Cúl Dara, Dovegrove, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42C523

Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty offer Cúl Dara, this wonderful two-storey detached residence for sale. Designed originally with generous rooms and extending to approx. 206 sq. mts (2,217 sq. ft.) this exceptional home surround by extensive gardens offers privacy and seclusion, and yet is so well positioned just to the edge of Birr town. Built originally in 1950 by the Mitchell family (State Solicitors) at that time, it then passed to a local Doctor, who ran his surgery from the house and then to the current owners in the late 1970’s. The original Mitchell family had roots in Headfort, Co Galway and the creative fountain in the front garden was reputedly built with stones from Castlekirk Castle, Lough Corrib, Co Galway, once home to our legendary Grainne Mhaol, the Pirate Queen. This beautiful work of art is still in working order, all these years later. As you step into the front hall of Cúl Dara, you immediately see and feel the scale of the house. To the left is a generously proportioned sitting room with an open fireplace complete with a tiled surround. High ceilings and decorative cornices enhance the character of this room. Two large picture windows offer lovely views of the front and rear garden. Moving back to the main entrance hall, to the right is another reception room which could be ideally used as a home office or indeed a ground floor bedroom. To the rear of the main hall is the family living room, a warm and inviting room which overlooks the south facing rear garden. The kitchen features fitted units, and a traditional cream oil-fired AGA cooker. The original bell call system is still in place, with connections to all rooms. Off the kitchen is a side hall that leads to a utility room with ample storage, an original Belfast sink, and a guest WC. There is also a boiler room which can be accessed from outside. Ascending the staircase, the first floor comprises four large bedrooms. Each bedroom offers a captivating view of exceptional gardens and surrounding countryside. There is a large hot press and family bathroom fitted with a bath, shower and separate WC which completes the accommodation on this level. An unusually large attic has been fully floored, has a stair access and could accommodate additional rooms if needed. GARDEN The gardens of Cúl Dara are as special as the house itself. Measuring approx. one acre, they once provided complete self-sufficiency for the household, with home produce grown for many years. Apple trees, fruit bushes, rhubarb, vegetable gardens all thrived in this stunning space. A practical and useful garage adds utility to the landscaped grounds. LOCATION Birr is renowned for its preserved Georgian heritage, featuring charming terraces, including Oxmantown Mall. This area is home to Birr Theatre and Arts Centre along with Birr Castle Demesne, the ancestral seat of the Parsons family - the Earls of Rosse - for fourteen generations. It has many lovely cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops. There are two thriving hotels and farmers markets are held on Fridays and Saturdays. Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival occurs every August and is a fantastic week long celebration of Birr’s history and culture with a jam-packed programme of events. A great advantage to living in such a vibrant residential town are the many clubs and societies available to its residents. Rugby, GAA, soccer, golf, tennis, cycling and angling, to name a few. There are endless opportunities to be a part of the active and friendly community of Birr town. There is access to a range of quality educational institutions locally. A newly built Gaelscoil, and there are five other primary schools locally to choose from. Local second-level schools are St. Brendan’s Community School, Banagher College (bus available from Birr) and Cistercian College Roscrea, a boarding and day school for boys (bus available from Birr for day-boarders). TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES | Mains electricity, mains water, mains sewerage, oil-fired central heating, Upve double glazing, & high speed broadband available. FIXTURES & FITTINGS | Curtains, carpets, AGA cooker, window blinds and white goods to be included in the sale. TENURE & POSSESSION | The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession being given at the closing of sale. GRANTS | Cúl Dara may meet the criteria for the Vacant Home refurbishment Grant and the SEAI Grants, subject to your personal application. VIEWING | Strictly by Private Appointment. Cúl Dara is a short distance from the vibrant county town of Tullamore which is situated on the Dublin/Galway/Westport mainline railway line - 1 hour to Dublin Heuston and 1 hour 20 minutes to Galway. 36.3 km/ 30 minutes to Tullamore 44.8 km/ 40 minutes to Athlone 96.1km/ 1 hour & 20 minutes to Galway City 105km/ 1 hour & 20 minutes to Shannon Airport 147km/1 hour & 30 mins to Dublin Airport All distances/times are approximate. Front Porch 2.4m x 1.3m. Matwell Front hall 5.8m x 2.9m. Tongued and grooved hardwood flooring. Understairs storage. Sitting Room / Dining Room 7.2m x 4.3m. Decorative Cornice and tiled fireplace. Tongued and grooved hardwood flooring with carpet over. Dual aspect room with stunning views of front and rear gardens. Family Room 4.6m x 4.12m. Tongued and grooved hardwood flooring. Open fireplace with mahogany surround. Service hatch to kitchen. Beautiful picture view of rear garden. Study / Bedroom 5 3.44m x 3.9m. Tongued and grooved hardwood flooring. Kitchen 4.5m x 3.2m. Aga Cooker (oil fired). Range of kitchen units. SSSU. Hotpress located in kitchen. Utility Room 1.9m x 2.2m. Belfast sink. Door to rear enclosed courtyard. Guest W/C FIRST FLOOR Landing 6.52m x 3.0m. Storage to each sude of window. Bedroom 1 4.1m x 3.8m. Built in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 4.02m x 4.07m Bedroom 3 3.2m x 3.0m. Built in wardrobe. Bedroom 4 3.9m x 4.3m Bathroom 2.5m x 3m. Bath, WHB with vanity unit, shower & heated towel rail.