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AUCTION Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 4.00pm on the premises. The Manse is a most attractive Victorian home built in a Domestic Revival architectural style that was very popular at the time, it is adjacent to the church on York Road in the heart of Dun Laoghaire. Built circa 1865 to the designs of Charles Geoghegan (1820 – 1908), an architect and engineer who was prolific at the time, other notable buildings include the National Bank on College Green, Boland Memorial Chapel in Glasnevin Cemetery and Allied Irish Bank on Arran Quay. An annex was added in approximately 1890 to the west gable end and there is an abundance of period features throughout including sliding sash windows, high ceilings, original chimney pieces, a granite façade, and cast-iron downpipes. The Manse is a protected structure (RPS No. 908) and now presents new owners with a wonderful opportunity to renovate subject to the necessary planning permission and create a fantastic family home. The light filled accommodation extends to approximately 296sq.m (3,186sq.ft) and is configured as follows: an entrance porch opening into a gracious reception hall. Off this there are interconnecting reception rooms which would have originally been one room and could easily be reinstated. To the other side of the hall there is a drawing room and to the rear there is a large kitchen/breakfast that opens out to a courtyard. On the ground floor of the annex there is a living room and a kitchenette. Upstairs on the first floor there are six bedrooms and three bathrooms and there is a lovely outlook from the bedrooms on the northern side down York Road with a sea view from bedroom no. 5. The property is approached via a pedestrian gate opening onto York Road and there is a vehicular right of way through the main gate of the church. To the front of the property there is ample space for off street parking, it is currently laid out in lawn and measures approximately 12m x 12m with gated pedestrian access to the southern side opening into the side passageway and courtyard. To the rear there is a wonderful west facing garden which is laid out in lawn, measuring approximately 16m long x 12m wide, with a pedestrian right of way through the original entrance to the annex. Features: A most attractive Victorian home built in approximately 1865 to the designs of Charles Geoghegan A highly convenient location on York Road within striking distance of Dun Laoghaire and Monkstown Boasting an abundance of period features throughout A protected structure, RPS No. 908 Floor area of approximately 296sq.m (3,186sq.ft) Huge scope and potential to remodel/renovate subject to the necessary planning permission Ample space for off street parking to the front A large west facing garden of approximately 16m in length to the rear Excellent public transport links on your doorstep including a regular bus route and the DART station Gas fired central heating Surrounded by excellent primary and secondary schools Fitted carpets, window coverings and appliances included in the sale

An impressive 16th-century Irish castle built by the Gaelic MacEgan Clan circa 1590 and positioned within an attractive well-timbered estate of some 300 acres or 121.4 hectares that also includes the distinguished Sopwell Hall, an early Georgian Irish country house. Killaleigh Castle is situated in a triangle of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, which is some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away. The International airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon are within easy driving distance. The castle is unoccupied and whilst in need of complete restoration is largely intact. Comprising some 3,976 square feet or 369 square metres it stands within a walled enclosure that also contains the Bailiff’s House, comprising some 1,480 square feet or 137.5 square metres, and a fine range of cut-stone outbuildings that extend to some 5,812 square feet or 540 square metres of net internal space. Collectively 11,268 square feet or 1,046 square metres of internal space. In 1745 the impressive Sopwell Hall was built on the estate to become the principal and statement house on the estate, the castle then becoming uninhabited. Privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland on the estate the design is attributed to the renowned architect Francis Bindon and conforms to the best traditions of early Georgian architecture. The accommodation extends to 14,235 square feet or 1,322 square metres and includes 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A feature of the house is the abundance of natural light with ample tall and large glazed windows. The magnificent reception hall, lined with distinctive fluted Doric pilasters and divided by a screen of arches, is spacious and well-proportioned. A morning room, study, drawing room and dining room are each impressive and feature ornate cornicing and large marble chimneypieces with open fires. The broad carved staircase leads to a generously large landing on the first floor. Impressive architecturally, there are six matching scagliola sienna marble columns and a large, perfectly proportioned domed ceiling, with a glazed atrium. There are 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on this floor. The Master Bedroom Suite occupies the south-eastern corner. The second floor provides 5 further bedrooms and a bathroom and has a games room and study. The lower ground floor includes