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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]

JENKINSTOWN HOUSE JENKINSTOWN PARK, COUNTY KILKENNY, IRELAND Restored to the highest spec by one of Ireland's best known songwriters and producers, Jenkinstown House offers a rare opportunity to acquire manor style family living with built in revenue streams and earning potential if required. It comes with 6.7 acres of private grounds and is just 8 minutes drive from Kilkenny City. Jenkinstown House, a fine specimen of 19th Century Gothic Revival, spans 6663 square feet, (619m²) including two elegant and spacious living rooms, a light filled kitchen, a palatial ensuite master bedroom along with two other impressive bedrooms and bathrooms. Underfloor heating, double glazed sash windows along tasteful fittings set the stage for luxury living. The buyer will benefit from 3 stunningly designed shepherds huts with current owners earning 5 star ratings for their Airb services. Nestled in the state owned Jenkinstown wood, and overlooking beautiful Kilkenny countryside, the huts promise an easy and reliable income source for the long term. To the side of the house, what was once a private chapel adorned by stained glass windows is now a top spec auditorium with 106 seats, stage, with two booths designed for sound production and lighting sitting at the back of the theatre. The space, although tailor made for performance and recording artists, is easily converted for other purposes such as accommodation or tea rooms. It has wheelchair access with HSE standard bathrooms for use at events such as concerts, weddings and family celebrations. The back of the theatre leads onto a splendid walled courtyard, this is an ideal space for Summer entertainment with the added potential of having a small market for 6 to 8 stalls. A splendid Gothic Dining Hall is central to the property. Featuring wonderful high beam ceilings, stained glass windows and an old style banqueting table dominate the room. While stunning in its current form, the discerning investor can enjoy significant potential for reimagining its use. In former times it was a popular local cafe, its future may lie in becoming bespoke accommodation. The potential for all these ideas will increase with authorities planning an imminent upgrade of the woods. This includes the revival of the Thomas Moore Garden which is accessed from the house via a solid timber gate set within a Gothic stone arch along with the restoration of the original walled garden for Jenkinstown house. Nearby Kilkenny city provides boutique shopping, a theatre and an array of eateries, restaurants, wine bars and pubs. The 12th-century castle, a bustling crafts scene, traditional pubs, cobbled lanes and secret alleys all make Kilkenny special and combined with a lively traditional music scene, art and design exhibitions, popular seasonal festivals and Michelin star restaurants the city is enthralling. Kilkenny College secondary school offers boarding (day and weekly). Dublin city and airport about 1 hour 30 minutes driving. Eircode [property specific address code] R95 PW94, Elevation above sea level 279 feet or 85 metres. For full sale information, including floorplans, contact David Ashmore.