Property Overview:

• For Sale by Private Treaty

Property Description:

Oldworld Cottage
IRELANDS DREAM HOME We are pleased to unveil to the market a property which can only be described as one of the most elite and exceptional homes in Ireland today "WOODBINE COTTAGE" situated close to the historic village of Shinrone located on the borders of Tipperary and Offaly. This true gem nestling on its 4.5 acres of fertile irish land offers a once in a lifetime oppertunity to aquire a unique piece of Irish heritage in the beautiful Lough Derg lake district. Woodbine cottage was granted an international status when it was recognised and recieved the european heritage award, winning property for 2005-2006. Truly a remarkable achievment. To further enchance the commercial potential planning permission has been granted for a sister property "HOLLY LODGE" on the estate. This Turnkey Picture Postcard Property is an imposing single storey Traditional Lodge Style Cottage nestling quietly in the leafy hedgerows, and exuding a real sense of privacy and elegance. This 18th century cottage and part of the original Cangort Castle Estate, Woodbine Lodge was reconstructed completely in 1997 with the furbishment strictly adhering to a sympathetic restoration of a traditional irish property. The interior is remarkable with real attention to detail and authenticity . Wood paneled Cathedral ceilings throughout create a feeling of space and with all floors finished in either Slate or Oak, the interior is virtually maintenance free. This three bed gem has an ensuite to one of the Doubles and the main bathroom with period sanitary ware includes an original ladies Victorian scrool top bath. Dual heating and a large Inglenook Fireplace in the livingroom complete a picture of Exquisite comfort. Woodbine cottage is also a fully licences stud and has full planninng for an international spec sand arena and (gel and sand surface) loungeing and riding area. Easy access to schools, Shops, Churches, Restaurants and to the towns of Roscrea, Birr and Nenagh ensures day to day normality but providing a tranquil haven of privacy and space when the toils of the day are over. Lough Derg and all it has to offer is a mere 15 minutes drive, The M7 motorway 15 minutes but far enough away not to care. Featured on cable TV as one if Irelands hidden Gems and recognised by the film industry as a setting for period dramas give this remarkable property unlimited potential. Low set windows and doors are standard but yet quaintly necessary when absorbing the originality of this house. The formal entrance is through a courtyard style garden beautifully manicured, and taking you over crunchy gravel to the traditional half door entrance. The grounds with extensive road frontage display the property on a site of remarkable greenary and privacy. The grounds contain four colonial style loose boxes containing the original forge now a beautiful utility with its own heating and plumbing. A private deck area nestles overlooking the original orchard garden. A boot-Tackroom together with a yard WC enables the yard to worked independently of the main house. Operated as a fully registered stud, The property has enormous appeal to the Equestrian world owing to its close location to the Charlie Swan training centre and in the midst of 5 hunting packs. OUR WISH .......................... That the new owner will keep this piece of history safe, in the knowledge that these properties are now rare and continue to enchance the Aesthetic Integrity of Village Life In normal Modern Rural Ireland today. Whoever is lucky enough to purchase this extra ordinary and beautiful home, will have the pleasure of entering the History Books as contributing greatly to the preservation of this Historical Gem. For further details contact Bernard Cregg on 086 8237548 or Trish on 086 1906713.