Capard House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois

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Beds	13 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Detached House
Size	1540 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Group Name	Savills Residential & Country Agency
Sales License Number	002223

Description

Capard House is a Greek Revival, late 18 Century country mansion of immense charm and character set amidst about 40.40 hectares/100 acres of land. Capard House was built in 1790 and was the third house to be built on the same site. A Protected Structure, it is a most impressive two storey non basement Greek Revival period house with an adjoining substantial wing (formally built for staff), which is totally self-contained and can also be used as additional accommodation to the Main House. The Capard House was home to the Piggott family. The family owned vast tracks of lands in both Co. Laois (The Queens County) and Co. Limerick. The Treaty of Limerick (1691) which brought an end to the Williamite wars against James II is reputed to have been signed at Capard. General Ginkel is said to have quartered his soldiers at Rosenallis Village and he himself stayed in Capard House as a guest of Robert Piggott. A copy of the Treaty was kept in Capard House up to the 1960`s when it was handed over to the National Museum. The family prospered at Capard, one family member, Thomas Piggott was a major- general in the army and a member of parliament, his son George Piggott was granted the Piggott Baronetcy, a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Over the past 20 years, the vendors have painstakingly and meticulously restored the house and wing, whilst maintaining the integrity of the original period features. All wiring and plumbing has been replaced and many improvements made. Their attention to detail throughout is evident. Their efforts went far beyond the residence and wing as the entire estate has been restored to its former glory with the terraced lawns and formal gardens broken into segments, the walled gardens, the long pond and lake, the folly and stables all combining to offer the new owner of Capard House, all the benefits of their labours. The main house is laid out with bright and generous proportioned rooms with ornate ceiling decoration and large open fireplaces. It is a perfect house for entertaining on a grand scale with all the main reception rooms leading off the main hall. Upstairs are the very generous bedroom suites, all with fine views either overlooking the gardens or with a panoramic vista over the surrounding countryside below. There is a terrific atmosphere of calmness at Capard which comes from the natural surrounds of the gardens and grounds with the stream flowing incessantly bringing nourishment to all the living plants, trees and flowers on the property. Capard is situated at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Hills well known for its many and varied wildlife. Part of the estate has a special designation (SPA) Special Protected Area which is an area where rare and protected species can live in safety and their breeds can evolve. The surrounding habitat is very suitable for many leisurely purposes. The gardens at Capard have been largely created under the guidance of Arthur Shackleton over the past 20 years and are now maturing into one of the finer gardens in the country. Nestled on the edge of the Slieve Bloom Mountains with stunning views across the landscape and with acid soil and soft climate, it is the perfect place to create a garden. Formal terraces round the house covered with scented roses lead out into a Camellia Walk, Scented Walk, mixed grass border and a field of beautiful Rhododendrons planted to celebrate the Millennium. A lake and canal sit happily in the landscape below the house. Set in the midst of this is a restored Walled Garden filled with shrub borders, a Hornbeam archway, new and old rose borders and an orchard. Natural streams run down through the garden and as if this were not enough, the woods in May are carpeted with a sea of wild bluebells. All in all a remarkable and inspiring garden experience where the vendor's passion for the garden has been extraordinary and responsible for creating this magical experience. Local Sporting Golf at Birr and The Heritage in Portarlington. Racing at the Curragh, Tipperary, Limerick and Kilbeggan. Several good hunting packs including Laois Hunt and the Ormond Hunt. Many excellent driven and rough shooting opportunities in the vicinity. (There are Shooting rights over approximately 100 acres adjoining the property). Main House Ground floor A Portico entrance leads into the Entrance Hall which features gilted decorative cornice and centre rose, black and white marble tiled floor with double doors lead to the Main Hall. The hall also has marble black and white tiled floor and gilted decorative cornice centre rose. The Drawing room has a timber floor, white carved mantelpiece with Georgian grate, highly decorated gilted painted cornice and centre rose, 2 large windows affording wonderful panoramic views. The Dining Room boasts white marble Adam style mantelpiece and Georgian grate, highly decorated gilted painted cornice and centre Rose and timber floor. The Staircase Hall features the magnificent cantilevered staircase lit by a central cupola and black and white marble tiled floor. Off this hall is found the Cloakroom with WC and small storeroom and sandstone flagged floor. The Library with marble mantelpiece and brass surrounds, gilted cornice decoration and the Small Dining Room with black marble mantelpiece and decorative gilted cornice. The Back hall also has a black and white marble tiled floor and leads to the wine cellar, the serving dining room, the kitchen, breakfast room, utility, pantry, and office and study. The back staircase leads from the back hall to the first floor. The study has a wooden