House for Sale in Bangor (Ards and North Down) | Maxwell House, 40 Maxwell Road

Key Features

Exceptional detached family residence extending to over 4,121 sq ft (4,648 sq ft including the garage)

Comprehensively refurbished and redesigned throughout

Retains the character, charm and proportions of a distinguished period home

Completely new wiring, plumbing and heating system including Worcester Bosch gas boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder

Welcoming reception hall with impressive staircase and high ceilings

Outstanding open-plan kitchen, dining and living space

Bespoke kitchen with quartz worktops and large central island and range of premium integrated appliances

Three additional reception rooms include a library with original fireplace and bay window, cinema room and spacious family room with sliding doors to the garden

Utility room, spacious lobby and cloakroom

Five generous bedrooms arranged over the two upper floors

Principal suite with dressing room and ensuite shower room

Second bedroom with ensuite shower room

Stylish family bathroom and contemporary second-floor shower room

Second floor bedroom and home office with views towards Belfast Lough and the Antrim coastline

Landscaped gardens with mature planting and a high degree of privacy

Large terrace, pergola and sunken seating area with gas fire pit ideal for outdoor entertaining

Generous driveway with parking for multiple vehicles leading to attached double garage with automated roller door

Description

Maxwell House is a striking residence that has been comprehensively refurbished and redesigned, blending contemporary living with the character, charm and proportions of a truly distinguished home. Careful attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and refined finishes are evident throughout.
Extending to over 4,100 sq ft and arranged over three floors, the accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent balance of family living and entertaining. A welcoming reception hall, enhanced by high ceilings and an impressive staircase, creates a strong first impression upon arrival.
At the heart of the home is a bespoke kitchen, dining and living space, featuring an extensive range of premium integrated appliances, quartz work surfaces, a large central island and sliding doors opening directly onto the patio and gardens. This open-plan area provides an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. Three additional reception rooms offer excellent flexibility. They include a library with original fireplace and bay window, a cinema room, and a spacious family room with full-length sliding doors opening onto the terrace and gardens. A generous utility room, spacious lobby and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
The first floor comprises three beautifully presented bedrooms. The principal suite includes a dressing room and ensuite shower room. A second bedroom also benefits from an ensuite shower room while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
The second floor hosts two further generously proportioned bedrooms, one of which enjoys views across Belfast Lough towards the Antrim coastline. This level also benefits from a separate home office taking advantage of the same stunning outlook. A contemporary shower room makes it ideally suited to guests, teenagers or extended family living.
Externally, is equally impressive. The property is complemented by landscaped gardens laid in lawns with mature planting. A covered terrace, pergola and sunken seating area with gas fire provide an excellent space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation while enjoying a high degree of privacy. An attached double garage and generous driveway offer ample parking for several vehicles and complete this fine family home.
Situated in one of Bangor West's most sought-after residential locations, Maxwell House is within walking distance of Stricklands Glen, the picturesque North Down coastline and Bangor West railway halt. The property also benefits from excellent convenience to the A2 Belfast commuter route and is ideally positioned close to a superb range of leading primary and secondary schools.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of Bangor West's most desirable locations, and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer.

Rooms

GROUND FLOOR: Original hardwood double opening doors and top light.

RECEPTION PORCH: Original tiled floor, newly fitted crittall style double glazed inner door and side panel.

SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL: Ornate corniced ceiling, ceiling rose, herringbone luxury vinyl tile flooring, feature cast iron radiators, feature wall lighting, under stairs storage cupboard.

LIBRARY ROOM: 18'8" x 18'3" (5.7m x 5.56m Into bay windows.) Ornate corniced ceiling, built in storage, original hardwood fireplace, tiled inset, slate hearth, open fire.

CINEMA ROOM: 16'1" x 12'0" (4.9m x 3.66m Into bay.) Built in cabinets and new 75" tv, shadow box ceiling and pre wired for surround sound.

GROUND FLOOR WC: Close coupled WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap in vanity unit. Part panelled walls, low voltage spotlights. Terrazzo luxury vinyl tile flooring.

