Lot 4 comprises Milltown Upper, a detached 3-bed bungalow on an elevated site with unimpeded views across the Foyle river, the city and beyond. Milltown Upper is accessed via a private, stone pillar entrance and approached via a sweeping tarmacadam driveway flanked with an array of trees, leading to ample parking to the front of the property.

 

The property was constructed in c.2000 and has been expertly designed and positioned to maximize the views of the River Foyle and surrounding countryside. The accommodation extends to a total of about 2,533 sq. ft, offering well balanced proportions suitable for modern family living.

 

This family home is centred around the kitchen/dining room which flows from a large sunlight entrance hall with wooden flooring throughout. With floor to ceiling pitched windows allowing for breath-taking views and an abundance of natural light, the kitchen includes an extensive range of floor and wall mounted units, as well as built in appliances, and a glass door leading out to the front patio area. The family sitting room is accessed off both the kitchen and the hallway, and benefits from equally impressive views. It features a woodburning stove and an adjoining conservatory, creating an excellent space for entertaining.

 

The bedroom accommodation is accessed off the spacious hallway and includes a master bedroom with en-suite, and two further double bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom. Further accommodation includes a family bathroom/wet room and utility. Milltown upper also benefits from an integral 2 car garage with electric roller shutter doors, connected to the dwelling via two store rooms.

 

Externally, the house faces north-east amidst established garden grounds on an extensive plot of about about 4.16 acres. The grounds include a large wildlife pond and a wooded area with paths throughout, featuring an extensive variety of trees and plants. Milltown upper also benefits from direct access to the Foyle Valley Cycle Route.

 

The property not only lends itself for a family home, but also as its current use of Airbnb accommodation or holiday accommodation, given its proximity to the city and a number of tourist attractions. A preplanning discussion (PAD) was previously undertaken for 6 glamping pods north-west of Milltown Upper within the wooded area and drawings can be made available upon request.ings can be made available upon request.

 

The subject property forms part of a wider holding, please see summary of additional lots below:

Lot 1: Consists of Milltown Lodge and the adjacent former farm buildings to include a commercial unit, on a total site area of about 3.69 acres.

Lot 2: Consists of about 39.53 acres of prime arable land which is in close proximity to the development limit of Derry/Londonderry.

Lot 3: Consists of an extensive parcel of land, spanning to about 99.00 acres in total.

Lot 5: Consists of a self-contained commercial yard on a site area of about 0.96 acres, with two commercial sheds and a former tractor shed.

 

Location 

Derry/Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth largest city on the island of Ireland. The city is situated at the mouth of the Lough Foyle adjacent to the border with County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Centred on a hill on the west bank of the River Foyle, the old city is partially contained by well-preserved city walls (completed in 1619) 1.2 miles in circumference. It is about 4 miles (6km) upstream from where the Foyle widens into the Broad Atlantic inlet of Lough Foyle.

 

The city is located approximately 70 miles Northwest of Belfast via the M2/A6, totalling a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes. Letterkenny is located only 20 miles west of Derry/Londonderry via the N13, totalling a journey time of about 40 minutes. Transport throughout the Isle of Ireland is easy with the cities excellent road and rail links. Further the city boast its own deep seaport ‘Londonderry Port’ and own airport ‘Derry City’ at Eglinton, with direct daily connections to major UK cities.

 

Milltown Farm is located approximately 3.1 miles southwest of Derry/Londonderry on Ballougry Road. The farm occupies an elevated position in a private, tranquil setting with breath taking views across the River Foyle and Derry/Londonderry City.

 

An abundance of amenities are located nearby at Foyleside Shopping Centre (2.7 miles), the Richmond Shopping Centre (2.8 miles), Lisnagelvin Retail Park (3.6 miles), and Crescent Link Retail Park (4.7 miles).

 

For lovers of the outdoors plenty of walks and trails can be found nearby including The Foyle Valley Cycle Route which can be accessed directly from Milltown Farm. This award-winning, 21 mile cycle route connects the historic Walled City of Derry/Londonderry to the border towns of Lifford and Strabane on a mix of traffic-free paths and quiet country roads. Other attractive walks include Brooke Park, Ness Country Park, Prehen Woods and St Columb’s Park. Lisfannon Beach in County Donegal is also a short 20-minute drive away on the bay of Lough Swilly.

 

There is a great selection of both primary schools and secondary schools serving the local area including Ballougry Primary School, Lisnagelvin Primary, Model School, Foyle College and Lumen Christi College to name a few. Ulster University Magee Campus is also 2.9 miles distant, offering a broad range of undergraduate and post graduate academic degree programmes.