fireplace and leads into the office which also has a wooden fireplace. The Pantry has a sandstone flagged floor, fireplace, fitted cupboards and shelving. The Serving Dining room features an impressive marble Adam style mantelpiece and basket grate, cornice and centre rose decoration in gold and white, sandstone floor. The large old world Kitchen has a sandstone floor, fully fitted with large timber cupboards and drawers with large polished granite worktops and meat hooks on ceiling, a 4 oven oil fired Aga cooker, 5 ring Neff gas hob and electric cooker, double stainless steel sink unit, drawers and built in dresser. Off the kitchen is found the breakfast room with sandstone floor, open fire, fitted cupboards, and polished granite worktops. The Utility has fitted cupboards sink unit, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, cloak cupboards and boot storage and door to outside. First floor At first floor level there are 8 spacious bedrooms, 7 of which have their own ensuite bathroom. Guest Bedroom 1 has a timber floor, grey marble mantelpiece and basket grate and the large ensuite has a timber floor, WC, WHB, bath with shower attachment and tiled shower, grey marble mantelpiece and basket grate. Guest Bedroom 2 has a timber floor, white Connemara marble mantelpiece and Georgian grate. The Master Bedroom Suite has a timber floor, panoramic views over 5 counties, mottled white marble mantelpiece open grate and the ensuite has twin WHB Multi jet shower, roll top bath, WC, mottled white marble mantelpiece open grate, large fitted wardrobe Guest Bedroom 4 has a timber floor, mottled mantelpiece open fire and the ensuite has a bath with shower attachment, bidet, WC and WHB. Off the landing is a Guest with WC, WHB and the back staircase, and a laundry room. Guest bedroom 5 has a timber floor and Black fireplace and the ensuite has a timber floor, bath, separate shower, heated towel rail, WC, WHB, open fireplace. Guest bedroom 6 and ensuite with tiled floor, WC, WHB, heated towel rail, shower. Guest bedroom 7 and ensuite with tiled floor, shower, WHB, WC, heated towel rail. Guest bedroom 8 with fireplace and ensuite with tiled floor, WC, WHB, large bath, shower, heated towel rail. THE WING Ground floor Entrance Hall with tiled floor, leading to the front of the wing and rear. Ground floor front Kitchen fully fitted with fridge freezer, electric 4 plate hob, Neff Electric Cooker, polished granite work top with sink and drawer + extractor fan, sandstone floor. Double doors lead to the Dining Room with oak and Greek mahogany inlay floor, black marble mantelpiece + Georgian granite, cornice and centre rose. Double doors lead to the Drawing Room with oak and Greek mahogany inlay floor and Dublin white marble mantelpiece with painted decoration and open grate cornice and centre rose and a door to front garden. Another set of double doors lead to the hall with sandstone flagged floor open fireplace and staircases, door to rear. Double Doors into the Study with black marble fireplace and an ensuite bathroom with tiled floor, WC, Jacuzzi bath, shower and heated towel rail. Ground floor rear Second staircase hall with open fireplace, tiled floor and corridor and double doors into the Catering Kitchen which has tiled floor, 2 Neff electric double ovens, 5 plate Neff Gas Hob, fridge freezer, fully fitted Cupboards with polished granite worktops and sink unit. The Hot Tub Room has a fitted hot tub/ Jacuzzi and is fully tiled with 2 showers + heated towel rail. The Guest Changing have tiled floor, 2 WC, 2 WHB. The Party / Banqueting Room features an oak and Greek Mahogany inlay floor, partly sprung for dancing, door to Courtyard. First floor Front Upstairs has laminated rosewood floors with underfloor heating Bed 1 with ensuite shower room with tiled floor and walls, shower WHB + WC. Large games room which interconnects the front and rear of the wing. Guest WC with marble floor WHB + WC. Bed 2 with and ensuite shower room with marble tiled floor, part tiled wall, built in shower, WHB, WC and heated towel rail. Bed 3 with ensuite bathroom, shower, WC, WHB marble tiled floor and part tiled walls and walk in wardrobes. First floor rear wing Living room with carved painted wooden mantel piece and concealed door to internal hallway. Also with Study off the living room. The halls gives access to the large Bathroom tiled floor and part tiled walls, 2 x WHB, WC, oval Bath and multi jet shower. It also gives access to Bedroom 4 off of which are two further concealed doors leading to a Study / office with fitted bookshelves in the corridor and the other leading to the Dressing room which is fully fitted. Bedroom 5 is wired and plumbed for a kitchen. The farm buildings Upper Courtyard A series of stone lofted sheds and general storage facilities Farm yard Long concrete yard with stone building including 2 garages Large open span, stone built barn with concrete floor and good roof. Various stone outbuildings/ stores and old cottage all re-roofed. The lands The grass land provides good grazing mainly for sheep and cattle and the woodland provides great shelter and amenity. Parts of the land are included in an SPA, (Special Protected Area) which means that it provides a very special habitat for many species of wild life as well as being a safe haven for many species of birds', especially rare ones. Title Freehold Fixtures and Fittings Garden statuary, light fittings, furniture and other removable fittings are expressly excluded.

Accommodation

Features

Greek Revival, late 18th Century mansion
Sitting on 40.4 Hectares/ 100 acres
13 bedrooms
6 reception rooms
Beautifully renovated and restored

BER Details

Exempt

Viewing Details

By Appointment Only

Description

Accommodation

Features

Greek Revival, late 18th Century mansion
Sitting on 40.4 Hectares/ 100 acres
13 bedrooms
6 reception rooms
Beautifully renovated and restored

BER Details

Exempt

Viewing Details

By Appointment Only