LIVING ROOM: 18'7" x 15'4" (5.66m x 4.67m) Ornate corniced ceiling, herringbone luxury vinyl tile flooring, original hardwood fireplace surround with tiled inset and slate hearth, open fire with overmantle mirror, wall lighting, feature radiators. Open to:

KITCHEN/DINING: 23'8" x 18'5" (7.21m x 5.61m At widest points.) Newly fitted hand painted kitchen with excellent range of high and low level units, Quartz work surfaces, concealed extractor fan above, high level Neff single oven, warming drawer, combination oven and induction hob, integrated full height fridge and freezer, integrated Bosch dishwasher, feature inset stainless steel sink unit, large central island with breakfast bar, feature roof lantern, herringbone luxury vinyl tile flooring, low voltage spotlights, aluminium double glazed sliding doors to patio and garden. Feature red brick wall built using the original bricks reclaimed from the house's chimney during the renovation. Shadow box ceiling in dining area with pendant lighting. Under floor heating throughout the kitchen / dining area.

UTILITY ROOM: 12'4" x 11'7" (3.76m x 3.53m) Newly fitted range of high and low level shaker style units, inset stainless steel Franke 1 1/4 bowl sink unit with chrome mixer taps, Quartz worksurface and upstand, plumbed for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, Terrazzo luxury vinyl tile flooring, access to:

LOBBY: Newly fitted uPVC double glazed door to driveway. Newly fitted uPVC double glazed door to terrace and garden.

FAMILY ROOM: 21'3" x 18'5" (6.48m x 5.61m) Herringbone luxury vinyl tile flooring, low voltage spot lighting, newly fitted aluminium double glazed sliding doors to terrace and garden.

DOUBLE GARAGE: 25'3" x 21'8" (7.7m x 6.6m) Newly installed automated insulated roller door. Light and power. Service door. Access to large partially floored attic space via slingsby ladder.

FIRST FLOOR RETURN: Access to roofspace, feature radiators, wall lighting.

BATHROOM: Newly installed suite comprising: concealed cistern WC, feature free standing bath with feature mixer taps and telephone hand shower, large walk in shower cubicle with mixer taps and waterfall shower head. Wash hand basin in wash stand with granite worksurface, feature mixer tap and overhead illuminated wall mirror, heated towel radiator, Porcelain tiled floor, Aqualla brassware.

FIRST FLOOR:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 23'9" x 11'2" (7.24m x 3.4m At widest points and into bay.) Ornate corniced ceiling.

DRESSING ROOM: 13'7" x 8'6" (4.14m x 2.6m) Deep corniced ceiling with lighting, wall to wall built in robes with lighting, hanging and shelving, additional built in cabinet and shelving.

ENSUITE: Newly installed suite including concealed cistern WC, large walk in shower cubicle with telephone hand and overhead drench shower head. Porcelain tiled floor and walls, illuminated wall mirror, heated towel radiator, wash hand basin with mixer taps in vanity unit, Aqualla brassware.

BEDROOM 2: 18'7" x 14'2" (5.66m x 4.32m Into bay.) Ornate corniced ceiling.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Newly fitted suite including low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer taps in vanity unit, large walk in shower cubicle with telephone hand and drench shower head, heated towel radiator, Porcelain tiled walls and floor, low voltage spotlights, Aqualla brassware.

BEDROOM 3: 13'7" x 10'3" (4.14m x 3.12m) Low voltage spotlights.

SECOND FLOOR: (Landing) Velux window, built in storage cupboard with pressurised water cylinder. Low voltage spotlights.

BEDROOM 4: 18'9" x 10'5" (5.72m x 3.18m) Low voltage spotlighting.

BEDROOM 5: 14'2" x 12'0" (4.32m x 3.66m) Views to Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline, low voltage spotlights.

OFFICE: 10'3" x 6'3" (3.12m x 1.9m) Access to roofspace. Low voltage spotlights, views to Belfast Lough and the Antrim coastline.

SHOWER ROOM: Newly fitted suite comprising: Wash hand basin with mixer taps in vanity unit, fully tiled shower cubicle, telephone hand shower and drench shower head, heated towel radiator, concealed cistern WC, Porcelain tiled floor and walls, low voltage spotlights, illuminated wall mirror. Aqualla brassware.

OUTSIDE: Landscaped gardens laid in lawns with mature planting. Extensive paved patio with sunken seating area, gas fire pit, pergola and covered terrace. Loose gravel stone driveway providing generous parking leading to attached double garage with automated roller door. Generous outdoor lighting.

Next Steps

Favourite