a sitting room, large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry and staff apartment. A studio in the adjacent courtyard comprises some 660 square feet or 61 square metres. There are two gate lodges and a Gardener’s Cottage. The house is a short distance from the castle. Each able to be accessed independently. Perimeter woodland on the estate creates a great sense of privacy and seclusion. Among the many ancient and specimen trees throughout the estate are some particularly fine Spanish chestnut, a noted ancient beech wood and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree. The woodlands include indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch and spruce. All through the year there is a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the estate. There is, too, much wildlife to be found on the estate. Red squirrels, pine martens, foxes and hares are regularly sighted, and buzzards, owls and falcons can also be found. The Coillte forestry, circa 500 acres, which adjoins the estate provides great amenity for long walks in beautiful surroundings. Of the circa 300 acres or 121.4 hectares within the estate about two-thirds comprise mature parkland grazing and one-third is in woodland. Whilst being wonderfully secluded the estate is nearby to town amenities and easily accessible, with the M7 motorway accessible some 12.4 miles or 20 kilometres away. Excess€7million. For full sale details or to arrange a viewing please contact David Ashmore on +353 87 251 2909 or [email protected]

An attractive 300-acre (121 hectare) parkland estate within a well-timbered woodland perimeter and including the most attractive early Georgian Sopwell Hall, built 1745, and the striking Killaleigh Castle, which dates to circa 1590. Sopwell Hall is situated in a triangle of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, which is some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away. The International airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon are within easy driving distance. The fine Georgian house is privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland. Killaleigh Castle, built circa 1590, is now unoccupied but largely intact. The stone outbuildings are of the highest quality and richly augment the house and castle. Built in 1745, to a design attributed to the renowned architect Francis Bindon, Sopwell Hall is imposing yet welcoming and conforms to the best traditions of early Georgian architecture. The house stands three storeys over basement with direct access from the ground and basement levels. The magnificent reception hall, lined with distinctive fluted Doric pilasters and divided by a screen of arches, is spacious and well-proportioned. A morning room, study, drawing room and dining room are each impressive. Displaying the very best features and proportions of fine Georgian architecture each is filled with natural light, has impressive large marble chimneypieces with open fires and ornate cornicing. A feature of the entire house is the abundance of natural light with ample tall and large glazed windows. The broad carved staircase leads to a generously large landing on the first floor. Impressive architecturally, there are six matching scagliola sienna marble columns and a large, perfectly proportioned domed ceiling, with a glazed atrium. There are 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on this floor. The Master Bedroom Suite occupies the south-eastern corner. The second floor provides 5 further bedrooms and a bathroom and has a games room and study. The lower ground includes a sitting room, large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry and staff apartment. The Studio is positioned in the adjacent courtyard and comprising some 660 square feet or 61 square metres. The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed, with the principal house comprising some 14,235 square feet or 1,322 square metres and including 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A studio and 4 estate lodges combine to present some 18,342 square feet or 1,704 square metres of possible accommodation in total. The estate is a haven of tranquillity and privacy that is rare in the 21st-century. Positioned at the end of a half-mile drive Sopwell Hall occupies a central position within its own estate and enjoys a panoramic view over the park and woodland. The outer parts of the estate comprising a perimeter woodland belt and creating a great sense of privacy and seclusion. Among the many ancient and specimen trees throughout the estate are some particularly fine Spanish chestnut, a noted ancient beech wood and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree. The woodlands include indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch and spruce. All through the year there is a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the estate. There is, too, much wildlife to be found on the estate. Red squirrels, pine martens, foxes and hares are regularly sighted, and buzzards, owls and falcons can also be found. The Coillte forestry, circa 500 acres, which adjoins the estate provides great amenity for long walks in beautiful surroundings. Of the circa 300 acres or 121.4 hectares within the estate about two-thirds comprise matur e parkland grazing and one-third is in woodland. Whilst being wonderfully secluded the estate is nearby to town amenities and easily accessible, with the M7 motorway accessible some 12.4 miles or 20 kilometres away. Excess€7million. For full sale details or to arrange a viewing please contact David Ashmore on +353 87 251 2909 or [email protected]

