Glenkeen HouseArdmore Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 3RA

Glenkeen House is an impressive detached and symmetrical three‑bay Georgian country residence, dating from circa 1798, set within an extensive mature landscaped site along the prestigious Ardmore Road.

Enjoying a highly private setting, the house is approached via a long, gently winding driveway that creates a strong sense of arrival and seclusion.

Rectangular on plan and facing south, the property is distinguished by its elegant proportions and a striking full‑height bow to both the front and rear elevations.
Accommodation is arranged over two storeys to the south and three storeys to the north, with the fully exposed lower ground floor opening onto a generous paved terrace overlooking the grounds.

Internally, the house offers gracious and well‑balanced accommodation rich in period character. The elegant entrance hall leads to the principal reception rooms, including a living room and formal dining room, both benefiting from dual‑aspect period windows and delightful garden views.
The principal bedroom suite features a walk‑in wardrobe and a beautifully appointed en‑suite bathroom with twin basins and a free-standing roll‑top bath, with an adjoining bedroom or studio providing flexible accommodation.

The first floor offers four further well‑proportioned bedrooms, including one en suite, together with a family bathroom.
The lower ground floor provides excellent additional living space, comprising a comfortable family room with partial wall panelling, opening into a modern open‑plan kitchen and living area fitted with high‑quality units and a central island.

A laundry room and separate WC complete the accommodation.

The property is further complemented by a spacious annex and a number of outbuildings, offering excellent versatility.

HISTORY
Glenkeen House is an elegant period residence dating from around 1798, embodying over two centuries of architectural history.

By the mid‑19th century, Glenkeen House was recorded as being in the possession of William McClelland, who leased the property from Henry Stacy Skipton and Alexander Skipton.

Ownership and occupancy of Glenkeen House evolved through the latter half of the 19th century, passing to Latham Blacker by 1861 and later to Major Thomas Carlton by 1874. Although recorded as vacant in 1881, the property was subsequently occupied by Patrick Maxwell, followed by Michael C. Feeny in 1902 and Hugh Laird by 1919. Hugh Laird, a director of a local bleach works, remained closely associated with Glenkeen House until his death on 12 November 1951, marking the end of a significant chapter in the property’s history.

During the late 20th century, Glenkeen House continued to be recognised for its architectural importance. Although proposals were put forward in 1980 to convert the property into apartments, these plans were not implemented. Instead, efforts were focused on preservation and enhancement, with repairs carried out to the roof, chimneys and rainwater goods in 1985. A further programme of restoration followed in 1993, including the re‑slating of the wing roof, full re‑rendering of the building and repairs to the windows.

Today, Glenkeen House stands as a distinguished historic residence, retaining its period character and architectural integrity, while benefiting from thoughtful conservation that has allowed this fine home to endure as a notable feature of the Ardmore Road landscape.

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