20 Scroggy Road

Location: 20 Scroggy Road, Glenavy, Co. Antrim

Built: 1820

Architect: Not Known

Type: Other

Council: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Status: Saved

This two–storey thatch dwelling dates from 1820–1839 and had been vacant for a period of 5 years, subsequently falling into a rapid state of disrepair. A previous renovation scheme had only partially thatched two–thirds of the roof, leaving the remaining section covered with slate. This would have been quite a common occurrence throughout the countryside in previous years due to the expense of re–thatching. But in 2008 the building was rehabilitated by a sensitive and enthusiastic restorer purchaser who was committed to restoring the building as their private residence.

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