An exceptionally attractive red brick late Victorian family home, built in 1875, enjoying an elevated position along this prestigious road which connects Ardeevin Road with Dalkey Avenue. This is an extremely impressive property offering superbly presented, generously proportioned bright and airy accommodation upgraded in recent years, retaining many of the original features of its era, and further enhanced with spectacular views over the Dalkey rooftops, Dun Laoghaire Harbour and across Dublin Bay to Howth. Standing on manicured gardens and grounds of approximately 0.16HA (0.4 acre), Arranmore is approached by a long tarmacadam driveway bordered by a sweeping lawned garden and well-defined granite wall boundaries benefitting from a much sought after south-westerly orientated two-tiered rear garden laid out mainly in lawn. A beautiful inviting wide entrance porch opens through to the reception hall by way of a glass panelled door with a stained glass fanlight over. The entrance hall connects the drawing room with the dining room and ultimately through to the family room/study. In the dining room there is a hatch opening through to the kitchen with a shower room and utility/plant room completing the accommodation at the ground floor level. Up the very fine staircase there are four double bedrooms, the master being en suite, a family bathroom, sunroom, an attic room and bathroom completing the accommodation on the upper floors. The views from the front bedrooms in particular are breathtaking. There is a garage to the side with a store/bedroom and above this is an own hall door self-contained unit which is laid out as an open plan living/dining/kitchen/bedroom area and a shower room. A side passage with granite steps connects the front to the rear. The property offers vast potential to extend to the side and into the rear garden in order to increase the overall accommodation if so desired, subject to planning permission. To the front granite block pillared vehicular cast iron gates open onto a large tarmacadam drive providing off street parking for numerous cars bordered by a sweeping lawned garden and well-defined granite wall boundaries. There is a garage of 3.75m x 3.35m (12'4 x 11') to the side with folding doors opening to the front and a storeroom adjacent of 3m x 3.2m (9'10 x 10'6). Above the garage is an own hall door self-contained unit of approximately 23sq.m. (248sq.m.ft) with a kitchen area and shower room ideal for use as further ancillary accommodation or a home office. The overall site extends to approximately 0.16AH (0.4 acre) and the stunning two-tiered south westerly facing rear garden of approximately 32m (105ft) is laid out mainly in lawn abundant with a variety of flowers and shrubs with granite steps connecting to the front. Features: Highly regarded prestigious residential address Attractive lawned gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.16HA (0.4 acre) with stunning views to the front and an extensive sunny south facing orientation to the rear Breath-taking panoramic sea views over the rooftops of Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire Harbour and across Dublin Bay to Howth Dalkey Town Centre and all its wonderful facilities on the doorstep Surrounded by an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools Floor area of approximately 275q.m (2,960sq.ft) – (not including the attic room measurement of 14sq.m. (151sq.ft.)) Dalkey DART Station, 11 and 59 bus routes as well as the Aircoach makes commuting very simple Potential to extend if so desired subject to the necessary Planning Permissions Secure off street parking to the front for a number of cars Tranquil scenic walks over Dalkey and Killiney hills and by the seafront on the doorstep A wide range of recreational and leisure facilities close by Gas fired central heating (Worchester boiler replaced approximately three years ago) Ornate architraves surrounding the reception room and bedroom doors

Torca Lodge is an exceptionally fine detached Victorian family home located on this quiet elevated residential road with stunning sea views out to Bray Head and the Sugar Loaf, it stands on approximately 0.2 acre and benefits from a mature sunny wraparound garden. The house was extended to the side and rear approximately 25 years ago, and there is a wonderful balance of period features and modern comforts throughout. It still retains many original features including sliding sash windows, high ceilings, original plasterwork, and chimney pieces. Vehicular gates open into a large, graveled driveway providing off street parking for several cars, bordered by granite outcrops and a beautifully landscaped front garden with gated pedestrian access to one side of the property. Granite steps lead up to the front door flanked by two female Sphinx statues. The light filled well-proportioned accommodation extends to approximately 275sq.m (2,960sq. ft) over two levels, at hall level there is a porch entrance opening into the reception hall. Off the hall there are two very fine reception rooms, both are dual aspect with period features. To the rear there is a cosy family room with an open fireplace which opens through to the kitchen/dining room, this space is the heart of the home and has a great connection to the garden. There is a snug seating area with an open fire to one end and the kitchen is fitted with a range of Shaker style units with French doors