Described as one of the most ‘significant’ family homes on the market in recent years, Victoria House comes with reams of history.
Dating back to the mid-1890s, its striking exterior sets it apart in what’s already a sought-after residential area.
Taking in views over Carlingford Lough, the home boasts six bedrooms and three receptions.
Estate Agent Simon Brien Residential explained: “Built in the mid-1890s for the Girls Friendly Society of Ireland, who asked for and received Royal permission to call it the Queen Victoria Home in 1901, the house was originally known as the “House of Rest”, and a “home of rest for sick and weary members”.
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“The Girls Friendly Society was founded in London in 1875 by an Irishwoman – Mrs Elizabeth Townsend to support girls who came from the country to work in the city, and to teach them skills which would enable them to gain employment.
“It was the first girls’ or women’s organisation in the Church of England. After the Second World War it closed and was re-opened as the Glencairn Guest House, now restored and extended into a grand family home.”
The house is built over three floors. Its six bedrooms have ensuites and the main rooms have stunning views over the lough.
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If that wasn’t enough it also comes with a swimming pool complex, including a jacuzzi, sauna and shower rooms.
It’s a one-of-a-kind home from that gorgeous facade to its generous indoor space.
Victoria House, 36 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co Down is on the market for £1,250,000 with Simon Brien Residential. Photography by Phantom.
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