Aghsmear House Roscrea, Co. Tipperary BER Exempt
Aghsmear House, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary A wonderful former Rectory, within a private and mature setting on some 30 acres of paddocks, lawns, cut stone outbuildings, stables and pleasure grounds. 515 sq m / 5,543 sq ft (approx.) For Sale by Private Treaty BER Exempt
Description Aghsmear House is a charming Georgian residence, built in 1814 as a Rectory within a private and mature setting, on some 30 acres. Impressive and notable gates form the entrance to this superb property with a long avenue bounded by mature trees, make this a secluded and desirable situation. Paddocks surround the house with lawns, an orchard, cut stone outbuildings and stables. There is a second entrance to the rear of the property ideal for transporting livestock or bloodstock to and from the property. To the rear of the property is a stream which is a tributary of the River Nore. The entrance porch is a bright area with original tiled floor, leading to the entrance hallway. The spacious reception hallway with decorative coving enjoys plenty of light coming through from the entrance porch. The inner hallway has stairs leading to the first floor and basement level. The two main reception rooms lead off the entrance hallway the drawing room and the dining room. The light filled drawing room has high ceilings, decorative coving, fireplace with open fire, sash windows and shutters, dual aspect with wonderful views over the lawns and gardens. The welcoming dining room has decorative coving, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters, dual aspect overlooking the lawns and gardens, fireplace with stove insert, door leading to the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room has fitted units and a sash window which overlooks the orchard and gardens. Across from the kitchen is the study which is a warm and comfortable room. To the rear of the house is a guest cloakroom, utility room and boiler room. The basement comprises of a store room and cellar. The stairs which leads to the first floor has a large window which gives tremendous light to the ground and first floor. The first floor comprises of five bedrooms, the master bedroom ensuite and three further family bathrooms. Four out of the five bedrooms are dual aspect and generously proportioned. OUTSIDE The main entrance is entered through impressive stone pillars and wrought iron gates. A sweeping gravelled avenue is bounded by mature trees and paddocks which leads to the main house. A secondary access to the rear of the house, is ideal for access to the courtyard and stables. The paddocks are stud railed and the land is good grazing throughout. The grounds are extremely private and mature giving a feeling of seclusion and tranquility. The area around the house is lawned and the orchard to the side of the house has old apple trees. To the rear of the house is a coachyard with stables, storage sheds and stone cut outbuildings with the potential to convert them into accommodation subject to planning permission. The grounds have been extremely well maintained and cared for.
location The location is excellent, within a 10 minutes drive of Roscrea town for all your shopping requirements. The town of Nenagh is within 20 minutes. The town of Thurles is 30 minutes. Shannon airport is within one hours drive. Limerick city/limerick regional hospital and the University of Limerick are all within a forty five minute drive. The M7 motorway is within a three minute drive of the property which gives access to Limerick City, Shannon international airport and Dublin city and Dublin International. Dublin city and Dublin airport are one hour twenty minutes along the M7 motorway. The heritage town of Birr is within a 25 minute drive and is home to Birr Castle Demesne and Ireland s Historic Science Centre. The gardens at Birr Castle are open to the public and are known for their beauty, which were originally landscaped around the lake by Sir William Parsons in the 18th century. Ireland s Historic Science Centre within the grounds of Birr Castle includes a café and shop, and view the Great Telescope, built in the early 1840s by the Third Earl of Rosse. All times and distances are approximate services Oil fired central heating Septic tank Domestic mains water Private well water for garden and lands Alarm
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Selling Agents Roseanne De Vere Hunt Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms and Estates 164 Shelbourne Road Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 T: +353 (0)1 639 9300 E: roseanne.hunt@sherryfitz.ie www.sherryfitz.ie Julie Fogarty Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty Castle Street, Roscrea, Co Tipperary T: +353 (0)50 521192 E: julie@sherryfitzfogarty.com www.sherryfitz.ie A full copy of our general brochure conditions can be viewed on our website at http://www.sherryfitz.ie/terms, or can be requested from your local Sherry FitzGerald office. We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with these general conditions. Sherry FitzGerald PSRA Registration Nos: 002183 and 002679