An opportunity to purchase a stunning and historically significant property – once part of the Earl of Gosford’s estate – on the outskirts of Hamiltonsbawn has arisen.
Known as The Long Cottage, this quaint 18th century property on the Mullaghbrack Road has been listed for sale by its current owners at an attractive guide price of £299,950.
Notably, the charming country residence is regarded by its listing agent Pooler Country as “unusual and attractive”.
While its original structure dates back to pre-famine origin the home has been extended considerably over the years, effortlessly blending “historical charm with modern comfort”.
So far into the 21st century it has come that the listing agent further states that a portion of the property might even be suitable as AirBnB accommodation as it features “its own bedroom with adjacent bathroom and an independent external door leading to the garden”.
While the split-level two-storey cottage owes its name to its original rectangular shape, its upgrades provide areas of interest towards the rear of the property – both externally and internally.
It boasts an “adaptable” living space which could be reconfigured from its current three bedrooms and three sitting rooms arrangement to provide two additional bedrooms for the larger family.
There is a spacious and bright kitchen-dining area complete with AGA and a striking pitch pine floor leading onto a garden-facing conservatory.
A almost secret “light-filled loft living space” is tucked away above the kitchen with its own exterior door and staircase.
Its most striking features include wooden panelled ceilings, external stable doors, steps leading into the ground floor bedrooms and an unpainted wooden staircase leading to the first floor.
The listing agent notes: “In the oldest part of the house with sash windows in deep reveals, there is a comfortable living room with stove in an open hearth and a cosy sitting room with a cast iron fireplace.
“The garden is largely dominated by a large weeping Birch tree which is considered one of the finest specimens in the county.”
In addition, a “substantial” outbuilding is included in the sale which offers “endless possibilities” for buyers from functional living space to storage.
Interested parties should contact Pooler Country for more information.
