Gaulstown House, Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath, C15W2D7

An exceptional Georgian country residence on 38 acres (with additional lands and a farmyard available separately) Gaulstown House is an exceptionally attractive five-bay two-storey Georgian residence over basement built c. 1830. It is presented in excellent decorative condition throughout and stands proudly on 38 acres of freedraining, southerly facing lands, laid out in a mixture of mature gardens, fenced paddocks and woodland. Accessed via a tree-lined laneway and two gravelled avenues, one of which is secured with electric gates, the property enjoys a private setting surrounded by mature hardwood trees and beautifully maintained gardens. One avenue leads past a cutstone stable yard with six stables, a coach house and barn beyond. With wonderful southerly countryside views, Gaulstown House extends to approximately 465 sq. m / 5,000 sq. ft. over two floors and a basement (excluding the attic rooms). The accommodation comprises an enclosed portico opening into a magnificent entrance hall to the left of which is a living room, which in turn opens into a fully fitted kitchen with in-frame painted timber cabinets, stone worktops and an AGA. To the right of the entrance hall is the drawing room, behind which is the dining room. All these principal rooms benefit from a dual aspect with wonderful period features including ceiling cornicing, working shutters and attractive working fireplaces. The staircase hall provides access to a single storey extension comprising a guest WC, utility and storerooms, as well as the basement and back garden access. A sweeping staircase leads to four generous double bedrooms on the first floor, each enjoying excellent natural light and extensive storage. The main bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. A family bathroom, with secondary access to one of the bedrooms, completes this level. A set of stairs provides access to the attic room accommodation comprising a recently fitted bathroom, a study / home office and a fifth bedroom. At basement level, with windows looking out on a dry moat, there is a range of light filled additional rooms ideal for use as a playroom, TV room, home office or hobby spaces. An adjacent courtyard can be accessed via a tunnel leading from the basement. Gardens and Grounds The grounds at Gaulstown House are impeccably maintained and include well-planned out gardens with spectacular flower borders surrounding the house, a courtyard containing a number of storerooms, a tennis court, and a stable yard with a converted coach house. The gardens are comprised of mature plants, shrubbery and feature specimens. An ornamental pond and paved area to the rear of the house complete the outdoor space. Equestrian Facilities The equestrian enthusiast is well catered for at Gaulstown House where the facilities include an expansive and attractive stable yard comprising a large cut stone outbuilding housing 6 stables built to a very high standard with lighting and running water and secondary accommodation made up of a large living room, a kitchen, and 3 bedrooms which could be further converted as required (subject to planning permission). To the rear of the stable yard is a large all weather menage and a cut stone barn which could provide additional stabling if required. Lands The land at Gaulstown is comprised of 38 acres laid out in a combination of gardens and pasture, bordered by mature trees and stud rail fencing. It is very well drained and serviced with both well and mains water supply with about 350 metres of road frontage to the south. Additional lands and farmyard Available separately and adjacent to Gaulstown are 36 acres laid out in pasture with a well-maintained farmyard and a series of outbuildings for livestock, machinery and fodder storage. Facilities include an interconnecting Dutch barn and lean-to with corrugated roof, corrugated cladding concrete walls and concrete floor, and a six-bay Dutch barn with crush and race to the side. The farmyard also contains a traditional cut stone building which could be converted to residential use, subject to planning permission. Gaulstown House enjoys a peaceful rural setting in the easily accessible eastern part of County Meath. Everyday conveniences are close by in the village of Duleek, while the larger towns of Drogheda, Navan and Ashbourne offer an excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs, and leisure amenities. Drogheda, one of Ireland's oldest and most vibrant regional towns, provides extensive retail options, well regarded schools, and major healthcare facilities including Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. The area blends countryside living with the practical benefits of well established local services. Gaulstown House is exceptionally well connected. The M2 and N2 (just over 1km from Gaulstown) provide a straightforward route to Dublin City Centre, making commuting entirely feasible, and both Dublin Airport and Dublin Port are typically reached within 30 minutes' drive and are therefore within easy reach for international travel. Public transport options include regular bus services from Balrath Cross, Duleek, and Drogheda, offering direct links to Dublin and surrounding towns. Drogheda has a busy train station with numerous trains (including the Enterprise) travelling daily to both Dublin and Belfast. The region is steeped in history, with some of Ireland's most significant heritage sites located nearby. The Hill of Tara, Bective Abbey, Slane Castle and the UNESCO listed Brú na Bóinne complex, including Newgrange, all contribute to the cultural richness of the area and underscore its long standing importance in the Irish landscape. Outdoor and sporting pursuits are a defining feature of this part of Meath. The area has a strong equestrian tradition, with Bellewstown, Navan and Fairyhouse Racecourses all within easy reach. Numerous riding schools, livery yards, and cross country training facilities further enhance its appeal for those with an interest in horses. The locality is also well served by established hunts, including the Louth Hunt and the Ward Union, both of which have a long history in the region. Golfers are equally well catered for, with excellent courses such as Bellewstown, Royal Tara, Bettystown and Baltray, all of which are nearby. For those who enjoy the coast, the beaches at Laytown, Bettystown, and Mornington are all within a short drive. Families have access to a wide choice of well regarded schools. Local primary options include Kentstown National School and the Duleek National Schools, with further strong choices in both Drogheda and Navan. Headfort School, Ireland's only prep boarding and day school, is also within reach. Secondary education is well catered for by respected schools such as Drogheda Grammer, Dundalk College, Castleknock College, Gormanstown College and The King's Hospital. Viewing is strictly by private appointment with the sole selling agents Savills Residential & Country Agency. All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation. Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services. All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price. The property will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such rights and others. Should there be any discrepancy between these, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail.