Walshestown House, Walshestown, Clogherhead, Clogherhead, Co. Louth, A92HD99
LOCATION:
Walshstown House on c.1.927 acres, is located in Walshstown , Clogherhead, Co Louth.
It is situated in south mid County Louth, about 10km North of Drogheda Town and 4.5km miles west of Clogherhead Village and the Sea.
The M1 Motorway is 7km miles away and Dunleer at Exit 12.
DESCRIPTION:
“Walshstown House” is located in an idyllic countryside setting with impressive surroundings and a gorgeous, peaceful ambient setting.
The property is a stunning Georgian Period home, dated c 1790 and greatly enhanced and improved over the years. It is in excellent order throughout.
The three-storey, period residence is a superb family home with both very spacious and very intimate reception rooms. It is thoroughly suitable for today's modern living.
The property is approached through impressive stone piers with wrought iron gates and driveway leading to the front of the house with ample parking. The front of the house is impressive with a stone–fronted exterior and some period detailing. The façade has a beautiful Virginia creeper, which flowers beautifully in season.
The property offers spacious accommodation extending to approx 409 m² (4,402 ft²)
The internal accommodation is of generous proportions in line with the time of construction.
The grounds encompass 2 acres and contain wooded areas, the avenue, a large lawn, a private rear lawn, a stone-built outoffice patio areas etc
The house was built for Messr Nicholas Markey, who was the Local Voting Agent for Daniel O Connell, who visited and lodged in the house.
ACCOMMODATION:
The main entrance hall provides access to the main reception areas, including the drawing room, dining room, and butler's pantry.
The drawing room flows into the conservatory, which features floor-to-ceiling glass with double doors that open out to the rear garden, offering a great orientation, perfect for those relaxing days and al-fresco dining.
The property is further enhanced by numerous original period features, such as magnificent fireplaces and sash windows, among others.
Front Door: With fan light, wrought iron railings leading to the hall door.
Entrance Hall: Carpet, coved ceiling, centre ceiling rose, dado rail.
Drawing Room: a formal room, beautifully proportioned and presented with a cast iron fireplace and marble mantlepiece, coving, leads to ……
Conservatory: A stunning glass conservatory, a relaxing reading room, with a heat retaining glass apex roof, double doors leading to the rear private garden.
Dining room: with an intimate feel and with Butler’s Pantry off. Stunning marble fireplace.
Study: Ideal as your modern Home Office.
Bedroom 6 is located on this level with En-suite Tiled floor, Wc, Shower, WHB
Lower Ground Floor
Kitchen / Breakfast room: Tiled floor, beautiful kitchen wooden beam, centered island, recessed lights
Nice and spacious with an L shaped ante room. This is a beautiful country style kitchen, with a stunning oil burning Aga.
There is a Family Room area off the kitchen,
As one turns the corner, there is a Sunroom / Garden Room, south facing, linked to the Kitchen.
Sitting area: Located off the Kitchen, an ideal cosy winter room, with a wall panel, wooden ceiling, brick fireplace, recess lights
To the rear of the Kitchen is a large Utility Room with storage and wc off
Bedroom 5 is located on this level
First Floor:
Comprises a total of 4 more bedrooms (so 6 in total) with main bathroom and 2 en-suites
Bedroom 2:
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Bedroom 5:
There is a large Attic Room(2)
Features:
• Attractive, liveable period home.
• Ornate coving
• Ceiling roses.
• Spiral staircase
• Sought-after location
• Many attractive features
• Stunning Glass Conservatory
• Imposing reception rooms
• Plus Cosy intimate rooms
• Spacious modern Kitchen.
• Good decorative order throughout.
• Pretty facade
• Beautiful Gardens
• Imposing avenue
• Mature Wooded boundaries
• On 2 acres
Early viewing is advised.
BER Rating: BER SI_666