5 bed detached house for sale

Anam Cara, 81 Newtownards Road, Greyabbey, Newtownards, County Down BT22

This iconic double-fronted red brick detached home is nestled on a prime half-acre site, with delightful well-maintained gardens to the front and rear offering delightful views of the surrounding area and Lough from its fabulous, elevated sun terrace at the rear. Built in 1947, formerly the local gp practice and house this residence has been thoughtfully renovated by the current owner with many modern improvements behind the scenes including rewiring, new heating system and cavity wall insulation but preserving many original features such as parquet flooring, wood panelled walls and oak staircase in the hallway and tiled fireplace in both the lounge and dining room. The property also boasts a modern extension, perfect for those seeking additional space, as well as a downstairs bedroom and shower room, making it an ideal choice for families or individuals with mobility considerations. Set in a most sought after location with great views over the Lough this home will have great appeal to those looking for a quieter lifestyle but still within easy reach of many amenities with only a short walk bringing you to the quaint village of Greyabbey with its selection of coffee houses, restaurants, popular antique shops and shoreline but also the bustling town of Newtownards with its wider selection of shops and facilities is only ten minutes’ drive away. Interanlly the property comprises of entrance porch, welcoming entrance hall with original parquet flooring, wood panelled walls and solid oak staircase, cozy lounge with original tiled open fireplace, overlooking the perfectly maintained front gardens, leading to the sunroom/porch again with fabulous views over the extensive gardens and surrounding area, leading to reception/ family room, as well as the flexibility of a fifth double bedroom on ground floor, shower room and office. The dining room also overlooks the gardens, the room flooding with plenty of natural light and features original parquet flooring and open fireplace with marble tiles leading into the well-equipped fitted kitchen with an ample range of built in units and appliances and a separate utility room. Upstairs there are four bedrooms three of which are doubles and separate bathroom and WC. Externally the property is set in beautifully maintained wrap around gardens with ample car parking to the front, decked sun terrace, Summerhouse and mature trees and shrubs and to the rear are extensive landscaped gardens complete with your own summer house/pub and tiered terrace a perfect stop to soak in the views with a glass or two! Not finishing just yet the property also includes a paddock, a large garage with storeroom, outside WC and planning permission for two additional detached dwellings with own access laneway at the rear. All this making this the perfect home with a great balance of both great outdoor and indoor living space with the ideal blend of comfort, style, and convenience for family living.