Description
Riverside House is a substantial Georgian property located along the banks of the Black Oak River in Newport.
This stunning residence dates back to 1836 and has been carefully restored and modernised in recent years, blending old-world charm with modern living.
This period residence boasts 5 bedrooms, landscaped mature gardens, a Coach House and Shepherd's Hut which, offers huge potential for a new owner with four of these unique rooms currently used by the vendors for their Guest House.
Main Residence
The main house has a total floor area of approximately 316.3 sqm / 3,404.27 sqft over two floors. The house is filled with natural light enhancing original period features throughout, including ceiling cornicing with central rose, original doors, ornate marble and stone fireplaces, tesselated tiling in the entrance hall to name a few.
Exposed natural stone walls and wooden lintels in the dining room, kitchen and main bathroom are further examples of these features. These thoughtful nods to the past accentuate the history and beauty throughout the home.
The living room is complimented by its high ceilings and dual-aspect double glazed sash windows framed by shutters, which feature in many of the rooms.
The five bedrooms (two en-suite) are all bright and offer a mix of river and garden views. The current owners added the lobby/games room and the Orangery as additional guest space, utilising all the rooms in the property to their best potential.
Coach House
The original Coach House (23.5 sqm / 253.27 sqft) has been converted into a unique one bedroom studio with private entrance and courtyard.
The studio has a custom-made feature mezzanine bunkbed, wood fire antique stove and en-suite shower room. This property is currently being utilised as guest accommodation but could easily be used as staff quarters.
Utility and Plant Room
The utility room (13.5 sqm / 145 sqm) is plumbed for a washer and a dryer with a laundry sink.
The Plant Room (20.9 sqm / 225 sqft) houses state of the art Huawei solar panel system with 20 kw battery. This system substantially reduces
the running costs of the property.
Shepherds Hut
Shepherds Hut (8.6m/92.63sqft) is a very romantic one-bedroom Vardo, otherwise known as a house on wheels that is used as part of the guest accommodation. It is located on the grounds of Riverside House with a small balcony to the front to sit and enjoy the sounds of nature and the Blackoak River. Internally, there is a built in raised double bed with underneath storage and a small solid fuel stove.
Garden
The property sits on a site of approximately 2.25acres, which courts the Newport River to the left hand side. The gardens are very private and offer numerous attractive features including a walled garden area, raised beds and many mature native tree species, to name but a few.
The Courtyards have been designed with gravel paths and paving, making it an idea area to relax or entertain guests. Most of the garden to the side of the house gives plenty of space for play areas and include a children's playhouse, swings and slides. It is a perfect location to grow your own produce.
Lavish green shrubs form a lush backdrop, providing privacy and creating a serene haven. With beautiful flowers including Peonie Roses, Arum Lilly, Wisteria, Hydrangea, Magnolia and orchards containing apple, plum and cherry trees, this garden invites you to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, offering a sanctuary for relaxation with the sounds of wildlife and the Black Oak River in the background. Accommodation
Entrance Hall - 7.67m x 1.78m
Original tiled floor, high ceilings with original cornicing, feature lights
Living Room - 6.83m x 4.85m
Polished pitch pine floor, original shutters and recently added double glaze sash windows, feature Irish marble fireplace (from The Railway Hotel), coving and ceiling rose for light fitting.
Bedroom One - 4.85m x 4.24m
Polished pitch pine floor, stone fireplace with feature tiles, solid fuel stove, shutters, original ceiling cornicing.
