Derry Farm, 3 Ballyrusley Road

Description
Nestled on the outskirts of Portaferry, Derry Farm is a beautifully restored 1880s thatched stone cottage that blends historic charm with modern comfort. Set on two acres of picturesque countryside, this three-bedroom, two-storey home offers a peaceful retreat with stunning rural views. The kitchen / dining area features an oil fired range cooker and provides access to a utility room and cloak room. The spacious formal lounge includes an open fireplace and the living room has a wood burning stove. The three first floor bedrooms are complemented by luxury family bathroom with separate oversized shower. The property also benefits from double glazed sash windows and under floor heating throughout.

Set on two acres, the property provides panoramic countryside views and features several outbuildings, including a modern one-bedroom studio with a hot tub area overlooking the gardens which could operate as a successful holiday rental. There's also stables, office space, and a barn providing the potential for further residential accommodation or a commercial operation.

Just minutes from Portaferry, a charming coastal village known for its scenic walks, vibrant cultural events, excellent eateries, and easy access to Strangford via ferry.
This rare opportunity is perfect for those seeking a picturesque countryside home with business potential.

Contact the office for more information and to arrange your viewing.


ENTRANCE HALL Solid slate floor.

FORMAL LOUNGE 19' 8" x 13' 8" (5.99m x 4.17m) Feature open fireplace with tiled hearth and solid wood surround; solid wood floor; under floor heating.

LIVING ROOM 13' 9" x 12' 0" (4.19m x 3.66m) Feature wood burning stove; solid wood floor; under floor heating.

KITCHEN / DINING AREA 19' 11" x 14' 9" (6.07m x 4.5m) Bespoke kitchen with an excellent range of high and low level units with drawers and solid work surfaces; 'Belfast' sink; oil fired range cooker; under floor heating.

UTILITY ROOM 7' 9" x 7' 6" (2.36m x 2.29m) Range of low level units; recess for fridge / freezer; tiled floor; under floor heating.

CLOAK ROOM WC and pedestal wash hand basin; tiled floor; under floor heating.

REAR PORCH Slate floor; electric meter cupboard.

SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR LANDING Solid wood floor; under floor heating.

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 9" x 13' 9" (5.11m x 4.19m) Sliding wardrobe; access to roof space; under floor heating.

BEDROOM 2 13' 10" x 9' 9" (4.22m x 2.97m) Access to roof space; under floor heating.

BEDROOM 3 14' 0" into recess x 9' 10" (4.27m x 3m) Under floor heating.

FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising bath with telephone hand shower; oversized shower cubicle with thermostatic shower; low flush WC; vanity sink unit; tiled floor; extractor fan; built-in storage cupboard; built-in hot press; under floor heating.

OUTSIDE Spacious site with mature gardens, a sun terrace, plenty of parking space, stables, a barn, an office and a modern one bedroom studio, which with relevant planning approval, could be utilised as self-catering accommodation.