Regent House Complex and Site
For sale with: Simon Brien
Key Features
For the first time in 20 years Regent House in Co Down is on the market.
Originally constructed in 1820 as a residence for Peter Johnston, a prominent local brewer, the property has become a significant piece of Newtownards’ history.
From 1927-1962 the building served as Regent House School, notable former pupils include founding member of the SAS, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair Mayne, Former Ireland rugby union international Nigel Carr MBE and former F1 racing driver Eddie Irvine.
Today, the building remains a functional space, with the site partially tenanted with current tenants including a coffee shop and several office spaces.
The external walls of the mansion house (excluding the later added side and rear extensions) are of solid masonry construction comprising sandstone detailing with feature original porch entrance to the front facde.
Spanning approximately one acre the site includes the original mansion, covering 7,714 square feet over three levels and a 6,274-square-foot retail warehouse.
The site also includes a 50 space pay-and-display car park, and grounds to the west of the building with planning permission for a mews-style development of six dwellings (not affecting the main building).
Location
The Regent House Complex is located within the central business district of Newtownards.
Positioned on one of the main arterial routes into the town centre from Belfast and conveniently located next to the main Translink Bus Station.
The area benefits from a range of amenities such as cafés, restaurants & bars, along with a host of high street shops.
Regent Street is one of Newtownards best known thoroughfares and benefits from excellent public transport links to both the city centre and towns located further afield. Located 10 miles East of Belfast, and 5 miles South of Bangor.
Costs
The property is currently on the market for £1,200,000.
Pros
Externally the holding occupies an attractive setting and commands prestigious kerb appeal as you enter the town centre along Regent Street.
It also a versatile, having many uses since 1962, including a Ford Motor Car dealership, High-end furniture store, an electronics store, coffee shop, funeral directors, and hosting multiple cellular office/ meeting suites.
Regent House is jointly marketed by Paul Ritchie of RHM Commercial and Richard Orr of Simon Brien Residential. For information visit simonbrien.com.
