Marcus Magnier

Altavilla is an imposing period house dating from 1790’s on approximately 22 acres, situated on the outskirts of the historic market town of Cahir and with frontage to and fishing rights over the river Suir.

The Virginia Creeper clad house is approximately 496 sq.mt. (5,339 sq. ft). It dates from the 1790’s and was substantially remodelled in the 1860’s to offer elegantly proportioned yet comfortable accommodation in a private and convenient location.

Location

The adjoining market town of Cahir has at its centre, Cahir Castle, seat of the Butlers, Barons of Caher and afterwards, Earls of Glengall, which stands on an island in the river Suir, is the largest and best presented circa 15th and 16th Century castle in Ireland. Cahir is in close proximity to Cashel, former seat of the High Kings of Ireland and due to the quality of the limestone land, Tipperary is world renowned as being at the heart of Irelands blood stock industry with the famous Coolmore Stud about a 20-minute drive.

Altavilla is approximately 3 km off the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway and is about a 2-hour drive from Dublin and 1 hour from Cork, both with international airports.

Outbuildings

Immediately to the rear of the house is a small kitchen courtyard which served as ancillary rooms to the main kitchen level which was originally in the semi basement/garden level and includes larder, two scullery rooms, fruit and vegetable store and two other small stores. There is also an outer courtyard which had stables, coach house and stores and which requires total restoration.

Accommodation

Granite steps rise to the entrance porch which in turn has steps rising to the impressive reception hall with fireplace with a timber mantelpiece and off this the main reception rooms radiate. The bow ended drawing room, a delightful room overlooking the gardens, has ornate white carved marble mantelpiece and the dining room has an ornate black marble mantelpiece and a dining alcove overlooking the lawns. The final reception room at this level is the living room/library with columned mantelpiece and fitted book shelves and cupboards and the kitchen/breakfast room has a range of fitted wall and floor cupboards.

There are two separate stair halls, both of which lead to the upper and lower levels. At both half landings there are cloakrooms with WC and wash hand basin.

The semi-basement/garden level itself is unusually bright and airy with high ceilings and has three main rooms and a secure wine cellar with bins. A door leads from this level to the rear garden.

The main staircase rises to the spacious landing at the first floor with its airing cupboard and shower and which accommodates four bright and spacious double bedrooms, a family bathroom with large cast iron bath and extensive vanity unit plus the master bedroom, a delightful bow ended room overlooking the gardens.

The upper/attic level has a further double bedroom, a study and a small store

The Grounds and Lands

The house is set well back off the county road and is approached via a post and rail lined avenue through parkland with an abundance of mature timber which is a particular feature. Generally, throughout the grounds and lands are fine mature trees including specimens of Beech, Sycamore, Copper Beech and Oak and it is noted that in 1803 over 900 trees of various species were planted. The main lawns extend to the southern side of the house and include colourful rose beds and gravelled pathways, one of which leads to the original walled garden. The top-quality farm land slopes gently to the river Suir, which bounds the property and over which the single bank of fishing rights is held.

History

Charles Going, a well-known trader who prospered trading with the West Indies in the 1790’s, purchased the Suir Mills in Cahir, and constructed a large country residence overlooking the river Suir, which he called Altavilla.

Only three families have ever lived in Altavilla. It was the seat of the Going family for over one hundred and fifty years, from when Charles first built the house to Alexander, who carried out the Italianate remodelling and extension in the 1860’s to the design of Sir Thomas Newenham Deane, to Thomas Hardinge Going, the last resident. The house was purchased by Sir Richard Pennefather Warren, the 8th Baron Warren, in the mid 1940’s and was subsequently acquired by the well-known businessman, Jim Burke, in 1960 for his new bride and his family are the current vendors.

Superb 5/6 bed Georgian Residence set in c. 3 acres of secluded gardens with courtyard and stabling

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

‘Monfin House’ is a most attractive and beautifully appointed three bay, two storey Georgian residence in a delightful garden setting with walled garden and flanked by mature trees giving total privacy.  (approx. 3 acres)

Dating from 1823, this wonderful country house extends to approximately 302 square metres and offers well proportioned, light filled accommodation which is presented in ‘walk in’ condition throughout.  It combines elegant reception rooms with comfortable living areas and currently has five bedrooms and six bathrooms which can be easily altered to seven bedrooms if required.  This gracious house has been sympathetically refurbished to a particularly high standard with new marble fireplaces, electric and oil fired 4 oven Aga, original period features, marble tiled Bathrooms, Georgian windows with shutters and classical plaster cornicing.  

There is a lovely Courtyard to the rear of the house with a range of attractive outbuildings, all recently re roofed, ideal for conversion if more space is required (subj to pp).  

St. John’s is an established residential area on the outskirts of Enniscorthy.  It enjoys rural tranquillity in a most convenient location, only 2.5km or 5 minutes’ drive from Town, Wexford Town is about 24km to the south with its world-renowned Opera Festival while Dublin is about 115km or just over an hour’s drive on the M11.  Rosslare Harbour and Euro Port are 40km to the south.   

