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Bellevue Exterior
30 August 2017

Natural Beauty

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This landmark family home is set against the impressive backdrop of the Mourne Mountains.

This historic residence rests in an area of stunning natural beauty enclosed by superb, private grounds and a further 10 acres of land.

Dating back to the 1830s, Bellevue has been a respected property in Rostrevor for centuries.

The present owners purchased this house in 1997 and have made it even more spectacular with the addition of a sun room and separate two bedroom annexe.

This house oozes period charm through its historic features. Yet, many contemporary touches allows for modern day living in comfort and luxury.

An entrance hall, drawing room, kitchen/dining room, sun room, dining room, WC, utility and rear hall can be found on the ground floor.

Bellevue Hall
Bellevue Hall

The first floor holds six bedrooms, one boasting an en suite, a family room and a shower room.

Built in 2006, the triple garage also features an office and games room on the ground floor. The annex sits above this spacious garage.

This is an attractive outbuilding that is faced with stunning Donegal stone. Underfloor heating and double glazed sash windows can be found in this building also.

The exterior is particularly great for those with an equestrian interest with both a stables and barn on the grounds. There are also a range of other outbuildings located within the 10.5 acres of land.

Bellevue Lounge
Bellevue Lounge

The side and rear gardens extend to approximately 1.5 acres with magnificent views of Slieveban and Slievemeen and the Mourne Mountains

Grazing paddocks and a former walled garden link the property to the Old Kilowen Road. There is also access to a former farmyard while doubles as a trail through Ballyedmond Wood to Slievemartin

If the impressive grounds and backdrop haven’t won you over, then the property certainly will.

Stylish interiors coupled with the period features emits an air of elegance and charm.

Bellevue Kitchen
Bellevue Kitchen

This elegance is immediately felt when steeping into the hallway with a marble fireplace and coving, feature arch and wooden floor capturing the attention instantly.

A bay window in the dining room overlooks the stunning views of the sea and mountains. This room is finished to the highest standard with a decorative wood surround fireplace and solid wooden floor.

Another bay window and marble fireplace can be found in the stylish drawing room. Double patio doors open to a side patio, overlooking the mature gardens.

Also on the ground floor is a rear hallway which features a utility room, storage cupboard, built in pantry and WC.

Bellevue Dining Room
Bellevue Dining Room

The contemporary kitchen is constructed in an ‘L’ shape with John Daly designed units and granite worktops. This kitchen features AGA oil fired cooker, 2 ring Neff electric hob, Neff oven, Belfast sink, built in fridge and integrated dishwasher.

The charming dining room consists of a dresser unit, wood surround fireplace, window pelmets and wooden ceiling beams.

The modern sunroom is the ideal spot to take in the beautiful settings with double doors opening to a side patio. This room features a timber ceiling, built in window seating and a dome skylight.

Bellevue Garden
Bellevue Garden

Five of the bedrooms on the first floor boasts of spacious built in wardrobes.

The en suite found in the master is very luxurious with a freestanding bath and His and Her sinks.

The family bathroom continues this luxurious feel with a feature, marble top vanity unit and a wood panelled bath with a partial marble top. There is also a modern shower room.

The annex has been finished to the highest of standards and features two bedrooms and an open plan kitchen/living/dining room with an Italian designed kitchen, multi fuel stove and double doors opening onto a balcony.

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