Deerpark Cottage
| Deerpark Cottage | |
|---|---|
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| Alternative names | Katie's Cottage |
| General information | |
| Type | Listed cottage |
| Architectural style | Rural Irish vernacular |
| Address | 28 Deerpark Rd, Bellaghy, Magherafelt BT45 8LB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Completed | 1820s |
| Renovated | September 2016–June 2017 |
| Renovation cost | £156,000 |
| Owner | Mary McGeough |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1.5 |
| Floor area | 194 m2 (2,090 sq ft) |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect(s) | Patrick Bradley Architects |
| Quantity surveyor | Ad Group |
| Main contractor | Peter McErlain Limited Building Contractors |
Deerpark Cottage (also known as Katie's Cottage) is a restored thatched cottage near Bellaghy, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Built in the early 19th century, it is a Grade B+ building.[1]
Architecture
The rural vernacular cottage has a floor area of 194 m2 (2,090 sq ft)[2] and stands 11/2 stories tall.[1] It contains a reception hall, a kitchen/dining area, a utility room, a double and a single bedroom, and a wet room.[1] Its thatched roof is made of 400 mm (1.3 ft)+ long straw placed on sod, with walls made of stone finished with a lime render.[3]
History
The cottage was originally built in the early 19th century and owned by the McKenna family until Kathleen "Katie" McKenna's death in 2002.[4] It fell into ruin, with the original thatched roof collapsing and waterlogging the building.[2] In 2016, at the request of Katie's niece Mary,[4] the building was restored and modernized between September and June the following year.[2] The renovation was done by Patrick Bradley Architects and contracted by Peter McErlain Limited Building Contractors,[2] with the thatching done by Kieran Agnew.[3] The renovation cost £156,000 and was funded by the Department of Communities.[2] As of September 2023, it is available to be rent as a holiday cottage under the name "Katie's Cottage".[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Katie's Cottage". Visit Mid Ulster. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Deerpark Cottage". AJ Buildings Library. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ a b Madsen, Astrid (2020-04-27). "1800s cottage renovation". Selfbuild. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ a b Tunney, Liam. "FEATURE: Historic County Derry cottage brimming with love and happy memories". Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Katie's Cottage, Bellaghy, UK". Booking.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.