Description

ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SOUTH EASTERN EDUCATION & LIBRARY BOARD

FORMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE STANDING IN ABOUT 5.5 ACRES

A SUBSTANTIAL VICTORIAN PROPERTY FORMERLY USED AS AN OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE,  POSSIBLY SUITED FOR CONVERSION TO A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, SMALL BOUTIQUE HOTEL, APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT OR OTHER USES, SUBJECT TO PLANNING AND ALL NECESSARY CONSENTS

 •  Newcastle – 7 miles  •  Rathfriland – 4 miles  •  Castlewellan – 6 miles  •  Banbridge – 13 miles

Situation
Cabra Towers lies within extensive secluded grounds on the Convent Road, located between Castlewellan and Rathfriland.  The position provides an excellent blend of privacy, accessibility and the opportunity to take advantage of open views over the surrounding gently rolling
countryside.

The Property
The property is understood to date from around 1890, with the Victorian architecture providing a most appealing and striking style.  The property possesses many exquisite exterior features with some beautiful leaded windows. 

Extending to approximately 14,500 square feet (1350 square metres), the accommodation is laid out over three floors (see photos 2, 3 and 4 below).  To the rear of the property is an enclosed yard with a range of outbuildings.

The property, which stands in about 5.5 acres, is surrounded by mature grounds and is approached by a tree lined avenue from the county road.  The property also benefits from
an additional 1.19 acres of natural woodland which is situated opposite the main entrance (see photo 1 below).

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and water with drainage being to a septic tank.  Heating is by way of an oil fired central heating system.

Tenure
The freehold of the property is for sale with vacant possession upon completion. 

Planning  
No enquiries have been made in respect of the redevelopment or change of use.  We have been have informed by the Environment and Heritage Service that the property is not listed (Historic Buildings Ref. No: 16/07/038).

Rights of Way and Easements   
The land will be sold subject to any rights of way and easements which may exist.

Viewing
Viewing shall be by appointment through the sole selling Agents, Lindsay Graham Tel: (028) 4327 3408.  Email: mail@lindsaygraham.co.uk

Lindsay Graham for themselves and for the Vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:-

1) 
These particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an  offer or contract.

2) 
All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

3) 
No person in the employment of the Agents has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property on behalf of Lindsay Graham, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4) 
No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in relation to inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

Measurements and other information:
All measurements are approximate.

The exterior photograph included in these particulars was taken before the property was closed by the Vendors in 2006.

Whilst we endeavour to make our sale particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating traveling some distance to view the property.                                              

Location of Property

From Castlewellan proceed along the Dublin Road for about six miles. Cross over Cabra crossroads and proceed for about ¼ mile, then turn right into Convent Road. Property located about ½ mile on left. For Sale board and direction arrow erected.

Lindsay Graham

www.lindsaygraham.co.uk

Agent Contact Details

• 16 Main Street
• Newcastle
• Co. Down

• Tel: 028 437 23408
• Fax: 028 437 24936
• Email the Agent

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