Beautiful Tudor style detached residence located in quaint seaside location

1 Irvington Avenue is a beautiful period-style residence situated in a tranquil seaside location, with the backdrop of Kilkeel Harbour and the Mourne Mountains. The property has a fantastic history with with the American Navy occupying the property during WW2. The property is situated on a premier corner site, benefitting from a beautiful private setting with mature trees and shrubs surrounding the boundary. There is ample parking provided on the private driveway.

The property offers well-portioned and stylish accommodation throughout. On the first floor, there is an entrance hall which is flanked by the primary reception rooms with a family snug that benefits from dual bay windows and an open fireplace, and a family living room. There is the opportunity to utilise the living room as a bedroom, as there is an existing ensuite with an electric shower. This presents an opportunity for a modern multigenerational home or future planning. From the family snug, there is an open-style kitchen/dining room with a range of low and high wall-mounted units. This accommodation is perfect as a relaxed entertainment space.

The second floor offers four double bedrooms with built-in storage, a family bathroom with a bath/shower, and a flexible room that offers the potential for a reading room or storage, and benefits from access to the balcony. There is an opportunity to extend the accommodation on the second floor, subject to relevant planning permissions.

Externally, the property has a double garage with an electric roller shutter door and a boiler room. Surrounding the property are mature trees and stunning landscaped gardens with a range of flora and fauna.

LOCATION 

This stunning property is located on Irvington Avenue in Kilkeel, County Down. Kilkeel is a small town and civil parish located on the Irish Sea coast. This location offers excellent scenery with walks around the harbour and along Kilkeel beach, and the Mourne Mountains offer a beautiful backdrop.

The area is known as the main fishing port, and its harbour is home to the largest fishing fleet in Northern Ireland, with the subject property having its own ties to the local fishing fleet. The main industries in the area are fishing, with many pleasure anglers off the piers, and lobster farming along the coastline. The area is also known for Collins Aerospace, which is the largest employer in the area. Kilkeel and the surrounding areas are highly regarded for its agricultural roots, with the lands being farmed for generations, creating a beautiful patchwork of fields and dry stone walls which are unique to the area.

There are fantastic eateries, including The Harbour Inn, Kilmorey Arms Hotel and Tom O’Shanter Steakhouse. Kilkeel Harbour was founded in the 1850s, offering deep-sea angling and boat trips, perfect for those with boating and fishing interests. Further local amenities include cycling & mountain bike trails at Rostrevor, golfing at Kilkeel Golf Club, horse riding at Gamekeepers Lodge Equestrian & Activity Centre and cookery classes at Mourne Seafood Cookery School.