Former School For Sale in Co. Down

Inch Schoolhouse, 78 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 9AY

Inch Schoolhouse
78 Belfast Road
Downpatrick
Co. Down
BT30 9AY

An exceptional Grade B2 listed residence dating back to 1848 on 3 acres and currently operating as a well-established Airbnb.
Price: £995,000
Agent: Simon Brien
Contact: Mark Leinster
Last update: 30th June 2026

Key Features
– stunning Grade B2 listed residence constructed 1848 (formerly Inch Primary School)
– currently run as an award-winning Airbnb
– high level of presentation throughout retaining a host of original features
– eight double bedrooms
– entrance hall with bar area
– three reception rooms
– bathroom, shower room, and ensuite
– fully fitted kitchen
– utility room
– oil fired central heating
– detached double garage and additional single garage
– superb site extending in total to 3 acres in lawns with wooded area to rear
– generous parking to front and rear
– magnificent onward investment opportunity
– lies beside the Strangford Lecale area of natural beauty, and Inch Abbey
– lies on a ‘protected route’, which limits further development of the pastoral valley
– short drive to Downpatrick with its host of amenities and schooling
– development potential as a small hotel, wedding venue or spa
– Belfast circa 30 minutes

An exceptional Grade B2 Listed residence dating back to 1848, formerly Inch Primary School, this unique property has been beautifully maintained and presented to a high standard throughout, while retaining a wealth of original features.

Currently operating as a well-established Airbnb, the property offers spacious and flexible accommodation comprising eight double bedrooms, making it ideal for continued investment use or as an impressive private residence.

Internally, the home briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall with bar area, three reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen, utility room, 8 bedrooms, along with a bathroom, shower room and ensuite facilities. Oil fired central heating is installed.

Externally, the property is set on a superb site extending to approximately 3 acres, laid in lawns with a mature wooded area to the rear. There is ample parking to both front and rear, in addition to a detached double garage and separate single garage.

This is a magnificent onward investment opportunity in a convenient location, just a short drive to Downpatrick and within easy commuting distance of Belfast (approx. 30 minutes).

EPC Rating
E40/C76

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