Headview, Lismore, Co. Waterford

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Beds	5 beds
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Size	meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Description

A charming spacious Victorian house in an attractive rural setting to the edge of Lismore with fine open aspects

Accommodation

Cork 65 km. Waterford 68 km. Fermoy 28 km. Dungarvan 24 km. Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Two Kitchens, Pantry, Sun Room, Boot Room. Four Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms. Two Guest/ Staff Cottages. Yard with Coach House. Gardens. Railed Paddock. Tennis Court. Pavilion with Sauna and Hot Tub. Panoramic open views over rolling countryside toward the Knockmealdown Mountains and Helvick Head In all about 2.00 Hectares. (5 Acres) Headview is a fine Victorian house set in an attractive and private rural setting yet within walking distance of Lismore. Adjoining open countryside, the house has wonderful far -reaching views to the mountains and to Helvick Head on the coast, whence its name originates. Headview was undoubtedly part of the vast Devonshire Estate at one time with the main part of the house believed to date from 1880 and the earlier part predating this by perhaps a century. The property has been much improved in recent years to blend light and gracious living space with high ceilings and sash windows together with modern convenience. The spacious well- proportioned accommodation extends to some 340 sq m (3600 sq ft) and includes three reception rooms, two kitchens, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There are c.2 hectares and paddock, gardens and grounds with two renovated cottages, delightful walled garden, hard tennis court and pavilion with sauna and hot tub. Headview is situated close to one of Ireland’s most beautiful towns. The Irish seat of the Duke of Devonshire, Lismore has a history going back to the 7th century and its architecture and heritage has been inspired by numerous luminaires that resided there. The town has a cathedral and church, two primary schools and a post primary community school. It also, enjoys a range of local shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants and is within easy reach of three larger towns. Lismore also hosts arts and cultural events throughout the year and has various sporting facilities including superb fishing in the Rivers Blackwater and Bride, cricket, horse riding, golf amongst others. The neighbouring hills and mountains also provide for walking whilst the sandy beaches of west Waterford are within 30 minutes drive. The Ballyrafter Equestrian Centre is close by and the property is located in the West Waterford Hunt country. Cork International Airport and Waterford Airport are within one hour’s drive. Entrance Hall Original Victorian tile floor. Solid fuel stove. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Drawing Room About 7.00 m x 4.90 m Fireplace with marble mantle & surround with solid fuel stove. Bay window with French windows leading to garden. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Pitch pine floor Dining Room About 6.90m x 5.00 m Currently used as Billiard Room. Open fire with marble mantle and decorative tiled surround. Ceiling cornice. Pine floor. Summer Kitchen About 5.00 m x 4.90 m Fitted oak storage with granite worktop, solid fuel Mulberry stove, ceiling cornice and centre rose, painted wooden floor Sun Room About 4.30 m x 3.90 m Vaulted ceiling. Double doors to garden. Teak floor. Pantry About 2.70 m x 1.80 m Slate flagstone floor. Fitted oak storage. Belfast sink. Lobby Ash floor. Winter Kitchen About 4.90 m x 4.50 m Fitted pine storage. Inglenook with Rayburn oil fired stove. Pitch pine floor. Door to rear courtyard. Boot Room About 3.50 m x 2.40 m Fitted storage & shelving, Tile floor. Door to rear yards. Hallway Reclaimed tile floor. Storage. Secondary stairs to upper floor. Cloaks Tile floor. Wash hand basin. WC. FIRST FLOOR Upper Landing Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Fitted bookshelves. Bedroom 1 About 5.40 m x 4.90 m Dual aspect. Fireplace with cast iron surround. Bathroom 1 Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Linen cupboard. Cork tile floor. Bedroom 2 About 4.50 m x 4.20 m Fireplace with marble mantle and surround. Bedroom 3 About 4.90 m x 4.90 m Dual aspect. Fire with marble mantle & surround. Bathroom 2 Panelled bath. Wash hand basin. Linen cupboard. Separate WC. Lower Landing Ceiling cornice Bedroom 4 About 5.00 m x 3.50 m Dual aspect. Fireplace with decorative wooden surround. Deal floor. Bathroom 3 About 3.60 m x 2.50 m Roll top cast-iron bath. Double shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Linen cupboard. Tile floor. Bedroom 5 About 3.30 m x 2.10 m Fitted wardrobe & storage. Outside The house is approached by a cut-stone entrance and tree-lined drive with a railed paddock running alongside. The drive leads to a gravel forecourt to the side of the house with ample parking. A yard is located to the side with lofted Coach House (c. 60’ x 15’) and Barn (c. 30’ x 25’) together with Stores. The Coach House is presently used for storage and may be converted to provide further accommodation. Double gates lead from this yard to the cobble stoned Inner Courtyard, which provides access to Courtyard Cottage. A lane to the rear provides access to Garden Cottage. The paddock has a field shelter and separate tack/feed shed. Lawns surround the house interspersed with specimen trees, shrubs and flowers. The mature walled Kitchen Garden has a favourable south facing aspect and has been well maintained over the years. It provides fruit, vegetables and herbs - set amongst thriving perennials, specimen trees and flowers. There is a garden barn and greenhouse. A doorway leads to a hard tennis court and pavilion. The court is in excellent condition and pavilion with veranda has changing facilities, sauna, shower and kitchenette. A hot tub and decked area are located adjacent. Courtyard Cottage This two storey detached stone cottage (c.145 sq m) was renovated some 10 years ago and overlooks the delightful cobble stone inner courtyard and kitchen garden. The accommodation includes Sitting Room, Kitchen, Office, Shower Room and Utility Room together with two double Bedrooms, large Landing and Bathroom. An annexe with separate access is presently used as a games room and would also be suitable as an office or artist’s studio. Garden Cottage The Garden Cottage (c.165 sq m) is a beautifully appointed, stone cottage tucked away amidst rows of herbs, fruit and vegetables and borders the walled kitchen garden. Renovated some 7 years ago there is an open plan ground floor incorporating Kitchen along with a Sun Room, Boot Room and Shower Room. There are two double bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor. Both cottages are self -contained and are serviced independently.

BER Details

BER: Exempt

Directions

From the centre of Lismore, proceed east along Main Street and onwards (passing The Convent on the left) for c. 1.50 km mile, where the entrance to Headview will be found on the right.

Viewing

By appointment only

Description

A charming spacious Victorian house in an attractive rural setting to the edge of Lismore with fine open aspects

Accommodation

BER Details

BER: Exempt

Directions

From the centre of Lismore, proceed east along Main Street and onwards (passing The Convent on the left) for c. 1.50 km mile, where the entrance to Headview will be found on the right.

Viewing

By appointment only