11 Bed Period House For Sale By AuctionAMV: €325,000
This derelict period residence of neo classical design approached by a long avenue is oozing with character and stands on just under 6 acres of gardens. The house dates back to 1833 and is beautifully situated just off the old Drogheda/ Dublin Road less than a 25 minute drive to the Airport and 5 minutes to famed Bettystown & Laytown Golf Club. This is a rare restoration opportunity for discerning client seeking a period home in a most charming location.
Guide Price: €325,000
Auction Friday 4th May 2012 at 3pm in my offices at Southgate, Dublin Road, Drogheda
Solicitors having carriage of sale: Holme Roberts & Owen Solicitors, 11 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 670 6165
For Sale By Public Auction
Tuesday 27th March 2012 at 3pm
In Our Salesroom, Navan (Unless Previously Sold)
Bryanstown
Drogheda, Co. Meath
17.62 Hectares (43.54 Acres) Zoned Land
Lot 1: 2.432 Hectares (6.01 Acres)
Lot 2: 15.186 Hectares (37.525 Acres)
Lot 3: The Entire
Joint Agents: Lisney 01 - 6382700
Solicitors: Branigan & Matthews, Drogheda, Co Louth 041 - 9838726
6 Bed Country House 446 m² / 4801 ft² For Sale€750,000
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.
This superb residence affords a rare opportunity for discerning purchaser to acquire a mature family home in a most exclusive setting. The accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, magnificent Lounge, Diningroom, excellent fully fitted Kitchen, Utility Room, Family Room, WC, 4 Bedrooms (main en-suite), Bathroom. Large garage attached. The windows are hardwood and heating is by oil fired. All carpets, curtains and lightifttings included. Wonderful opportunity for commuter with the airport only 23 minutes by car. Price €500,000.
Unique Opportunity to acquire a fine detached residence in this prime and much coveted location just off Dublin Road. The property with some outlay could be transformed into a wonderful family home. Accommodation: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sittingroom, Diningroom, Kitchen, Shower & WC, Study, 4 bedrooms, Bathroom. Oil fired central heating. Mains Water & Sewerage. 1.5 miles south of Drogheda. Dublin Airport less than 25 minute drive with the beautiful beaches at Mornington only minutes away. Would also suit( subject to P.P.) Doctor's surgery, B & B, e.t.c.. Price on application