Sandville House, Aghavoher, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

Sold Energy Rating H14 X544 5 beds1 bath320 m2
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*** To bid on this property, please register on www.mysherryfitz.ie*** “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” Sandville House epitomizes this statement from renowned architect and designer Frank Owen Gehry. Set on 5 acres of serene parkland setting a beautiful 19th Century home of considerable character and charm, presented as a comfortable family residence. Built c.1850's for the elite gentleman farmer the property presents as a three bay two storey residence with a double height return to the rear. The timeless architecture has been carefully preserved by the current owners retaining the classical features with minor modifications to incorporate modern conveniences. On entering through the glazed double-leaf doors the property presents with well composed symmetry; to the left the sitting room and to the right the dining room, both reception rooms exude grace and style and are of grand proportions with dual aspect sash windows enclosed by the original shutters. To the ground floor return the utility and kitchen with original flagstones and an oil four oven AGA range at the heart of the home . The original staircase leads to the first floor adorned by a long southwest facing arch window. On the first floor there are 4 / 5 bedrooms and the family bathroom all generously proportioned with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. To the north of the residence a substantial stable / coach house 265 sq. m approx. which would lend itself to a multiplicity of uses; a retreat centre, home office, workshop, multigenerational living, Airbnb, separate guest quarters or an event destination. With the Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club within 2.5km the possibilities are endless.Throughout the 5 acres mature specimen trees including fir, oak, walnut, sequoia, lime, together with bamboo, Japanese Maple and weeping beech draped around the pond. The private orchard boasts fruit bearing plum, apple and pear trees. Remnants of beautiful old stone walls are interspersed throughout the holding each with its own hidden history. After 50 years of preserving this unpolished gem, the current residents are ready to let the new owners begin their own chapter in the history of this captivating property, Sandville House. Viewing is strictly by appointment only with the sole selling agent.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall - 6.08m x 3.04m Carpeted, coving. Sitting Room - 6.02m x 4.80m Carpeted, coving, wood burning stove. Dining Room - 6.08m x 4.83m Carpeted, coving, wood burning stove. Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 6.43m x 4.80m Solid staircase to first floor, original flag stone flooring, door to rear, 4 oven oil fired Aga range. Utility Room - 6.47m x 6.11m Original flag stone flooring, door to rear, w.c. First Floor - Coving and original cornice to landing. Bedroom 1 - 4.86m x 3.61m Carpeted, coving, cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 2 - 4.89m x 3.62m Carpeted, coving, cast iron fireplace. Bathroom - 4.92m x 2.49m Timber flooring, w.c, wash hand basin, shower, heated towel rail. Bedroom 3 / Office - 4.93m x 2.47m Carpeted. Bedroom 4 - 4.83m x 3.33m Carpeted, fireplace. Bedroom 5 - 6.42m x 6.09m Timber flooring, wash hand basin, bidet.

Features

  • Spacious and comfortable Mid-19th Century residence.
  • 5 acres approx. of parkland grounds including a variety of mature specimen trees, a private orchard and pond.
  • Detached stable / coach house 265 sq. m approx. with oil fired central heating suitable for varying uses.
  • Group water.
  • Private sewerage.
  • Oil fired central heating.
  • Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club 2.5km.
  • Ballyconnell 5km.
  • Cavan 26km.
  • Enniskillen 36km.

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Declan Woods
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Sherry FitzGerald Declan Woods
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PSRA Licence No. 003576

Date created: Sep 9, 2021

Sherry FitzGerald Declan Woods
Sherry FitzGerald Declan Woods
PSRA Licence No. 003576
Declan Woods
Call Agent: 049 4...