Strangford House, Strangford, Co Down 

Bence-Jones, Mark. A Guide to Irish Country Houses (originally published as Burke’s Guide to Country Houses volume 1 Ireland by Burke’s Peerage Ltd. 1978); Revised edition 1988 Constable and Company Ltd, London.   

p. 266. “(Nugent, sub Douglas-Nugent/IFR) An elegant three storey late C18 house, built 1789 by a customs-collector named Norris. Three bay front, the centre bay breaking forward; fanlighted doorway with sidelights, the lintel of the door beign decorated with carved swags. The top storey has no windows in the front, but there is a rectangular blind panel above each window. Good interior plasterwork and joinery.” 

Strangford House, 39a Castle Street, Strandford, County Down, for sale courtesy Alexander, Reid & Frazer For sale 2026

BT30 7NF

 £1,350,000

Features
– Distinguished Grade B+ listed Georgian home dating from 1789.
– Generous accommodation offering eight bedrooms, four reception rooms, two bathrooms, two washrooms, a ground floor WC, and a lower-ground-floor utility room.
– Expansive, bright, double-aspect drawing and dining rooms with space for dining and entertaining, overlooking the lough and private gardens.
– Sash windows with spectacular sea views over Strangford Lough.
– Many dignified late-Georgian classical features, including original mouldings and decorative open fireplaces with individual motifs.
– Beautiful setting with established gardens, outbuildings and a garage.
– Option to include additional land available by separate negotiation.
– Benefits from full planning permission for an orangery extension.

Strangford House is nestled in a tranquil elevated position, in the heart of the beautiful seaside village of Strangford, Co. Down. It was built in 1789 and is a fine example of the Georgian townhouses beloved in Dublin at the time.

The property is a grade B+ listed example of a Georgian House, offering stunning views over Strangford Lough and woodland surrounds. Set within historic grounds, the property is approached via a private sweeping drive forming part of the property, rising from Castle Street, through a gated entrance to the main house.

With beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over four floors, the property combines period elegance with spacious family living. The historic house has many original Georgian features including impressive ceiling heights, mahogany doors, fine historic fireplaces, ornate cornicing and many bright, double-aspect, sash-windowed rooms.

The ground floor offers elegant and well-proportioned reception spaces with a mix of solid wood and carpeted flooring. There is excellent scope for family living and entertaining, with two spacious reception rooms featuring unique sea views and period fireplaces. The kitchen and adjoining areas link naturally within the main house, providing an easy flow between the principal rooms.

The first floor offers two beautifully proportioned king-sized bedrooms and a third double bedroom or study, a formal drawing room, ornate cornicing and stunning sea views across Strangford Lough and the house’s private gardens. A well-appointed family bathroom located on a split-level landing, includes an early Victorian WC, sympathetic to the historic character of the house.

The upper floor provides three further good-sized bedrooms, two enjoying elevated views towards Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. This light-filled level offers excellent flexibility for family, with generous attic storage while maintaining the cohesive flow of this exceptional Georgian home.

The lower ground floor includes a family room area within the service quarters, offering a bright and versatile space with excellent natural light. The lower ground floor is reached from the main house via an internal staircase and externally via the house’s rear entrance, with convenient access through to the courtyard.

Strangford village is set in the Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers excellent local amenities, including award-winning restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, a church, community centre and primary school. Nearby facilities include convenience stores, hairdressers and a pharmacy. Public transport links connect directly to Downpatrick for secondary schooling, supermarkets, leisure facilities and a cinema, while a short ferry crossing provides easy access to Portaferry.

Externally, the property enjoys beautiful private grounds with mature gardens, a lawned area, outbuildings and a garage, all combining to create a wonderful sense of space and seclusion. The property comprises of Strangford House, its private driveway from Castle Street with front and back gardens, outlined in red on the accompanying map.

There is also planning permission for a striking orangery (Ref: LA07/2023/2105/F).

Outbuildings
The property includes a range of existing outbuildings within the curtilage, comprising a garage and various storage sheds. These structures provide excellent scope for storage, hobbies or ancillary use within the grounds.