| Beds | 5 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | Detached House |
| Size | 0 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER- |
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| Eircode | BT94 2LW |
| Group Name | Savills Residential & Country Agency |
| Sales License Number | 002223 |
Description
A truly superb residence framed by magnificent mature gardens and grounds, in a private position with views over Lough Erne Goblusk House occupies a prominent, south-facing position within its mature grounds. Access is via a bell-mouthed entrance with piers, electric wrought iron gates and railings. A tarmacadam sweeping tree-lined avenue leads to the front of the house where there is a gravel parking area and expansive views over the bay. The original house at Goblusk was constructed as a dowager house on the Irvine Estate. It was fully restored in the mid-1990's to create a magnificent country house. It was designed by the award winning Edinburgh architect, Nicholas Groves-Raines, based on Palladio's Villa Forni-Cerato, with further influences taken from a neighbouring Victorian Italianate mansion and it is a rare example of a modern home constructed with many classic Georgian features. The plan of the house is centered on a dramatic elliptical stair surmounted by a glazed cupola, with the well-balanced accommodation equally suited for entertaining and contempary family living. The interior and exterior of the house are presented beautifully with harmonious proportion and symmetry. Features of the internal accommodation include cornicing, working shutters, sash and case windows, shutters and timber flooring. The accommodation is laid out over two storeys, as set out on the accompanying floor plans. A magnificent loggia provides access to the front door and the accommodation comprises: Ground Floor Entrance Hall: An elegant entrance hall with Georgian style fan light over the entrance door and arched recesses with built in cupboards over. Reception Hall: Oval in shape, this outstanding reception hall features an open fireplace with marble surround. The curved self-supporting staircase with wrought iron balustrade and curved handrail stands is a stunning focal point. The ceiling is vaulted and light floods through both floors from the central cupola. Drawing Room: Located at the front of the house, this large reception room benefits from a dual aspect and an 'Adam' style open fireplace with antique brass surround and marble inset. Dining Room: Located to the left hand side of the hallway with a dual aspect and double doors to: Kitchen/Family Room: An open plan room with bespoke 'country style' kitchen units. A Palladian window over the sink provides a perfect view of the elegant formal side garden. The Noble oil-fired cooker serves as an attractive focal point to this exceptionally homely room. The adjoining living area features an open fireplace with built-in display units. Sun Room: Set off the kitchen/living area, this room includes vaulted ceilings, arched windows, a porthole feature window and terracotta floor tiles. Two pairs of French windows, with Georgian style fanlights, lead to the paved terrace and manicured gardens. Home Office/Study: Located to the rear of the house and including built-in cabinets and storage presses. Double French windows lead to the rear of the house. Utility: Accessed off the reception hall and situated to the eastern side of the house, the utility room includes traditional style cupboards, enamel sink and terracotta tiled floor. A guest WC is located off this area. First Floor Master Bedroom: Located at the front of the house with exceptional views over Goblusk Bay, built in wardrobes, an open fire place and access to Bedroom 4. En-Suite Bathroom: Includes a 'Charlotte' period style free standing bath and fabulous views of Goblusk Bay. Main Bathroom: With roll top bath, WC, WHB. Bedroom 2: Located at the front of the house with dual aspect and en-suite shower room. Bedroom 3: Includes an en-suite shower room, located at the rear of the house with lake views. Bedroom 4: Double bedroom located to the rear and with lake views. With access to the master bedroom, it is ideal for use as a nursery/children's room. Bedroom 5/Sewing Room: Located to the eastern side of the house with a courtyard view. Apartment Adjoining the eastern side of the house and with an internal access is a self-contained apartment. Forming part of the traditional range of outbuildings, it was converted at the same time as the main house. The main driveway continues to the rear of the house, off which, the principal entrance to the apartment is accessed. With accommodation laid out in an “L-shape” and over two stories (as set out on the accompanying floor plans), it provides additional accommodation for staff or guests. The apartment includes an office which could also serve as a gym or children's play room. An impressive stone wall encloses the two sides of the apartment and creates a courtyard, with parking on a cobblestone base. Outbuildings The traditional range includes two carports/former coach houses, stables, a tack room and a store. The driveway continues beyond the house and apartment to a hanger which occupuies an elevated site, with space to house a helicopter or boat. It is of modern construction and includes five loose boxes, a WC and office. There is a gardener's store which is of traditional construction. Grounds The grounds at Goblusk House extend to about 19 acres and are a particular feature. They include landscaped formal gardens, parkland and grazing paddocks. The formal garden grounds are maticuously maintained and principally lie to the front of the house, with gently sloping lawns leading down towards the lough and including a number of tranquil resting places, from which the magnificent views can be enjoyed. An ornamental pond is the focal point of the garden grounds with an oriental-style timber bridge. A partially walled garden lies to the west of the house and features a parterre, with box hedging enclosing beds of shrubs and flowering plants, and a stone terrace, which is ideally suited for the evening sun and the lough views. The house is centered around an impressive oak tree which is situated at the rear of the house, where there is a gravel area and lawns, surrounded by a stone wall and hedging. The grounds include parkland with mature woods comprising a variety of deciduous species. There are also paddocks well suited for the grazing of livestock. Services Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity, oil-fired central heating, oil-fired range cooker, broadband. Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings. Tenure Leasehold which commenced on 1 May 1993 and has a duration of 999 years.
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BER Details
BER: E
Negotiator
James Butler
Date created: Sep 15, 2017
