N39 N2X6 13 beds17 baths1380 m2
| Beds | 13 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | Detached House |
| Size | 1380 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
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| Eircode | N39 N2X6 |
| Group Name | Savills Residential & Country Agency |
| Sales License Number | 002223 |
Description
Historic guesthouse with accommodation and magnificent gardens Viewmount House is a most impressive 17th century period house set in magnificent grounds and gardens in countryside surroundings, yet with easy access to the town centre, train station and national motorway network. The house is approached through a bell-mouthed walled, private entrance, flanked by limestone piers and cast-iron gates, via a sweeping hardcore driveway which is lined with ancient Horse Chestnut and Lime trees. A three-bay, three-storey house dating from circa 1750 and remodelled circa 1860, it is both a striking and imposing property. The main house extends to about 4,574 sq ft and includes two reception rooms, plus a kitchen (where breakfast is prepared) on the ground floor. On the first floor is an impressive drawing room/library which is used for hosting larger parties of guests and the master bedroom suite which includes a bathroom and sitting room. There are four further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms on the second floor. Off the main reception are self-contained private living quarters, comprising an open-plan kitchen/sitting room and a bedroom suite. An adjoining wing (added in 2008) extends to about 5,005 sq ft and features four bedroom suites and two family rooms, and one wheelchair accessible room. While the accommodation has been extended and adapted since its original construction, the house has been beautifully maintained with many notable period features retained. These include hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, architraves, decorative fireplaces, sash and case windows, cornices and ceiling roses. Notable external features include rendered quoins and Doric style pilasters. The layout of the accommodation is shown on the accompanying floorplans. GUESTHOUSE BUISNESS Viewmount House opened to the public as a guesthouse in 1998. The property was further extended (seven additional bedrooms) and refurbished in 2008, to incorporate a boutique restaurant and established a very successful and multi-award winning 12-bedroom guesthouse, wedding venue and restaurant business. RESTAURANT A key element of Viewmount House is the established and award-winning VM Restaurant, set in a renovated stable block and adjoining the wing extension. This boutique restaurant (with seating for up to 80 guests) opened in 2008. An open reception and bar area appropriately link the main house and the restaurant. VM has featured on the popular RTE series The Restaurant and is renowned for its fine dining and customer experience. Internal features include exposed stone walls and timber beams. There is a private dining area/party room (with seating for up to 35 guests). In addition to a commercial kitchen there are various stores, a staff changing room and toilets. FORMER COTTAGE/STORE A characterful two-storey building is situated to the side of the main house. It presently comprises multi-function stores, kitchen and WC and is believed to have formerly provided residential accommodation. GARDENS The stunning and tranquil gardens are a particular feature, offering year-round interest with a wide range of planting. The garden arrangement, mostly set to the rear of the house, overlooks County Longford Golf Course. It is a blissful oasis which has been carefully designed and laid out by the current owners. Yew and Laurel hedging divide the gardens into arranged sections (Jamsey's garden, Japanese garden, zen garden, blue garden, white garden, knot garden, orchard and the vegetable and herb garden) with paths linking each. Jamsey's garden is home to a statue of Jamsey which was firstly erected in Banba Square, Nenagh in 1931. The statue was intended to commemorate local heroes from the War of Independence. It was removed and placed into storage from 1955 until 2012, when the current owners purchased it and moved Jamsey to its new home at Viewmount House. The Japanese garden is a main focal point of interest for all visitors to Viewmount House, an area for peaceful reflection and meditation. There is a Japanese Tea House surrounded by water and three ponds with Koi. A kitchen garden is arranged in a circular shape with a seating pavilion in the centre and overlooked by statues of the four seasons. There is also a green house and a poly tunnel which is of great benefit to the restaurant at Viewmount House. Further notable features of the garden include herbaceous borders, fishpond and a patio to the rear of the house with a rockery. GROUNDS In total, the private grounds extend to about 3.5 acres of extensive mature woodland grounds and pleasure gardens. A car park is accessed via a separate driveway which is situated to the north east boundary of the property, providing additional parking.
Accommodation
Features
BER Details
Exempt
Negotiator
James Butler
Date created: Aug 27, 2020
