Magheramorne is home to a rock quarry which has served as a filming location for Game of Thrones – and this magnificent property could be yours for £975,000.
- 19-bedroom mansion house
- Formal gardens, outstanding grounds, paddock
- Superb elevated position overlooking Lough Larne
- Converted courtyard with 19 bedrooms
- About 16 hectares / 40 acres in total.
Magheramorne Estate is centred upon a magnificent, historic mansion house extending to about 24,487 square feet (2,275 square metres). The estate includes a former stable block of traditional construction which has been converted to a self-contained apartment and 18 bedroom suites. The grounds extend to about 40 acres and are a particular feature. There are paddocks providing grazing.
The estate has views overlooking Larne Lough, the coastline and surrounding landscape.
Magheramorne House
Magheramorne House is accessed via a bell-mouthed stone wall with piers and cast-iron electric gates. A tree-lined avenue with lighting on either side leads to the front of the house where there is ample parking.
The front entrance of the category B1 listed house faces south-west, with the garden entrance facing north east and well-positioned for the views. The principal accommodation is laid out over three storeys with further service accommodation on a lower ground floor.
A key characteristic of the house is the extent and flexibility of the internal accommodation, with the ability to host large house parties.
While the accommodation has been extended and adapted since its original construction, many notable period features, both internally and externally, have been retained.
Exterior features cast iron gutters and downpipes, stone ball finials, Doric columns, a heraldic carved shield, tall chimney stacks and dormer windows.
Notable internal period features include decorative fireplaces, cornicing, an impressive atrium, timber panelling, architraves, sash and case windows, shutters, stained glass and ceiling rose.
The house is entered through a bright sun room which leads to a lobby with reception. The main functions rooms are on the ground floor and include a bar with lounge, the Blenheim Suite (with a capacity for 180 guests and a bar, commercial kitchen and toilet facilities off) and the McGarel Suite, which currently serves as a luxurious boardroom for up to 12 people. The remaining rooms on the ground floor serve as offices and staff meeting rooms.
The first floor includes 8 bedroom suites, a lounge area and the Maughan Suite which can host parties of up to 50 people. In addition to the main stair, there is a second, former servant’s access to all floors. There is also an area for a lift to provide access to all floors. On the second floor are ten further bedroom suites.
On the lower ground floor is a range of service rooms, stores, cellars, and a games room. There is a self-contained apartment with a direct external access. Also, on the ground floor and accessed via a stair directly from the commercial kitchen is a secondary kitchen with a fridge, cold store and loading area.
Gardens and Grounds
The formal gardens principally lie to the east of the house and include terraces, a parterre, water features, statues, lawns and paths bordered by hedges.
There are two paddocks providing grazing land.
The Stables
Lying to the south of the house and accessed via the driveway which continues beyond the house is a traditional range of former stable outbuildings which have been converted to residential accommodation. Listed as a Historic Building (category B1) it is of stone construction with red brick dressings and beneath a pitched slate roof.
Designed by Samuel P Close for the first Lord Magheramorne, the traditional range is believed to date from about 1881. The entrance faces north and with an elevated position, the accommodation is laid out over two storeys in a square shape with a central, cobbled courtyard. The stable block comprises 18-bedroom suites and an additional staff annex (one bedroom), as set out on the accompanying plans.
Guide Price
£975,000
Agent: Savills.