{ "PropertyId": 1702132, "Address": { "FullAddress": "Laragh Castle", "Town": "Laragh", "County": "Wicklow" }, "Location": { "Latitude": 53.0088685, "Longitude": -6.29955159999997 }, "PropertyDetails": { "Type": "Period House", "FloorAreaSqM": 198, "Features": [] }, "BrochureContent": [ { "ContentType": "Description", "Content": "Historic Wicklow Property on c. 9 Acres For Sale By Private Treaty\r\n\r\nThis highly interesting property comprises the old castle (c. 1802), prisoner’ yard, range of lesser accommodation, imposing arched access and frontage to 2 scenic routes as well as main entrance from the village. \r\n\r\nLaragh occupied a charming location in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. The opening chapter of the history of the castle begins with the remarkable undertaking of building the Military Road from 1800 through to late 1802. This was the southern outpost of the first 15 miles of the road south from Glencree. \r\n\r\nThis enterprise was a major effort on the part of the authorities to contain the activities of charismatic Wicklow rebel leader, Michael Dwyer." }, { "ContentType": "Accommodation", "Content": "APPROACHED BY A PRIVATE AVENUE VIA AN IMPOSING STONE ARCH WITH IMPRESSIVE PERIOD GATES FLANKED BY CURTAIN WALLS AND A WICKET. THE ACCOMMODATION IS COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: \r\n\r\nMain Floor Area Measures 92.4 sq.mtrs. (16.5 x 5.6m) plus tower and porch. Total floor area 198 sq.mtrs. \r\n\r\nCastellated Entrance Porch\r\n2.4 x 1.6m \t\r\nLeads to a central hall with granite stairs. \r\n\r\nDrawing Room\t\r\nTo the left with provision for lofty ceiling and fireplace in granite with half round arched head. \r\n\r\nStudy\r\n2.2 x 2m \t\r\nAdjoining above in the foot of the tower. \r\n\r\nDining Room \r\n\t\r\nKitchen\t\r\nWith a huge fireplace. \r\n\r\nUpstairs: \t\r\n3 main rooms with first floor in the tower providing a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe area. \r\n\r\n\r\nOutside: \r\n\r\nTo the rear is the prisoners yard. This enclosure, walled all round to a height of 3.5 metres, measures 29 x 9m – 260 sq.mtrs./2,800 sq.ft. and has provision for a vehicular entrance and two doorways. \r\n\r\nGarage/store 5 x 5m. \r\n\r\nRange of single storeyed outbuildings with handsome granite window opes and matching doorway overall the measurements are 13 x 5m/710 sq.ft. \r\n\r\nNOTE: The main house is severely fire damaged and the outbuildings are in need of attention. \r\n\r\nThe grounds, though neglected abound in interest. The curtain wall to the front returns along one side. There are the remains of other stone detailing. \r\n\r\nMany fine trees enhance the land – mainly Scots pine, beech and ash while there is a spinney of young birch. \r\n\r\nThere is frontage to two scenic routes – the R1059 to Lough Dan and the Military Road to Glenmacnass Valley and waterfall and the amazing wilderness beyond on the way to Sally Gap. In addition the main approach is from the open triangle in the village below. \r\n\r\nClose by is St. Johns Church of Ireland Church, the old Mill, the Inn and a charming restaurant occupying what was probably an early example of a national school. \r\n\r\nFrom Laragh one road leads to Glendalough and Wicklow Gap while the Military Road continues on making a dramatic entry into Wicklow’s longest glen – the wonderful Glenmalure. In addition of course are the roads to Glenmacnass and Lough Dan. \r\n\r\nViewing Strictly By Appointment" }, { "ContentType": "Features", "Content": "" }, { "ContentType": "Directions", "Content": "" }, { "ContentType": "Viewing Details", "Content": "By appointment only" } ], "Price": { "Display": "Sale Agreed", "Value": 460000, "Currency": "EUR" }, "Media": { "MainPhoto": "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/front2_l.jpg", "Gallery": { "Url": [ "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/front2_l.jpg", "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/gates%20double_l.jpg", "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/tower2_l.jpg", "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/tower_l.jpg", "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/outside2_l.jpg", "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/media/2/3/1/1702132/Tower_l.jpg" ] } }, "Agent": { "Name": "H J Byrne", "Logo": "https://photos-a.propertyimages.ie/groups/0/2/7/5720/logo.jpg" }, "Listing": { "Status": "For Rent", "DateListed": "26 Oct 2011" } }