Enniscorthy, located on the banks of the River Slaney, is steeped in history and offers a wide range of cultural, sporting and leisure amenities to cater for all tastes.   ‘Monfin House’ is situated in the heart of The Island Hunt country with the Bree Hunt also close by.  

Nicely set back from the road, ‘Monfin House’ is approached via a sweeping avenue which is bordered with mature beech hedging.  This is a truly delightful country home offering charm and character in abundance and with its secluded setting enjoys a high degree of privacy. 

The sale of ‘Monfin House’ presents a rare and wonderful opportunity to acquire a Georgian residence beautifully upgraded and modernised to exacting standards and presented in ‘turnkey’ order throughout. 

ACCOMMODATION:    Total Floor area approx. 302 sq m

OUTSIDE:

Most attractive entrance with electric gates

Sweeping gravel driveway bordered with beech hedge

Ample parking for several cars to the front and side

Attractive walled garden in grass suit paddock

Lawn Gardens with sun terrace

Enclosed Courtyard with range of outbuildings all recently re roofed

Stable yard outer yard with range of stores and loose boxes

SERVICES:

Septic tank

Mains Water

Oil fired central heating

Alarm

Broadband

BER F No 113108054

DIRECTIONS:

From Dublin take Exit 25 or 26 off the M11 and follow signs.  From Enniscorthy take the New Ross (N30) road.  About 1.5km from Town take the left-hand turn onto the L6102 for ‘St. John’s. Travel up this road for less than 1km and ‘Monfin House’ is on the right-hand side.

51 Eagle Valley is a special find within the Irish market. The property is a beautifully appointed, detached 5 bed family home, enviously positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac not only within the exclusive Eagle Valley development, a stone’s throw from the quaint village of Enniskerry and Powercourt Estate, Gardens and Golf Club, but also within an easy commute from Dublin city centre, which is just 13 km along the easily accessible N11.

The attractive Georgian style property extends to approx. 280 sq. m. (3,021 sq. ft.) of ample accommodation, which is both spacious and light-filled. Laid out over 2 floors, the well-proportioned interior has been renovated and extended to offer beautiful, stylish and functional living space.

The large extension which has its own entrance from the front of the house would readily convert to a self-contained apartment if required.

Accommodation

The welcoming hallway in 51 Eagle Valley is bright and spacious with under stair storage and separate guest WC. To the right is a family sitting room with marble fireplace and working fire. On the left is a generous drawing room with working fire and attractive feature marble surround. Double doors lead to the open plan breakfast / dining room.  The fully fitted kitchen with polished granite work surfaces contains top of the range appliances and integrated fridge freezer, has been finished to the highest specification and opens to the gardens and terrace. From here the floor to ceiling windowed French Doors flood the room with natural light and offer exceptional views over the verdant countryside, stretching out to the coast at Bray head. Off the kitchen is a utility / laundry room. The open plan kitchen / breakfast / dining room leads to the substantial extension with entrance hall and a large shower wet room. The reception room could function as a generous downstairs bedroom, office or as part of a self-contained unit within the house.

Upstairs comprises 5 bedrooms, 3 of which have en suite shower-rooms and 2 with fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom also has a sizeable walk in wardrobe. A large fully tiled family bathroom completes the interior accommodation.

Grounds & Gardens

Externally the double fronted Georgian property offers an array of pretty planting and lawn area to the front. The double access cobble lock driveway provides ample parking and there is also a garage / workshop. The rear garden which is accessed via a side passages has been designed for easy maintenance and to take full advantage of the panoramic uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. The mature trees on either side of the garden grant complete privacy ensuring a sheltered and quiet space. There is also a large patio area with extensive external lighting, which drops down to an expansive wooden deck taking full advantage of the afternoon and evening sun.

Location

Eagle Valley is a very short walk to the quaint and picturesque village of Enniskerry offering new owners an array of restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping. Within a stone’s throw is Powerscourt House and Gardens with Avoca Handweavers and Café, the 5* Powerscourt Hotel and the award-winning grounds and gardens.

There is a large selection of both primary and secondary schools within close proximity including Powerscourt National School, St. Mary’s and St. Gerard’s National School, Curtlestown National School and St. Gerard’s Secondary School and St. Columba’s College are also easily accessible. A private bus serves the city for pupils enrolled in Blackrock, Mount Annville and St. Andrews.

There is also a feeder bus to the Dart Station at Bray and regular bus service to Dublin (13km). The N11 is within 2 minutes’ drive leading you to the M50 making the city and its environs easily accessible for all.

Services

Mains electricity and water

Gas fired central heating

Alarm

Broadband

Multiple TV and telephone points

BER Rating

C2 – 180.93 (kWh/m2/yr)

106779457

Viewing

Strictly by appointment

Ileclash is a truly exceptional property with a totally restored Georgian house of approx. 683 sq. m. of manageable proportions, set on a promontory overlooking the Blackwater River Valley, surrounded by delightful gardens. 2 self contained guest cottages and frontage to and fishing rights over the River Blackwater, one of Ireland's noted Salmon and Sea Trout rivers are also included. 

