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Monterey, Kathleen Avenue, Helens Bay, Bangor, Down, BT19 1LF

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£1,850,000

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5 Beds

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Description & Features

A substantial detached family home set on a private, elevated and mature site of c.0.5 acres, in an exclusive road in Helens Bay
Monterey is a 2 storey home that has been cleverly designed with entertaining rooms leading to gardens and terraces
Private entrance gates leading to driveway towards the main home with parking, large double attached garage and carport
Linear and bright accommodation set over two floors extending to over 5,000 sq ft
Magnificent and instantly impressive double height entrance hall
Family room with bay window to side and full built in media wall
Living room with wooden mantle and stove which connects dually with kitchen/living/dining room and hallway
Amazing kitchen with large island unit and breakfast bar, bespoke cabinetry and a range of built in appliances open to:
Casual dining area in bay, and living area with two sets of glazed French doors leading to entertaining terraces and gardens
Rear hallway with kids’ homework area with separate fitted pantry and utility room leading to rear everyday door to carport
From the living room there is a glazed hallway with doors leading to terraces and gardens which connects house to:
Full height octagonal Orangery with windows overlooking gardens, a fantastic room to formally dine or a multitude of other uses
Ground floor cloakroom with WC and separate storage cupboard
Upstairs the house has a spacious landing with reading area and double height ceiling
Full sized principal bedroom suite with double dressing room and bathroom
Second & Third bedrooms with shower and dressing rooms
Bedroom 4 with windows overlooking rear
Laundry room on first floor which is tiled with hanging and ironing space
Annex/potential Granny flat above garage block currently used as gym and additional bedroom
Double garage / storerooms with WC
Underfloor gas heating throughout and including accommodation above garage
Fully double glazed
Bespoke iron gates leading to parking in front of house, garages and carport which connects to rear hallway
Various external areas to relax and enjoy
Side lawns bordered by hedges and trees and leading to the ‘Hogs Breath’ which is a fitted clubhouse with bar and light, power and superfast fibre broadband, also could be used as office
There are terraces and patios accessible from reception rooms with all day sun and fire pit and BBQ area
Lower pizza patio with built in oven, prep area and open storage
All weather 4 hole putting green and upper safe, professionally installed basketball court, also used as football / hockey practise area
The Helens Bay coastline and beaches are on your doorstep, the Square and train halt within easy walking distance as is the golf club, restaurant and bar
Belfast City Airport and City Centre, Bangor, Holywood with their exceptional schooling options are all accessible by short walk to bus or train halts
Contact david.menary@colliers.com or on 07775557090 for further information or to arrange a private viewing

Monterey is a handsome detached home recently constructed in a classical style in private gardens on the tree lined and exclusive Kathleen Avenue, only a pleasant, short walk away from the sandy beaches and coastline of Helens Bay.
The private electric gates open to the capacious site of c.0.5 acres with ample parking and turning areas in front of the main home and the garage block with carport. To the side and rear there are green lawns bordered by mature trees and hedges with many areas to relax, play and enjoy.
The main home has been carefully designed over two floors and extends to over 5,500 sq ft with a fantastic double height entrance hall creating an amazing first impression, which leads to a custom designed kitchen living dining room which has been hand painted and incorporates all built in appliances and has doors to the entertaining patios and gardens. There is also a large family room with wooden mantle and wood burning stove, a study / kids’ room with built in media wall and a glazed walkway leading to a double height octagonal orangery with central glazed roof lantern which overlooks patios and gardens. Completing the ground floor is the rear hallway with pantry, homework area, boot room and access to carport for ease of family and practical life.
Upstairs there is a gallery landing with double height ceiling accessing the main bedroom suite which has a dressing room designed for two people on each side and a large full bathroom with free standing bath, double shower and double sinks in vanity unit. Also found are Bedrooms 2 & 3 with dressing and ensuite shower rooms. To finish this floor there is Bedroom 4 and a separate laundry room with plenty of hanging, drying and ironing areas.
Across from the car port is the garage block with two sets of double opening doors with the right set opening to the garage which is currently used as a store and has a WC. Stairwell leading to an annex/potential granny flat currently used as a gym.
With many houses such as this, the designers and custodians pay close attention to the exterior as well as the interior layout. There is an initial SW facing patio directly accessed from the living area with BBQ area and gas flame fire pit area, all with discreet lighting. This leads to a deck with sun lounging area and hot tub overlooking the striped lawns leading to the ‘Hogs Breath’ a detached cabin currently set out as a bar / lounge with workstation, power and light, which could also easily be used as a work from home space or studio.
To the rear of the site there is also an all weather putting green and professionally fitted basketball court with hockey & football nets which opens to hardcourt area ideal for trampoline or car / boat storage area.
To the bottom of the site is a lower patio with built in pizza oven, ideal for last of the evening sundowners. As you can see, there is so much to this house and garden, but the location is equally as impressive. Close to the shore, golf club and train station and square, Kathleen Avenue is often described as one of North Down’s finest avenues. Belfast is a short drive away, as are many primary and secondary schools.

