Bellair House, Tullamore, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly

Egan’s are delighted to present Bellair House to the open market to rent. This magnificent country house was built in c.1807. Set amid the rolling green countryside of County Offaly, this grand Georgian residence reflects the architectural ideals of symmetry, proportion, and understated elegance characteristic of the 18th and early 19th centuries throughout England & Ireland. This fine country house is two-storey over a raised basement, with a three-bay façade and a recessed central entrance doorcase. Constructed between 1805 and 1810, Bellair House was designed by the renowned architect Richard Morrison for Thomas Homan Mulock. Its design is reminiscent of Cangort Park House, c.1807, reflecting the villa style popular in the early 19th century. The house is noted for its architectural, artistic, and historical significance. Inside, you will find spacious, high-ceilinged rooms with ornate cornices, original fireplaces, and large sash windows that flood the interiors with natural light. The central hallway features a sweeping cantilever staircase, with the rooms arranged symmetrically around it. Many of the original period features of Bellair House, have been maintained to the highest order, including recent paint works, works to the sash-windows, newly fitted kitchen appliances & so on. Accommodation consists of a morning room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen & ancillary rooms. On the first floor there are seven bedrooms & five WCs, which make for ideal family living. Outbuildings to include, the large front and rear garden, stables, sheds and the avenue to the road are available with this letting. Bellair House is steeped in history, with its most notable residence being, Anglo-Jewish heiress & poet, Sheila Wingfield. Sheila married the 9th Viscount of Powerscourt, Richard Wingfield, however, on the breakdown of their marriage, Powerscourt was sold to the sporting Slazenger family in 1961. Thus, making Sheila the last Viscountess Powerscourt. If you are interested in finding out more about this fine Georgian country house, please contact Egan Auctioneers. Viewing of this property is strictly by appointment only. Bellair House is BER Exempt & is listed as a recorded propertied structed, RPS no.11-07 with Offaly County Council. Rental price negotiable.