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][2]

Deerpark Cottage
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Alternative namesKatie's Cottage
General information
TypeCottage
Architectural styleRural Irish vernacular
Address28 Deerpark Rd, Bellaghy, Magherafelt BT45 8LB
CountryNorthern Ireland
Coordinates54°47′56.76″N 6°30′53.1″W / 54.7991000°N 6.514750°W / 54.7991000; -6.514750
Year(s) built1820–1839
RenovatedSeptember 2016–June 2017
Renovation cost£156,000
OwnerMary McGeough
Technical details
Floor count1.5
Floor area194 m2 (2,090 sq ft)
Renovating team
Architect(s)Patrick Bradley Architects
Quantity surveyorAd Group
Main contractorPeter McErlain Limited Building Contractors
Listed Building – Grade B+
TypeHouse
DesignatedSeptember 15, 1978
Reference no.HB08/09/010

Architecture

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The rural vernacular cottage has a floor area of 194 m2 (2,090 sq ft)[3] 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.[4]

History

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The cottage was originally built in the early 19th century and owned by the McKenna family until Kathleen "Katie" McKenna's death in 2002.[5] It fell into ruin, with the original thatched roof collapsing and waterlogging the building.[3] In 2016, at the request of Katie's niece Mary,[5] the building was restored and modernized between September and June the following year.[3] The renovation was done by Patrick Bradley Architects and contracted by Peter McErlain Limited Building Contractors,[3] with the thatching done by Kieran Agnew.[4] The renovation cost £156,000 and was funded by the Department for Communities.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Katie's Cottage". Visit Mid Ulster. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "HB08/09/010". apps.communities-ni.gov.uk. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Deerpark Cottage". AJ Buildings Library. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Madsen, Astrid (April 27, 2020). "1800s cottage renovation". Selfbuild. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Tunney, Liam. "FEATURE: Historic County Derry cottage brimming with love and happy memories". Retrieved September 5, 2023.