Room Measurements

: Brick pillars with bespoke iron gates. Sweeping driveway leading to cobbled entrance area and solid front door with side panel and fan light leading to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY: 4.8m x 4.7m (15' 9" x 15' 5"): Opening to a gallery style landing of 8.7 metres high. Beautiful tiled, wood effect, herringbone floor and windows to each side. Large spacious entrance hallway - with obvious reception area - a real statement to this fine home. Minstrel gallery overlooking first floor. Solid wooden staircase to First Floor, double opening French doors to Drawing Room and Study on each side of the hallway, sliding doors to living/kitchen/dining room to the back. Understairs storage cupboard and rear hallway with double opening doors leading to coats, shelving and hanging space. Door leading to:
WC: 3m x 1.8m (9' 10" x 5' 11"): Beautiful mosaic ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan, low flush wc and wash hand basin.
STUDY/FAMILY ROOM/TV ROOM; 6.1m x 4.6m (20' 0" x 15' 1"): Windows to front and side with bay window and area for study/office area. Bespoke. custom designed, hand painted, built in study wall with open bookcase and shelving with large provision for television and detail lighting.
FAMILY ROOM: 6.4m x 5.1m (21' 0" x 16' 9"): Double windows to front, open to kitchen and orangery hallway. Slate hearth, wood burning stove, wooden mantle, brick surround inset, large television over. Steps down to:
LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 10.3m x 5.7m (33' 10" x 18' 8"): (Not including bay window). Beautiful wood effect herringbone tiled floor with high ceilings up to 3.2 metres. Bespoke, hand crafted, solid wooden, American-style kitchen with large cooking inset with 8 ring Smeg 2.5 oven range unit built into custom designed wall unit with glazed display cases, large drawers, back lit mirror, extractor fan and marble worktop. Island unit with lighting over, ample storage, marble worktops. Unit to the front with marble worktops, double dishwasher for ease of use, marble worktop with Franke sink inset and taps, wall units, drawers, shelving and double windows overlooking rear gardens with fitted shutters. Walk in larder with marble worktops, built in spice racks, shelving space with provision for toaster/microwave storage. Full sized Liebherr fitted drinks and wine fridge, walk in tall freezer and fridge, all concealed with glazed units above. Full range of built in appliances, hand painted kitchen area which is open to living and casual dining areas. The casual dining area is into bay window with fitted window seat, fitted shutters overlooking gardens. Living area with two double doors heading out to south west facing patios and gardens - a truly fantastic living space.
HALLWAY:: Glazed atrium style hallway with double doors to south west facing patio area which leads to:
THE ORANGERY: 5.7m x 5.8m (18' 8" x 19' 0"): Octagonal shaped orangery with double height atrium ceiling with central, glazed portico above. Beautiful orangery style room with 6 large windows overlooking front, side and rear gardens - ideal entertaining space or dining space - perfect for the family.
REAR HALLWAY: 5.1m x 2.7m (16' 9" x 8' 10"): Wood effect tiled floor, entrance door with steps down leading to covered car port and rear access which is ideal for everyday use. Built in storage area which is an ideal boot room with storage and sitting areas. Panelled walls, open study area with fitted homework desk, ideal for kids.
WALK IN PANTRY: 2.5m x 2.4m (8' 2" x 7' 10"): Solid wooden, hand painted, fully bespoke pantry with built in open shelving and storage for coffee machine etc. Full height, bult in open storage, panelled walls, integrated fridge, wood effect worktops with storage beneath, tiled floor and low voltage lighting.
WALK IN MUD ROOM: 2.5m x 1.9m (8' 2" x 6' 3"): Full bank of built in storage to left hand side. Single drainer enamel sink unit with mixer tap, worktop with storage under and tiled floor.
: Stairs from ground to first floor with fantastic entertaining landing area.
GALLERY LANDING: 4.7m x 1.5m (15' 5" x 4' 11"): Storage area with double height roof lights and windows to front. Door to:
MAIN BEDROOM: 5.3m x 4.8m (17' 5" x 15' 9"): Double windows to side with fitted shutters leading into:
