OLD SCHOOL

This stunning property dates to the 17th century, and is steeped in the history of rural Co Down. The Old School House at Ardilea, a well-known landmark outside Clough, is a listed building and retains many of its beautiful original features, including sliding sash windows and striped pine doors.

N. Through the heavy and attractive tongue and groove wood front door and into the entrance hall, the house starts stylishly as it means to go on and offers helpful storage from the off with cloak space under the staircase, which leads to the first floor.

The huge living and dining room is split level, with steps up to the raised dining area. A period marble fireplace with wood burning stove and marble hearth is a standout feature, while the Gothic style window is fabulously striking. With wall lighting, the room has a glazed door to the back garden.

Into the kitchen, and there are a range of great high and low level units with distressed pine doors, a Rayburn oil fired range and integrated dishwasher and oven. The kitchen is plumbed as well for an American style fridge-freezer, a larder with shelving and both the walls and floors come partially tiled.

Two spacious double bedrooms sit downstairs, one with feature Gothic style windows to the front and side with views over the gardens, and the second bedroom with a glazed door to the garden.

The downstairs family bathroom is fab, with a jacuzzi bath and separate corner shower unit with electric shower.

On upstairs, and the landing comes with a hot press. Bedroom three has built-in wardrobes and two double glazed skylights, and the shower room has a fully tiled shower unit with electric shower and a double glazed sklight.

Inside, the property comprises an entrance hall, a wonderfully spacious living room with dining area, a charming kitchen and dining room as well as three greatsized bedrooms, a family bathroom and shower room.

To the outside, and the property goes up a level again, with stables and a large detached double garage - perfect for anyone working from home.

The property sits on a mature two-acre site, with a generous patio area, well-stocked gardens and a number of impressive trees.

The rural setting is stunning, with easy access to the village of Dundrum and the seaside town of Newcastle on one side, and Belfast easily within commuting distance the other direction.

Services and systems in the property have not yet been tested, so potential buyers should make their own inspections if they feel they’re necessary.

The Old Schoolhouse, 37 Dundrum Road, Clough, Downpatrick

Offers over £325,000

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