Ileclash is one of the jewels of the Blackwater Valley. It stands gracefully on an elevation and commands a fine view over the river and surrounding countryside. The demesne contains river bank and a variety of terrains, ranging from terraced lawns to mature woodland, rockeries to caves and lily-ponds to manicured box hedge gardens. The house is of mid Georgian appearance with a 5 bay, 2 storey entrance front and a central fanlight doorway. The garden front has 2 large bows, each comprising 3 bays, decorated with a string course. These bows are adjoined by another three bays to the west. There is also a Victorian extension to the rear overlooking the walled garden. The house has many Victorian additions, including a large castellated porch which under restoration has been removed to return the house to its Georgian elegance. Another feature of this property is a large tumulus.

The grounds are an outstanding feature of Ileclash, with an abundance of mature timber, terraced lawns interspersed with walkways and manicured box hedging. The delightful walled garden with spacious sun terrace and carefully tended box hedging, shrubberies and flower beds is accessed directly from the conservatory. There are a number of rare Irish Red Squirrels resident in the garden along with various native Irish song birds.

Situated in a sheltered courtyard adjoining the main house and also with separate access are 2 charming restored guest cottages.

Cottage 1: Open plan kitchen area with breakfast counter open living area with French doors to terrace. Upstairs of this unit has 2 bedrooms and a shower room with shower, WC and wash basin. This unit also connects through to the office area.

Cottage 2: Open plan ground floor with living and dining area and kitchen area with 4 ring double oven and extractor fan and extractor and upstairs 2 bedrooms and a shower room with shower, WC, and wash basin.

Also in the courtyard are 2 further lofted store rooms, spacious office area and open fronted log store.

Location 

Ileclash is located close to the prosperous town of Fermoy and the M8 Dublin to Cork. Cork city and airport are less than a 30 minute drive. Ileclash is ideally located for the sport enthusiast being close to a number of championship golf courses, harbours from which to sail and fish, the golden beaches of the south coast and an excellent Salmon river over which you have single and double bank rights on your doorstep.

BER C2 - D2

A delightful small estate of approximately 14 acres with a beautifully appointed period house, fine woodland, lake, lawns, courtyard with apartment and colourful grounds all less than 30km from Dublin city centre. 

The Manor is an exquisite example of a period country home that rarely comes to the market. Carefully restored and maintained over a number of years, the beautifully appointed 5/6 bed property is an outstanding example of a delightful compact estate with approx. 5 ha (13.7 acres) of parkland, fine woodland, private lake, original courtyard, stables, walled garden and an orchard. Nestled into the verdant countryside of Blessington, the handsome property is located at the gateway to the Wicklow Mountains National Park.   

With its origins in the 18th century the current house was built in 1835 in the Elizabethan Gothic style. Today the house presents itself as a magnificent family home with wonderfully spacious and bright rooms. The two storey over-basement property has maintained the period features reminiscent of its era throughout. The decor too enhances the ornate features and emphasises the tall windows and high ceilings. The accommodation has an appealing combination of grand and more intimate reception rooms on a more manageable scale. Throughout the house there are exquisite features, including decorative cornicing and centre roses, wall panelling, grand antique marble chimney pieces and original panelled double doors with decorative architrave surrounds.  

The Manor is approached through an impressive entrance, accessed via a sweeping avenue across an enchanting wooden bridge over the Brittas River which is lined with mature specimen trees and passes the private lake before arriving at the imposing entrance front.  The main stately reception rooms, the drawing room and the dining room radiate off the central hallway. Both have high windows which are orientated to take full advantage of the delightful garden setting and fine views. The rooms have exquisite ceiling panelling and within the drawing room features 14 hand painted wall murals by renowned artist Edwin Hayes RHA. The main staircase is beautifully lit with natural light from the stained-glass cupola. The layout of the ground floor is extremely fitting for entertaining, with additional smaller reception rooms including a study and library, family rooms and a fully equipped kitchen.   The property is currently listed on Hidden Ireland as a heritage guest house and offers ample accommodation on the upper level. There are in total 5/6 bedrooms, four of which have en suites and two with an optional dressing room or nursery. The master bedroom boasts a large bay window with outstanding views stretching over the garden and lake; there is also a dressing room and en suite bathroom.  The wing on the upper level is accessed from the ground floor or the back stairs from the courtyard. This wing could be used as self-contained accommodation with a living room, a separate kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms.   The basement with stone flagged floor includes a utility room, the old kitchen, a games room, stores and a separate wine cellar.

Beautifully restored Georgian House of approx. 915 sq. m. (9,850 sq. ft.) with agricultural and sporting estate set in delightful grounds with courtyard, stable yard guest house and staff cottage on approx. 65 ha (160 acres).

