Sunville House, North Circular Road, Limerick, V94X59H

Historical residence together with three adjoining Apartments and a Coach House for sale in one or more Lots. Sunville House (bult c1845) is a Landmark Residence of Exceptional Historical Significance nestled behind imposing gates on one of Limerick City's most prestigious addresses. The property is a truly remarkable period residence of immense historical significance, occupying magnificent private walled grounds along the highly regarded North Circular Road. A particularly unique feature of Sunville House is the collection of additional dwellings located within the grounds. These comprise two well-appointed two-bedroom apartments, a one bedroom apartment and a charming coach house , offering exceptional flexibility for a variety of uses. Whether utilised as guest accommodation, independent family living quarters, staff accommodation, home office space, or as a valuable source of rental income, these properties significantly enhance the appeal and versatility of this property. Steeped in local heritage*, Sunville House has been home to some of Limerick's most notable families, including the renowned Cleeves family, whose name is synonymous with the commercial and industrial development of the region, and former Government Minister Donogh O'Malley, one of Ireland's most influential political figures. Today, this distinguished residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire not merely a home, but a unique piece of Limerick's rich architectural and social history. The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of upgrading and modernisation, sensitively combining the elegance and grandeur of a period home with the comforts and efficiencies demanded by contemporary living. The result is an outstanding family residence where historic charm and modern luxury exist in perfect harmony. The accommodation is both impressive and inviting. Magnificent reception rooms provide an exceptional setting for entertaining on a grand scale, with beautifully proportioned interiors, elegant detailing and a timeless sense of sophistication. Equally, the house offers an abundance of comfortable family rooms and private bedroom accommodation, creating warm and welcoming spaces for everyday living. The wine cellar is by spiralcellars.com 3 meters deep with a concealed door and hold 1000+ bottles. Outside, the grounds are nothing short of spectacular. Set within beautifully landscaped walled gardens, the property enjoys complete privacy and seclusion, a rare luxury so close to the heart of the city. The gardens, designed by renowned landscape architect Angela Jupe with mature planting, manicured lawns and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, a pergola, gazebo and oval shaped lawn create a tranquil oasis. Extensive gated parking provides convenience and security. The North Circular Road has long been recognised as one of Limerick's most sought-after residential locations, renowned for its distinguished homes, mature surroundings and unparalleled convenience to the city centre, leading schools, sporting amenities, restaurants and business districts. Sunville House is a residence of rare distinction, combining historical importance, architectural elegance, luxurious family living and exceptional ancillary accommodation within one of Ireland's most desirable city settings. Opportunities to acquire a property of such provenance, scale and quality are truly once in a generation. Accommodation : Ground floor: Hall, drawing room, Dining Room, games room, kitchen, breakfast/family room,utility room, rear porch, guest w.c. cloakroom. First floor: Landing, library, study, 6 bedrooms, 2 ensuite bathrooms, family bathroom, Separate outbuildings with independent access with 1 x one bedroom apartment and 2 x two bedroom apartments, a 2 bedroom coach house and a garage. These are a valuable source of additional income or could be incorporated back into the main residence if required. Walled gardens with secure gated parking area. Mosaic floor around jacuzzi in main bedroom was bespoke from designer and artist Paul J Marks London www.mosaic.london handmade from Venetian enamel glass. Games Room floor is leather parquet from Claytons. Wallpaers from Zoffany, Mathew Williamson, Manuel Canovas, Designers Guild, Farrow and Ball, Paints from Farrow and Ball, Little Greene and Colourtrend. The kitchen is made of Burr Elm which gives the 'cat paw print' pattern in the wood. It has become an extremely rare wood now due to Dutch Elm disease. Britannia gas hob 7 ring burner with two electric ovens of 100cms and 20cms., Miele dishwasher, Fisher and Paykell fridge freezer French door matt black glass. BER exempt. * Original house Built around 1846 Thomas Revington leased it to Edward Cruise of Cruise’s Hotel now Cruises Street . Cruise was a personal friend of Daniel O’Connell. A beautiful painting of Sunville House in 1859 by John E Bosanquet can be found in the Limerick museum and a copy described as a prosperous merchants villa is in the book The Watercolours of Ireland by Anne Crookshank and the Knight of Glin. Following the death of Edward Cruise the Cleeves a family of industrialists lived in the house for several generations. Their products evolved from yarns and materials to milk and confectionary products. Cleeves sweets and toffees still bear their name today. The later Victorian additions to the house around 1890s were the bachelor’s quarters to the rear where the apartments are situated, a two storey pentagonal bay window, a two storey extension to the side of the house where there was a conservatory and extensive ornate plasterwork and decorative ceilings . In 1959 Donogh O’Malley the minister for education who brought in free education and his wife Hilda, the woman who inspired poet Patrick Kavanagh to write the haunting song On Raglan Road acquired the house. Donogh used the house for entertaining visitors from Dublin and even kept a room exclusively locked up for Eamonn de Valera and his wife Sinead who stayed with the family each year after Easter. Other notable visitors at the time were Sean Lemass, Kate O’Brien, Edna O’Brien, Sean Mcentee and his wife Margaret and also Richard Harris. Sunville House was the base of operations at the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in UK in 1967 with Neil Blaney, Charles Haughey, Paudge Brennan and Brian Lenihan all getting together. Donogh developed the surrounding land around the house and the and since then the house has been through several owners and even a microfiche business until the current owners bought it nearly 30 years ago. It has been lovingly restored encompassing contemporary luxury with the beautiful original features and structure. Main House approx 556 sqm . Garage & service room Approx 95.4 sqm . Two two-bedroom apartments and one one-bedroom apartment Approx 222.9 sqm. Coach House (two Bedrooms) Approx 69.2 sqm