Property for sale in Drogheda, Co. Meath

An attractive period country house of 4800 sq ft/ 446 sq m with many.period features set amidst mature grounds with fine specimen trees, yet just off the M1 to the south west of the port town of Drogheda. The property is in the internationally renouned area of the Boyne Valley, known for it history, scenic views and its immense historical attributes. This historic location is host to a number of internationally famous archaeological sites including the Neolithic tombs at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, which attract thousands of tourists annually. The house, which is south facing enjoys scenic rural views towards Dublin. It is approached by a tree lined avenue which sweeps to a large forecourt area and round to the enclosed stone courtyard at the rear of the house. Inside, the space and proportions of the main reception rooms are excellent. There is an air of grandeur throughout the house with large rooms and high ceilings and a fine centrally located staircase. All of the rooms enjoy pleasant views of the gardens and the surrounding countryside. Mt Granville would suit either a family who enjoys the benefits of rural life, yet has all amenities on the doorstep and has the airport only 20 minutes away, or equally would suit a home and office set up. There are plenty of outbuildings adjacent to the house, which could be useful for office / workshop space or storage Accommodation: Large glazed entrance Hall/ Porch with parquet floor Drawing Room with (removed) fireplace and door through to Dining Room with marble fireplace Guest WC Impressive staircase Hall leads through to Inner Hall Office and wine store Timber panelled linen room Living room with brick fireplace, fitted display cupboards and bookshelves Back staircase hall Large Kitchen/ Breakfast room leading to 1) Utility / laundry room 2) Walk in pantry and small cellar and opening into walled orchard Upstairs: Large landing Master Bedroom Suite. Ensuite bathroom with oval bath, bidet, separate shower, washbasin, WC and fitted cupboard Bedroom 2: Guest Suite Bathroom en suite with bath, shower, washbasin and WC Mezzanine style Bedroom 3: Large room with bedroom area upstairs and bathroom below it with bath shower, washbasin and WC Bedroom 4 Large double room on the back wing connected to Bathroom: with bath, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 The Grounds The house is approached through a fine entrance with railings and wrought iron gates along a mature tree lined avenue, which sweeps up to the large gravelled forecourt in front of the house. The gardens are mainly informal with lawns, specimen trees and shrubs. There is a walled garden laid down to lawns and paddocks to the side of the house with some fruit trees and a patio area. Off the avenue there is a self-contained 4-acre paddock, which offers great possibilities. The Courtyard There is a compliment of fine, partly lofted stone outbuildings and garaging in the yard as follows; Separate WC and a boiler house with recently replaced, New Buderus Oil fired boiler, Garden shed, garage, 2 x Lofted Coach houses and a small dog pen. Services Mains water and power, private septic tank, oil fired heating.

Summary: An attractive country house with many period features set amidst mature grounds with fine specimen trees, yet just off the M1 to the south west of the port town of Drogheda. The property is in the internationally renowned area of the Boyne Valley, know for its history, scenic views and its immense historical attributes. This historic location is host to a number of internationally famous archaeological sites including the Neolithic tombs at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, which attract thousands of tourists annually. Location: M1 - Junction (8) Adjacent to entrance Dublin Airport - 24 Km Dublin City - 32 Km M50 - 26 Km Drogheda - 2 Km Balbriggan - 11 Km Dundalk - 29 Km Excellent shopping centres in Drogheda, Swords, Blanchardstown, Dundalk and Dublin, and all within 30 minutes drive. For the sporting enthusiast, there are numerous quality golf courses in the locality. Sailing, fishing and general water sports can be enjoyed at the beaches/harbours of Drogheda, Bettystown, Laytown, Clogherhead and Skerries. There are numerous schools bearby, both secondary and primary. The area is also ideal for the equestrian enthusiasts as there are several top class livery riding centres and hunting locally with the Louth, Fingal and Meath packs. Description: The house, which is south facing, enjoys scenic rural views towards Dublin. It is approached by a tree lined avenue which sweeps to a large forecourt area and round to the enclosed stone courtyard at the rear of the house. Inside, the space and proportions of the main reception rooms are excellent. There is an air of grandeur throughout the house with large rooms and high ceilings and a fine centrally located staircase. All of the rooms enjoy pleasant views of the gardens and the surrounding countryside. Mount Granville would suit either a family who enjoys the benefits of rural like, yet has all amenities on the doorstep and has the airport only 20 minutes away, or equally would suit a home and office set up. There are plenty of outbuildings adjacent to the house, which could be useful for office/workshop space or storage.