LARGE-SCALE FARM WITH EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION AND SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
LOT 1: 8 & 10 BALLOUGRY ROAD
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.
Milltown Lodge
Milltown Lodge is an attractive, detached period property within a charming setting, constructed 1936 on the grounds of the late 18th century Milltown Lodge.
Milltown Lodge is accessed via a square stone pillar entrance with pyramidal caps that significantly enhance its character, and is bounded by a stone wall offering heightened privacy.
The two-storey dwelling sits on an elevated site in a mature landscaped setting, with commanding views across the River Foyle. Key external features include the Italian ceramic roof with rolled lead ridges, square headed window openings with concrete sills, and metal framed windows.
The property extends to a total of about 2,613 sq. ft, and offers generous and flexible accommodation as set out in the accompanying plans. 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 WC.
The bedroom accommodation is laid out on the first floor and comprises the master bedroom with ensuite and built in closet, as well as 3 further spacious double bedrooms (1 en-suite). 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.
Externally, the house sits southeast facing amidst mature garden grounds laid to lawn. 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 in which there are also 2 stores.
Former Farm Buildings
Located immediately adjacent to Milltown Lodge is a detached one, two and three storey multi bay red brick farm building constructed c.1857 as the farm buildings to Milltown House (formerly Milton Lodge). The gradient slopes up towards the Ballougry road, whereby the building then changes from two/three storey to single storey in height, with a raised courtyard and an enclosed sunken yard to the west. A laneway off the Ballougry Road runs to the rear of the farm buildings and provides direct access to the Foyle Valley Cycle Route and to the river.
The L-shaped complex is listed B1 and is characterised by segmental and round-arched openings formed in gauged brick with terracotta half-pipes arranged in a honeycomb pattern to form ventilation panels.
Whilst the farm buildings have not been used for agricultural purposes in many years, there is a floored workshop to the north elevation that can be accessed directly from the garden of Milltown Lodge, along with a commercial shed currently utilised as a car sales showroom, however vacant possession will be granted upon or prior to completion of sale.
Milltown farm buildings also 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 A/2003/0502/LB. Planning documents can be made available upon request.
LOT 2: LAND AT LETTERKENNY ROAD
Lot 2 consists of about 39.53 acres of prime arable land which is in close proximity to the development limit of Derry/Londonderry. The free draining, good aspect productive farmland is laid out over 3 fields, with each of a practical shape and size for modern agriculture.
LOT 3: LAND AT BALLOUGRY ROAD
Lot 3 is an extensive parcel of land, spanning to about 99.00 acres in total. The land is located off the Ballougry Road and Letterkenny Road, and lies either side of the Foyle Vally cycle route, extending down to the Foyle River, to include a two mile strip of shoreline.
The agricultural lands are currently laid in grass and benefit from automatic water drinkers throughout. The fields are accessed off both the Ballougry Road and Letterkenny Road, with the lower fields accessed off the cycle track. There is a Small Woodlands Grant Scheme in place and further details can be made available upon request.
LOT 4: 12 BALLOUGRY ROAD
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.
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.
LOT 5: 11 & 13 BALLOUGRY ROAD
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. The two commercial sheds are of steel portal frame construction and extend to about 5,642 sq. ft and 4,410 sq. ft. The sheds further benefit from electric roller shutter doors 4.7m tall by 4.35m wide and 4.6m tall by 4.25m wide respectively, vehicle inspection pit and WC facilities.
Whilst currently commercial sheds, the sheds would also be suitable for modern agricultural uses, subject to the relevant permissions.
The former tractor shed is located immediately adjacent to the yard entrance and extends to about 745 sq. ft, with cattle handling facilities including a cattle crush to the rear.
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