opening out to the rear garden. There is access from the kitchen and the front reception room into a sunroom that opens out to the side garden. A guest bedroom, shower room and utility complete the accommodation at this level. At first floor level there are five bedrooms, two to the front of the house which are light filled, with access from the master bedroom onto a south facing terrace with breathtaking panoramic views out to Bray and the Sugar Loaf. There are three further bedrooms to the rear, one with an en suite shower room. There is access from the rear hall onto a second sun terrace overlooking the garden which enjoys good afternoon sun. The rear garden measures approximately 22m in length and is beautifully landscaped with a large patio with a water feature, this is the ideal spot for al fresco dining and barbeques in summertime. Steps lead up to a lawned garden which benefits from immense privacy and seclusion bordered by lovely old granite walls. Features: Highly sought after prestigious residential address A very fine detached six-bedroom family home on approximately 0.2acre Floor area of approximately 275sq.m (2,960sq. ft) Many period features of the Victorian era Off street parking for numerous cars Two sun terraces Panoramic sea views to Bray Head and the Sugar Loaf Surrounded by many excellent schools, recreational & leisure facilities Large private south-westerly facing garden approximately 22m (72 ft) in length Gas fired central heating Scope to extend subject to planning permission Dalkey Heritage Town and Killiney Hill on your doorstep Excellent transport links via the 59 & 7 bus, the DART & Aircoach on the doorstep Shortcut to Vico Road via The Cat’s Ladder Fitted carpets, window coverings and appliances included in the sale Torca Lodge stands on approximately 0.2 of an acre of mature private grounds, to the front there is a large, gravel driveway providing off street parking for several cars. The rear garden measures approximately 22m in length and is beautifully landscaped with a large patio with a water feature, this is the ideal spot for al fresco dining and barbeques in summertime. Steps lead up to a lawned garden which benefits from immense privacy and seclusion, and all-day sun as the garden wraps around the house and faces south to the side and west at the back.

Set amidst an oasis of peace and tranquillity, this is an impressive Victorian 5/6 bedroom residence, standing on stunning terraced well stocked gardens and grounds of approximately 0.12 Ha (0.3 of an acre) offering unrivalled, breath-taking sea views over Killiney Bay with Dalkey Island and Bray Head in the distance. Reenrour is the type of home that people aspire to own and is positioned in this highly prestigious residential address where the surrounding properties are mature, settled and of a similar calibre. The property offers gracious, generously proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 265sq.m (2,852sq.ft). An inviting reception hall opens through to the magnificent drawing room with feature period fireplace and wonderful views over the gardens and Killiney Bay. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is the dining room which leads through double doors to the kitchen/breakfast room which has garden access and a small utility room incorporating a guest w.c. The upper floors comprise of four / or three bedrooms plus a study, with the master bedroom further enhanced with elevated views over the gardens and Killiney Bay, and a family bathroom. The lower level encompasses a second living room, an en suite bedroom and another large bedroom, both with access to a private patio area, a shower room/guest w.c. and a large utility room. This magnificent home has been wonderfully maintained and is presented in good decorative order throughout. It has retained many embellishments of the era such as high ceilings, picture rails, ornate cornice work and fireplaces, doors and handles. One of the main outstanding features of Reenrour is the mature gardens on offer, abundant with an array of maturely planted flower and shrubbery beds, bordered by high hedging and tall trees. There is a generous patio area benefitting from immense privacy strategically positioned to take full benefit of the views over the gardens and grounds. A garden gate opens onto Strathmore Road, and from here it's a reasonably short walk to the Vico Road for swimming and Killiney DART Station for easy commuting. This is a much sought after and highly convenient location being positioned on Killiney Hill Road, a short distance from the conveniences at Killiney village and the pleasant walks by Killiney beach, the seafront and over Killiney and Dalkey Hills. Dalkey Heritage Town is just a bit further down the road and offers a vast array of local and boutique shops, and hostelries. It also houses some of the finest restaurants in South County Dublin, which are very popular and regularly frequented. The area has a selection of excellent primary and secondary schools which include Holy Child, Loreto Abbey Dalkey, St. Andrew’s College, Blackrock College, St. Michael’s College and Castle Park to mention just a few. Within just a short drive is the junction with the N11 and M50 connecting to the arterial road network offering an easy commute to the city centre and airport. As Reenrour occupies a coastal position, the marine facilities at Dun Laoghaire harbour, with its extensive marina and four yacht clubs and piers, will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast.

