Altafort, 62 Skeagh Road, Dromara, Dromore, Down, BT25 2QB
£600,000
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Description & Features
ATTRACTIVE GEORGIAN RESIDENCE ON APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES WITH ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED
Altafort was built in 1820 and consists of a five-bedroom, three reception room farmhouse, occupying an elevated position overlooking the surrounding countryside.
This attractive Georgian residence is approached from the Skeagh Road by a dual avenue and enclosed within mature woodland, nestled amongst the land holding is an impressive five-bedroom Georgian home offering a vast array of period features, style and charm.
The residence is listed (Grade 2). On entering the property, you will be met with a welcoming entrance hall with double height ceilings. The hallway gives access to reception rooms on both sides, both rooms with fireplaces, ceiling cornicing and twelve pane sash windows. To the rear of the house a comfortable sitting room with cosy wood burning stove overlooking the side and rear gardens. The rear hallway under the stairs gives access to the kitchen/dining room with oil fired AGA cooker, plenty of room for a family sized dining table and access into a large pantry for additional storage. The rear hall also includes a boot room with side door access and a w/c.
Moving up the impressive, curved staircase there are two large double bedrooms overlooking the front of the house with stunning countryside views, and additional single bedroom to the front, another large double bedroom overlooking the rear garden and an additional hallway leading to the main house bathroom, hotpress and fifth bedroom
Externally, this impressive residence is set within mature landscaped gardens, accompanied by a three bedroom flat, driveway, courtyard and collection of outbuildings and stables as shown in the drone imagery
This property would make the perfect family home for someone looking for more space and their ‘forever’ home in a stunning countryside setting.
FARMYARD AND ADDITIONAL SPACE
In addition to the main farm house there is a three-bedroom first floor flat in good condition to the rear of the farmyard. The accommodation consists of a downstairs w/c, on the first floor three bedrooms, kitchen, living room and main bathroom.
We are advised by the vendor that this flat has no planning consent or building control approvals. This building was previously out offices and converted into residential and is being sold without planning or building control approvals.
The rest of the farmyard is made up of a collection of useful out buildings including 4 link hay shed, large garage, tool shed, stables and large courtyard. Both courtyard buildings running north and south extend to around 6,000sqft. The steading is conveniently located at the centre of the holding providing easy access to the surrounding land.
LOCATION
From Dromore take Pound Hill Road for approximately 0.2 miles, continue on the Diamond Rd for approximately 1.9 miles before turning left onto Skeagh Road proceed along for 1 mile and the property will be located on your right-hand side
OFFERS
Whilst the agents invite offers from interested parties for this property initially on a private basis, we reserve the right on behalf of the Vendors to conclude the bidding (if necessary) by holding a meeting of all bidders on a specified date and time in our office.
In the event that a meeting is to be arranged, only those parties with a valid offer on the property can be assured of being notified of the specific time and date.
CLOSING DATE
Thursday 23rd January 2025
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