Kentstown Glebe, Kentstown, Co. Meath

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Beds	5 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	House
Size	0 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Group Name	Savills Residential & Country Agency
Sales License Number	002223

Description

Kentstown Glebe in Kentstown is an elegant and substantial Georgian residence dating from the 1790's. It is situated on beautiful private grounds of circa 14 acres with an enclosed courtyard and stables. It is positioned in a peaceful country setting, yet only 300 yards from Kentstown village. Recent History Kentstown Glebe was, from 1974 until 2010, home to Amedo Guillet, Italy's most decorated war hero and retired ambassador. In 1974, having spent 19 years as an Italian Ambassador on a number of postings, Armedo and his wife Beatrice retired to Ireland and lived in Kentstown Glebe, which they had lovingly restored. The man known around Kentstown as “Ambassador” was a keen sportsman with numerous triumphs at showjumping and eventing competitions but he was also a soldier. He had a distinguished military career and served in the Italian army in Ethiopia in 1936 and also in the Spanish Civil War. On the eve of World War Two, in Italian East Africa, he set up a formidable native cavalry force of 800 horsemen and in February 1941 on the Eritrean Lowlands, he commanded a cavalry charge against the British Army. This was to be the last cavalry charge the British Army ever had to face in war. After his army career, Amedo served as Italian Ambassador to Egypt, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, India and also at the United Nations in New York. His love of hunting first brought him to Ireland and to Kentstown Glebe, where he hunted with the Tara Harriers and the Meath Hounds. He was also a member of the Royal Dublin Society since 1976. Location Kentstown Glebe is superbly located on the edge of Kentstown village in Co. Meath, just off the R153, 11km from Navan and 17km from Ashbourne. Driving time to Dublin is circa 35 minutes with a choice of two motorways, the M2 or M3, connecting with the M50 and Dublin Airport. Kentstown has seen much development over the last number of years and now has a thriving local community. The property is also in the vicinity of the internationally renowned Boyne Valley, which is host to a number of famous archaeological sites including Neolithic tombs at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth and which attract thousands of tourists annually. The sporting enthusiast is well placed with a range of top quality amenities on the doorstep. There is horse racing held at Navan, Fairyhouse and at Dundalk where this stadium also hosts greyhound racing. The keen huntsman has a choice of packs in the Louth and Meath Foxhounds, the Fingal Harriers and the Ward Union. Primary and secondary schools serve the area. Accommodation The house is approached from the main road by a short driveway. The main entrance has a flight of stone steps with wrought iron railings to the wood panelled front door. The Entrance Hall leads you to the incredible curved staircase in the Inner Hall. To the left of the Entrance Hall is the Drawing Room which has a carpeted floor, corniced ceiling and a marble fireplace. Also accessed off the hall is the main Dining Room with corniced ceiling and boasting a grey marble fireplace. Off the Dining Room is a Study which overlooks the Courtyard and Stables. The Inner Hall leads on to the Garden Level accommodation which includes a Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom and a number of smaller rooms. Also from the Inner Hall the beautiful curved stairs brings you to the First Floor Landing with 4 Bedrooms, two are En-suite and there is also a Bathroom at this level. The Master Bedroom benefits from two windows with stretching views of the gardens, St. Mary's Church and the countryside beyond. This bedroom has an En-suite Bathroom and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 also overlooks the front garden and has a large bathroom with W.C., W.H.B, Bidet and a Bath. Accommodation: Ground Floor Entrance Hall 3.10m x 2.75m Inner Hall 5.35m x 3.10m With an amazing curved stone staircase. Drawing Room 8.35m x 5.52m A fine room overlooking the gardens with cornicing and a marblefireplace. Dining Room 5.75m x 5.55m It overlooks the gardens to the front and also has decorative cornicing, a marble fireplace and leads on to the Study. Study 5.55m x 2.65m A charming room off the Dining Room overlooking the Courtyard to the rear. Porch Leading to the Courtyard to the rear with a W.C. and Cloak Room off it. First Floor Master Bedroom 5.55m x 5.00m A beautiful room overlooking the gardens to the front plus an En-suite and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 4.90m x 3.95m It also overlooks the front gardens and has built in wardrobes and an En-suite. Bedroom 3 4.90m x 3.80m A quaint room with built in wardrobes Bedroom 4 3.10m x 2.60m A charming little room. Main Bathroom 2.90m x 1.80m With W.H.B., W.C., Bidet and Bath. Garden Level Living Room 5.75m x 5.55m A beautiful room overlooking the gardens to the front. Kitchen 5.55m x 2.65m Bedroom 5 5.52m x 2.95m Bathroom 2.35m x 1.60m Outside There are large beautifully landscaped gardens with mature to the front and side with an enclosed Courtyard to the rear of the residence. There are also stables and a loose box adjacent to the Courtyard.The original School House is a fine detached building set on the edge of the public road away fom the main house and would suit a number of possible uses. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills Country Pat O'Hagan pat.ohagan@savills.ie 01 6634350 Simon D'Arcy Simon.D'Arcy@savills.ie 01 6634350

Accommodation

Features

Acres 13.5
Dublin city 40km
Georgian residence dating 1790s
Beautiful grounds
Courtyard and Stables

BER Details

Exempt

Viewing Details

By Appointment Only SAVILLS & DNG Ronald DuffFrancis Dolan (key holder) 0879195572Sarah 086 3952987 (text her to query viewing)

Negotiator

Pat O'Hagan

Description

Accommodation

Features

Acres 13.5
Dublin city 40km
Georgian residence dating 1790s
Beautiful grounds
Courtyard and Stables

BER Details

Exempt

Viewing Details

By Appointment Only SAVILLS & DNG Ronald DuffFrancis Dolan (key holder) 0879195572Sarah 086 3952987 (text her to query viewing)

Negotiator

Pat O'Hagan