3 bed cottage for sale

South Meadows 93 Mealough Road, Carryduff, Belfast, Co Antrim BT8

Dating back over 100 years, South Meadows is full of character and charm forming part of the landscape for generations and has played a part in the local community even previously serving as the local shop. Set amidst approximately 7 acres and surrounded by rolling countryside the cottage enjoys a truly picturesque setting, with its own woodland, orchard and a stream meandering around the grounds.
A property with history, character and considerable potential, South Meadows Cottage offers an increasingly rare opportunity to create a home in a truly special setting. Offering plenty of scope for those seeking a country lifestyle, the property is particularly well suited to equestrian use, with six stables, a hay shed and several additional outbuildings. There is also an external office with its own high-speed fibre Wi-Fi, providing an ideal space for those working from home.
While the cottage would benefit from some updating internally, it retains a wealth of original features, including exposed stone walls, deep-set windows and original flooring, adding plenty of character and a sense of its history.
Internally, the accommodation comprises a spacious entrance porch and large hallway, leading to an extensive dual-aspect lounge with wood-burning stove. The lounge opens into a separate dining room, which could also lend itself to use as a home office, family room or additional reception space. From here, there is access to the lean-to and rear gardens.
The large kitchen retains the original Aga range, providing a wonderful country kitchen feel and a lovely focal point to the room, there is also a separate utility room, WC and cloaks area.
The cottage has a total of three bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles overlooking the gardens, together with a separate family shower room.
Outside, the property sits within an extensive site with original water well, surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and flower beds tumbling around the cottage-style gardens. Beyond the immediate gardens are several fields, offering excellent potential for equestrian use, a smallholding or simply enjoying the space and privacy that comes with a property of this scale. The enclosed stables benefit from both water and electricity.
Enjoying a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to local amenities, schools and facilities in Carryduff, South Meadows Cottage is also within easy reach of Belfast and Lisburn with a 15 minutes’ drive either way bringing your to Forestside or Sprucfield offering the best of both worlds – a tranquil countryside lifestyle with convenience close at hand.