Lordello House comprises a substantial detached Victorian period residence that was constructed circa 1830 with a gate lodge that stands on extensive grounds and gardens that extend to approximately 4.45 Ha (11 acres) and includes a paddock, lawn tennis court, a farmyard and numerous fields. Lordello House and its gate lodge have a lovely vista of the Dublin Mountains and benefit from a sunny southerly orientation. The remaining fields have road frontage from Lordello Road and Ferndale Road of approximately 489m (1,633ft). The main house extends to approximately 590sq.m (6,350sq.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 gate lodge is a protected structure along with the entrance gates and there is a lovely, gravelled driveway leading up to the front of the house that provides parking for numerous cars. The gate lodge comprises an entrance lobby, a living room, a kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Features: One of the last remaining privately owned sizable holdings within the area A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Victorian period residence complete with gate lodge, tennis court and paddock Floor area of approximately 590sq.m (6,350sq.ft) Gate Lodge floor area approximately 65.5sq.m (705 sq.ft) and is a protected structure Plenty of out housing and farm structures that could be converted to stables (subject to PP) Ideal amount of land to keep horses Approximately 4.4 Ha (11 acres) zoned Objective ‘A’ Sunny south facing orientation boasting views of the Dublin Mountains Easy access to the N11, M50, LUAS and Dublin Airport Surrounded by excellent schools, churches, shopping, restaurants, walks and many sporting venues Road frontage of approximately 489m (1,633ft) along Lordello Road and Ferndale Road

GRANGE MANOR, BALLYRAGGET, COUNTY KILKENNY, IRELAND A gracious and imposing historic Georgian country home set within delightful grounds, which include a stretch of the River Nore with fishing rights. In all about 24.6 acres or 10 hectares. Recently restored to a very high and thorough standard Grange Manor is presented in excellent condition and features some superb Adamesque plasterwork. Accommodation includes 4 particularly impressive reception rooms, a magnificent stair hall and 6 bedroom suites. Medieval Kilkenny city is 10 miles or 16 km away and Dublin International airport a driving distance of circa 1 hour 25 minutes. Cork and Shannon International airports are each within a driving distance of circa 1 hour 30 minutes. The impressive and substantial Georgian home, circa 1790, found today incorporates an earlier late 16 th Century house, the Georgian build comprising the elaborate and generous reception rooms and bedrooms to the front of the house and the earlier Elizabethan house utilised for the kitchen and domestic offices. Extensive restoration works undertaken circa 2000 retained the layout of the principal reception rooms but re-configured the kitchen and smaller rooms at the rear to provide an interconnecting suite of 3 rooms incorporating kitchen, eating and living spaces and re-configured the bedroom accommodation to provide 6 bedroom suites. Plasterwork within the house includes some superb Adamesque decoration, most especially within the stair hall. The stair hall also has a painted roundel, possibly of late 18 th Century design. The chimneypieces are of good quality and mostly of a design dating from circa 1800. In all the accommodation within the house extends to some 6,830 square feet or 634 square metres. The gate lodge, dating to circa 1840, comprises some 670 square feet or 62.3 square metres. The circa 2000 works extending and upgrading the lodge. Grange Manor benefits from an off centre position within its own lands, the greater majority of the lands lying forward of the south elevation. This generates a sense of acreage far beyond that which exists, the elevated situation probably contributing to this. Within the grounds there is a pleasant mix of woodland and parkland, enhanced by such features as the River Nore and a delightful private bridge. A walled garden lies to the east of the house and forms part of a delightful ‘Lady’s Walk’ that includes a stretch along the banks of the River Nore. Positioned a short distance in front of the house is an octagonal dovecote, thought to relate to the original house of circa 1680 but restricted circa 1790. The lands are of good quality and benefit from a gradient to the River Nore and a tributary river. Laid out in 2 divisions the lands are currently in pasture. A stable yard is located a short distance from the house, a branch of the avenue providing direct access. Built circa 1790 it has a delightful range of stone outbuildings, a lofted one comprising 8 stables and the old Coach House with a cobbled floor. Fishing can be enjoyed on a nearly 0.25 mile single bank stretch (approx. 350 metres) on the River Nore included with the property, the river noted for its salmon and brown trout fishing. Grange Manor lies a short distance of 1.5 miles or 2.4 km from Ballyragget, a small county town, some 10 miles or 16 km northwest of Kilkenny city. Kilkenny is a medieval city noted for its vibrancy, boutique shopping and quality restaurants. The heritage towns of Durrow and Abbeyleix are 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and 12 miles (19.5 km) away. The M8 Dublin/Cork motorway is accessible about a 20 minute drive away. The estate is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Full particulars with restoration details available from the selling agent. BER (Building Energy Rating) Exempt Selling Agent David Ashmore [PSRA Licence 003640]