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THE WOODHOUSE ESTATE

STRADBALLY, CO. WATERFORD, IRELAND

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The Woodhou s eE s t a t e

Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Ireland

On approx. 383 acres / 155 hectares

In all about 12,378 square feet / 1,150 square metres

km miles

Stradbally 0.8 0.5

Dungarvan 12 7.5

Kilmacthomas 13 8.0

Kilkenny 87 54

Waterford City (airport) 32 22

Cork City (airport) 80 50

Dublin City (airport) 200 124

Rosslare ferry port 111 69

km miles

THE WOODHOUSE ESTATE– For Sale FreeholdA superb sporting estate enjoying amarvellous coastal setting and completewith impressive period mansion, shelteredparkland pasture, extensive belts of maturetimber, river with double bank fishing anda hatchery, gate lodge, 2 further lodges,stable yard and stone farmstead.

The estate adjoins the picturesque village ofStradbally and the sea in the South-East ofIreland, about 22 miles from WaterfordCity and some 50 miles from Cork.Waterford airport is about 30 minutes driveaway, offering daily flights to the UK andFrance, while the larger Internationalairports of Cork, Shannon and Dublin arewithin 1 hour, 3 hours and 2.5 hoursdriving distance respectively.

The lands extend to 383 acres / 155hectares, which comprises c. 227 acres ofgrassland and 156 acres of woodland. Themajority of the land is undulating and wellsheltered. The grassland is well fenced withgood drainage and is well accessed fromboth public roads and internal roadways. In1742 over 150,000 trees, mostly Oak andspecimen varieties were planted each side of the river. This mature timber not only provides a valuable source of income but also isa great amenity for bridal ways, acting as a stock shelterbelt and, indeed, could provide the ideal basis for reinstating a driven shoot,the natural contours being excellent.

The original house was built in the early part of the 16th Century by the Fitzgerald family, a branch of the Desmond Geraldine’s,and embellished over the years it now presents a pleasant 6 bay mansion house with bright and spacious rooms set within a welltimbered and private river valley with views over the River Tay and surrounding pleasure grounds. In recent years the house hasbenefited from substantial, yet sensitive, structural renovations and is now presented in good condition.

Indeed, the entire estate has benefited from significant improvement works in recent years both to the infrastructure of the estate,with roadways reinstated, fencing replaced or repaired, specialist woodland management and grassland improvement works, alongwith renovations to the 3 estate lodges, stable yard (15 loose boxes) and farm stead.

The estate provides excellent sporting potential, the undulating groundand woodland providing a wonderful natural basis to create a premierpheasant shoot.

Salmon and sea trout run up the River Tay and there are several holdingpools on the 2 mile stretch of double bank river frontage within the estate.The River Blackwater is accessible at Lismore, about 30 minutes driveaway, and is renowned for its salmon fishing. Deep sea fishing is availablefrom Dungarvan or the local beach directly across the road from the estate.

The estate is within the heart of Waterford Hunt country and other huntswithin easy boxing distance include the West Waterford, Kilkenny andTipperary packs. There are 2 polo clubs within 30 minutes drive of theestate and potential to create a natural gallop within the Park Meadowlands.

Nearby Dungarvan has a deepwater harbour and its coastline has gained agood reputation for sailing, surfing and kite surfing. The Comeraghmountains provide a pleasant backdrop to the estate and when combinedwith the nearby Knockmealdown and Monavullagh mountains providegood hiking opportunities.

THE MANSION HOUSEMajestically set overlooking the River Tay and itsmeandering path along the river valley towards the sea atthe other end of the estate. Extending to some 1,150square metres / 12,378 square feet the current house datesto circa 1775, although it incorporates part of an mucholder structure. It has a homely character and includessome extremely fine reception rooms, generouslyproportioned bedroom suites and useful domestic offices.

Approached more usually from the village entrance asecond and finer approach is through the decorativewrought iron entrance splay that was added circa 1875and leads through the valley to the house, crossing theriver Tay in the process and giving marvellous views of thehouse, valley, surrounding lands and mountains along theway. The impending construction of a new estate / farmroadway to allow independent access to the arablefarmland, Melon’s cottage with adjoining stable yard andWalker’s cottage will allow the core estate to be entirelyprivate.

