Maghernahar House, 72a Straid Road

• Spacious Entrance Hall with Feature Open-Tread Staircase
• 5 Generous Bedrooms, 4 Ensuite Bathrooms
• Impressive Open Plan Kitchen, Dining & Living Area
• Separate Dining / Reception Room with Multi-Fuel Stove
• Bright Sunroom with Patio & Garden Access
• Principal Bedroom Suite with Private Balcony
• Luxury Ensuite with Freestanding Bath & Double Basin
• Stunning Countryside Views Towards Knocklayde
• Utility Room & Ground Floor Cloakroom
• Multiple Reception Areas Ideal for Entertaining
• Flexible Family Accommodation Extending to Over Two Floors with Bison flooring
• Ideal Family Home or Lifestyle Property in a Peaceful Setting
• UPVC double glazed windows and doors
• oil fired central heating with pressurised water system

This exceptional detached property is ideally located between the popular coastal towns of Ballycastle and Bushmills, in a tranquil countryside setting. Combining an impressive private residence with a thriving tourism enterprise, the property presents a unique lifestyle and investment opportunity in the heart of the renowned North Coast.

Registered with Tourism Northern Ireland as a Bed & Breakfast for over a decade, the business has developed a loyal customer base and an enviable reputation, achieving an outstanding 9.6 guest rating on Booking.com. Its prime location places many of the area's most iconic attractions—including the Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Whitepark Bay, award-winning beaches, world-class golf courses and breathtaking coastal scenery—just a short drive away. 

The residence extends to approximately 4,275 sq ft and has been thoughtfully arranged to provide four spacious guest bedrooms alongside a separate two-bedroom owner's living area, offering an ideal balance between business and private accommodation. A private first-floor balcony enjoys outstanding uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside towards Knocklayde Mountain, providing a peaceful vantage point from which to appreciate the beautiful rural setting.

There is considerable scope to enhance the property further. The second floor offers the potential to create up to three additional bedrooms, while the first floor above the detached garage could also be converted into a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, subject to the necessary approvals. Whether continuing the successful hospitality business, increasing guest capacity or creating additional accommodation for family members, this versatile property offers exceptional flexibility and long-term potential.

Occupying a generous mature site, the property enjoys an exceptional level of privacy, the driveway opens onto an extensive gravel forecourt, providing ample parking and turning space for numerous vehicles.

The gardens have been carefully landscaped with expansive lawns bordered by mature trees and established hedging, creating a tranquil and secluded environment. A raised timber deck, accessed directly from the dining room, captures the morning sunshine and provides an inviting space for outdoor dining or relaxation. To the rear, a paved patio extends from the sunroom, enjoying the afternoon and evening sun, making it an ideal setting for entertaining or simply unwinding while taking in the peaceful surroundings.

Bushmills 7 miles / Ballycastle 4 miles.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall - 30'0 x 10'7
With laminate flooring, open tread staircase, floor-level feature lighting and large storage cupboard.

Guest Dining Room: 24'4 x 14'8
With laminate flooring, multi fuel stove, slate hearth, patio doors open to a decked area, double doors through to the kitchen.

Open Plan / Kitchen, Dining and Living Area : 31'5 x 25'3
Living & Dining Area: With wood effect laminate flooring and TV point. Kitchen Area:  low level fitted kitchen units,  breakfast bar, Smeg four ring gas hob Smeg electric oven and 1.5 stainless steel sink unit, Rayburn oil fired range not connected.

Utility Room : 12'7 x 11'8
With Laminate flooring, eye and low level kitchen units, Cooke and Lewis electric oven, ceramic hob, stainless steel sink, stainless steel extractor fan, space for a washing machine and plumbing connections for American style fridge freezer. 

Cloakroom: - 4'2 x 1'6
With laminate flooring, wash hand basin. and WC.

Sunroom: 12'1 x 11'9
With laminate flooring, patio doors to paved patio and garden, ideal for summer entertaining.

Guest Bedroom 1: 15'0 x 12'3
With laminate flooring and TV point.

Ensuite: 9'4 x 5'2 With tiled flooring, wash hand basin, WC, tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower fitting, chrome towel rail and extractor fan.

1st Floor

Staircase to landing with access to hallway storag, guest bedrooms, owners accommodation and patio doors open onto a balcony over looking the front of the property.

Owners Accommodation

Bedroom: 12'9  x 12'5
With Laminate flooring and views towards Knocklayde.

Master Bedroom: 24'3 x 15'0
With laminate flooring, multi fuel stove, built in wardrobe, private balcony with stunning countryside views towrads Knocklayde.

Ensuite: - 14'8 x 9'9
With tiled flooring, bath, double wall mounted wash hand basins, WC, fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower and chrome heated towel rail.

Guest Accommodation


Guest Bedroom 2 : 14'8 x 11'11
With laminate flooring, Tv point and countryside views towards Knocklayde.

Bathroom : 14'8 x 11'11
With tiled flooring, white bathroom suite, free standing double ended bath with mixer tap,  w.c., wash hand basin with Monobloc tap vanity unit, chrome towel rail and fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower fitting.

Guest Bedroom 3: - 14'8 x 12'3
With laminate flooring and TV point

Ensuite: 9'0 x 4'10 With tiled flooring, white wash hand basin, WC,, fully panelled shower cubicle with Triton Enrich shower fitting and chrome towel ladder.

Guest Bedroom 4: 14'8 x 11'8
laminate flooring.

Ensuite: 9'0 x 4'10  With tiled flooring, white wash hand basin, WC, fully panelled shower cubicle with Triton Enrich shower fitting and chrome towel ladder.

External

Detached Double Garage: 28'6 x 24'3

Large double garage with twin roller doors, pedestrian access, power and lighting. The first floor offer potentail for accommodation as it has left ready for conversion suitable for addtional holiday let, home office or studio, subject to the necessary approvals.