Woodend House, once home to the grandparents of Alexander Graham Bell, who received the first U.S. patent for the telephone in 1876, is Category B-listed, with the original section of the property dating back to circa 1750. An adjoining piggery, constructed circa 1850, was more recently converted to create high-end, ground-floor accommodation, thoughtfully and sympathetically designed to complement the character and integrity of the original building.

The property is entered via a welcoming hallway laid with luxury vinyl flooring. To the left lies a charming snug, featuring a wood-burning stove, perfect for relaxing in. The snug flows into the garden room. This beautifully light-filled space is fully glazed and has double doors opening directly onto the garden, creating an abundance of natural light. The garden room is open plan to the kitchen.

The kitchen is well appointed with an electric black Aga, dishwasher, Belfast sink and luxury vinyl flooring. Off the kitchen is a useful pantry, which houses a gas cooker (run from gas cylinders), and a Belfast sink. There is also a conveniently located WC with a sink and heated towel rail here.

To the right of the front door is a wood-panelled study/home office. A cupboard housing the immersion heater for hot water is also located here. This leads through to a spacious sitting room featuring a striking vaulted ceiling, multi-fuel stove with wooden mantelpiece, and French doors opening onto the garden.

Leading from the sitting room is a utility room, originally the kitchen, fitted with a sink, loft access, washing machine, dryer and freezer, all less than five years old.

Also accessed from the sitting room is a ground-floor bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and views across the surrounding fields through a large feature window. The bedroom leads through to a generous dressing area (which could also serve as an additional bedroom or nursery), also vaulted and featuring excellent built-in storage with access to the garden. A concealed door within the built-in wardrobe leads to an en suite shower room, fitted with a WC, twin vanity sinks, shower, new vinyl flooring, airing cupboard and additional storage.

Adjacent to the entrance, a curved staircase takes you to a bright landing. From here there is access to a loft via a pull-down Ramsay ladder; the loft is carpeted and has power and lighting.

To the right of the landing is the principal bedroom, which features built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room with an electric shower. To the left is a further bedroom, currently used as a study/craft room, with built-in storage.

Outside

The property is accessed via a private lane and offers parking for several cars. The southern boundary extends to the midpoint of the ditch located to the south of the house. The land beyond the ditch (Dandies Wood) is owned by Kilmany Estate and is factored by Galbraith Group for maintenance.

To the east side of the garden, there is a newly laid patio with raised beds, a greenhouse and beautiful views over the neighbouring fields. The north side has well- maintained lawn with planted borders, a saddle-stone rockery, gas box and outside tap.

The west-facing garden features a lawn, mature planting beds and is enclosed by fencing, with a garden wall to the front. A patio with pergola enjoys the afternoon sun, creating an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining.

The property benefits from a stable block with three doors, currently utilised as a wood store, garden shed and tool shed.

A gate adjacent to the stables provides emergency agricultural access to the neighbouring horse field (not generally used and now screened off).

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