14&16 London Street, Derry~londonderry BT48 6RQ,

Numbers 14–16 London Street are among the earliest surviving structures on London Street. Ownership of the site on which they were constructed can be traced back to at least the early-18th century and to the prominent Darcus family. The properties were constructed around 1832 and originally were one

Numbers 14–16 London Street are among the earliest surviving structures on London Street. Ownership of the site on which they were constructed can be traced back to at least the early-18th century and to the prominent Darcus family. The properties were constructed around 1832 and originally were one property, where No.14 London Street was used as a dwelling and No.16 was utilised as an outbuilding with rooms over a coach arch at ground floor. The properties have been successfully run as a self-catering holiday villas for a number of years and are listed on the following websites, to name but a few:
• booking.com
• airbnb.com
• historicderryrentals.com
• online-reservations.com
• visitbishopstreetandthefountain.com
Both the central location and the property sizes lend themselves well to this hospitality use as across the two properties, fifteen people can sleep comfortably. The properties could quickly and easily be returned to full time dwellings.

14 LONDON STREET

The subject property comprises a Georgian mid-terrace dwelling arranged over three stories with a basement. The property has been well maintained and tastefully
decorated throughout. The property is being disposed of in a fully furnished state. The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Basement

The basement is accessed via a stairwell off the living room/lounge and comprises of a large open plan bedroom with en-suite. The current layout includes a double bed and two
single beds and has been decorated with traditional whitewashed stonewalls and tiled floor.

Ground floor

The ground floor is accessed from London Street via a small porch leading into the hallway. Glazed double doors lead into a large, full length living room/lounge which we understand had previously formed two rooms. The lounge provides access to the basement bedroom and leads into the kitchen. The kitchen fills a modern extension with pitched roof and skylights on both elevations, providing a large, light and airy kitchen/dining room. To the rear of the kitchen is a bathroom and access to a small rear yard.

First floor
The first floor comprises of a large bright bedroom housing a double bed and single bed, leading to a bathroom with bath, sink, WC and bidet.
Second floor
The second floor comprises of two bedrooms, one at the front of the house and one at the rear, both of which contain double beds. Both bedrooms are well proportioned, light and bright.

16 LONDON STREET
The subject property comprises a Georgian mid-terrace dwelling arranged over three storeys with a small courtyard to the rear. The property is being disposed of in a fully furnished state and has been well maintained and tastefully decorated. The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Ground floor
The ground floor is accessed from London Street via a small porch leading into the living room / lounge. This leads into a bathroom and well equipped, light and bright kitchen at the rear of the house, which overlooks a small but pretty courtyard.

First floor
The first floor comprises of a large bright bedroom housing a double bed and single bed, leading to a bathroom with bath, sink and WC. The bedroom benefits from uninterrupted views over St. Columbs Cathedral.
Second floor
The second floor comprises of another bright double bedroom overlooking St. Columbs Cathedral. An en-suite leads from this bedroom.