A truly superb agricultural and sporting estate with a meticulously restored period house, courtyard, stable yard, guest house and staff cottage with delightful gardens and grounds including a trout lake.

Borleagh Manor is a 5 bay two storey over semi-basement period residence completed as it stands today c. 1840, incorporating the fabric of an earlier 18th century structure. The property includes two guest cottages and extensive equestrian facilities.

To view our e-brochure please visit www.colliersborleagh.com

A charming Eddie Hackett designed parkland course situated in the Waterford countryside only 4km from the thriving town of Dungarvan and the coast.
The 148 acre (59 hectare) 18 hole course extending to 6,802 yards off the championship tees was created in 1991 from farmland owned by the Spratt family who still own and manage the course. Streams were diverted to create water features and extensive plantings have matured to increase the challenge this course presents. The spacious, yet comfortable clubhouse has the ladies, gents changing rooms, showers, offices and the pro-shop at ground level with the main restaurant, kitchen, bar and balconies offering fine views on the first floor. West Waterford Golf Club has a strong member base and is home to professional golfers Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Seamus holds a PGA card for the 2019 season and was on the Irish Golf team that competed in the Rio Olympics. Gary is touring professional and was on the winning Walker Cup team in 2015.

Due to its location, the quality of the course and the clubhouse layout we believe there is considerable scope to increase the membership and turnover. A deliberate policy has been in place over the years whereby only standard fertilizers have been used except for the green where specific grass treatments have been kept to a minimum. With the planting of mixed woodland and the creation of small water hazards the area has become a haven for wildlife.

THE COURSE
Starting with gently undulating farmland in 1991 renowned course designer Eddie Hackett has created a friendly yet challenging 18 hole course with tree lined fairways, water hazards and well positioned bunkering.
The natural topography permitted the creation of difficult yet fair greens without excessive landscaping. The golf guidebook Hooked An Amateurs Guide to golf courses of Ireland” placed West Waterford at no. 8 in the country’s top hidden gems. There is a central irrigation system to all greens fed from a large tank under the works shed with all piping at a depth of 3 to 4 feet. All of the bunkers were upgraded in 2018.

THE BUSINESS
West Waterford Golf Club is for sale as a going concern. However, it can also be sold simply as a property which will exclude all plant, machinery and contents with the vendors retaining the brand. If sold as a going concern then all machinery and course equipment (inventory available) clubhouse commercial kitchen equipment, office fittings and furnishings will be included. The purchaser will be expected to acquire the bar and pro shop stock, at cost.

The business has been returning a modest profit for a number of years and accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties by the company’s financial adviser.

River House is a superb 409 sq. m. (4,400 sq. ft.) property in a convenient and private setting on the banks of the River Liffey yet only minutes from the thriving towns of Newbridge and Naas. The N7 and M50 provide an easy commute from Dublin city and International Airport.

River House offers all the attributes of country living combined with convenience. There are excellent primary and secondary schools close by and for the sports enthusiast the property is in the heart of Ireland’s bloodstock breeding and racing country with racecourses at Naas, The Curragh, Punchestown and Fairyhouse within easy reach. Championship golf courses in the area abound including The K Club, host of the 2006 Ryder Cup. For the fishing enthusiast you could not ask for ore, with extensive frontage to and fishing on the River Liffey a recognised salmon and trout river.

The house was specifically and carefully designed by the vendor to cater for comfortable family living yet facilitate entertainment. To ensure maximum light the house was built so that the main living areas have a south and west orientation. The spacious accommodation includes on the ground floor: reception hall, 3 reception rooms, cloakroom, kitchen and breakfast room and home office with adjoining double garage which was designed and built to suit conversion subject to planning permission. Upstairs, off the spacious galleried landing are 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suites) and a dressing room.

BER D1

A splendid and most distinguished Irish 18th-century mansion positioned within a remarkable and ancient woodland demesne of over 1,000 acres.

Abbey Leix is one of the most venerable 18th-century houses in Ireland and, following a spectacular restoration, it is also one of the most congenial. In any list of important Irish country houses Abbey Leix has a prominent place. The late-18th-century mansion, clothed in the Italianate manner in 1859-60, enjoys a remarkable position within a private estate comprising some 1,120 acres and includes some of Ireland’s most notable remaining ancient woodland and extensive frontage to the River Nore. The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed with the mansion comprising some 26,910 square feet or 2,500 square metres. The mansion is augmented by 10 lodges and cottages on the estate.

Abbey Leix was designed in 1773 by the noted architect James Wyatt. The house is an elegant three-storey Classical mansion of seven bays, the three central bays under a triangular pediment. The arrangement of rooms is elegant and simple, with three major rooms on the park front. There is a deep hall, with a screen of columns separating it from the east-west-running staircase hall and corridor. The music room at the south-eastern corner of the house retains the light, decorative plasterwork for which Wyatt was so admired. Plaster roundels framed by swags of husks were decorated with grisaille by the artist De Gree a few years after completion, probably about 1785.

