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Set in the heart of County Westmeath, within Ireland’s renowned Lakeland region, Clonhugh Lodge is one of the finest contemporary country estates in Ireland. Extending to approximately 111 acres (45 hectares) in a single ring-fenced block, the property enjoys around 500 metres of direct frontage onto the shores of Lough Owel. Originally constructed in 1997 and significantly extended in 2010, the main residence provides approximately 1,124 sq m (12,102 sq ft) of living accommodation. Designed in a classical manor style while incorporating modern comforts, the house combines architectural elegance with exceptional amenities. The residence offers seven reception rooms of impressive proportions and six bedroom suites, all thoughtfully designed. The principal living areas enjoy south-westerly views over the landscaped gardens and the lake beyond. The vaulted kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops, an Aga range and an impressive walk-in wine cellar, opening into a light-filled breakfast room and family sitting area. A striking orangery built by Hampton Conservatories in 2018 extends the entertaining space towards the gardens and outdoor terraces. The west wing houses an outstanding leisure complex including a 15-metre indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and private cinema. The magnificent master suite benefits from a floor-to-ceiling bow window, private sitting room, dressing rooms and a terrace overlooking the estate. The landscaped grounds, designed by Andrew Glenn-Craigie, include formal gardens, mature specimen trees, a secluded rose garden, an astroturf tennis court and a BBQ pavilion. Additional features include: - Five-stable equestrian courtyard and sand arena - Separate farm building with independent access - Self-contained staff accommodation - Extensive internal road network - Fibre broadband Located approximately 10 km from Mullingar and within easy reach of Dublin (circa 86 km), the estate offers a rare combination of privacy, accessibility and substantial waterfront landholding. Clonhugh Lodge presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a premier Irish lakefront estate of scale and distinction.

An extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the finest private landholdings in Dublin 6. extending to approximately 0.75Ha (1.85acres) on the corner of Temple Road and Richmond Avenue South in this highly sought after residential location in Dartry. Set within the private grounds are three individual properties. A magnificent double fronted Victorian residence, originally known as St. Andrew’s once occupied the entirety of this site and must have been considered one of the finest private homes in Dublin when built in c.1860. The residence continues to enjoy beautifully proportioned reception rooms, the proportions of which, are rarely seen in private residences with generous windows overlooking the magnificent gardens and grounds. There are wonderful period details throughout a testament to the workmanship of the era of construction. To the rear of the original residence, a modern purpose-built care facility was constructed which now provides extensive bedroom and ancillary living accommodation in addition to the main residence. The elegance and grandeur of the original residence remains and with vision and foresight, could be re-converted into a truly wonderful private residence enjoying one of the finest private gardens in Dublin 6. The original house extends to approximately 625sqm (6,727sqft) and the purpose-built accommodation to rear extends to a further 850sqm (9,149sqft). There is a second substantial detached modern residence on the grounds known as Glankeen. Glankeen offers extensive living and bedroom accommodation and overall extends to approximately 400sqm (4,305sqft) with an additional 100sqm (1,076sqft) at attic level. There is a charming detached Victorian gate lodge which would have been the original gate lodge to St. Andrew’s. This is beautiful property in its own right and extends to approximately 54sqm (581sqft). There is dual vehicular access to the property from both Temple Road and also Richmond Avenue South in addition to extensive road frontage onto both roads. The gardens and grounds of 48 Temple Road are spectacular. The property enjoys a curated selection of some of the finest trees to include Holm Oak, Sequoia and Wych Elm amongst many others. The gardens are laid out in level lawn with ample parking via electronically operated gates on both Temple Road and Richmond Avenue South.

