A FORMER RAF radar station overlooking one of the most stunning coastlines on the island of Ireland, has gone on the market for £200,000.
Built during the early Cold War era, the now derelict and listed building sits on a hill in the heart of the Causeway Coastal Route, overlooking the Antrim coastline from Torr Head to Murlough Bay.
The former listening post on Torr Road also offers views of the Scottish coastline across the North Channel, with the Paps of Jura and as far south as the Ayrshire coast visible on a clear day.
The sprawling property is being marketed by Cushendall estate agents Daniel McAlister & Son.
“For someone wanting to think outside the box, the sale of this former radar station offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire something different,” states the listing.
“Located approximately eight miles from Ballycastle, this property is looking for that person with the imagination and drive to create something different in an area of outstanding natural beauty.”
The station was originally built in the mid-1950s as part of ROTOR, an elaborate British Government air defence programme developed to counter a potential Soviet attack.
It’s understood it was just active for two-years until 1958, and has seen more cattle over recent decades than RAF personnel.
The listing for the property states it is still connected to the electricity network.
The derelict state of the building means it will require substantial investment.
But subject to planning, it could become one of the island’s most unique homes.