The pleasure grounds surrounding the house are largelyinformal and link seamlessly to the adjoining parklandthrough the intelligent placement of a ha-ha, givingunbroken views along the river valley. A bathhouse to thewestern side of the house is accessible from the southgarden and has wonderful appeal. The immediate landssurrounding the house are currently farmed in hand toensure the house and pleasure grounds are extremelyprivate. A gate lodge, circa 1850, secures the villageentrance and enjoys a riverside setting.

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Ground Floor Entrance hall (E) with polished marble floor, decorative covedceiling with cornice and central rose. Leads into receptionhall / morning room

Morning Room/Reception Hall (E) with hand carved timberchimney piece , decorative cornice and central rose

Separate Cloak room with pedestal wash hand basin, heatedtowel rail, WC

Stair hall (N) with impressive cantilever stone staircase to firstfloor, large Diocletian window and decorative cornice

Drawing Room (S&E) with large decorative marble chimneypiece, polished timber floor, cornice, fitted cupboard,interconnecting door into

Dining Room (S) with marble chimney piece, fitted cupboardand decorative cornice.

Study (S) carved timber chimney piece with marble insert,cornice, fitted cupboard and French doors to river/southgarden

Sun room/Conservatory (S&W) glazed to south and westelevation with French doors providing access to theriver/south garden, ceramic tiled floor and interconnectingdoor into the key room

Key Room (S) with cast iron fireplace, fitted cupboards withkey hooks and timber flooring

Kitchen (N) with range of fitted timber wall and floor units,twin stainless steel sink with drainer, plumbed for dishwasher,wired for electric cooker, extractor fan, tiled linoleum floor.Arched interconnecting access into breakfast room

Breakfast Room (N) with glazed door into hall andinterconnecting arched access to kitchen

Rear Hall (W) accessed from the stair hall, kitchen orexternally from the west garden or kitchen yard it links theprincipal accommodation to the former domestic offices.Extending to the first floor eaves and with ceramic tiled floorand secondary staircase to the first floor

Separate Cloak Room with pedestal wash hand basin

Utility Room (E) with clay tiled floor, fitted cupboard andshelving, Belfast sink, tiled walls and plumbed for a washingmachine

Boiler Room (W) housing two boilers and with door tooutside

Estate Office (S&W) with cast iron fireplace and polishedtimber floor6..5

Old Kitchen (N&W) with brick fire place and clay tiled floor

FIXTURES & FITTINGSFitted carpets included in the sale.Garden ornaments, over mantels,light fittings, furniture and gardenmachinery / equipment expresslyexcluded but may be available byseparate negotiation

SERVICESMansion House: Mains electric, waterfrom private well, oil fired centralheating, foul drainage to septic tankand mains telephone

Gate Lodge: mains electric, waterfrom private well, oil fired centralheating, foul drainage to septic tankand mains telephone.

First FloorMaster Bedroom SuiteBedroom 1 (S&E) a large bright room overlooking thesouth/river garden and with ceiling cornice and range of fittedwardrobes to entire west wall

Dressing Room En-Suite with range of fitted wardrobes

Bathroom En-suite with bath, separate cabinet shower, twinwash hand basins with marble surrounds and storageunderneath, electric heater, bidet, WC and heated towel rail

Bedroom Suite 2 Bedroom 2 (E) with range of fitted wardrobes and ceilingcornice

En-Suite Bathroom with marble surround bath, twin washhand basins with marble surround and under storage, bidet,separate cabinet shower, WC, heated towel rail, cornice

Bedroom 3 (S) with fitted wardrobes and ceiling cornice

Bedroom 4 (S) with fitted wardrobes to entire west wall andceiling cornice

Bathroom with bidet, bath with marble surround andoverhead shower, twin wash hand basins with marblesurround and under storage, cork tiled floor, WC and heatedtowel rail

Guest Bedroom Suite Bedroom 5 (S&W) marble fireplace with oriental style grate,cornice, fitted wardrobe.

