With its happily affordable house prices and buzzing city life, it's time to consider a move to this charming Northern Irish city
As Northern Ireland's capital city, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in Belfast. It might be small, but it’s got all the big-name shops and conveniences you could possibly need.
A huge variety of cuisines and a multitude of bars are bound to keep your social life exciting, meanwhile the vibrant markets, annual Festival of Light, historic castle and incredible architecture will keep your cultural needs in check.
Found on the east coast on the banks of the River Lagan, you can also expect fresh seafood every day, coastal walks, waterside apartments, and the tranquil Portrush Beach. That’s before we’ve even mentioned the famous whiskey that’s brewed here...
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Belfast is a safe and inexpensive place to live and with house prices costing an average of £155,789, there’s no reason you shouldn’t snap up a piece of the property pie in this bustling city. Here are some of our favourite bargains at the moment – plus one wild card!
Ardenlee Place, Ormeau, £199,950
A five-bedroom home for under £200k? Impossible, I hear you say. Well, not in Belfast! This impressive townhouse in the popular Ardenlee development will appeal to a host of different buyers.
The ground floor features two double bedrooms, each boasting an ensuite, along with a useful utility room. Head up a level and you'll find a kitchen, spacious lounge and dining area, while the second floor contains a family bathroom and three more bedrooms.
Externally, there’s a rather pretty cherry tree and, hey, it’s all about that curb appeal right?
On the market for £199,950 with Aria Residential.
Millreagh Avenue, Dundonald, £259,950
Located in close proximity to the area's leading schools along with the new Belfast Rapid Transport Link, this attractive detached home is the perfect settling spot for a young family.
With four double bedrooms, a master with an ensuite shower room and a large modern bathroom, there's ample space for a growing brood. The property is packed with luxury touches too, from a state-of-the-art kitchen with granite worktops, to an airy sunroom and multi-fuel stove in the lounge.
Outside, a manicured rear garden offers stunning views of the rolling countryside, while a spacious driveway and garage at the front of the dwelling can accommodate a host of visitors.
Listed for £259,950 by Reeds Rains.
Rosetta Road, £360,000
Ceiling roses, stained glass windows, solid wood flooring, a grand staircase, oil-fired AGA, feature fireplaces… the credentials of this red brick period property read like a wish list of our dream home characteristics.
Accommodation is well laid out and offers four bedrooms, but the residence holds huge potential for anyone wishing to further extend thanks to a mature garden to the rear.
There’s ambiance and charm aplenty here, thanks in large part to the property's well-maintained original features.
On Online Estate Agent NI for £360,000.
The ARC, Titanic Quarter, £404,950
For luxury living with a fabulous view, check out this three-bed penthouse on offer in The ARC. From your balcony just off the living room, you’ll be blessed with glorious waterfront views of Belfast.
Everything here oozes quality and style, from the slick skylight to the polished limestone floor, integrated music system and feature paneling.
Location really is the key, as the Titanic Quarter is a fantastic place to experience all that Belfast has to offer. With good access to great offices, retail outlets, coffee shops, restaurants and whatever else floats your boat, it’s worth checking out quickly.
Priced at £404,950 with Savills.
Castle Upton, Templepatrick, £1,350,000
There is money to be spent in Belfast and this jaw-dropping castle (yep, castle) in Templepatrick has stolen our hearts. An impressive fortified gateway at the centre of the village leads to the property. The avenue leads through mature woods and over a stone bridge before opening out to stunning parklands and the first glimpses of Castle Upton. And what a glimpse it is!
The Grade 1 listed building sits in a rather splendid 21 acres of grounds and also offers a self-contained apartment, a workshop, and a wood store. The palatial estate also features a tennis court, a magnificent ballroom and some seven bedrooms.
Of note are a host of characterful decorative features, including intricate plasterwork displaying the Upton family crest, wood-paneled walls, a corniced ceiling and a white marble fireplace with gilded friezes. We’d be quite at home here, thank you very much.
On the market for a mere £1,350,000 with Savills.
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