Pound Cottage, 5 Abbacy Road Ardkeen, Portaferry, BT22 1HH

Set close to the picturesque inlet on Strangford Lough, known as 'The Dorn' in the most idyllic of locations and close to the nature reserve this four bedroom cottage is full of character and charm, Built in 1725 the cottage was originally the local Presbyterian schoolhouse for the area and has been extended by the current owners to provide delightful and welcoming home. Ideally located within close proximity to Portaferry with its marina, restaurants, shops and schools close at hand there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, from sailing on the Strangford Lough, cycling, fishing, walking and birdwatching. Internally the property comprises of entrance porch, reception room with timber beam ceilings, feature brick fireplace with cast iron stove, family room with open fireplace, timber beam ceilings and double doors out to side gardens, country style kitchen with Rayburn range, timber beam ceilings and open to formal dining area. The property also benefits from, one double bedroom, office/bedroom five, family bathroom and utility room. Upstairs there are a further three bedrooms, master with ensuite ,and both master and bedroom two have double doors leading out onto the roof terrace, which has magnificent views of the countryside and shower room. Externally the property has well maintained gardens to front, side and rear and large driveway with a access to garage with electric doors, several outbuilding and log store.perfect to stock up for those long winters nights in front of a roaring fire.