Mill House with 3 reception rooms & 3 bedrooms over 245 square metres

Stone House of 154 square metres and fisherman's cottage of 66 square metres

Frontage onto the Slaney river with over 1 mile of single-bank fishing

Private well-timbered lands with good belts of organically farmed pasture

Approx. 25.5 hectares / 63.5 acres with modern farm buildings (would suit horses / cattle)

Option to purchase additional adjoining lands with derelict farmhouse

Picturesque countryside setting with attractive villages nearby and accessible to arthery roads

• Clonegal village 3 km
• Bunclody town 8.8 km
• Tullow town 14 km
• Carlow town 25 km 
• Kilkenny city 47km
• Enniscorthy town 29 km
• Wexford town 51 km
• Dublin city 91 km
• Waterford city 72 km
• Dublin airport 102 km
• Waterford airport 88 km
• Rosslare euro port 65 km
• Dun Laoighaire ferry port 120 km
• Courtown beach 39 km

Bunclody Conrad Hotel 9 km - Monart Destination Spa 29 km - Mount Wolseley Hotel & Leisure Resort 14 km - Mount Juliet Hotel & Leisure Resort 55 km

On about 63.5 acres / 25.7 hectares.  A spectacular riverside estate set on the banks of the river Slaney (c. 1 mile frontage) with a picturesque 18th century mill house, thatched fisherman's cottage and an attractive stone house all set within private lands that includes organically farmed pasture and fine belts of mature woodland.

The thatched mill house enjoys a riverside setting, a combination of a long avenue and belts of mature woodland making it most private, while the fisherman's cottage and the stone house are both privately set and enjoy river views. The entire property has a glorious estate feel rarely found today and is presented in excellent condition with extensive and meticulous renovation and restoration in years extending beyond the houses to the remainder of the estate. Throughout the entire estate there is an abundance of wildlife and the river provides single-bank fishing on a stretch of over a mile, which includes some noted pools as described by the fishing author Kingsmill Moore.

Clonegal 3 km, Bunclody 8.8 km, Tullow 14 km, Carlow (train) 25 km, Enniscorthy 29 km, Dublin City 91 km

Clonegal

An exceptional residential and sporting estate set on the banks of the river Slaney in a most picturesque area near the village of Clonegal on the borders of counties Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow. Noted for its beauty the village is set in a valley between the Blackstairs and Wicklow mountain ranges and with the help of its twinned village (Watch House village) on the opposite bank of the river Derry bridges the counties of Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow and collectively the area has been referred to as being much like Switzerland or 'The Switzerland of Ireland' and this is perhaps related to in the Irish name for the village Cluain na nGall, meaning 'Meadow of the Foreigners'.

At one time Clonegal was the only Pass north of the Blackstairs to Ferns and the town of Wexford and for a time the town thrived, having up to eleven pubs and a distillery but a new bridge crossing at nearby Bunclody attracted much of the passing trade and so fortunately the village has been spared ungainly development over the years. Indeed it is a very fitting terminus for the Wicklow Way Walking Trail, which starts out in Dublin's Marley Park and provides some tremendously scenic walks. Alternatively the Leinster Way Walking Trail starts in the nearby village of Kildavin, which is about 3 miles away.

The Estate

A discreet and unassuming farm gate set off a quiet country road leads onto a gravelled lane that winds along the river bank to the pleasantly set and extremely attractive mill house, built of stone with a thatched roof and complete with a timber water wheel and magical waterside setting.

The entire estate is presented in excellent condition benefiting from extensive and meticulous renovation and restoration in recent years both improving and enhancing the property, such detailed works including the rebuilding of stone walls, clearing of woodland paths and concealment of modern intrusions like power cables (underground) and oil tanks (thatched wattle-work structure).

Through a combination of these well thought-out improvements and the spell binding natural setting there is a magical feel throughout the estate that impacts immediately weather arriving from the front gate along the river bank or from the back lane, with its central mount of grass and grassy banked sides. The sound of the river water musically tumbling downstream and the songbirds in the mature belts of woodland further enhance the tone.

The Mill House dates to the 18^th century and has been completely rebuilt in a simple period style with rough stone or whitewashed wall finishes and plenty of natural timber. Inside the magical setting has been utilised with a well-positioned reception room being set on the first floor with a fine tall ceiling extending into the eaves and a large picture window overlooking the river. The dining room and kitchen both have river views too, the kitchen having a wonderful country kitchen style with traditional half-door, timber presses and feature cooking stove. A homely living room has a large granite fireplace ideal for winter fires and the bedrooms are of good sizes and well services by both a bathroom and shower room. A sunroom faces west and captures the evening sun.

The Guest House

A short distance south from the Mill House sits the attractive ivy and stone clad guesthouse, which nestles easily into its hillside setting despite being only a few years old. The use of stone and natural slate combined with the mature setting helping to ease the house into its natural setting without intrusion. A large central living room with a kitchen area provides the heart of this house, which has two large bedrooms and a bathroom too but could be easily extended as the mezzanine level could possibly be modified to provide extra accommodation if desired.

Located near the riverbank at the northern end of the estate this chalet is a picture postcard attraction with its exposed stonewalls, thatched roof and woodland setting and has a great character, which is pleasing giving that it has been completely rebuilt in recent years and should now require little maintenance. Inside there is a living room with kitchen area and a shower room at ground floor level and a bedroom at the mezzanine or gallery level above. There is also a fisherman's cabin but it is in poor state of repair and not habitable.

