Properties for sale in Nurney, Co. Carlow

Set on about 13 acres / 5 hectares the pleasure grounds are very much a feature of the property and include a stunning collection of mature trees and shrubs. The house extends to some 9,149 square feet / 850 square metres A handsome George IV house built in the fashionable tudor-gothic revival 'cottage' style and set in the most delightful mature grounds. Rathwade is an extremely attractive and beautifully proportioned house in the form of a tudor cottage. The design is attributed to the renowned nineteenth century architect Daniel Robertson, although the style is similar in design and possible influenced by examples designed by the revered architect R.V. Morrisson. Constructed between 1820 and 1840 for a member of the Bagneal family of nearby Dunleckney Manor. Gloriously set within delightfully mature grounds a rectilinear avenue lined with wonderfully mature lime trees, planted early 1800's leads to a gravelled forecourt and the entrance porch or outer hall. The main gardens are a truly delighful example of early Victorian garden design with a stunning collection of mature trees and shrubs, including Cedar, Yew, Beech, American Chestnut, Oak various varieties of Maple, Rhododendron and Laurel. Displaying cut granite reveals and quoins within the rendered elevations of the many gables this sense of gothic fun is extended inside, alongside the gracious room proportions, light adn good ceiling heights associated with a fine Country House of this period. All windows are shuttered and have most attractive moulded sashes. In addition there is a 2 bedroom apartment, 1 bedroom housekeeper's apartment and a charming 2 bedroom cottage in a courtyard setting. Accommodation:

NURNEY, CO. CARLOW with about 5 hectares (13 acres) A CHARMING 19TH CENTURY HOUSE TOGETHER WITH TWO APARTMENTS, COTTAGE, CUTSTONE YARD AND WALLED GARDEN, APPROACHED VIA A LIME TREE LINED AVENUE IN EXCELLENT SPORTING COUNTRY. CARLOW 8 MILES, KILKENNY 17, DUBLIN 56, ROSSLARE CAR FERRY 53 MILES. ATTRIBUTED TO THE FAMOUS 19TH CENTURY ARCHITECT DANIEL ROBINSON, RATHWADE HOUSE IS A VERY ATTRACTIVE SMALL IRISH COUNTRY HOUSE. APPROACHED BY A TWO HUNDRED YEAR OLD LIME TREE AVENUE – REGARDED AS AMONG THE FINEST IN THE COUNTRY – RATHWADE IS A UNIQUE AND HISTORIC EXAMPLE OF GRANITE CUT-STONE BUILD. THE HOUSE WAS RE-ROOFED (2010) AND INSIDE IT’S ROOMS ARE SUPERBLY PROPORTIONED FEATURING ORIGINAL FLOORS, FLAG STONE, WOOD-PANELLING AND SHUTTERED-WINDOWS. THE HOUSE ALSO FEATURES A SUPERB LIBRARY, STAIRS AND GALLERY AREA. OUTSIDE IN THE GARDENS SOME OF RATHWADE’S EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF TREE’S FEATURE IN THE IRISH TREE SOCIRTY HERITAGE COLLECTION. RATHWADE HOUSE WHICH HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF CONSIDERABLE EXPENDITURE IN RECENT YEARS IS A LISTED PROPERTY OF SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC IMPORTANCE AND IT OFFERS UNIQUELY ATTRACTIVE FAMILY LIVING. EXCELLENT HUNTING LOCALLY WITH THE CARLOW’S AND THE KILKENNY’S; RACE COURSES AT GOWRAN PARK, PUNCHESTOWN, NAAS AND THE CURRAGH; A CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE AT MOUNT JULIET ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY; FISHING AND CRUISING ON THE RIVER BARROW.