Look inside: Listed NI property dating back to 18th century on the market for £350,000
Additional accommodation includes a three-bed cottage and outbuildings with former stables.
The property was built by Andrew Knox, at that time, PM for Donegal in 1740. The Knox family owned the property for approximately 170 years until it was seized in World War One. It was eventually bought back by another branch of the Prehen family in the 1970s, then restored by Carola and the late Julian Peck.
Prehen House retains many of its original features such as cornicing, paintwork and bay windows.
The ground floor is home to four reception rooms leading from the entrance foyer. These include a sitting room with floor and ceiling library with a fireplace. The library offers access to a further reception room, ideal for a family snug.
The kitchen and dining area is located to the back of the property and boasts an Aga, utility and storage room.
The first floor is home to a principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, plus an additional six bedrooms with one ensuite toilet/shower.
A small landing area allows access into two of the bedrooms, plus a spacious receptions offering access to three bedrooms. A second staircase provides access to two bedrooms.
A vaulted basement contains wine cellars, a consecrated Church of Ireland, consecrated Russian Orthodox chapel and various stores.
The external cottage comprises a kitchen, lounge and bedroom on the ground floor, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
Prehen House is located just over two miles outside of Derry and close to a host of amenities including Foyleside and Richmond Shopping Centres and Crescent Link and Lisnagelvin Retail Parks.
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