2 High Street, Draperstown, BT45

Description

CLASSICAL PERIOD RESIDENCE WITH OUTBUILDINGS

CLOSING DATE: NOON THURSDAY 26 AUGUST 2010. BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THIS DATE

CURRENT HIGHEST OFFER: £210,000

This seven bedroom property is one of the most charismatic properties in the area. Rarely does such a property come on to the market. With its high ceilings, attractive façade and original décor the property is suitable for a wide variety of uses.

Features:
• 7 bedrooms
• 4 ground floor reception rooms
• Original façade and ornate features
• Fireplaces on most rooms
• Feature drawing room
• High ceilings throughout
• Rear outbuildings
• Spacious plot
• Listed
• Development potential (subject to planning)
• Believed to have been built 1838-39

Rooms:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall
Stars to first floor
Side facing window
2 x single radiators

Kitchen
4.20m x 3.95m (13.77ft x 12.95ft)
Tiled floor
AGA cooker
Original fixed Dresser
Phone point
Single radiator
2 x double electric points

Utility Room
3.30m x 2.40m (10.82m x 7.87ft)
Vinyl floor
High and low level units
Sink and drainer
Door to yard
Window to rear
Double radiator

Laundry Room
3.15m x 1.90m (10.33ft x 6.23ft)
Rear facing window
Boiler
Single electric socket
Double electric socket
WC & Wash hand basin

Side Reception Room
4.75m x 3.25m (15.58ft x 10.66ft)
Fireplace
Hardwood floor
External door to side
Side facing window
Double radiator

Oratory
6.95m x 2.2m (22.80ft x 7.21ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
Double radiator
Single electric socket
2 x side facing windows

Living Room
5.70m x 4.20m (18.70ft x 17.77ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
3 x single radiators
2 x single electric points
2 x front facing window

Drawing Room
4.15m x 3.15m (13.61ft x 10.33ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
Front facing window
Electric point
2 x single radiators

First Floor:

Hall
Carpet floor
2 x double radiators
2 x double electric sockets

Bedroom No 1
5.60m x 4.20m (18.37ft x 13.77ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
Single radiator
Telephone point
2 x front facing windows

Bedroom No 2
4.25m x 2.90m (13.94ft x 9.51ft)
Carpet floor
Build-in closet
Fireplace
Rear facing window
2 x double electric sockets

Bedroom No 3
4.20m x 3.90m (13.77ft x 12.79ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
Built-in storage
Single radiator
2 x rear facing windows

Bedroom No 4
4.75m x 3.25m (15.58ft x 10.66ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
Side facing window
Double electric socket
Double radiator

Bedroom No 5
6.95m x 2.85m (22.80ft x 9.35ft)
Carpet floor
Fireplace
Double electric socket
Side facing window

Bathroom
3.10m x 1.90m (10.17ft x 6.23ft)
Vinyl floor
Bath with overhead electric shower
Water heater
Hot press
Rear facing window

Toilet Room
3.10m x 1.90m (10.17ft x 6.23ft)
Original feature WC
Wash hand basin

Second Floor:

Bedroom No 6
4.45m x 4.35m (14.59ft x 14.27ft)
Fireplace
Timber floor
Dormer window
Eaves storage

Bedroom No 7
4.35m x 2.4m (14.27ft x 7.87ft)
Timber floor
Window to front
Eaves storage

Exterior:
Outbuildings
Oil tank
Gravel yard
Locked gate

Other Features:
• Majority of the rooms have 7’ skirting board and decorative architrave
• Oil fired central heating throughout
• Electricity and telephone points throughout the property
• Burglar alarm
• Original sliding sash windows

History of the Property:
The property was home to legendary Irish dancer Seamus ‘The Master’ Kerrigan who taught jigs and reels to generations of young people west of the Bann. The building dates back to the Plantation times. It was built by the original Draperstown Company from London which was given the lands around the parish of Ballinascreen. It was once the home of Sir Dennis Henry, the first lord chief justice of Northern Ireland. It also served as the parochial house for Draperstown. As well as the main residence ‘The Rath’, the property also includes the coachman’s cottage to the rear of the plot which served as the servant’s quarters for the house.

Listing Status:
The property comprises part of a terrace which has ‘Listed’ status and falls within a designated Conservation Area under the local Northern Ireland legislation. Listing ref:
HB Num: HB08/11/002 A
ID: 7282
Original: B1

Survey Report:
A Condition Survey Report compiled by a Chartered Surveyor is available for inspection at the estate agent’s office.

Zoning:
Based on the Magherafelt Draft Area Plan 2015, the property is located within the Settlement Development Limit and is therefore white zoned land. This means that if a planning application was to be lodged for development, there is reasonable expectation that planning approval will be granted.

Development Potential:
On consultation with Gemma Jobling, leading Chartered Planner at Elevate Consultancy there is potential to convert the property whilst retaining the original façade and interior character. Potential uses for the property include:
• Residential townhouse
• Small boutique hotel
• Bed & breakfast business
• Self-contained apartments / holiday units

Location:
The property is located in Draperstown which is a tranquil village on the foot of the popular Sperrin Mountains, approximately 40 miles North-west of Belfast. The area is very popular with hill walkers and is witnessing a consistent increase in tourism. There is currently a demand for more overnight accommodation for tourists.

Did You Know:
An ‘A-list’ Hollywood celebrity bought some of the contents of the property during a recent auction! With over 600 lots, it was recognised as one of the most intriguing auctions in years. Examples of Items sold during the auction include a rare salmon spear, willow platters, ceramic vases, 19th century furniture, Edwardian tub chairs and a grandfather clock.

Original Features:
Have you seen ‘The Magic’ on the first floor…?

Sale Process:
The property is being sold by Private Treaty. Offers are invited and should be directed to the estate agent who is managing the sale.

Viewings:
All requests for viewings to be directed to the estate agent.

Estate Agent:
Gerard Graham
Office Principal
N.I. Young Property Agent of the Year Award 2008 - Finalist

GERARD GRAHAM & COMPANY ESTATE AGENTS
7 Market Street, Magherafelt
N. Ireland, BT45 6EE
Tel: (+44) 028 7963 3782
Mob: (+44) 078 0836 3758
Email: gerard@gerardgraham.co.uk
Website: www.gerardgraham.co.uk