3-bedroom detached house · BT8 8LS
For saleListed 38 days
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About
Dating back over 100 years, South Meadows is full of character and charm forming part of the landscape for generations and has played a part in the local community even previously serving as the local shop.
Set amidst approximately 7 acres and surrounded by rolling countryside the cottage enjoys a truly picturesque setting, with its own woodland, orchard and a stream meandering around the grounds.
A property with history, character and considerable potential, South Meadows Cottage offers an increasingly rare opportunity to create a home in a truly special setting.
Offering plenty of scope for those seeking a country lifestyle, the property is particularly well suited to equestrian use, with six stables, a hay shed and several additional outbuildings.
There is also an external office with its own high-speed fibre Wi-Fi, providing an ideal space for those working from home.
While the cottage would benefit from some updating internally, it retains a wealth of original features, including exposed stone walls, deep-set windows and original flooring, adding plenty of character and a sense of its history.
Internally, the accommodation comprises a spacious entrance porch and large hallway, leading to an extensive dual-aspect lounge with wood-burning stove.
The lounge opens into a separate dining room, which could also lend itself to use as a home office, family room or additional reception space.
From here, there is access to the lean-to and rear gardens.
The large kitchen retains the original Aga range, providing a wonderful country kitchen feel and a lovely focal point to the room, there is also a separate utility room, WC and cloaks area.
The cottage has a total of three bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles overlooking the gardens, together with a separate family shower room.
Outside, the property sits within an extensive site with original water well, surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and flower beds tumbling around the cottage-style gardens.
Beyond the immediate gardens are several fields, offering excellent potential for equestrian use, a smallholding or simply enjoying the space and privacy that comes with a property of this scale.
The enclosed stables benefit from both water and electricity.
Enjoying a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to local amenities, schools and facilities in Carryduff, South Meadows Cottage is also within easy reach of Belfast and Lisburn with a 15 minutes’ drive either way bringing your to Forestside or Sprucfield offering the best of both worlds – a tranquil countryside lifestyle with convenience close at hand.
Value & comps
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