Lusky Mill, Lusky Road

‘Lusky Mill’
Adj 34 Lusky Road • Killinchy • BT23 6RR
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An opportunity exists to acquire a part of Ulster's industrial history comprising
of Lusky Mill, set on approximately 1 acre on the banks of the Blackwater
River, in the heart of the rolling Co. Down countryside.
The Mill which has been sensitively restored, renovated and enhanced to create
a most delightful family home which is quite unique and is steeped in the
industrial and agricultural history of the area. The Mill built in 1823 and
operated until around 1960 was a local point in the area and remains to this day
with the mill chimney visible for a distance around the mill.
The Mill fell into disrepair over the last 40 years and in the last 2 years the
vendor has painstakingly restored the stonework and roof to their former glory,
incorporating period style sash windows which seamlessly integrate into the
fabric.
Internally old timber work and beams have been retained with new timbers
incorporated, combining to create a most pleasing effect. Modern features
include oil fired central heating, luxury kitchen fittings and sanitary ware, to
name but a few. The accommodation is bright and spacious with a
contemporary feel which will blend the old and new into a unique family
home.
Lusky Mill located about 20 minutes drive from the edge of Belfast, Stormont
and Belfast City airport, is well placed to take advantage of a selection of water
sports available on Strangford Lough just a few minutes drive away. A range of
local shops, pubs and restaurants are available close by, with transport to many
of the top grammar schools available in East Belfast, Newtownards and
Downpatrick, in Lisbane and / or Balloo.
History
Built in or around 1823 by David Gordon, who was then landlord of Florida
Manor, to serve the needs of the estate and its tenants. The original corn mill,
with water wheel and kiln, was constructed on the banks of the Blackwater
River, which was damned to create a mill pond, and race to channel water to
drive the mill wheel and 3 sets of grinding stones within the mill and then to
be returned to the river.
David Gordon, a banker established The Banking House of Gordon and Co in
1808 which later became the Belfast Banking Co, and latterly The Northern
Bank Ltd. David Gordon inherited Florida Manor and Delamont Estate in
1993.
The estate tenants were required to bring their corn, wheat and maize to the
mill for drying and grinding. The Mill tenancy changed hands, and in about
1864 a flax scutching mill was built by Fredk Rea Shaw with a latter scutch
mill added 5 - 8 years later which is thought to have been driven by a steam
engine.
William Shaw took over the mill from Frew Shaw in 1894 and then passed
hands in 1909 to a George Harris, who died in 1944, and once again passed
hands to Raymond Harris, son of George. It is thought that the steam
powered flax mill ceased working around 1931, although some reports suggest
it was recommenced during the war for a period.
It is believed that Raymond Shaw continued to operate the corn mill until
around 1960 when it finally ceased working around 1970, the mill, mill house
and lands were sold to a new owner who built a new house over the river. The
property was purchased by the vendor in 2007, who started the process of
renovating the original mill.
Specification
Security and Peace of Mind
Doors and Internal Joinery
· Steel Lined Hardwood Front Door with High Specification Ironmongery and Five
Point Lockable System
· Mains Fed Smoke Detectors
· Internal Doors of Solid Oak with High Quality Brass Furniture
· Fully Lockable Doors and Windows
· Deep Moulded Painted Architraves
· CRL 10 Year Build Mark Warranty Upon Building Completion
· Comprehensive Zoned Alarm System with Option to Upgrade the Package
· Oak Furnished Staircase and Handrails
External Features
Finishing Touches
· Traditional Stone Construction
· PC Allowance of £40,000 to Furnish and Luxuriously Appoint the Kitchen, Laundry
Room and Bathrooms to Exacting Standards.
· Walls and Ceilings Painted Throughout - Otherwise Stone
· Sliding Sash Double Glazed Windows
· Sandstone Sills
· Slated Roof with Sandstone Copings
· Courtyard with Double Garage, Chimney, Steam Engine and Water Wheel
· Gravelled Courtyard and Driveway
· Partially Landscaped Gardens
Electrical and Lighting
Heating and Water
· Low Voltage Lighting in Kitchen, Bathrooms and Laundry Room
· 5 Amp Lighting Circuits and Power Points in Principal Rooms and Common Areas
· Oil Fired Central Heating
· Wire Television Aerial with Installation for Sky and Sky HD in Principal Rooms
· Electronic Programming with Independently Controlled Ground Floor and First
Floor Central Heating with Under Floor Heating in Principal Rooms
· Cabling in Principal Rooms for the Key Pads of an Intelligent Seamless and Integrated
Whole House Audio and Video System
· Packages for Home Hub, Room Speakers, Plasma TV and Home Cinema including
Smart Technology Wiring Available
· Option to Purchase Renewable Electricity at 10p / unit from Neighbour
· Pressurised Water System
· 9 kw Enclosed Multi-fuel Stove
Ground Floor
Lower Ground Floor
FAMILY ROOM 4.8m (15'9) x 4.8m (15'9)
BEDROOM 4 5.9m (19'4) x 3.5m (11'6)
SUN ROOM 4.1m (13'5) x 4.6m (15'1)
BATHROOM 2.2m (7'3) x 1.8m (5'11)
KITCHEN 4.8m (15'9) x 4.8m (15'9)
BEDROOM 5 3.2m (10'6) x 5.9m (19'4)
DINING ROOM 5.9m (19'4) x 9.2m (30'2)
LAUNDRY ROOM 4.8m (15'9) x 4.9m (16'1)
WC 2.7m (8'10) x 1.3m (4'3)
First Floor
LIVING ROOM 5.9m (19'4) x 9.2m (30'2)
MASTER BEDROOM 4.8m (15'9) x 4.8m (15'9)
EN SUITE 1.8m (5'11) x 2.6m (8'6)
DRESSING ROOM 1.7m (5'7) x 2.6m (8'6)
PRINCIPAL BATHROOM 2m (6'7) x 3.5m (11'6)
BEDROOM 2 2m (6'7) x 3.5m (11'6)
BEDROOM 3 4.8m (15'9) x 4.9m (16'1)
Floor Plans
First Floor
Ground Floor
AUCTIONEERS • ESTATE AGENTS • VALUERS
Lower Ground
Floor
27 Castle Street, Comber, Co Down BT23 5DY
Tel: 028 9187 8956 Fax: 028 9187 4454
Email: [email protected] www.timmartin.co.uk
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