In the middle of the 19th-century the Italianate character was adopted and the great Classical library and a conservatory were added. At the same time the front of the house was enclosed within an Entrance Court with terraces added to the rear. A comprehensive and sympathetic restoration was undertaken in 1995. The whole north-west corner of the accommodation was redesigned to provide a new family room (out of rooms subdivided in the 1966), kitchen, and butler’s pantry. A new state dining room was created out of two-thirds of the original library, the remainder now comprising a smaller library. A considerable programme of conservation of the major rooms followed. The works create a 21st-century family home with an appropriate balance between comfort and informality on the one hand and grandeur for entertaining and the display of art on the other.

Abbey Leix has one of the most important collections of trees in Ireland. Whereas elsewhere in Ireland the primeval forests of oak, birch, alder and willow have been almost entirely depleted, the woods on Park Hill across the river from the house are among the last surviving remnants of Ireland’s ancient woodland. Abbey Leix, like so many places in Ireland, owes its origins to religious settlement, and specifically to the French Cistercian monks who came to Ireland in the mid-12th-century. An ancient stone bridge on the estate, known as Monk’s Bridge, marks where they located their abbey. The present demesne evolved out of the monastery’s granges, woods and fields. One tree, the oldest oak in Ireland still survives from this period. The de Vesci family fashioned a landscape as beautiful as the house they built during their ownership between 1675 and 1995.

A stud farm is positioned within the original farmstead and includes an attractive range of cut-stone outbuildings. A beautiful principal yard, complete with a clock tower, was built of local limestone in 1822. The quadrangular yard contains 24 loose boxes. A separate farmyard has a range of farm sheds. The farmland provides good grazing. The limestone soil is highly fertile and ideal for rearing and keeping bloodstock, being well laid out in gently undulating fields and paddocks. The lands are well sheltered by the surrounding woodland. Positioned centrally within the estate the house is quiet and private, the wooded drive being c. 1 mile long.

“As few places elsewhere, Abbey Leix gives a sense of the longue durée of Irish history. Having been home to French Monks, O’More Princes, Ormonde Earls, de Vesci Viscounts, and a Welsh Knight, the house, its park and woods form a microcosm of our past.” William Laffan, 2017.

The Property

Deanhill is an impressively designed family residence, finished to the highest standards. The spacious, modern house is approximately 370 sq. m (4,000 sq. ft.), set in a 1.38-acre (garden together with a connected, yet totally self-contained 93 sq. m (approx. 1,000 sq. ft.) office or apartment. An additional 2 acre (0.8 hectare) paddock with road frontage and access is available if required.

Accommodation

Main House

The granite-cut stone house is approached through a splayed stone entrance and electric gates, which lead up a sweeping avenue, through mature landscaped gardens. To the front of the house is a large turning circle, which provides generous parking and is bordered by attractive shrubs and flower beds.

The property is entered through a generous Entrance hall, leading to the principal reception rooms include dining, drawing and sitting rooms, which are bright and spacious with large picture windows allowing for beautiful views of the garden. The impressive Drawing room, which features a sandstone fireplace and corner six-sided sunroom leads through French doors to the gardens. The spacious open plan kitchen/breakfast room is large and sun-filled, leading to the rear terrace. Off the kitchen is a useful cloakroom and WC. A beautifully tiled hall leads to the office/ apartment. Upstairs there is a spacious central landing off which radiate five double bedrooms, three of which are en-suite and a family bathroom.

Office/Apartment Accommodation

This self-contained unit has a spacious reception hall off which are two toilet areas (en-suite bathroom), a bedroom / office and the main room which is 9.7m x 5.7m.

Location

Deanhill is located in the historic ‘Royal County of Meath’, close to the prosperous market town of Navan and the thriving coastal town of Drogheda. The property is very accessible being situated (3km) between the N2/M2 and M3 motorways. It is approximately forty minutes from Dublin Airport and under one hour from Dublin City Centre along the N2/M2.

Grounds

The grounds total approximately 1.38 acres and are totally private being bounded by mature trees and comprise an avenue flanked by lawns with colourful beds. An additional 2 acres is available if required.

Services

Mains, water, septic tank drainage, oil-fired central heating, alarm.

Restored Georgian house (4 reception 6 bedroom) with courtyard with 5 self-contained cottages, conference room, café, indoor pool, including 2 staff cottages and 7 town houses.  97sqm on the coast 10 minutes from Kinsale.

Walton Court is an outstanding example of a well-developed period coastal property, situated in the highly popular tourist destination of the South and West Cork coastline with the advantage of producing a strong income stream for the discerning occupier. Walton Court House is a listed period structure which has been carefully restored and modernised, standing on an elevated site on the eastern shore of Oysterhaven Bay a major sea inlet on the south coast of the Cork Coastline, less than 30 mins from Cork City. The Courtyard to the rear has been remodelled and converted into habitable accommodation, whilst maintaining the classical status of such a property with the internal yard area being used for entertainment and leisure activities. The overall property extends to approximately 5 acres with direct frontage and coastline to Oysterhaven Bay.

