Thursday, 06 May 2010

Best Property Services has been appointed joint agent for the sale of a historic 17^th century home on Drumalt Road, Silverbridge.

The B1 listed property, known as Silverbridge House,  is set on over 21 acres and was originally built and used as a hunting lodge by Robert Bawn McGeogh in the 17^th century. In the 1900s the house and grounds were put to use as a working farm under the ownership of the Coulter family.

The accommodation comprises a main house (2 kitchens, scullery 5 bedrooms, WC, bathroom, living and dining rooms) maids quarters (4 bedrooms, stores), totalling 352 m2 (3778 sq ft). Externally, there is a yard with stables and stores, coach houses and other out houses. The property comes with significant farm lands and the complete footprint including lands, dwelling, yard and outbuildings is 8.71 hectares (21.53 acres).

Michael Hendron, Commercial Sales, Best Property Services says:

“The main house has been occupied until very recently and the grounds have been kept in good order. The accommodation would need some modernising and restoration in places as there are some beautiful period features worth preserving.”

“The building has a special history with the people of this area as many local people would have ancestors employed at house - particularly throughout the 1900s as it generated significant employment for farm labourers, cooks and maids during its time as a working farm. I’m sure many local people with watch this sale with interest for that reason.”

Best Property Services are joint agents with Joe Kernan Estate Agent, Crossmaglen.  Closing date for offers is 11^th June.

For information contact Best Property Sales, Newry and Dundalk, tel 028 3026 6811. Best Property Services is a chartered member of the Royal Institute of Surveyors.

ENDS