An extremely attractive and magical 18th-century castle gloriously positioned within private parkland that enjoys a prominent position overlooking the sea and up the estuary to Courtmacsherry Bay and just an 18-minute drive from fashionable Kinsale town. In all about 56 acres (23 Hectares). 6-receptions, 9-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms. Pastoral views over undulating countryside combine gloriously with expansive sea views to give impressive and panoramic vistas from the castle and grounds. A tree lined avenue provides a magical approach, from where a stone arch leads to an inner courtyard. Attractive stone walls providing an extremely pleasant aesthetic. The house is presented in superb condition and is simply magical, the symmetrical five-bay original Georgian house wonderfully augmented by the 19th-century castellated tower and battlemented parapet walls to create a beautifully attractive and fun house. The accommodation is well laid out and updated to readily allow comfortable living, seamlessly incorporating modern convenience whilst retaining fantastic historical character. The reception rooms are impressive with large windows and generous ceiling heights and link excellently to allow superb entertaining yet are each of a scale to be comfortable. The generous kitchen with the wonderfully large table is a great space and superbly designed to allow congenial informal gathering for family and guests. There are ample bedroom suites, and the first-floor sunroom conservatory is exceptional. Ivy-clad and of local cut stone the outbuildings blend seamlessly into the castellated surroundings and include 3-stables and a 3-bedroom lodge. The gardens and grounds are glorious. Extremely private and sheltered but with excellent sea views still afforded. A blend of formal terraces and manicured lawns within the immediate gardens into less formal gardens and the wider parkland works superbly. The use of manicured pathways throughout the parkland working extremely well to seamlessly link the gardens to the wider lands and providing highly useable walks. The outer coastal lands very much connect the estate to the sea and provide some lovely private coves and beaches. Coolmain beach is noted for its pristine powdery sand. Overall, the various component parts of the estate all combine to present a truly magical and attractive circa 56-acre estate. Coolmain Castle has a rich and magical provenance and has been home to the Disney family for the past 35-years. Purchased by Roy E. Disney, nephew of Walt Disney and vice-charman of the Walt Disney Company, in 1989 and comprehensively restored and updated Coolmain Castle has been meticulously maintained ever since. Notable owners before the Disney’s have included The Honourable Henry Boyle Bernard, Thomas Wyse, Hibernicus Scott, the novelist Donn Byrne, photographer Bob Willougby ‘the man who virtually invented the photojournalistic motion picture still’ and most recently and fittingly the Disney family. Dating to the early 18th-century a magical fusion of various additions and amendments in keeping with changing architectural fashions over the preceding centuries presents a wonderfully textured and layered architecture that combined with the gloriously coloured local stone walls and being positioned in an extremely picturesque location, set overlooking the sea, makes Coolmain Castle truly authentic and attractive. Positioned in the scenic and vibrant southwest of Ireland many thriving and bustling nearby coastal towns include popular Kinsale, a popular historic sailing town with a wide selection of fine restaurants, a deep-water harbour and the famed Old Head golf links. Walking trails, golfing and sailing amenity is in abundance. Cork city is within easy reach, just 27-miles or 44-km away and Cork International airport less than a 30-minute drive. The castle can be available fully furnished and with garden tools and equipment included. Quoting Excess €7,500,000.

A most attractive 19 th Century country house superbly set within pleasant gardens overlooking the Nore river valley and enjoying fishing and frontage onto the King’s River. Enjoying a highly desirable location between the charming villages of Stoneyford and Bennettsbridge and less than a 15-minute drive to medieval Kilkenny City. Extending to 24.5-acres (9.9-hectares) the mature grounds are quite delightful and include glorious river and woodland walks, walled grazing paddocks, a stone courtyard and formal gardens. Built in the Classical style and enjoying a rich provenance, Annamult House dates to circa 1825 and incorporates the fabric of an older house, thought to date to circa 1690. A comprehensive restoration in 2011 sympathetically preserved the strong architectural merit and classical architectural detailing alongside ensuring a pleasant and comfortable home for 21 st Century living. The accommodation is well proportioned and extends to 7,917 square feet (735.5 square metres) and includes a large reception hall, 4 reception rooms and 7 principal bedrooms. A magical gravelled drive rolls past mature woodland onto an arched sweep capturing views to both the King’s River and River Nore on arrival to the front door set attractively within a stone veranda porch. The interior features generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings and fine tall windows giving good natural light. The drawing room and an ante room combing through folding timber doors to extend the entire depth of the south-side of the house and marvellously linking to the gardens from twin sets of glazed French doors. Indeed, all the main reception rooms interconnect well to allow fine entertaining. Intact features from the Classical design include marble chimneypieces, ceiling cornices and central roses, window shuttering and panelled doors. Restoration improvements include comprehensive upgrades or entire replacement of plumbing, wiring, roofing and windows, a new kitchen, new bathrooms and fibre broadband. A principal bedroom suite has a shower room and dressing room. There are 4 further bedrooms suites and 2 further bedrooms, which share a large bathroom or could all combine to present a substantial bedroom suite. Annamult House is situated amidst beautifully mature grounds where the informal gardens immediately adjacent to the house include a variety of mature shrubs and trees and link seamlessly to the grassy banks of the King’s River and to the surrounding woodland. An attractive courtyard with stone outbuildings and old stables adjoins the house. A combination of garden paths, river walks and woodland trails allow the glorious grounds and a variety of wildlife to be easily enjoyed. Grazing paddocks allow horses or ponies to be kept. Private fishing rights along the owned banks of the King’s River. Situated within the Nore river valley the Annamult area is a favoured destination to enjoy peaceful and picturesque living within easy reach of fashionable Kilkenny City, quaint bustling village life and the nearby renowned Mount Juliet Resort (hotel, golfing, spa, restaurant, equestrian facilities). A bridge once linked Annamult to the Mount Juliet Estate across the river. The nearby village of Bennetsbridge is synonymous with pottery and crafts while covering daily shopping needs. Both Stoneyford (2.5 miles or 4 km) and Bennettsbridge (3.1 miles or 5 km) have primary schools. Kilkenny city offers a variety of boutique shops, schools (primary and secondary), hospitals (public and private), pubs, theatres, cafes and quality restaurants include the Campagne and Lady Helen with Michelin stars. The nearby Nore Valley Walk extends along the river Nore (6 miles or 10 km). Annamult House is extremely accessible with the M9 Dublin-Waterford motorway access a 10-minute drive, allowing access to Dublin city and airport within 90-minutes. There are frequent rail services on the Dublin-Waterford line from Kilkenny station. Link buses connect the villages to Kilkenny city

