Tigroney House, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Y14RX23

Nestled in the picturesque Vale of Avoca in Co. Wicklow, Tigroney House is a stunning Georgian property set on approximately 100 acres of land. This historic estate exudes charm and character, offering a unique opportunity for a discerning buyer to own a piece of Irish history. Approached via a tree-lined driveway, Tigroney House itself boasts a grand facade with classic Georgian architecture and a Queen Anne rear wing. The Georgian section of the house has had some renovation and upgrading carried out, but there is further work needed and the older section of the house still needs complete upgrading, renovation and modernisation. The house at present offers seven bedrooms, some with ensuite bathrooms but there is lots of potential to continue with restoration and renovation works to create further additional space for family and guests. The existing features on entering the main House include a grand staircase, high ceilings, beautiful moulding and architrave, original fireplaces and elegant period details, all of which create a tangible sense of grandeur, sophistication and history. At the entrance to the Estate you will find an old stone gate lodge, and beyond the main house, a remarkable collection of buildings (a barn, stables, milking parlour and four old stone cottages), some of which are over 300 years old. The stone cottages are semi-detached, two of which have had some repairs carried out 15-20 years ago but now require further renovation and upgrades. These would provide ideal living accommodation for on-site staff. The remaining gate lodge and other two semi-detached cottages are in various stages of dereliction. However, with vision and innovative design they could be repurposed to suit your own needs, perhaps a recording studio/office space/artists workshop or gallery, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. The potential for the Estate is vast, allowing the new owner to create a truly bespoke home, tailored to their individual needs. The surrounding land is a nature lover`s paradise, combining approximately 100 acres of rolling, lush green fields, magnificent mature woodlands, a 1 acre walled garden and the stunning meandering Avoca River. As such, the property is a haven for many of Ireland’s endemic wildlife species, and provides home to an impressive variety of bird species (including the rare Red Kite). The Estate also comes to the market with the benefit of fishing and shooting rights. There is a very special and palpable sense of peace and tranquility as you walk around this estate. It promises a private retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, yet a stroll down your driveway takes you to the gateway of the Avoca Woollen Mills and the beautiful village of Avoca. Main House Accommodation:- The entrance porch opens up into the main hallway with a beautiful feature staircase. To the left of this impressive entrance hall is the drawing room with marble fireplace, ceiling coving, cornices and bow window. A glazed door opens out to the beautiful mature garden which enjoys sunshine throughout the day. To the far right of the hall is a study/office and then to the rear is the large open plan casual dining/kitchen. Further ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious room to the front of the house with open fireplace (suitable for either formal dining or a comfortable family room), a large utility, shower-room, and staff kitchen. Ascending the beautiful staircase, to the first floor on your right is the first of the bedrooms with similar features to the drawing room below with bow window opening to a small balcony, ceiling coving and cornices and marble fireplace. Across the landing is a newly renovated bathroom with feature bath, walk-in shower area, w.h.b. and w.c. A door to the rear of the main landing leads to a spacious bedroom located at the front of the main house with windows to the front and side. Beyond this area of the house the property opens up towards the rear into the Queen Anne section where a further 5 bedrooms, three of which have been laid out to facilitate ensuite bathrooms. Overall there are seven bedrooms all in varying stages of renovation/completion. (See Floor Plan) The Gate Lodge Situated at the main entrance to the property, this building is derelict and requires complete renovation works to make it habitable. But it comprises of a split level layout with living-room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms. The village is located to the rear of the main dwelling house and comprises of four semi-detached cottages - two in need of repair/upgrading and two completely derelict. There are some farm outbuildings previously used as milking parlours, stables, storage sheds which are also all in varied conditions. This area of the property offers a great location to house staff or convert to studio/office accommodation subject to planning permission. It offers privacy away from the main house and is a unique little holding dating back 300 years. Location Tigroney House is located in Avoca (Irish: Abhóca) a small town near Arklow Co. Wicklow Ireland. Set on the River Avoca the village has been associated with its famous copper mines for many years and the valley has been immortalised by Thomas Moore in the famous song “The Meeting of the Waters”. The name of the song derives from the meeting of the “Avonmore” and “Avonbeg” rivers about two miles from the village of Avoca. The song is said to have been written under a tree, the stump of which remains by the Meetings of the Water” Avoca Handweavers was first established in Avoca in 1723 and is Ireland oldest Handweavers and right beside the entrance to Tigroney house. Both Avoca Handweavers and Tigroney House are connected in history by the story of Emily, Winifred and Veronica Wynne the three daughters of a parson based at Tigroney who inherited the run-down weaving mill at Avoca in 1927. Avoca was once known as Newbridge and subsequently became known as Ovoca, and then in Victorian times it was changed to Avoca. Claudius Ptolemy was a 2nd century Greek mathematician, astronomer and geographer famous for his controversial geocentric theory of the universe mentions the River Obhoca on his early map of Ireland. The official name of the village is now Avoca in English and Abhóca in Irish. None of the other names are used today. Avoca is the village where the BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed. In 1966 Avoca was one of the locations used in the film “Jules Verne’s Rocket to the Moon”. Location Dublin Airport Travel Time 1hr 14mins approx Ardmore Studios Bray Co. Wicklow 45 mins approx Ashford Studios Ashford Co. Wickow 30 mins approx Tara Studios Borleigh Manor Gorey Co. Wexford 30 mins approx Some Places To Visit Nearby National Botanic Gardens Co. Wicklow https://www.botanicgardens.ie/kilmacurragh/ Meeting of the Waters Knockanode Co. Wicklow Tree Top Walk Rathdrum Co. Wicklow https://www.beyondthetreesavondale.com/ Greenan Maze Rathdrum Co. Wicklow https://www.greenanmaze.com/