Bridge House, 38 Bann Road, Kilrea, BT51 5RY

• Stunning Edwardian period residence set on c.10.5 acres of mature and private grounds with river frontage.
• Built c.1906, originally as the Manse for Reverend Jamison, Bridge House is a non-listed period property, retaining its classical period features creating a fabulous family home.
• Located in a beautiful countryside setting with easy access to local amenities, top grammar schools, scenic walking trails and water activities.
• Conveniently located with the world-famous Giants Causeway, the outstanding beaches on the North Antrim Coast, Royal Portrush Golf Club and world class salmon fishing on your doorstep
• Bridge House offers a unique country lifestyle, with top quality fresh produce and a number of organic farmers’ markets available locally.
• Spacious eight bedroom/four reception elegant period home sympathetically restored and modernised throughout.
• Original period features retained: high ceilings, cornice detailing, servants' bells/call box; stained-glass windows, original sash windows, original Aga (refurbished), open fires to name a few.
• Full Planning Permission in situ for barn conversion at rear into a two bedroom cottage (full designs by award-winning architect can be made available to purchaser).
• Delightful private courtyard area to rear with potential to covert the multiple surrounding stone outbuildings to generate additional habitable space.
• Three phase electric supply at the property.
• PV solar panels in rear lands providing 12 KW of electric supply back to the dwelling/grid (18 years to run – providing annual income plus additional energy savings).
• EV charging point on site.
• Over 5,500 of sustainable native woodland trees suitable as firewood. Can be coppiced from 2024.
• Bridge House benefits from fishing and turbary rights.
• Entrance via electronic gates and attractive sweeping gravel driveway. Separate additional access laneway leading into the rear courtyard.
• Secluded and private garden areas, including a charming secret walled garden.
• In the heart of the province with easy driving to the North Coast, Belfast, L'Derry and all airports (c.40 mins from Belfast International Airport).
• Viewings strictly by Private Appointment Only.

Room Measurements

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE PORCH:

original encaustic geometric English tiled flooring; original front and inner doors with stained glass windows.

ENTRANCE HALL:

solid wooden flooring; high ceilings with cornicing.

SITTING ROOM:

carpet; gorgeous multi-fuel French Deville stove; side bay window; cornicing; servant's bell; TV point; BT phone point.

FORMAL LOUNGE:

solid wooden flooring; original solid fuel fireplace with wooden surround; bay window; cornicing; servant's bell; TV point; archway to Formal Dining Room.

FORMAL DINING ROOM:

solid wooden flooring; original solid fuel fireplace with wooden surround; cornicing; hatch through to kitchen; BT phone point; servant's bell.

STUDY/LIBRARY:

fully panelled walls; open solid fuel fireplace with original tiling and solid wooden surround; BT phone point; servant's bell.

CLOAKROOM:

SEPARATE WC:

wash hand basin with underneath storage cupboards; toilet; seating area with wooden panelling and coat hooks.

KITCHEN/DINING:

original French encaustic tiled flooring; featured central island with marble worktop/Belfast sink and pendant lighting; restored oil-fed Aga with ovens and hotplates (flue relined); attractive classically styled kitchen units/cupboards; hatch through to formal dining room; window seat; pot filler tap above Aga; glass fronted dresser; underflooring heating.

SCULLERY:

original French encaustic tiled flooring; reclaimed sink with original hot and cold taps; built-in storage facility; underfloor heating.

BOOT ROOM:

wooden panelling; seating area with coat hooks.

First Floor Return

STAIRS & LANDING:

solid wooden staircase with carpet and brass rods.

First Floor

UTILITY AREA:

tiled floor.

BEDROOM (1)/LAUNDRY:

carpet.

BEDROOM (2):

carpet.

MAIN FAMILY BATHROOM:

tiled floor; toilet; walk-in wet room style shower with glass panel and modern fittings; wall radiator; additional heated chrome towel rail; wash hand basin set on marble plinth and storage cupboards/mirror; cast iron bath with original taps; extractor fan.

Second Floor

BEDROOM (3):

carpet; original fireplace; recessed shelving with shutters; central ceiling rose; cornicing.

BEDROOM (4):

solid wooden flooring; original fireplace; recessed shelving with shutters; cornicing.

BEDROOM (5):

carpet; original fireplace; bay window; cornicing; central ceiling rose.

BEDROOM (6):

solid wooden flooring; plumbed for en suite; cornicing; opening in situ for fireplace.

Second floor return

STAIRS & LANDING:

solid wooden staircase with carpet and brass rods; solid wooden flooring to landing area; eaves storage; window to landing.

Third Floor

BEDROOM (7):

carpet; BT phone point; dressing room/reading area with carpet and eaves storage/pressurised water tank.

BEDROOM 8/LIVING ROOM:

solid wooden flooring; eaves storage.

OUTSIDE:

dwelling and grounds extending to c.2 acres; surrounding lands extending to c.8.5 acres; gravel driveway; multiple outbuildings and garages; courtyard to rear of dwelling; boot room with wooden panelled/seating area; attractive mature grounds including secret walled garden; Photovoltaic Solar Panels in rear lands (providing c.£2,300 of income annually plus additional savings); additional separate access laneway.