Sylvan House is a most attractive, early Victorian residence located in the heart of Donnybrook on this extremely popular road. The accommodation is bright and generously proportioned starting with the very welcoming reception hallway. The house boasts many period features associated with the era including fireplaces, cornice work and sliding sash windows. The generous accommodation extends to over 3500 sqft and is complimented by a wonderful southerly 130ft garden, enjoying a high degree of seclusion and an abundance of mature trees and shrubs. The rear of the house enjoys tremendous views down the garden and across Saint Mary’s Lawn Tennis Club creating a tremendous feeling of space and openness.

Cliftonville is a refined detached Victorian residence of exceptional scale, architectural integrity and understated grandeur, superbly positioned on Monkstown Road - one of South County Dublin’s most prestigious and enduringly desirable coastal addresses. Set well back from the road behind an elegant façade and granite steps, the property occupies approximately 0.2 acres of mature, private grounds and extends to approximately 366 sq metres (3,940 sq ft) of beautifully balanced accommodation arranged over four levels. The house combines the elegance, proportion and craftsmanship of a classic period home with the comfort, refinement and functionality required for modern family living. In the ownership of the present custodians for over 23 years, Cliftonville has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded throughout. Original architectural features have been carefully preserved and celebrated, including ornate ceiling coving, centre roses, fine fireplaces, working shutters and generous ceiling heights, creating a home of rare cohesion, authenticity and timeless appeal. A flight of granite steps rises to an impressive entrance hall, a space of immediate impact featuring fine ceiling coving, a centre rose and a striking feature archway that establishes the elegant symmetry of the house. The principal reception rooms are exceptionally well proportioned and ideally suited to both formal entertaining and everyday living. The drawing room is a magnificent dual-aspect room with sliding sash windows, working shutters, ornate cornicing and a handsome Adam-style marble fireplace. Opposite lies the equally impressive dining room, again dual-aspect, featuring wide plank floorboards, a fine marble chimneypiece with gas fire inset, elaborate ceiling detailing and a discreet dumbwaiter connecting directly to the kitchen. Also at this level is a refined study/family room, offering excellent flexibility of use, together with a beautifully appointed guest W.C. finished with beautiful Crema Marfil marble tiling, antique-style fittings and a sash window. There is a door from the return leading down to the garden, to accommodate entertaining. On the first-floor return there is a bedroom with a window to the side and built in wardrobes. In addition, there is a beautifully finished family bathroom, notable for its generous proportions and freestanding cast-iron bath. The first floor is arranged around a generous and elegant landing. To the rear is a large double bedroom enjoying elevated glimpses towards Howth via sash windows with working shutters and an excellent range of fitted wardrobes. Two further double bedrooms are positioned to the front overlooking Monkstown Road, both featuring sash windows with working shutters, bespoke wardrobes and fine ceiling work. The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, extending to over seven metres in length and incorporating extensive fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. On the second floor return, a further double bedroom enjoys fitted wardrobes and elevated coastal views across rooftops with views of Dublin Bay and Howth, making it ideal as a guest suite, private study or retreat.

