| Beds | 3 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | Detached House |
| Size | 0 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
| Refreshed on | |
| Eircode | F52NY97 |
| Group Name | Savills - Country |
| Sales License Number | 002223 |
Description
Two Charming and Historic houses in an idyllic setting overlooking Lough Nasool. The property of Nasool comprises a pair of distinctive dwellings occupying a private, unspoilt setting with excellent views overlooking Lough Nasool. Set amidst an enchanting rural setting, the property is steeped in history with an attractive combination of period and modern architecture. History Two cottages at Nasool were erected in circa 1750 and exist within a farmyard, known as a 'cloghan'. Today two dwellings - a house and a cottage - are set around a courtyard within two acres of mature gardens. In the first cottage the original 'scraw' sod roof remains. It is reportedly one of what are possibly the only two remaining in Ireland. In 1968 the Irish artist John Jobson and his wife The Lady Lavinia Jobson purchased the cottages in a derelict state, restoring the first cottage by adding a northwest extension complete with a nineteenth century Gothic Revival window, salvaged from Killruddery House in County Wicklow. Part of the cottage was remodelled to be John's studio. In 1976 his father, the landscape painter, Robert Jobson, moved there and painted the surrounding landscape from the same studio until the late 1980s. This studio has now been converted into a light, airy, open plan kitchen. The previous local inhabitants of Nasool were its local farmers and craft workers. It was the Ceili House of the community and after the renovations made by John and Lavinia was locally known as “the thatched cathedral” due to its ornate large gothic window. Both cottages were thatched by the owners with the assistance of their neighbours in the traditional manner. The cottages have remained in the Jobson family, extensively used as living and work space for artists, musicians and theatre practitioners. The Irish Georgian Society recognises Nasool as a unique and fine example of vernacular architecture and a rare reminder of the lost farm culture in the Connaught region. The original cottage with its rare sod ceiling and thatch roof is now listed as a Protected Structure, and has been awarded funding over the past twenty years by the Irish Georgian Society, the Heritage Council and Sligo County Council. Moytura and Lough Nasool Moytura, the hilltop fort, where the second Battle of Moytura, the jewel in the crown of Irish mythology, is said to have taken place, is clearly visible from the property. In battle the Tuatha De Danann High King Lugh, defeats his grandfather, Balor, the one eyed giant-King of the Fomorians. Lugh famously slew Balor and removing his eye flung it across the landscape. It is said that where it landed, Lough Nasool (Na Suil), the Lake of the Eye, sprung up. This archetypal story has been told and retold many times, and is said to be a foundation myth of the Star Wars epic, in which Balor is recast as Darth Vader, and his grandson Lugh, as Luke Skywalker. Indeed, in the story the Battle was fought using one of the four treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Sword of Light, the lightsaber in Star Wars. It is also said that this myth was used in the creation of the Lord of the Rings. Lough Nasool, the 'disappearing lake' is a turlough, naturally draining periodically. Set amidst a geological landscape similar to that of the Burren, a network of underground caverns and unique hydrology all combine to create this unique phenomenon. It last 'disappeared' in 2012. Nasool Cottage. The accommodation at Nasool Cottage has been extended, while retaining the heritage of the original cottage, including its thatch roof. The original cottage presently serves as an atmospheric sitting room, with a unique ceiling comprising original sods, timbers, hay ropes, hazel rods, and of particular note the St. Brigid's Crosses and sacred sprigs of yew woven into the fabric of the ceiling. The combination of this unique ceiling and thatched roof is a showcase for how traditional cottages were constructed over 270 years ago. The timber casements and square-headed window openings are fine examples of Irish vernacular architecture. As are the cut gable stones on the south end of the cottage. The internal accommodation includes many architectural salvaged features such as decorative oak door surrounds, hardwood floors and doors. A large light-filled, open-plan kitchen with living and dining areas is a focal point in the cottage. This is a fantastic room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and Gothic Revival window. All of the salvaged pieces in the house were bought from or gifted by Kilronan Castle, Anamore House, Killruddery House and the Representative Church Body, Kildare Street, Dublin. http://www.savills.ie/documents/sunday-times-move-savills-nasool-15042018.pdf
Accommodation
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BER Details
Exempt
Viewing Details
Joint agents - contact details. Agent is DeirdrePhone: +353 71 9140404 (Reception) Phone: +353 71 9194103 (Direct Line) Email: sineadhenry@obg.ie Fax No: +353 71 9144144 Web: www.obg.ie
Negotiator
James Butler
Garden
Garage
Current Rating: Exempt
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Date created: Apr 17, 2018
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