The Farm

The entire estate comprises some 25.5 hectares (63 acres), with a large majority of the land facing south and being well sheltered due to its valley setting. The lands were previously of official organic status but have not been registered in recent years, although they are still farmed organically.

A newly build farmyard is hidden away off the back avenue and its large shed (about 41.5 square metres) is equally well camouflaged with a mute reduced maintenance coloured finish. Originally designed to winter cattle with associated cattle pens it could equally suit as a lambing shed, store or fitted out in an American Barn layout for horses.

All the fields are easily accessed from internal gravelled roads and are well fenced. A large chicken coup has a most attractive hen house set on raised stilts in the Dutch style. There is also a dog kennel built to exacting standards to meet quarantine standards, and with a large run.

Fishing / amenity

The river Slaney is a well-known salmon river and the property includes single bank fishing right for approximately 1.6 km. This stretch of the river includes some good holding pools and steamy water for fly-fishing.

Throughout the entire estate there is an abundance of wildlife with regular sightings of otters, badgers, wild deer, salmon, trout, eels, bird set, mink and owls. The mature belts of woodland hosting much of the wildlife and being supported by in excess of 1,000 new trees planted in recent years.

Additional land  with derelict farmhouse

A derelict farmhouse and approximately 4 hectares / 10 acres is excluded from the sale but can be included at an additional price. It comprises an attractive granite stone house situated in an extremely private setting at the western side of the estate and accessed either directly from a back laneway or from the main house lane. While in need of renovation the roof has been replaced and the walls repaired with a view to a complete restoration that was never completed. It could easily be used as such or let without incurring much intrusion to the estate, obviously once repairs were complete.

The Mill House (about 245 sq. metres / 2637 sq.ft.)

Hall - Family room - Sitting room - Dining room - Sunroom - Kitchen - Master Bedroom - 2 further Bedrooms - Bathroom - Shower room.

 Entrance hall: with chequered tiled floor, timber staircase to first floor, heads into:

Living Room: with granite chimneypiece with large open grate, Chinese slate floor, timber panelled ceiling, leads into:

Sun Room: glazed to two sides and the roof and with flag stone floor and glazed double doors to the garden. Separate cupboard with central heating boiler and linen shelving.

Kitchen: in the country house style with oil fired Aga, range of fitted timber cupboards with solid beech worktop and integrated Belling electric oven, Scholtes electric hob, Zanussi fridge freezer, large Belfast sink, Chinese slate floor, fitted timber table seats and timber staircase to first floor.

Laundry / Utility room: with Belfast sink, Bosch washing machine, Whirlpool tumble dryer.

Dining Room: with exposed stonewalls, Chinese slate floor, large picture window, alcove.

Shower Room: with large cabinet shower, chequered tiled floor, spot lighting, whb, Wc,

Bedroom 3: with Chinese slate flooring.

Family Room: beautifully set with a large picture window overlooking the river below and featuring a high pine timber panelled ceiling extending up into the eaves, a polished timber floor and a fitted cupboard.

Master Bedroom Suite

Bedroom 2: with pine timber panelled ceiling extending into the eaves and a polished timber floor. Leads into:

Bathroom Ensuite: with central freestanding cast iron bath, separate large cabinet shower with oversized head, washstand with whb, Wc, tiled floor, spot lighting.

Bedroom 2: with pine timber panelled ceiling extending up into the eaves and a polished timber floor. Access is either from the master bedroom suite or back staircase.

Family room / Kitchen - utility room - 2 bedrooms - bathroom - mezzanine floor

Living room: with large central stone chimneypiece, ceiling extending up into the eaves with exposed beams at first floor level, spot lighting and a timber ladder to access the gallery / mezzanine level above.

Kitchen: integrated within the living room and featuring fitted timber cupboards with integrated Hotpoint electric oven, overhead extractor fan, stainless steel sink with drainer and with polished timber floor.

Bathroom: with a clay-tiled floor, fitted bath with overhead shower, pedestal whb, Wc.

Pantry: with a Belfast sink, fitted shelving, clay tiled floor and a door to outside.

Bedroom 1: large with windows both east and west.

Bedroom 2: large too with windows both east and west.

Fisherman's Cottage (about 66 sq. metres / 710 sq.ft.)

Family room / kitchen - Shower room - mezzanine Bedroom

Services

Mill house: septic tank - well water - mains electric - security and fire alarms - electric security gate - oil fired central heating - telephone - satellite television - water system.

Guest house: septic tank - well water - telephone - mains electric - security and fire alarm - oil fired central heating - satellite broadband - satellite television

Fisherman's Chalet: septic tank - well water - mains electric - oil fired central heating

Legal - tenure, possession & carriage of sale

The property is offered for sale with vacant possession being given at the closing date. The sale conveyance is being handled by Eoin O'Connor & Co, 16 South Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare, Tel: 045 875 333/ 875 340, Fax: 045 875 637, e: info@eoconnorsolicitors.ie Ref: Oonagh McCormack

Fixtures & fittings

The fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. Garden statues, garden ornaments, machinery and furniture together with the chattels within the house are excluded