Laragh Castle, Laragh, Co. Wicklow

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Price	Sale Agreed
Property Type	Period House
Size	198 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-
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Group Name	H J Byrne
Sales License Number	001128

Description

Historic Wicklow Property on c. 9 Acres For Sale By Private Treaty This highly interesting property comprises the old castle (c. 1802), prisoner’ yard, range of lesser accommodation, imposing arched access and frontage to 2 scenic routes as well as main entrance from the village. Laragh occupied a charming location in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. The opening chapter of the history of the castle begins with the remarkable undertaking of building the Military Road from 1800 through to late 1802. This was the southern outpost of the first 15 miles of the road south from Glencree. This enterprise was a major effort on the part of the authorities to contain the activities of charismatic Wicklow rebel leader, Michael Dwyer.

Accommodation

APPROACHED BY A PRIVATE AVENUE VIA AN IMPOSING STONE ARCH WITH IMPRESSIVE PERIOD GATES FLANKED BY CURTAIN WALLS AND A WICKET. THE ACCOMMODATION IS COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: Main Floor Area Measures 92.4 sq.mtrs. (16.5 x 5.6m) plus tower and porch. Total floor area 198 sq.mtrs. Castellated Entrance Porch 2.4 x 1.6m Leads to a central hall with granite stairs. Drawing Room To the left with provision for lofty ceiling and fireplace in granite with half round arched head. Study 2.2 x 2m Adjoining above in the foot of the tower. Dining Room Kitchen With a huge fireplace. Upstairs: 3 main rooms with first floor in the tower providing a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe area. Outside: To the rear is the prisoners yard. This enclosure, walled all round to a height of 3.5 metres, measures 29 x 9m – 260 sq.mtrs./2,800 sq.ft. and has provision for a vehicular entrance and two doorways. Garage/store 5 x 5m. Range of single storeyed outbuildings with handsome granite window opes and matching doorway overall the measurements are 13 x 5m/710 sq.ft. NOTE: The main house is severely fire damaged and the outbuildings are in need of attention. The grounds, though neglected abound in interest. The curtain wall to the front returns along one side. There are the remains of other stone detailing. Many fine trees enhance the land – mainly Scots pine, beech and ash while there is a spinney of young birch. There is frontage to two scenic routes – the R1059 to Lough Dan and the Military Road to Glenmacnass Valley and waterfall and the amazing wilderness beyond on the way to Sally Gap. In addition the main approach is from the open triangle in the village below. Close by is St. Johns Church of Ireland Church, the old Mill, the Inn and a charming restaurant occupying what was probably an early example of a national school. From Laragh one road leads to Glendalough and Wicklow Gap while the Military Road continues on making a dramatic entry into Wicklow’s longest glen – the wonderful Glenmalure. In addition of course are the roads to Glenmacnass and Lough Dan. Viewing Strictly By Appointment

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