Strangford House , 39a Castle Street, Strangford, Bt30 7 Nf

Strangford House
is nestled in a tranquil elevated position, in the heart of the beautiful
seaside village of Strangford, Co. Down. It
was built in 1789 and is a fine example of the Georgian townhouses
beloved in Dublin at the time. The property is a grade B+ listed example of
a Georgian House, offering stunning views over Strangford Lough and
woodland surrounds.
Set within
historic grounds, the property is approached via a private sweeping drive
forming part of the property, rising from Castle Street, through a
gated entrance to the main house. With beautifully proportioned accommodation
arranged over four floors, the property combines period elegance with spacious
family living. The historic house has many original Georgian features including;
impressive ceiling heights, mahogany doors, fine historic fireplaces, ornate
cornicing and many bright, double-aspect, sash-windowed rooms. The property is
set within mature gardens with outbuildings, and planning permission for a
striking orangery (Ref: LA07/2023/2105/F).
The ground floor
offers elegant and well-proportioned reception spaces with a mix of solid wood
and carpeted flooring. There is excellent scope for family living and
entertaining, with two spacious reception rooms featuring unique sea views and
period fireplaces. The kitchen and adjoining areas link
naturally within the main house, providing an easy
flow between the principal rooms.
The first floor
offers two beautifully proportioned king-sized bedrooms and a third double
bedroom or study, a formal drawing room, ornate cornicing and stunning sea
views across Strangford Lough and the house"s private gardens.
A well-appointed
family bathroom located on a split-level landing, includes an early
Victorian WC, sympathetic to the historic character of the house.
The upper floor
provides three further good-sized bedrooms, two enjoying elevated views towards
Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. This light-filled level offers
excellent flexibility for family, with generous attic storage while maintaining
the cohesive flow of this exceptional Georgian home.
The lower ground
floor, includes family room area within the service quarters, offering a
bright and versatile space with excellent natural light. The lower ground floor
is reached from the main house via an internal staircase and externally, via the
house's rear entrance, with convenient access through to the courtyard.
Strangford
village is set in the Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers
excellent local amenities, including award-winning restaurants, bars, cafés,
shops, a church, community centre and primary school. Nearby facilities include
convenience stores, hairdressers and a pharmacy. Public transport links connect
directly to Downpatrick for secondary schooling, supermarkets, leisure
facilities and a cinema, while a short ferry crossing provides easy access to
Portaferry.