The original house is believed to have been built in the early 18th century, with the front section added in 1835.

The porch leads to a drawing room with antique marble fireplace. Across the hallway with its wooden floor and fanlight, is the family room with limestone chimneypiece. The kitchen has clay tiled flooring, tiled walls and an Aga. There is also a pantry with Belfast sink. A hallway leads to the rear door and WC.

There are four bedrooms on the first floor, the master bedroom incorporating a shower and cast iron fireplace. A staircase in another bedroom leads to the second floor with two storage rooms. The bathroom accesses a storage area that could, the agent suggests, be converted to an en-suite.

The property, including garage, extends to approximately 267sq m (2874sq ft).

The gardens . . . formally open to the public . . . have featured in television programmes and several magazines.

Price: 670,000
Agent: Savills Hamilton Osborne King, 01-663 4350