Walton Court

Walton Court is a period three storey residence situated on an elevated site with a westerly aspect overlooking the romantic Oysterhaven Bay, with a significant historical background. There appears to have been a residence on the site from the mid-17th century. In 1776, Thomas Walton remodelled the main house and it remained within the family until being acquired by the eccentric Church of Ireland minster, the Reverend Harold Hadden, who believed in there being buried treasure within the grounds, the spoils of smuggling folklore of the area. The property then passed to a retired Irish tea planter returning from India and then two colourful retired Catholic Priests. In 1996, the house which was by then in a dilapidated state was acquired by an English couple, who set about returning the house and courtyard to its former glory. Using a range of specialised artisan experts, reclaimed period features and fittings, the house, has been restored to a well-appointed period house with modern facilities. The restoration, attracted comment from such notable institutions as, the Georgian Society, Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings and Cork County Council.

Briefly the house contains, on the first floor, large welcoming entrance hall, drawing room and dining room, all with views over Oysterhaven Bay. Commercial and family kitchens, conservatory with adjoining guest bar. On the first floor is the spacious landing/library, principle bedroom suite and two further guest bedroom suites. On the second floor there are three bedrooms (one ensuite shower room), kitchen and shower room. The second floor could be occupied by a caretaker/manager for the entire property.

Court Yard

To the rear of the main house, is the Lower Court Yard, now converted into residential accommodation. There are five self-contained cottages and apartments, each named according to the original uses thereof, the conference room, heated sea water swimming pool and award-winning Café. The Court Yard also contains a formal kitchen herb garden and general recreational area.

Within the grounds to the south of the main house and courtyards are two staff cottages, a number of general purpose outbuildings, lawns, orchard, small wooded area, boat house and shoreline natural habitat. The overall property enjoys approximately 400m of foreshore to the sea.

Maytree is a unique and special find in the Irish market. This exceptional, contemporary designed property extends to approx. 170 sq. m (1,830 sq. ft.) standing on a site of approx. 0.61 ha (1.5 acres). The property is very well located, a stone’s throw from the quaint village of Enniskerry and Powercourt Estate, Gardens and Golf Club, but also from Dublin city centre, which is just 13 km away and easily accessible via the N11.

Accommodation

This simple but bold structure is everything you would expect from an architecturally designed property, bright and flooded with natural light. The fluid design effortlessly incorporates the lawned grounds and adjacent escarpment through the large picture windows to allow occupants to fully engage with nature. The stylish and functional living space is spread over two floors with the main living area and bedroom accommodation on the upper level. The lower level having recently been converted extends to approx. 54.sq. m. (581 sq. ft.) and offers further potential as a large office or fourth bedroom.

The main accommodation at the upper level is reached via rising limestone steps to a glazed open porch and entrance hall. The main reception area is open plan with a polished concrete floor. On one side this room has a full floor to ceiling glazed wall, south facing and overlooking the gardens and on the other side a series of French doors opening to an extensive raised terrace. The dining area is spacious and opens to a modern kitchen with extensive polished concrete worktops and a range of high spec kitchen fittings. The cleverly designed kitchen with its touch to open storage conceals a further utility area with extensive wall and floor units. The brightness of the kitchen is further amplified by the large roof light. Also at this level are two spacious bedrooms with concealed wardrobes and the larger master bedroom with en suite bathroom. A study and family bathroom complete the accommodation at this level.

Steps descend to the lower level where there is ample opportunity to transform a spacious room to a large office, fourth bedroom, gym / play room or for further separate guest accommodation. There is a WC with washbasin, store / utility room and plant room on this level.

Grounds & Gardens

Externally the minimal and low maintenance design of the grounds and gardens were intended to complement the external fabric of the property. Encased by lawns on either side there is an array of mature and colourful planting to the front and side of Maytree. To the rear of the houses is a timber staircase that winds up the embankment to a viewing platform towards the top of the escarpment. The front of the house provides parking for up to 3 cars.

Location

Maytree is a short distance to the quaint and picturesque village of Enniskerry offering new owners an array of restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping. Other attractions include with Powerscourt House and the award winning grounds and gardens, with Avoca Handweavers and Cafe as well as the 5* Powerscourt Hotel.

There is a large selection of both primary and secondary schools within close proximity, including Powerscourt National School, St. Mary’s and St. Gerard’s National School, Curtlestown National School and St. Gerard’s Secondary School. John Scottus and St. Columba’s College are also easily accessible.

There is a regular bus service to Dublin (13km). The N11 is within two minutes’ drive leading you to the M50 making the city and its environs easily accessible for all.

Features

Three-bedroom family home extending to approx. 170 sq. m. (1,830 sq. ft.)

Further accommodation on lower level extending to approx. 54.sq. m. (581 sq. ft.)

