80 North Parade Belfast , BT7 2GJ

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DESCRIPTION

This superb terraced family home, built in 1912 and marketed then as a "gentleman's residence" is situated in a most appealing, quiet, tree-lined residential avenue and, although extensively modernised, retains many period features including double glazed sash windows and cornicing as well as attractive fireplaces and Indonesian pitch pine flooring in many rooms.

The area offers an unmatched array of reputable schools as well as close proximity to Queens University, several parks, golf courses, cycle paths, shops, restaurants and a host of other amenities. The location also affords easy and direct commuter access to Belfast City Centre.

SPECIFICS AND DIMENSIONS

GROUND FLOOR:

Lounge (12' 9" x 16' 6"): 

Comfortable lounge with restored original fireplace, all-fuel burner and sound system

Dining (10' 11" x 11' 6"):

Spacious dining room with restored original fireplace

Kitchen (15’ 11” x 17’ 10”):

Extended kitchen dining area with underfloor heating, part-glazed roof, original Belfast sink, range-style 8 ring gas/electric cooker, dishwasher, island unit with prep-sink, sound system and extensive storage. Indian "fossil" flooring

Utility room (4' 9" x 6' 2"):

Located off the kitchen with Baxi gas boiler, washing machine, tumble dryer and storage

Shower room / WC (3' 6" x 8' 6"):

Includes power shower and laundry sink

FIRST FLOOR:

Bedroom 1 (11’ 0” x 11’ 4”):

Well proportioned double bedroom with original cast-iron fireplace, picture rail and corniced ceiling

Bedroom 4 (17’ 6” x 16’ 3”):

Very spacious bedroom, currently in use as an upstairs living area. Original cast-iron fireplace, picture rail & corniced ceiling

Bathroom (9' 2" x 16' 4"):

Superb extended bathroom with original free-standing roll top bath which was removed and re-enamelled, spacious shower enclosure, sound system, original cast-iron fireplace, large hot press, towel warmer radiators

SECOND FLOOR:

Bedroom 2 (11’ 3” x 11’ 2”):

Double bedroom with original cast iron fireplace

Bedroom 3 (17’ 8’ x 13’ 6”):

Very large double bedroom with original cast-iron fireplace, skylight, mirrored alcove

OUTSIDE:

Garden to the front with flower beds and a seating area. Small rear yard

ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND POINTS OF INTEREST

Insulation

• Roof and roof space insulated and boarded
• All exterior walls insulated with polystyrene and plaster-boarded
• Ground floor wooden floors insulated below the boards
• All original sash windows restored and double glazed
• Double glazed PVC windows (replaced by owner) to the rear

Structure

• All walls and ceilings stripped and re-plastered
• Indonesian pine floors throughout
• Kitchen extended to include most of the yard and subfloor poured
• 'Fossil' stone floor laid
• The walls between the three downstairs spaces were opened up to create a flow all the way through to the kitchen

Services

• Rewired throughout
• Re-plumbed throughout, large hot water tank installed, gas but with electric boost if needed
• Water main supply (upgraded by owner)
• Gas central heating installed
• Underfloor heating installed in the kitchen
• Boot Room bathroom with a power shower and laundry sink added to the ground floor at the back
• Architectural radiators installed
• Spacious glass brick shower enclosure installed
• Main supply drinking water supplied to the bathroom tap

Exterior

• Chimney completely rebuilt
• Guttering replaced 
• Drains to the sewer at rear replaced
• Front garden landscaped and wall and flower beds built
• Railings installed (all North Parade gardens had railings until 1942 when they were removed for the war effort)  
• The work was done in conjunction with neighbours on either side to improve the overall look

Other

• Bespoke hand-crafted kitchen island with vegetable sink and a main Belfast sink unit
• The upstairs bathroom was extended to take in the old 'box room'. Large 'stargazer' skylights installed
• The master bedroom ceiling was opened up to allow for a skylight
• 7 fireplaces restored to full working order, with a wood burning stove installed in the front living room. (The original mahogany fireplace surround for the front room is still stored in the attic)
• Skirting boards/wood trim replaced throughout
• Bannister handrail stripped and restored to original mahogany
• All doors and fireplace surrounds dipped and wax finished
• Mouldings restored by a mouldings' specialist throughout
• TV distribution system throughout the house

Renovations were completed in 2008

Typical outgoings:

Rates - £1,464 pa (2022/23)