A MASTERPIECE OF VICTORIAN ELEGANCE Mentone is a magnificent double fronted period residence with uninterrupted panoramic sea views from every principal room. This is a stunning private residence situated in a secluded elevated position with 1.4 acres of manicured landscaped gardens designed by Rachel Lamb Garden Design. This distinguished residence features a stunning Italianate tower and occupies an enviable corner position on Station Road and Military Road. Mentone includes a charming separate cottage in a courtyard setting. Mentone, recently designed by Minnie Peters Interior Design, with structural refurbishment by B&C Building Contractors, seamlessly blends period charm with modern living. Upon entering through the grand porched entrance with Victorian mosaic tiling, you are welcomed into an exquisite reception hall featuring reclaimed oak flooring and ornate cornicing. The spacious dual aspect living room boasts a large bay window, an arched front window, and a stunning Italianate marble chimneypiece. The cozy snug is designed for comfort with bespoke solid oak panelling, a hidden media unit, a Chesney fuel stove, and elegant book shelving. The custom-made Andrew Ryan kitchen features a central Island with solid oak countertop, a four oven Aga cooker, a free-standing curved fridge and pantry cupboard and a full height arched window showcasing the sea views. The kitchen also has an adjoining large laundry room which doubles as a pantry and has additional kitchen storage which is maximised when entertaining. The adjoining dining room was designed as an Orangerie to maximise the light and views. The Orangerie is also an area to relax in and watch the ever-changing tides and is designed with an eye level fireplace and exposed beams. The full height French style Crittall doors lead to an outdoor terrace with a fireplace perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the principal suite enjoys sweeping views towards Killiney Hill, Dalkey Island and the sea, and has a custom-made dressing room, and a marble-clad en-suite. Three additional bedrooms are designed with bespoke wardrobes and exquisite detailing. A fifth bedroom/home office on the second-floor return provides access to the Italianate tower, offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic vistas towards Killiney Bay, Dalkey Island, Killiney Hill and the Wicklow mountains. THE GROUNDS & GATE LODGE Mentone’s beautifully landscaped grounds extend to approximately 1.43 acres, approached via electric gates leading to a sweeping gravel driveway. The front garden, approximately 72m wide x 48m long, includes a feature walled garden, while the large sandstone sun terrace benefits from west-facing evening sunshine. A rear courtyard, accessible from the home’s rear lobby and side of the house, includes a sandstone patio, wood store, and pedestrian gate out onto Marino Avenue East. The separate Gate Lodge provides additional guest accommodation, featuring an open-plan kitchen/living area, one bedroom, a shower room, and a private storage area. There is separate storage areas behind the Gate Lodge.

What is being offered for sale is the Gate Lodge, the Paddock, the Tennis Court and gardens to the side as well as the land to the side of the property including the Yard along with the main house. The Gates and Gate Lodge are Protected Structures. The main house is not. The overall site area extends to approximately 1.153 Ha (2.85 acres). Lordello House occupies a wonderful position on Lordello Road in the heart of leafy Rathmichael. Lordello Road is a secluded road that connects Ferndale Road with Ballybride Road and there is excellent access to the arterial road networks as well as the airport. This special property is situated approximately 17km to the south east of Dublin City Centre; approximately 3km to the south west of Shankill Village, DART and beach and just 35 minutes’ drive to Dublin Airport. The N11 and M50 are within minutes’ drive of the property and make commuting to and from the city centre and nationwide very simple. Lordello House comprises a substantial detached Victorian period residence that was constructed circa 1830 that stands on approximately 1.153 Ha (2.85 acres). It has a lovely vista of the Dublin Mountains and benefits from a sunny southerly orientation. The tennis court offers a lovely outlook to the front of the property. The house extends to approximately 464sq.m (4,994sq.ft) and consists of a generous reception hall, six reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and utility with six bedrooms as well as bathroom facilities on the first floor. The two bedroom Gate Lodge extends to approximately 65sq.m (700sq.ft.). The property is surrounded by an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools including Rathmichael National School, St. Gerard’s and John Scotia’s National School just to mention a few. There is an abundance of recreation and leisure activities close by with many popular forest walks, horse riding, Dun Laoghaire Golf Course and many football and rugby clubs within the surrounding area. Title: Freehold. Services: The property is currently on a sceptic tank with a mains water connection. Features: Floor area of the main house approximately 464sq.m (4,994sq.ft) Standing detached on approximately 1.153 Ha (2.85 acres) Sunny south facing orientation boasting views of the Dublin Mountains Electric gates opening to gravelled off street parking for numerous cars Easy access to the N11, M50, LUAS and Dublin Airport Surrounded by excellent schools, churches, shopping, restaurants, walks and many sporting venues