Hi-spec modern finish throughout

Highly insulated throughout

Easily maintained front and rear south facing garden

Desirable location in Enniskerry close to a host of amenities

Easily accessible to public transport links and road networks

Services

Mains electricity

Well water and septic tank drainage

Ultraviolet water purifier

Gas fired under floor central heating

Alarm

BER Rating

C2 – 154.24 (kWh/m2/yr)

104295498

Horse Island is a beautiful, entirely privately owned island off the West Cork coast. One of only a few Irish islands that is fully and sympathetically re-developed as a private residential island with all modern facilities. Totally self contained with regard to electricity, water and sewage treatment and is probably the best re-developed and revitalised of all the islands off the West Coast of Ireland. The Island extends to c. 157 acres (c. 63.5 hectares) and has an interesting Victorian era copper mining history with the original mining village now in ruins. Following years of abandonment, today Horse Island is once again a residential island offering the luxuries of modern life coupled with exclusive privacy and tranquillity. Only a few minutes’ commute by boat to the many access points on the mainland from the island’s modern harbour with 150 ft pier and slipway. The island provides amazing views over Roaring Water Bay, its many islands out onto the Atlantic with the famous Fastnet Rock lighthouse. The current and previous owners have renovated and developed the island which now consists of the main house with 6 bedrooms, two 3 bedroom guest houses, two 2 bedroom guest houses and two 1 bedroom cottages. All houses and cottages have amazing views to the bay and sea. Extensive walkways through and round the island provide access to all areas including the many sandy beaches, pastures and the natural landscape.

HORSE ISLAND HOUSE

Horse Island’s two storey stone built residence offers six bedrooms on a total floor area of c. 4,500 sq ft. The house features outstanding living accommodation with the main living area separating the guest wing from the owner’s accommodation. The large living room offers double height ceilings with mezzanine over, extra large panoramic windows to soak in the light and outstanding views over Roaring Water Bay all the way to Cape Clear Island and the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. The owner’s wing incorporates a large kitchen cum dining room, which is perfect for entertaining and also enjoys the most amazing views from every angle of the rooms. The first floor comprises a private master suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room/study as well as access to the roof terrace. The guest wing incorporates five bedrooms, two on the ground floor with bathroom and three on the first floor with bathroom.

To the rear is an enclosed decked courtyard with all the facilities required for “Al Fresco” dining and entertaining. The fully enclosed courtyard offers full protection from the elements. The courtyard contains open or sheltered seating, charcoal fired BBQ and wood fired pizza oven. The outbuildings consist of store areas and a large wine cellar. The exceptionally bright house has been finished to the highest of standards featuring quality materials and craftsmanship throughout.

THE VILLAGE-GUEST HOUSES AND COTTAGES

In the middle of the island near the pier is what is referred to as the new village by the current owners. It consists of six completely private residential houses and cottages of various sizes. Fully fitted with all conveniences.

Pier House (2 bed, approx. 1,300 sq. ft.): Situated close to the main pier the house briefly contains open plan living room, kitchen, dining room, utility room and principle bedroom with en suite on the ground floor with 2nd bedroom, bathroom and sauna on the first floor. There is a stove in the living room and double doors lead into the garden.

Well House (3 bed, approx. 1,300 sq. ft.): The house is situated overlooking Roaring Water Bay and briefly contains open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining room, utility room and principle bedroom en suite on the ground floor with 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. There is a stove in the living room and double doors lead into the garden.

Pump House (2 bed, approx. 1,300 sq. ft.): The house is situated overlooking Roaring Water Bay and briefly contains open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining room, utility room and principle bedroom en suite on the ground floor with 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. There is a stove in the living room and double doors lead into the garden.

Beach House (3 bed, approx. 1,663 sq. ft.): Is the largest guest house overlooking Roaring Water Bay and located adjacent to one of the main beaches. The house consists of a large open plan living cum dining room with feature stone fireplace, separate kitchen, utility room and the principle bedroom with en suite toilet is on the ground floor and two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. White Cottage (1 bed, c. 400 sq ft): Single storey cottage close to the Beach House overlooking Roaring Water Bay from gable end. Open plan kitchen cum dining cum sitting room, one bedroom and bathroom. There is a stove in the living room.

Stone Cottage (1 bed, approx. 400 sq. ft.): Single storey cottage close to the Beach House overlooking Roaring Water Bay. Open plan kitchen cum dining cum sitting room, one bedroom and bathroom. There is a stove in the living room.

LEISURE & ACTIVITIES

Horse Island’s approx. 157 acres forms the perfect retreat for pursuing outdoor activities depending on the amount of energy you wish to exert. The variety of activities can vary from enjoying fun beach days on the three beautiful sandy beaches to water based activites such as swimming, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving etc. Every corner of the island is accessible through the private road network that has been created to enjoy long strolls, biking or jogging. The island also has a private tennis court and a gym & games house. To explore the Island itself is an adventure, offering the peacefulness to take time away from a busy life but also being able to offer you the ability to vigorously enjoy land and water activities depending on what your chosen pursuit is. Horse Island is home to an extraordinary array of bird and wildlife. You will encounter seals on the beach and passing dolphins out in the bay. There is also an extraordinary
variety of flora and fauna rarely to be seen on the mainland.

FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Horse Island has been fully re-developed with self-sufficiency in mind. It has its own electricity grid powered by one of three diesel generators at any given time which provide electricity to the whole island including all the houses (1x33kW when occupancy is low, 2x88kW when occupancy is high and providing a back up generator for maintenance intervals). There are also a number of wind turbines charging batteries which serve as an emergency back up for electric light. Water on the island is supplied by an aquifier 400 ft below the ocean floor. The water is of excellent quality and is filtered and softened in the pump house on its way to the water tank at the top of the island before returning down to the houses with excellent water pressure. A 150 ft Pier with slip way and offshore licence is installed, making the island very accessible by boat and ferries to also allow larger machinery to be landed at the island. The harbour provides for the mooring of several boats. There is a separate boathouse with a large storage area located beside the pier. The helicopter pad on the Island provides access by air in addition to the access by boat. 

East Hall is believed to date from the late 1700’s with the original house being extended in the mid-1800’s and in recent years the entire was significantly was restored and extended to give a comfortable modern layout yet retaining all of its period elegance.  Although the adjoining lands are being developed the fully enclosed and not overlooked gardens set behind high stone walls has four different and distinctive areas offering complete privacy. The main family and kitchen area of the house opens to this south facing garden.  The house is approached past the charming gate lodge and via a long avenue off the Chapel Road. There is parking to the front of the house and the avenue continues past the house to the old stable yard to the rear.   The thriving and ever expanding town of Greystones with its DART to the city, excellent shopping and an array of restaurants is only minutes away. Delgany Village to the south and Blacklion shopping centre to the north are 1 km away.  

ACCOMMODATION
All of the improvements and restoration works which have taken place were designed to give bright and spacious accommodation with a modern layout, yet at the same time, retaining all the charm of a period house. Beautiful period features include: intricately carved architraves, corniced ceilings, sash windows with polished timber floors adding to the appeal of this attractive property.   There is a large double reception hall with central pillars and fireplace with marble mantlepiece with inset stove and feature central galleried landing with a roof lantern. Off this a number of rooms radiate including the cloakroom, drawing room, feature kitchen / living / conservatory dining room. Here the living area has a fireplace with marble mantlepiece with inset stove and opens to a small glass house. The fitted kitchen has a two-oven oil fired AGA cooker, Belfast sink, marble worktops and a large central island unit. The kitchen opens to the conservatory dining room which boasts a highly productive grape vine, opening to the south facing terrace and gardens. The ground floor accommodation continues and includes a library, stairs hall, rear hall with back kitchen, WC, boot room, larder and a large utility room with wall length airing cupboard.  Upstairs there are five bedrooms, three of which are ensuite and have fireplaces and there is a separate family bathroom.  

THE LODGE
Situated at the entrance to East Hall is a charming single storey lodge which has been updated and includes kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. The lodge has potential to generate good rental income.

OUTBUILDINGS
Situated to the rear of the house is a small inner yard which a double garage and store, boiler house and fuel store there is also an outer yard with a line of 6 stables and a separate staff canteen with fireplace and separate WC

THE GROUNDS
Total about 1.2 acres and are very much a feature of the property. By far the largest area is in the Victorian garden, totally private and set behind high stone walls. This delightful area is divided into a number of separate gardens with high hedging including a vegetable area with glasshouse, secret garden with water feature and fruit trees, large lawn and at the back of the house and overlooking the grounds are two large south/southwest facing terraces.

AUCTION: A charming spacious bungalow on an elevated site overlooking, with frontage to and with a small harbour on the River Shannon, Ireland’s largest navigable waterway. Hillquarter, Coosan is one of the most sought after addresses in Athlone. It is rural yet convenient, being just a few minutes drive from Athlone Town Centre, Coosan Church & Coosan School. This property is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of its picturesque scenery including its super views over the River Shannon. It offers an idyllic lifestyle for those with a love of nature or simply a peaceful living environment away from the hustle and bustle. The house and adjoining garage are situated at the upper end of the site which slopes gently to the river.

ACCOMMODATION
The original house believed to date from the late 1980’s was substantially extended and remodelled in the late 1990’s to take full advantage of the view with the overall size increasing to 140sq m / 1,507 sq ft The spacious accommodation includes entrance hall, drawing room which opens to the impressive open plan living room / dining room which in turn leads to the kitchen. There are also 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.

THE HARBOUR
As well as having extensive river frontage the property has a private sheltered harbour capable of taking a reasonable sized cruiser or two.

Auction in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone at 2:30pm on Tuesday December 10th

Joint Agent: REA HYNES

Donna Hynes
e: donna@hynes.ie
m: + 353 86 468 0166