Bathroom En-Suite (S) bath with overhead shower, wash handbasin, bidet, heated towel rail and WC

Bedroom 6 (N) with range of fitted wardrobes, ceiling corniceand mounted wall lights.

Bedroom 7 (S) with cast-iron fireplace, fitted wardrobe andmounted wall lights.

Bathroom (E) with bath, wash hand basin and WC

West Wing Bedroom SuiteBedroom 8 (S&W) with mounted wall lights

Bathroom En-Suite (S) bath with shower attachment, pedestalwash hand basin, bidet and WC

Bedroom 9/Family Room (N&W) with cast-iron fireplaceand interconnecting door into bedroom 10/cinema room

Bedroom 10/Cinema Room (N&E) currently unfurnishedbut perhaps ideal to equip as a cinema room

Second FloorBedroom 11 (W)

Separate attic access tolarge storage area andwater tanks

Walker’s Cottage: mains electric,water from private well and fouldrainage to septic tank

Melon’s Cottage: mains electric, waterfrom private well and foul drainage toseptic tank

CONVEYANCING SOLICITORKeans Solicitors, 2 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2Ref. Mr. Gerald KeanT. +353 1 676 9955 F. +353 1 676 9975E. info@keans.ie

HOW TO GET THERE?From Stradbally take the coast roaddownhill towards Dungarvan and thevillage entrance is on the right handside, marked by electric wrought irongates and a lodge house andimmediately before the beach and abridge crossing the River Tay.

TRADITIONAL FARMSTEADLocated a short distance from the mainhouse this yard comprises a number ofattractive stone outbuildings of one andtwo stories, which include a coachhouse and lofted stable block. Moremodern additions include two haybarns and a feed store.

MELON’S COTTAGE & STABLE YARDOnce the gardeners cottage and formalwalled gardens for the mansion house ithas since been converted into adelightful stable yard with a restoredand attractive managers cottage. Setinside the high walls of the old gardenthe stable yard is well sheltered andcomprises 15 loose boxes and a tackroom with separate WC. A hay barnjust outside the walls provides hay /straw storage. The impending newestate roadway will provide direct accessto the public road.

WALKER’S COTTAGEA most attractive 2 storey cottage enjoying a superb position immediately adjacent to the deer park and with extensive and elevated valleyviews. Recently restored this provides most pleasant accommodation and will further benefit from the impending new estate roadway togive direct access to the public road and continuing into the woods to reinstate old walkways and bridal ways.

PARK MEADOWS & WOODSLying to the north and west of the mansion house thePark Meadows include quality pastureland that is freedraining, gently rising up the valley. One of the fields ismost suitable as a natural training gallop given itstopography, according to a notable Irish steeplechasetrainer. The adjoining woodland, which is quitesplendid, benefits from recent and extensivemanagement and thinning, opening up the woodlandand allowing the reinstatement of an internal estateroadway known as the ‘Mine Avenue’ that links fromhouse’s pleasure grounds along the river path andthough glorious woodland to a back gate, taking in‘Smuggler’s Cave’ and some fine river pools along theway.

SEA VIEW LANDSLocated on the seaside of the public road they extend tosome 43.5 acres and is a fine parcel of free draining landwith the benefit of a derelict cottage and extensive anddramatic sea views from the most coastal point.

ADDITIONAL LANDSOutside of the principle sale some additional landscould be negotiated to be included in a sale at anappropriate price and include a quiet beach, extra arablepasture and the old Steward’s Cottage.

These particulars do not form any part of any contract and are for guidance only. Maps and plans are not to scale and measurements are approximate. Intending purchasersmust satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of details given to them either verbally or as part of this brochure. Such information is given in good faith and is believed to be correct,however, the developers or their agents shall not be held liable for inaccuracies. Prices quoted are exclusive of VAT (unless otherwise stated) and all negotiations are conductedon the basis that the purchaser/lessee shall be liable for any VAT arising on the transaction.All maps produced by permission of the Ordnance Survey Ireland License No AU0001703 © Government of Ireland.

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