5 bed detached residence located in Portrush with spectacular coastal views

DESCRIPTION 

Blackstone House is a beautiful coastal residence in a tranquil setting surrounded by countryside, offering a great sense of privacy. The property is accessed off Ballybogey Road via a pillared access, leading to a sweeping well maintained tarmacadam driveway.

The property is then accessed via an electric gated entrance which is bounded by mature trees, offering a fantastic sense of arrival where ample parking is provided. The property extends to a total of about 4,876 sq ft, offering well-proportioned and generous accommodation throughout, which has been set out on the accompanying plans. The property has been thoughtfully designed to provide a fantastic family home with an abundance of entertaining spaces.

The bright entrance hall offers a welcoming entrance leading to a storage room, a WC and a utility room with a Belfast-style sink, and built-in low and high-mounted units. The entrance hall leads further into a beautiful open reception room with solid wood flooring, an open fireplace and a staircase to upstairs accommodation. Further on the ground floor, there is an impressive kitchen/dining area with stylish, high-quality floor and wall-mounted units with a double Belfast sink, along with a central island with a built-in food prep sink and built-in appliances to include a large Aga range cooker.

There is an office/gym area with double doors leading out to the patio area and a breathtaking living room/dining room that benefits from views out to the Atlantic Sea, double doors leading to the patio area, a log-burning stove and a spiral staircase to the upstairs accommodation. There are also two double bedrooms, including the master bedroom with one ensuite with dual sinks, a corner bath and a shower. The family bathroom on the ground floor offers built-in storage, a vintage-style toilet and shower.

This extensive accommodation continues upstairs with a further three bedrooms with one ensuite and a shared bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Also provided is an impressive recreational room and living room/sunroom with unique floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a fantastic outlook over the surrounding countryside as well as to Portrush and beyond. There are double doors providing access to the stunning terrace area, perfect for entertaining.

Externally, the property offers a stunning setting with several private patio areas, a substantial lawn area and landscaped gardens. There is a triple garage with roller shutter doors, offering excellent accommodation with the benefit of a converted loft space, which could be used for a teenage den or self contained accommodation, subject to relevant planning permissions.

LOCATION 

Situated in the Causeway Coast & Glens Area of Outstanding Beauty with stunning beaches and tranquil walks with breathtaking views. 

The property is located in the popular Portrush, which is highly regarded and boasts amazing amenities and attractions. The prestigious Blue Flag award winning White Rock Beach is only about 0.7 miles distant from the property, and is ideal for water sports enthusiasts as well as providing a fantastic walk along a continuous stretch of sand from East Strand to Whiterock. The property benefits from stunning sea views across the north coast including Portrush and all the way to Portstewart and Portballintrae.

Blackstone House is ideally located for commuting throughout the island of Ireland and is positioned only about 2.5 miles from Northern Ireland Railways main Belfast-Derry railway line. Belfast City Centre is located only 60.0 miles away, allowing for daily commuting via the A26 and M2 with a journey time of around an hour.

This premier location offers stunning scenery and activities for everyone from scenic walks along the rugged coastline, secluded hiking trails, rare wildlife and protected ancient landscapes. The area has been growing in popularity attracting fantastic local businesses from casual coffee spots to formal dining, providing a fantastic food and drink scene.

The immediate surrounding area boasts amazing attractions including Dunluce Castle, the world heritage site of the Giants Causeway, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, the famous Bushmills Distillery and many ‘Games of Thrones’ locations to explore. Many beautiful hikes and walks of various difficulties are found in the local area such as the long stretch of pristine sand at Portrush East Strand, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Only a short distance away is Portrush West Strand which offers the ideal spot for a family picnic, paddling, or enjoying the sea breeze.

For nature enthusiasts and adventurers, the White Rocks Beach offers a fantastic dramatic landscape. For surfing lovers, Portrush is the perfect destination with some of the Northern Ireland’s most beautiful beaches. For golfers, there are an abundance of facilities within the immediate area which host World Class facilities and events. Locally there is the world famous Royal Portrush Golf Club, considered to be one of the finest golf course in the world with two links courses, and in July 2025 will host the 153rd Open Championship. There is also the Portstewart Golf Club with 3 link courses which were the host of the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Castlerock Golf Club. Further events include the annual North West 200 International Road Race, and plenty of family, seasonal, music, food and arts events throughout the year.

There is an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools available in the area, as well as Ulster University Coleraine Campus about 4.2 miles distant.