Clougheen, 61 Bridge Street, Kilrea, Coleraine BT51 5RR

Features

• An exceptional town villa with superb 'lake views' to the rear.
• Sympathetic and extensive refurbishment carried out to provide modern amenities whilst retaining all the original features and charm.
• Extensive accommodation including 5 bedrooms (master ensuite) and 3 reception rooms.
• Contemporary top floor conversion - designed by the award winning 'McGarry Moon Architects' to provide a unique living room with fantastic views; a large sliding 'Fenco' triple glazed door to the balc
• One of Kilrea's most recognisable residences of architectural interest.
• Extensively landscaped and mature grounds c. half an acre and with generous parking provision.
• Many original Georgian and complimentary style sash windows - most being double glazed.
• Dual purpose oil fired and solid fuel heating system - with a large multi fuel stove in the dining room/kitchen - cosy and comfortable for modern living.
• A truly unique addition to the local housing market.

Additional Information

This exceptional town villa was one of three built by the Clarks of Upperlands in approximately 1870's and is probably one of Kilrea's most recognisable residences of architectural interest. Known as 'Clougheen' it was used to house Clarks senior management and family until 1987 when the current owners acquired it and have since carried out an extensive yet sympathetic refurbishment to provide high standards of modern amenities whilst retaining all the original features and charm.  

Most recently this includes a contemporary third floor roof space conversion designed by the award winning 'McGarry Moon Architects' to take the advantage of the views over the mature gardens and Kilrea lake to the rear. The original coach house with pony and tack room has been rebuilt to provide a garage on one side and workshop with first floor storage on the other.  

In all there are 5 bedrooms (master ensuite) and 3 reception rooms plus a large pantry/utility room. Notable original fittings throughout include high level ceilings with contemporary deep covings, original Georgian and complimentary style sash windows, solid internal wooden floors and superb original fireplaces.

As such, Clougheen is truly a unique property in this area whilst enjoying a choice situation and delightful views . It’s also conveniently situated within a short walk to the town centre, local Golf clubs and amenities. Indeed the text can’t really convey how special this property is and we therefore highly recommend viewing to fully appreciate the same. Please note though that viewing is strictly by appointment only.

Reception Hall

Large oval glazed front door, solid Canadian Maple wood flooring, ceiling coving, solid wood sweeping staircase and a separate cloakroom with a pedestal wash hand basin and a w.c.

Lounge

5.41m x 3.96m (17' 9" x 13' 0")
(widest points)
Cast iron fireplace with tiled insets and a slate surround, slate hearth, T.V. point, feature alcoves, recessed ceiling lights, coving and a large bay window overlooking the grounds and the lake.

Dining Room

4.95m x 4.44m (16' 3" x 14' 7")
‘Hunter’ multi fuel stove (linked to the heating system) in a traditional style chimney surround with an overmantle, solid Canadian Maple wood flooring, open plan to the kitchen, coving and the feature bay window overlooking the gardens with views towards the lake.

Kitchen

4.44m x 3.43m (14' 7" x 11' 3")
(Average size)
Feature curved wall approach from the dining room and an ‘Alwood Delux’ kitchen (Marine Ply carcasses and solid Chestnutt fronts) with a range of fitted eye and low level units, double drainer stainless steel sink unit, electric hob, low level electric oven, separate 2 ring gas hob, large extractor fan and canopy over, tiled splashback around the worktop, feature inset eye level double oven, T.V. point, tiled floor and a partly glazed stable type door to the rear/side patio and gardens.

Pantry/Utility Room

3.96m x 3.58m (13' 0" x 11' 9")
Fitted eye and low level units, large circular stainless steel sink and double drainer, fitted oil fired burner and the original tiled flooring.

First Floor Accommodation

Gallery Landing Area

With solid wood flooring, high level ceilings with deep covings and ceiling roses, picture and dado rails.

Access from the front glazed porch with a tiled floor and part stained glass windows leads onto the first floor accommodation.

Bedroom 1: 17'10 x 14'7 (5.44m x 4.44m) (widest points)

High level ceilings with the original deep coving, feature bay window overlooking the gardens and with views of the lake. Ensuite with a pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, w.c, original solid wooden flooring, shaver point and a large tiled shower cubicle with a Mira mixer shower.

Bedroom 2

5.38m x 4.04m (17' 8" x 13' 3")
(widest points)
Original slate fireplace with ornate insets and a slate hearth, solid wooden flooring, high level ceilings with deep covings; and the large bay window providing a superb outlook to the rear.

Bedroom 3

4.01m x 3.68m (13' 2" x 12' 1")
With the original solid wooden flooring and window shutters, dado rail, picture rail and high level ceilings with deep ceiling coving.

Bathroom & w.c combined

Fitted suite with a pedestal wash hand basin, w.c, bidet, panel bath with a telephone hand shower and a folding glazed splashback, original window shutters, original solid wood flooring, tiled walls and a large walk in airing cupboard.

Second Floor Accommodation

Gallery Landing Area

Open to the feature living room.

Bedroom 4

4.62m x 3.02m (15' 2" x 9' 11")
With a glazed velux roof window.

Bedroom 5

4.14m x 3.51m (13' 7" x 11' 6")
With a glazed velux roof window.

Living Room

10.67m x 3.35m (35' 0" x 11' 0")
A superb contemporary living area designed by the well known McGarry Moon Architects with superb views over the gardens and the lake; a large ‘Fenco’ triple glazed sliding door leads onto a glass wrap around balcony – a real joy on a good day – outdoor/indoor living so to speak!

Exterior Features

Clougheen occupies extensively landscaped and mature grounds extending to circa half an acre and overlooking the lake to the rear.

Two entrances from Bridge Street lead to extensive tarmac and brick pavia parking areas.

The garage – originally the coach house with pony and tack room now restored and rebuilt providing a garage with storage on one side and a workshop with first floor storage on the other side.

There is ample room for parking both for the family and visitors – and even to keep a motorhome or boat if required.

An extensive garden is mostly laid in lawn whilst there are various mature trees and hedge boundaries. There are also numerous flower/shrub bed areas dotted around the dwelling and patio areas.

Directions

As mentioned Clougheen occupies a choice situation within Kilrea but it is also conveniently located for commuting or visiting the famous North Antrim Coast with it's array of beaches, golfing and visitor attractions - it's approximately mid way between Belfast and Londonderry whilst more locally water activities can be enjoyed on the River Bann or even skydiving at The Wild Geese Club! Leave Kilrea town centre at the roundabout turning onto Bridge Street - sign posted to Ballymoney and the Manor House Golf Centre. After a few hundred yards Clougheen is situated on the right hand side.