Tullymore School House was officially opened on Wednesday 27th February 1856, erected through the generosity of Lord Viscount O’Neill serving as a boys and girls’ school with the upper storey set apart as accommodation for the teachers. The school remained open for many years when following its closure, it was eventually extended to the rear and adapted as a private dwelling.
Positioned on the periphery of the village, this idyllic Grade B1 listed property occupies a gateway setting entering the bustling main street with its array of shops and cafes and leading out to the majestic Glens of Antrim and beautiful coastline.
Set within mature grounds extending to just under 0.9 acres and enjoying the backdrop of the Braid River, this unique property is ripe for refurbishment with the potential to create a truly stylish and high calibre period home.
An open porch with arched trellising and columns accesses the different aspects of the property which include the central two storey accommodation which encompasses an attractive hallway with winding staircase leading to three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The balance of the ground floor features two reception rooms, a generous kitchen/dining area with a rear hallway and separate WC.
Both the left and right wing of the property which were the original classrooms, feature raised ceiling heights and are spacious in their proportion. The left wing is currently a garage while the right wing is semi partitioned.
A slate roof, deep eaves to each gable end with exposed rafter ends and deep sliding sash windows to the original parts of the property, compliment the overall appeal. In addition, traditional stone walls, wrought iron railings and a pillared entrance add to the originality and character.
The enviable location combines the convenience to local amenities and schools with the countryside on your doorstep yet is only a few minutes’ drive to the neighbouring town of Ballymena and the A26/M2 link with Belfast just over 30 miles away and local airports within easy reach.
