PICTURES: Fairy-tale home in Derry could be yours for €735k

Constructed in 1936, Milltown Lodge is an attractive, detached period property within a charming setting, on the grounds of the late 18th century property.

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The 3.69 acres consists of Milltown Lodge, and the adjacent former farm buildings, while representing a unique opportunity to purchase a period property, that has not been brought to the market in over 200 years.

The two-storey dwelling sits on an elevated site in a beautiful landscaped setting, with commanding views across the River Foyle, and is priced at €735,000.

The Milltown land is located approximately 3.1 miles southwest of Derry on Ballougry Road. 

Key external features include the Italian ceramic roof with rolled lead ridges, square headed window openings with concrete sills, and metal framed windows.

The bright entrance hall gives access to the two main reception rooms positioned to the front of the house, including a sitting room and lounge.

The sitting room features a working fireplace, a side door leading to the south garden, decorative cornicing, and a large 7 bay window with window seats, to maximise the river views.

The lounge is connected to the kitchen/dining room, and offers a sense of a ' breakout' space via a half partition wall with decorative fireplace.

The kitchen was recently installed in 2020, and includes an extensive range of floor and wall mounted units, as well as built in appliances, with a spacious dining area ideal for entertaining.

Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a study/home office with separate access if required, a cloak room and a bathroom.

The first floor comprises of a master bedroom, with an ensuite and built in closet, as well as 3 further spacious double bedrooms.

The main family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath is also located on the first floor, along with both a study/nursery and a laundry store.

A former boathouse is located to the front offering a unique decorative feature.

There is a large garage to the north of the dwelling, that is connected to Milltown Lodge via a covered yard area. The garage is built in the style of the house with a unique articulated wooden door.

Former farm buildings located adjacent to the Lodge feature a detached one, two and three storey multi bay red brick farm building constructed in 1857. 

Milltown farm buildings benefit from previous planning permission, and listed building consent for a change of use from an existing redundant agricultural building into 11 housing units and ancillary works under planning reference. Planning documents can be made available upon request.

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

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

Lot 4: Consists of Milltown Upper, a detached 3-bed bungalow on an elevated site with unimpeded views across the Foyle river, the city and beyond.

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.

An abundance of amenities are located nearby and for lovers of the outdoors, there are plenty of walks and trails that can be found nearby including the Foyle Valley cycle route which can be accessed directly from the Milltown Farm.

Other attractive walks include Brooke Park, Ness Country Park, Prehen Woods and St Columb's Park.

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