Stunning Ferry Quarter Launches Showhouse in Strangford

17th Aug 2012

PRIVATE ESTATE PROVIDES SLICE OF HISTORY FOR FAMILY LIFE

Fancy living on a 17 acre estate in Strangford originally owned by none other than the Marquis of Londonderry? That’s the same Marquis of Londonderry who owned the beautiful Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula – now one of the National Trust’s most popular destinations in Northern Ireland.

In the mid-18th Century the Marquis of Londonderry, who played a leading role in British and Irish social and political life, owned Ferry Quarter in Strangford, a 140-acre Gentleman’s Working Farm that overlooks the Narrows of Strangford Lough.

The now privately owned estate is releasing a number of properties at the launch of the Ferry Quarter Development and Gate Lodge showhouse on the final bank holiday weekend of the summer – 25th and 26th of August, with the showhouse open for public viewing between 12 noon and 4pm. The launch of the exclusive development, in a most beautiful part of Down, means potential buyers have the opportunity to enjoy estate-life with views across the narrows, and live in an area of historical significance – all within easy walking distance of Strangford village. Prices start from £185,000.

“We rarely come across a development as exclusive as this,” states Caroline McGovern at BTW Cairns: “The estate; the location; the views and the calibre of property being built here make it truly unique. We have already had enquiries from near and far as properties of this quality rarely come onto the market in this area.”

Ferry Quarter will eventually accommodate over 20 houses within the private estate, with a mixture of detached and semi-detached residences to compliment the rural setting and existing dwellings. Many original features of the estate will remain including the original water tower, a walled kitchen garden, along with wooded parkland on the shores of the Lough – all of which enjoy fabulous views across the Narrows.

“To support the Gate Lodge showhouse launch Ferry Quarter has released other properties – we anticipate these will be sold speedily given the enquiries we are fielding from overseas,” advises Caroline: “The second stage of the development will be announced in early 2013 and is scheduled to include a wider mix of property types. We strongly recommend potential buyers visit the estate to get a feel for the exclusive nature of this development.”

The 1,500 sq ft Gate Lodge showhouse, which opens for public viewing between 12 noon and 4pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August, is situated with large landscaped gardens surrounding the residence. The detached home has been designed to compliment the estate and the rural location – whilst providing many modern features including generously proportioned open plan living and high quality turnkey specifications.

For further information on the showhouse launch please contact Caroline McGovern at BTW Cairns on 02890 668888 or www.btwcairns.com.