Lot 1: 8 & 10 Ballougry Road,

Features

• Milltown Lodge is a detached period property, constructed 1936 on the grounds of the late 18th century Milltown Lodge.
• The property extends to a total of about 2,613 sq. ft, and offers generous and flexible accommodation as set out in the accompanying plans.
• Detached one, two and three storey multi bay red brick farm building constructed c.1857.
• Milltown farm buildings benefit from previous planning permission under reference A/2003/0502/LB.

Lot 1 consists of Milltown Lodge and the adjacent former farm buildings to include a commercial unit, on a total site area of about 3.69 acres.

Milltown Lodge
Milltown Lodge is an attractive, detached period property within a charming setting, constructed 1936 on the grounds of the late 18th century Milltown Lodge. The farm was formerly occupied by Rev James Crawford and then by his son, Samuel Crawford whom Crawford Square to the northeast of the city is named after, prior to being acquired by the McCaul family in 1936. This therefore represents a unique opportunity to purchase a period property, that has not been brought to the market in over 200 years. Milltown Lodge is accessed via a square stone pillar entrance with pyramidal caps that significantly enhance its character, and is bounded by a stone wall offering heightened privacy. The property is approached via a shared, winding bit-mac driveway, flanked by an array of established trees and hedgerow leading to an abundance of parking to the north of the dwelling.

The two-storey dwelling sits on an elevated site in a mature landscaped setting, with commanding views across the River Foyle. Key external features include the Italian ceramic roof with rolled lead ridges, square headed window openings with concrete sills, and metal framed windows.

The property extends to a total of about 2,613 sq. ft, and offers generous and flexible accommodation as set out in the accompanying plans. The bright entrance hall gives access to the two main reception rooms positioned to the front of the house, including a sitting room and lounge. The sitting room features a working fireplace, a side door leading to the south garden, decorative cornicing, and a large 7 bay window with window seats, to maximise the river views. The lounge is connected to the kitchen/dining room, and offers a sense of a ‘breakout’ space via a half partition wall with decorative fireplace. The kitchen was recently installed in 2020 and includes an extensive range of floor and wall mounted units, as well as built in appliances, with a spacious dining area ideal for entertaining. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a study/home office with separate access if required, a cloak room and a WC.

The bedroom accommodation is laid out on the first floor and comprises the master bedroom with ensuite and built in closet, as well as 3 further spacious double bedrooms (1 en-suite). The main family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath is also located on the first floor, along with both a study/nursery and a laundry store.

Externally, the house sits southeast facing amidst mature garden grounds laid to lawn. A former boathouse is located to the front offering a unique decorative feature. There is a large garage to the north of the dwelling, that is connected to Milltown Lodge via a covered yard area in which there are also 2 stores. The garage is built in the style of the house with a unique articulated wooden door. 

Former Farm Buildings
Located immediately adjacent to Milltown Lodge is a detached one, two and three storey multi bay red brick farm building constructed c.1857 as the farm buildings to Milltown House (formerly Milton Lodge). The gradient slopes up towards the Ballougry road, whereby the building then changes from two/three storey to single storey in height, with a raised courtyard and an enclosed sunken yard to the west. A laneway off the Ballougry Road runs to the rear of the farm buildings and provides direct access to the Foyle Valley Cycle Route and to the river.

The L-shaped complex is listed B1 and is characterised by segmental and round-arched openings formed in gauged brick with terracotta half-pipes arranged in a honeycomb pattern to form ventilation panels. On the eastern elevation, the brick work forms a ground floor with vaulted ceilings and provides access to the sunken yard area.

Whilst the farm buildings have not been used for agricultural purposes in many years, there is a floored workshop to the north elevation that can be accessed directly from the garden of Milltown Lodge, along with a commercial shed currently utilised as a car sales showroom, however vacant possession will be granted upon or prior to completion of sale.

Milltown farm buildings also benefit from previous planning permission and listed building consent for a change of use from an existing redundant agricultural building into 11 housing units and ancillary works under planning reference A/2003/0502/LB. Planning documents can be made available upon request. The buildings may also be suitable for alternative uses such as a unique wedding venue, subject to the relevant permissions.

Directions

Derry/Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth largest city on the island of Ireland. The city is situated at the mouth of the Lough Foyle adjacent to the border with County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Centred on a hill on the west bank of the River Foyle, the old city is partially contained by well-preserved city walls (completed in 1619) 1.2 miles in circumference. It is about 4 miles (6km) upstream from where the Foyle widens into the Broad Atlantic inlet of Lough Foyle.

The city is located approximately 70 miles Northwest of Belfast via the M2/A6, totalling a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes. Letterkenny is located only 20 miles west of Derry/Londonderry via the N13, totalling a journey time of about 40 minutes. Transport throughout the Isle of Ireland is easy with the cities excellent road and rail links. Further the city boast its own deep seaport ‘Londonderry Port’ and own airport ‘Derry City’ at Eglinton, with direct daily connections to major UK cities.

Milltown Farm is located approximately 3.1 miles southwest of Derry/Londonderry on Ballougry Road. The farm occupies an elevated position in a private, tranquil setting with breath taking views across the River Foyle and Derry/Londonderry City.

An abundance of amenities are located nearby at Foyleside Shopping Centre (2.7 miles), the Richmond Shopping Centre (2.8 miles), Lisnagelvin Retail Park (3.6 miles), and Crescent Link Retail Park (4.7 miles).

For lovers of the outdoors plenty of walks and trails can be found nearby including The Foyle Valley Cycle Route which can be accessed directly from Milltown Farm. This award-winning, 21 mile cycle route connects the historic Walled City of Derry/Londonderry to the border towns of Lifford and Strabane on a mix of traffic-free paths and quiet country roads. Other attractive walks include Brooke Park, Ness Country Park, Prehen Woods and St Columb’s Park. Lisfannon Beach in County Donegal is also a short 20-minute drive away on the bay of Lough Swilly.

There is a great selection of both primary schools and secondary schools serving the local area including Ballougry Primary School, Lisnagelvin Primary, Model School, Foyle College and Lumen Christi College to name a few. Ulster University Magee Campus is also 2.9 miles distant, offering a broad range of undergraduate and post graduate academic degree programmes.