Woodville House, Gaybrook, Mullingar, Westmeath

€1,250,000 Energy Rating N91HP46 11 beds10 baths
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Detached three-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c.1785, having a full-height canted-bay projection to the center of the main elevation (west). Return to the rear (east) and an extension to the south. Hipped natural slate roof with projecting cut stone eaves course having cut stone corbels and a pair of smooth rendered chimneystacks to the center. Roughcast rendered walls with square-headed window openings having cut stone sills and replacement timber casement windows. Round-headed doorcase to the front face of canted bay projection (west) having cut limestone surround with fluted lintel and projecting keystone over, a spoke fanlight and a timber paneled door. Cut limestone steps to front flanked by rendered walls to either side (north and south). Balustraded wall surrounds basement to front of house (west). Main entrance gates to the north. Set back from road in own grounds to the southeast of Mullingar. Woodville House a splendid Olde world period residence and is one of only three left in the County of Westmeath that remains untouched. The house is set on 26 acres of a mix of woodland & agricultural land that boast a Wild Bird Haven. Woodville House is a detached 2 storey over basement period residence which has been used as a private residence, this property was also used as a country house restaurant. The house is approached by a stud railed avenue leading to a large forecourt with a large car parking area. Occupying a prominent position on the site. There is a glazed conservatory, extension overlooking a courtyard to the rear which connects the main house to an additional annex with further bedroom accommodation to the rear. Works to the property have recently been undertaken to facilitate the opening of a restaurant or B & B. The reception rooms are compact and well-presented. The kitchen is fully commercial, complete with stainless steel fittings and approved wash up facilities. The basement, ground floor reception room has attractive vaulted ceilings and features an artisan, well in the room as well as exposed stone walls. The area opens out to the conservatory, which doubles as a further reception area. On the lower ground floor is the proposed restaurant, reception room, toilets, sunroom/conservatory, kitchens, and ancillary stores and wash up. At the main hall level there are three reception rooms, one currently used as a bar and remaining two used as reception rooms and the entrance hall. On the first floor are four bedrooms, three of which are ensuite. Stairs to a further bedroom & en-suite. On the return are the ladies and gents toilets. On the top floor is the attic bedroom with a small WC and shower. To the rear of the building are the additional bedrooms with three ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor and a further three bedrooms (2 x ensuite) and the third having a separate bathroom. Planning for Spa Resort. Planning permission from Westmeath County Council was obtained for a 55-bedroom spa resort with treatment rooms including a feature glass corridor linking the old house with the new facility and function room for boutique weddings. This provides for a second option to support the longevity of the historic landmark however the option for a private residence remains as an option for the proprietor. A unique opportunity awaits in a private location within an hour of Dublin city and Airport. Planning Permission is now lapsed. Accommodation Basement/ Ground Floor Side Entrance with flagstone floor Hall 5.8m x 2.2m (19' x 7'3"): Flag Stone floor Toilets 5.6m x 2.6m (18'4" x 8'6"): Ladies & Gents toilets Reception Room 6.0m x 4.6m (19'8" x 15'1"): with Fireplace. Reception Room/ Restaurant 6.3m x 4.4m (20'8" x 14'5"): Vaulted ceiling with brick features. Granite stone fireplace with Stove. Reception Room/ Restaurant 2 6.7m x 4.6m (22' x 15'1"): Granite stonework, brick features with well. Kitchen 4.6m x4.3m (15'1" x14'1"): Fully equipped modern catering kitchen. Back Kitchen 3.3m x4.5m (10'10" x14'9"): Preparation room Stores 4m x2m (13'1" x6'7"): Food Stores Wash up area 4.9m x2.8m (16'1" x9'2"): Stainless steel fittings. Conservatory tiled floor, East facing Overlooking enclosed Courtyard. First Floor Main Entrance Hall 3.9 x 2.2m (3.9 x 7'3"): With small reception counter Living Room 6.4 x 4.4m (6.4 x 14'5"): Lounge with classic Marble fireplace, Classic High ceilings, T&G timber flooring. Bar/Lounge 6.3 x 4.6m (6.3 x 15'1"): Open plan bar counter with wooden flooring and featured fireplace. Second Floor Return on Landing 2.3x 2.0m (2.3x 6'7"): give access to- : Ladies & Gents Toilets 2.6 x 4.3m (2.6 x 14'1"): Ladies and Gents toilets Main Landing Bedroom 1. 3.7x 3.1m (3.7x 10'2"): En-suite 1.1 x 2.4m Small shower WC and Wash Hand Basin Bedroom 2. Carpeted floor, 2 windows and Built in Wardrobes. En-suite 1.1x 2.4m shower WC and Wash Hand Basin. Main Bedroom Suite 6.4 x 4.5m (6.4 x 14'9"): Large bedroom with En-suite within the room with shower, WC and WHB. Bedroom 4. 2.2 x 3.9m (2.2 x 12'10"): Front bedroom with bow window Bedroom 5. 5m x 5m with En-suite Annex: There is a two-story stone built residential extension to the rear of the house with a further 6 Bedrooms & En-Suite all in good condition with overall floor area of approx. 141 sqm or 1520sq.ft. The Grounds and Garden Agriculture buildings and garden To the rear of the house is a range of both stone & prefabricated buildings used as storage, Boiler house, fuel shed. New Agriculture/Commercial Lean-to building 18m x 9m, Kennels & Exercise area. Hardcore & part concrete yard. Rear entrance to the farmyard & agricultural land. On each side of the front avenue there is stud fencing and there are recently planted trees with grass verges. There are no formal gardens kept at present. The Lands: The land surrounds the house on three sides and are made up of 3 fields with stud rail & stock proof fencing, currently used for grazing livestock. Location and Amenities: The golf enthusiast is well catered for in the surrounding area with quality golf course within half an hour ‘s drive away. The six-golf course are “The New Forest Golf Club, Tullamore GC, Mullingar, Esker Hills, Moate Golf Club, Glasson Golf and Country Club, Mount Temple Golf Course and Delvin Golf Club. Race goers are well catered for with Kilbeggan Racecourse. A choice of hunting packs is available to the keen equestrian including The Streamstown Harriers, Brosna Foxhound’s Westmeath Hunt, Ballymacad’s, The Meath’s, The Tara Harriers which are all within easy boxing distances. For the keen angler, within a short distance will bring you to some of the most beautiful lakes in Ireland, this has earned Westmeath the title of “The Capital of the Lakelands “while Lough Ennell, Owel and Lough Ree are all in the vicinity , Also available is some of the best coarse angling in the country, Species such as pike, perch, beam, Rudd, Tench and carp can be found in rivers, lakes and canals. Special Features & Services Basement/Ground Floor • Entrance Hall, Reception room, Dining Rooms 1 & 2 • Toilets, Kitchen, Back up kitchen, wash up area, stores, • Conservatory and Courtyard • Main House Entrance Hall/First Floor • Front Hall, Stairs, Reception Room x 2 inc Bar Area/Lounge Second Floor • Landing Back Hall, Toilets, Stairs to top landing • Master Bedroom with En-suite • 4 x Bedrooms with 2 En-suites Annex • Two storey residential extension with 6 further bedrooms with En-suites. Outside • Farmyard, New Lean- to-Shed 9m x 18m • Kennels & Exercise area • Large concrete & Hardcore yard. • Location Mullingar 7KM, Rochfortbridge & M6 11km, Kinnegad 13km, Milltownpass 17km, Tyrrellspass 17km, Athlone 60km M4/M50 junction 69km, Dublin City 77km, Dublin Airport 82km. Services Solid fuel central heating, mains water, 3 x septic tanks, ESB. Gas. Title Freehold BER Exempted

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