Guest WC - 2.62m x 2.16m
Original tile floor & backsplash, sash window,
Understairs storage - 2.7m x 1m
Manifolds for underfloor heating
Dining Room - 5.13m x 4.27m
Tiled floor, tongue & groove ceiling with exposed painted ceiling beams, limestone fireplace with solid fuel stove and backboiler, access to courtyard
Kitchen - 5.08m x 4.9m
Tiled floor & splashback, Georgian cream painted hand crafted kitchen solid frame kitchen with shot in doors, larder, dresser unit, oil fired aga, integrated cooker, tongue & groove ceiling with exposed painted beams, feature exposed natural stone wall
Front Staircase -
Mahogany staircase with carpet runner, half-landing with full height window and original shutters
First Floor Landing - 7.75m x 1.8m
Carpeted flooring, feature ceiling cornicing, large window with original window shutters, feature glass light fittings
Bedroom Two - 4.85m x 4.27m
Solid wide board natural pine floor, feature fireplace with timber and cast iron mantlepiece, high ceiling with coving, dual windows with original window shutters
Master Suite - 4.85m x 4.72n
Solid wide board natural pine floor, Connemara marble fireplace with cast iron centre piece, built in wardrobes, original shutters, overlooking the river and garden.
Office - 2m x 2m
Carpet floor
Main Bathroom - 5.18m x 4.52m
Step down entry with wrought iron handrail, wide board pine floor, exposed natural stone wall, hand crafted built in storage, hotpress, free standing clawfoot bath, power shower, wc, whb
Back Hallway - 2.35m x 1.59m
Tiled floor, stained glass feature door, staircase
Lobby - 5.29m x 4.21m
Tiled floor, exposed beams, storage, double doors to courtyard
Orangery - 5.39m x 5m
Tiled floor, stained glass door, feature exposed stone walls, double doors to courtyard, exceptional views of Newport bridge & river
Back Stairwell -
Carpeted staircase with painted banister
First Floor Landing - 7.75m x 1.8m
Carpeted
Bedroom Four - 5.2m x 4.93m
Wide board pine floor, built in wardrobes, river & garden view
E-Suite - 2.51m x 0.9m
Fully tiled, shower, wc, whb
Bedroom Five - 5.03m x 4.32m
Part carpet/part wideboard pine floor, built in wardrobes, river views
En-Suite - 3.43m x 1.78m
Fully tiled, shower, wc, whb, velux
Coach House -
Entrance Porch - 1.4m x 1.05m
Tiled floor
Bedroom/Living Room - 4.4m x 4.1m & 1.3m x 0.95m
Charcoal oak veneer flooring, custom made built in bunkbeds, solid fuel stove, double doors to courtyard
Shower Room - 2.4m x 1.16m
Tiled floor, electric shower, wc, whb
Garage/Plant Room - 5.48m x 3.81m
Huawei solar panel system & battery, storage
Utility Room - 2.4m x 1.35m & 3.3m x 3.1m
Lino floor, plumbed for washer/dryer, sluice sink, water tanks
Guest Bathroom - 2.12m x 1.85m & 1.3m x 0.7m
Tiled floor & backsplash, electric shower, wc, whb
Shepherds Hut - 3.5m x 1.97m
Solid pine floor, tongue & groove paneling throughout, built in double bed, underbed storage, mini solid fuel stove, 1/2 door
Balcony - 1.8m x 0.95m
Features
- Substantial Riverside Georgian residence along the banks of the Black Oak River
- Tastefully modernised and refurbished in recent times.
- Many period features throughout
- Private parking
- Recently re-developed outbuildings and guest accommodation The Coach-house, two en-suite bedrooms, utility room, shower room
- Four unique rooms currently used as Bed & Breakfast
- Upgrades in recent time include
- o Three phase electricity
- o 48 solar panels and a battery
- o Super-fast electric car charger
- o Re-roofed in parts
- Fully alarmed property
- Set on a private walled site of approximately 2.25 acres
- Mature planting, shrubbery, gardens, flowers, plants and fruit trees on the extensive landscaped grounds
- Steps to orchards and Shepherds Hut from original stone from old sheds
- Custom designed wrought iron hand-rails around the property
- Slip-way to river, which is renowned for its pearl mussels, salmon and trout fishing
- Close to Newport town and all its amenities
- Less than 10 minutes drive from Westport, 40 minutes from Ireland West International Airport, 60 minutes from Galway City
BER Details
BER: C3
BER No: 104865100
Negotiator
F28AE20 
