1 Church Hill, Newcastle BT33 0JU

Additional Information

A rare opportunity to purchase a peice of history which dates back over 250 years, it's conception was a cottage that then expanded upwards in the Victorian era to a two storey stone farmhouse. Sometime later a further stone extension was built which added to the accommodation with a kitchen and extra bedroom.

The former house was also flanked by a barn which is thought to have had it's roof raised in 1872 with many of it's original features still intact. Evidence of the horse walk and space where the geared shift are all too apparent.

The current vendors have extensively renovated over a 35 year span but yet they have retained it's wealth of history. One will take great interest in some of the main historic features which include a wall built with hand made bricks which one can see knuckle marks and thumb prints made by the brick maker plus the original plaster of the cottage when it was brought back to the stone the current vendors found two clay pipes close to the surface.

On the ground floor shower room there is a brass rail marking on the floor where underneath is a manhole. This leads to a set of granite stairs leading to a well at the bottom. This is situated underneath the concreat yard. These are just a few historial features that this fine home boasts.

The farmhouse is located on the periphery of Newcastle town centre and at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and enjoys a semi rural aspect. For those seeking a historial but modern home in a semi rural and tranquil setting in one of Mourne's most sought after addresses then one will need not look any further. Internal inspection is a must.

Comprises

Panelled door with fan lights to...

ENTRANCE PORCH:

Staircase to first floor.

BREAKFAST ROOM: 14'7'' x 12'10''

Painted exposed stone. Large open fireplace with brick backing and Mourne stone raised hearth. Low voltage lights.

FAMILY ROOM: 14'5'' x 11'11''

Inset multi fuel burning stove with glass front, brick surround and granite hearth.

DRAWING ROOM: 14'6'' x 14'4''

Raised open fireplace with granite hearth. Shelving.

KITCHEN: 19'0'' x 9'0''

Feature red oil fired Aga with solid wood work top. Solid shaker style under units. Plumbed for washing machine. Fridge/freezer space. Dining area. Partly tiled walls. 1.5 tub stainless stel snk unit with mixer taps. Exposed stone walls. Views over the garden area. Access to...

REAR HALLWAY:

To service door to garden.

SHOWER ROOM:

Fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit. Low flush WC. Wash hand basin and mixer taps. Ceramic tiled floor. Warm flow oil fired central heating boiler. Chrome heated towel rail. Tongue and groove ceiling. Low voltage lights. Access to granite steps and well.

MASTER BEDROOM: 15'3'' x 15'0''

Artdeco wood burning stove reclaimed from a French Flee Market. Cast iron surround. Tiled inset and slate hearth. Exposed timber floor.

BEDROOM (2): 19'3'' x 8'9''

Exposed timber floor. Two features windows. Pine double doors leading to built-in robes.

BEDROOM (3): 16'7'' x 11'0''

Exposed timber floor. Period cast iron fireplace and slate hearth. Views to the countryside.

BEDROOM (4): 14'8'' x 12'2''

Exposed timber floor.

BATHROOM: 10'2'' x 8'10''

Roll top cast iron free standing bath. Low flush WC. Inset wash hand basin. Bidet. Hotpress.

Extensive grounds laid in lawns, mature shrubs and flower beds. Offering complete privacy. Gravel driveway with parking for 2+ cars. PVC oil tank. Outside tap. Extensive range of stone buildings comprising:

CART SHED: 13'0'' x 10'1''

LARGE STORE: 17'7'' x 14'6''

BRIAR 15'4'' x 13'5''

Leading to...

BARN: 27'3'' x 15'4''

Stone walls. Open tread staircase to...

ART STUDIO: 18'9'' x 15'7''

Exposed timber floor. Exposed feature arch window. Two velux double glazed velux windows. Light and power.

DETACHED GARAGE: