Description
Beautifully maintained Georgian house dating back to 1820 on the banks of the River Blackwater
History
The McKnight Family who previously owned Liscarton House bred the winner of the 1972 Irish Grand National on the property. The horse Dim Wit was trained by the great Paddy Mullens, father of Willie, Tom and Tony. Dim Wit was jockeyed by Matt Curran on the day.
The property was also the family residence to the first Irish Cardinal, Cardinal Paul Cullen known for his role in crafting the Papal Infallibility on the first Vatican council. Cardinal Cullen was appointed Archbishop of Armagh followed by his role as Archbishop of Dublin and was also the Rector of Pontifical Irish College.
Description
Liscarton House is a beautifully maintained Georgian house dating back to 1820,perfectly nestled on the banks of the River Blackwater. The residence briefly comprises of a lobby, drawing / dining room, living room, sitting room, kitchen, utility, four bedrooms including the master bedroom completed with en suite and walk in wardrobe and a family bathroom.
As you enter Liscarton House you are met with high ceilings which boast lavish coving and detailed centrepieces the owners care and attention to the upkeep of the home is evident throughout especially when it comes to the period features and decoration of the home. From the hallway you have access to the sitting room to your right, which is completed with ceiling rose and cornicing and the drawing / dining to your left which is an ideal space for entertaining.
From the dining room you can access the lobby, which was a redbrick extension built in 1910 which houses the guest WC and access to the rear of the house.
Moving on you enter the living room, that features parquet floors, a marble fireplace and mantle, complete with a solid fuel burning stove. This is a lovely cosy room that the current owners use on a daily basis. The kitchen looks out onto the rear of the property and features high and low shaker style cupboards and granite counter tops. The heart of the kitchen is the cream two oven oil fired Aga cooker. The adjoining utility room is plumbed for washer, dryer and American style fridge, this room may also be used as a pantry.
The first floor of the residence comprises 4 Bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master suite benefits from the inclusion of a walk-in wardrobe, and en suite and the room is spacious, and light filled with dual aspect. The other bedrooms are spacious and have lovely views over the gardens and in some cases, the river. The family bathroom boasts original bare timber floors with a cast iron bathtub and walk in shower and is well equipped for a growing family. In addition there is potential to convert the attic which features lovely
Outbuildings
To the rear of the property, beside the kitchen, you will find two block-built storage sheds/boiler room, perfect for additional storage and fuel for the open fires in the home. Further down the garden towards the water, there is a
covered car parking area and nine stables for those who have an equestrian interest.
These buildings may also be converted (S.P.P.) to further accommodation to compliment the house or indeed to use as a standalone business producing an income more detail on this can be gained from the agents. All outbuildings benefit from electric connections and running water.
Gardens & Grounds
Liscarton House is set nicely back from the road being approached over a long tree lined avenue which sweeps around to a large forecourt parking area to the front of the house before continuing under a gorgeous stone arch leading to the rear courtyard. The grounds are certainly a feature of this property incorporating extensive lawned areas interspersed by numerous ornamental trees and shrubs together with a copse, Bee Apiary, sand arena and paddock.
The easily kept grounds have been well maintained by the owners and the entire property is presented in super condition.
General Remarks
Viewing
Strictly by private appointment with Savills Residential & Country Agency and REA T E Potterton.
BER
BER rating D2
BER number 117370361
Eircode C15 V3P8
Fishing Rights
The property benefits from fishing rights along this stretch of the river.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation. Further details available on request from the selling agents.
Services
Oil Fired Central Heating (OFCH), mains waterand seprate private well, septic tank, Fibre broadband. Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.
Entry and Possession
Entry is by agreement with vacant possession.
Offers
Offers may be submitted to the selling agents
Savills Residential & Country Agency, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Email address: country@savills.ie.
Best offers date
A date for best offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to exchange a Contract for the sale of any part of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
Financial Guarantee
All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price.
Generally
Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail. Accommodation
Features
- Beautiful Georgian home in private situation
- Direct water access
- Fine reception rooms, ideal for entertaining
- Potential to convert outbuildings to array of uses
- Sand arena
BER Details
BER: D2
BER No: 117370361
Energy Performance Indicator: 299.49 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
C15 V3P8 4 beds250 m2
C15 V3P8 4 beds250 m2