DRESSING ROOM/POTENTIAL BEDROOM (5): 3.7m x 5m (12' 2" x 16' 5"): Currently laid out with a full range of built in open hanging areas, drawers, shelving, ideal storage space for two on each side of the room and windows with fitted shutters to front.
ENSUITE BATHROOM: 3.6m x 5m (11' 10" x 16' 5"): Beautiful tiled floor, freestanding antique style bath with telephone hand shower and mixer taps over. Low flush wc, walk in double shower with drench shower head, dual sinks in vanity unit with granite top and ample built in storage beneath, windows to side and double windows to rear with fitted blinds and extractor fan.
BEDROOM (2): 4.6m x 5.1m (15' 1" x 16' 9"): Double windows to front, large room with walk in dressing room. Shower room with low flush wc, wash hand basin and vanity unit. Fully tiled corner shower unit with drench shower, extractor fan and low voltage lighting.
BEDROOM (3): 4.1m x 5.1m (13' 5" x 16' 9"): Large room, windows to side and rear with walk in dressing room. Shower room with low flush wc, wash hand basin and vanity unit. Fully tiled corner shower unit with drench shower, extractor fan and low voltage lighting.
BEDROOM (4): 4.2m x 4.7m (13' 9" x 15' 5"): Windows to rear, door to:
LAUNDRY ROOM: 3.4m x 1.8m (11' 2" x 5' 11"): Tiled floor, wooden worktops with inset sink, plumbed for washing machine and drier, ample storage, extractor fan, excellent hanging area and ironing/drying area.
HALLWAY:: Hatch to roofspace.
: South west facing entertaining patio with two sets of French doors from living/kitchen/dining room and orangery atrium coming out to this level paved terrace/patio area which gets all day and evening sun. There is a fire pit with natural brick surround with granite tops and instant heat gas flame. Foot and wall lighting, fencing to the south facing rear and side gardens, built in barbeque unit with full grill, natural brick and granite worktops. Beautiful areas to relax and play. Large lawn framed by mature hedges and mature trees. Decking area with hot tub and multi-function power provision. Pathway all around the side of the house. Stylish fencing and hedges leading towards:
DETACHED STUDIO: 4.1m x 5.1m (13' 5" x 16' 9"): The Hogs Breath Inn is a detached studio/bar/home office with its own light, power, water supply and superfast fibre broadband. Wooden effect floor, built in corner desk unit, bar area with stools, sink, optics, fitted for fridges, panelled walls with windows and double doors overlooking the gardens out to a covered veranda. Ideal for entertaining or suitable for home office/studio detached from main property.
: Lower sitting area with custom designed, natural brick and granite pizza oven with double socket outdoor power which is in a loose chip gravel area bordered by mature hedging. A perfect area to sit and relax. There are retaining walls and sleeper style flower beds with colourful shrubs, plants and trees. Steps up to south west facing patio.
: From the rear of the property there are steps down to a covered entrance area which leads onto:
CAR PORT: 3.7m x 6.3m (12' 2" x 20' 8"): Solid concrete slabs above and below which, in inclement weather, allows you to park and unload car with ease.
GARAGE NO 1: 3.1m x 6.2m (10' 2" x 20' 4"): Solid wooden garage door, light and power, currently used as large storage room.
GARAGE No 2: 3.8m x 6.2m (12' 6" x 20' 4"): Concrete screed floor, light and power. Concrete screed floor, light and power. Door to wc servicing annex accommodation with low flush wc, wash hand basin, wood effect floor. Interior steps up to first floor annex/granny flat with small lobby leading into:
ROOM 1: 5.7m x 6m (18' 8" x 19' 8"): Wood effect floor, eaves ceiling, Dormer window overlooking front of property, plumbed for shower room – currently used as a gym.
ROOM 2: 4.3m x 6m (14' 1" x 19' 8"): Wood effect floor, eaves ceiling and window to front of property – currently used as additional bedroom.
REAR OF GARAGE BLOCK:: Area with solid base for kids trampoline or boat/car storage which leads onto a 4 hole putting green which is all weather, bordered by mature hedges and plants. Step up to professionally fitted sports arena with basketball court with adjustable height net, area for hockey/football with safe plastic surface which leads again onto flowerbeds with lighting and the area gets all day sun.