Introduction
This is the demesne for an 18th-century house which has 19th-century additions, including a conservatory. There are trees and many shrubs set in cultivated compartments around the house, and views of Strangford Lough. There is a hedged productive garden containing a glasshouse.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
One mile north-west of Portaferry.
- History
The house and demesne were established in the 18th century. The house was much altered and a conservatory added about 1870 by Mr Warnock, the owner.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: D 018
Features
- Kitchen Garden
- Description: Hedged kitchen garden with glasshouse
- Conservatory
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- Gate Lodge
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house dates from the 18th century. There were major alterations in about 1870.
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- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, Mark: {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} 2nd edition London: Constable 1990 p. 29 A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland