Clifton Road Bangor, BT20 5EP

‘Highcliffe’ enjoys a prominent hilltop location on one of Bangor’s most prestigious addresses, Clifton Road. Built originally as a pair of Georgian semi-detached houses, this home has a wealth of history. Later Victorian extensions to the front of the pair have further enhanced the living space and deepened the character held within this unique home.

Accommodation is generously spread over three floors totalling 2,877 square feet of internal living space. It is easy to get lost in this house with half landings and stairs at every turn which help make this home so much fun.

Enter via a tiled porch to the entrance hallway. To the left you enter the first reception with bay window, lofty ceilings, and deep colours. Further down the hall sits the kitchen in the middle of the house, packed full of character and also leads out to the private courtyard garden complete with Victorian style tiled patio. An opening leads further into a fantastic Dining Room with feature fireplace and large storage cupboards. At the rear of the ground floor the enormous Georgian Drawing Room awaits complete with six pane sash windows and fireplace. This room has views over the extensive garden. The hallway splits in two at the rear of the house creating a ‘snug’ area, perfect for a library or somewhere to listen to your favourite music. A downstairs bathroom completes the ground floor, this bathroom will have been in and out of fashion several times since it was fitted and would very much now be in vogue! A flight of stairs leads to the first floor with balconette overlooking the snug.

Three double bedrooms adorn the first floor. A double with en-suite shower-room and bay window to the front, and two doubles to the rear. The master bedroom within the Georgian half again has dual six pane sash windows and a stunning rolltop bath installed! The family bathroom has a four-piece suite incorporating rolltop bath, walk-in shower, wc and sink and crackle glazed tiled walls. A first-floor sunroom completes this floor, providing a light space and a balcony with views over Belfast Lough. The home splits in two now as you ascend to the second floor via two different flights of stairs.

The Victorian second floor has a laundry room plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer on the half landing; a double bedroom with views south over the rooftops; and a study. The Georgian second floor comprises two further double bedrooms. The rear bedroom has uninterrupted views over Bangor’s historic town centre and sweeping views over Belfast Lough and out to the Irish Sea.

The rear garden has evolved over the years. Set amongst paved areas, mature shrubs and lawn sit three outbuildings. A garage which has been converted into an artist’s studio with double doors leading to a raised deck above a pond, with stunning maritime views. A gardeners shed and at the bottom of the garden an amazing summer house, again with raised deck.

If not entertaining at home, Bangor town centre offers an array of independent shops, bars, and restaurants. Several outstanding cafes including the ‘Guillemot’ all within a short walk. The coastal path along Belfast Lough’s south shore offers some of the most tranquil and picturesque walks within Northern Ireland, including Ballyholme’s promenade and sandy beach. Several sports clubs nearby including Bangor Golf Club, Rugby Club, Hockey Club and Royal Ulster Yacht Club. ‘Aurora’ Leisure Centre with 50m pool sits close by if the sea gets too cold.

Bangor is home to a choice of excellent Primary and Secondary Schools. Nearby Bangor Train and Bus Terminus provide fantastic links to Belfast and beyond. A journey to Belfast by car is also easily completed in around 30 minutes.