fitted built in wardrobes, corniced ceiling.

Bedroom 3

5.03m x 3.02m (16'6" x 9'11")
Sea views, fitted built in wardrobes, corniced ceiling.

Bedroom 4

4.32m x 3.73m (14'2" x 12'3")
Corniced ceiling, fitted built in wardrobes.

Bathroom

3.2m x 2.44m (10'6" x 8'0")
Low flush WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, panelled corner bath, corner shower, tiled floor, fully tiled walls, recessed lighting.

Bedroom 5

3.6m x 3.02m (11'10" x 9'11")
Fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom

4.32m x 2.36m (14'2" x 7'9")
Low flush WC, bidet, wash hand basin with vanity drawers beneath, roll top bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, tiled floor, fully tiled walls, chrome heated towel radiator, recessed lighting.

Bedroom 6

4.34m x 3.56m (14'3" x 11'8")
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.

Second Floor

Large Office

9.4m x 4.6m (30'10" x 15'1")

Office/Playroom

7.26m x 6m (Average) (23'10" x 19'8")
Hardwood fire surround with cast iron inset, open fire and tiled hearth. Access to eaves storage. Access to storage room.

Storage Room

4.62m x 3.1m (15'2" x 10'2")

Outside

Gated entrance with sweeping driveway to generous parking and car port. Beautiful, well tended gardens laid in lawns with garden paths, mature trees including Pines and Japenese Cherry Blossoms. An array of flowerbeds in plants and shrubs. Outside lighting. Vegetable patch. Access gate to side. Concealed oil tank.

Covered Inner Courtyard

Utility Room

2.26m x 1.52m (7'5" x 4'12")
Plumbed for washing machine.

Boiler Room

PVC oil tank.

Gardeners WC

High flush WC.

Coal Shed

Gardeners Shed

3.7m x 3.07m (12'2" x 10'1")
Power and light.

Boiler Room

Oil fired boiler.

Housing Tenure

Type of Tenure

Not Provided

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Energy Rating

Current Energy Rating

G20

Potential Energy Rating

F30

Energy Performance Certificate

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