Ballynewry House has a commanding position, set in lovely countryside, located between Marlacoo Lake and Hamiltonsbawn. It have views over the lake that shares its name and surrounding countryside at the rear, towards the Mourne Mountains. Whilst it is in need of some modernisation today, Ballynewry House is a captivating period property set on around 4.5 acres, it is steeped in history and brimming with character. It presents an exceptional opportunity to put your own mark on a truly remarkable family home. On entering the entrance hall, one will notice a feature curved wall, this is one of the walls of the family room. The family room is oval shaped and matches the oval shaped main bedroom above, giving feature curved walls to both rooms and a bay with windows over looking the rear garden towards the lake. The OSNI First Edition Map of 1832 - 1846 shows Ballynewry House, at that time there was an orchard behind the house. The farmyard at the side of the house with its range of old farm buildings give a glimpse into the property's rich agricultural past. While these buildings are in need of restoration or demolition, they present an opportunity to breathe new life into this part of the property.

Ballynewry House has been in the same family for around 70 years, now it is time for someone else to make it their truly remarkable family home and a chance to become the steward of this timeless treasure.

Entrance hall
14' 5" x 14' 4" (4.39m x 4.37m) Mahogany front door, feature curved wall, corniced ceiling, mahogany balustrade staircase
Lounge 21' 2" x 15' 9" (6.45m x 4.80m) Ornamental marble fireplace with cast iron inset and multi-fuel stove, corniced ceiling
Family Room 18' 5" x 13' 5" (5.61m x 4.09m) Oval-shaped room, corniced ceiling, opening to dining room
Dining Room 15' 3" x 13' 5" (4.65m x 4.09m) Corniced ceiling
Kitchen 11' 2" x 8' 4" (3.40m x 2.54m) Solid oak kitchen comprising high and low level units with 1½ bowl sink, plumbed for dishwasher, space for cooker, extractor fan, space for fridge, partially tiled walls
Landing 19' 10" x 6' 8" (6.05m x 2.03m) Corniced ceiling
Bedroom 1 19' 0" x 14' 7" (5.79m x 4.45m) Oval shaped room
Bedroom 2 16' 0" x 10' 4" (4.88m x 3.15m)
Bedroom 3 15' 1" x 8' 6" (4.60m x 2.59m) Fitted wardrobe and shelved hotpress
Bedroom 4 12' 3" x 10' 2" (3.73m x 3.10m) (L-shaped, at widest)
Bathroom 11' 4" x 4' 6" (3.45m x 1.37m) Coloured suite comprising panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, w.c., partially tiled walls, partial T&G wall panelling, T&G panelled ceiling
Basement
Lower Hall 15' 3" x 7' 3" (4.65m x 2.21m) Door to rear
Room 1 20' 6" x 15' 2" (6.25m x 4.62m)
Room 2 17' 10" x 14' 6" (5.44m x 4.42m)
Room 3 15' 3" x 7' 2" (4.65m x 2.18m)
Room 4 14' 5" x 6' 0" (4.39m x 1.83m)





Outside
Fence at front, pillars leading to driveway. Front garden in grass, edged by mature trees and shrubs.
Concrete parking area at front with turning area.
Garage (39' X 22'8)
Wood Shed (26'10 X 11'2)
Rear garden laid in lawn, views over Ballynewry lake and surrounding countryside towards the Mourne Mountains.
Milking Parlour (29'5 X 18) The milking Parlour still contains the original cattle cubicles (I don't think they're fit for purpose today), which the owner at the time Mr T. J. Rankin was instrumental in introducing to Dairy Farmers in Northern Ireland. Mr Rankin and the Minister for Agriculture, J. B. McQuitty were even invited to talk to the Farmers Club in London to talk to leading farmers on the cubicle system of housing.

Farmyard
An arch at the side leads to a large farmyard edged by farm sheds, barns and pig houses. The buildings are in various stages of disrepair, some should be able to be repaired, some may need to be demolished. It will be up to the new owners, whether they choose to renovate the farm yard buildings and restore them to their former glory or to demolish some of them.