Newtown House, Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co. Galway,

LOCATION
Newtown House is situated in the scenic Abbeyknockmoy (or Abbey), a parish, 7 miles south-east of Tuam.

Newtown is located in Galway in the west of Ireland, but at the same time very accessible, with Galway airport (35 min) with its daily flights to Dublin, London and Mainland Europe and Knock airport approx 56km distance. The town is a popular tourist destination, with excellent shopping and fine restaurants.
Galway is often considered to be ‘Cultural Capital of Ireland', and is world renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals celebrations and events, that gives the city a lot of life.

DESCRIPTION
Newtown House is beautifully positioned in the middle of its own land with enchanting south facing views over the River Abbert and countryside. The house, which is approached by a mature tree lined drive, has been respectively restored in recent years and now presents itself as a very comfortable and private family home. The accommodation is well arranged with well proportioned and bright rooms. There are many fantastic Georgian features throughout the house, including large sash windows with shutters, corniced ceilings, panelled door surrounds with architraves, reclaimed pitch pine wooden floors, marble and pine fireplaces with decorative carvings.



To the rear of the main residence is a large courtyard, which now houses four cottages and some useful workshops and outbuildings. The gardens are mainly laid out in lawns with magnificent specimen trees surrounding, including a very rare and large Ewe Tree (known as the “Kissing Tree"). To the rear of the garden is a separate apple orchard together with a pond, Greenhouse and polley tunnel.



Newtown Houses is a rare opportunity to buy an estate offering woodland country walks, trout fishing on the river, equestrian pursuits and a large yet manageable period home. 




HISTORY
It is thought that Newtown House dates back to 1730 when it was built by the Browne Family. Although there was a dwelling listed at Newtown in 1685. Many well known characters have either owned or visited the property over the years, including Lord Clifden Wrottesely, whose father when in residence planted 500 beach trees on the drive in commemoration of his birth. Other owners have included Judge Kelly and in the 1930's Major Carr. Wrottesely hosted the wedding of the Duke of Warrick's daughter. It is thought that the architraves in the principle rooms were gifted to Newtown House at the time of this wedding.




ACCOMMODATION



Ground Floor
  
Porch (2.05m x 1.44m) 
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling, double doors to:-

Hall ( 5.80m x 2.27m)
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling & centre rose, part wood panelled walls, double doors with fanlight leading to:-

Inner Hall (7.82m x 3.00m) 
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling & centre rose, original curved staircase.



Library (6.88m x 4.15m) 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling & centre rose, 2 recessed sash windows with shutters, 2 recessed arches, pine decorative fireplace with over mantel.



Drawing Room (6.27m x 7.87m) 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling & centre rose, 2 recessed sash windows with shutters, decorative pine fireplace with granite inset, leading to kitchen.



Sitting Room (6.85m x 4.20m) 
Pitch pine wooden floors, corniced ceiling & centre rose, 2 recessed sash windows with shutters, black marble fireplace and 2 recessed arches.



Dining Room (8.49m x 6.27m) 
Pitch pine wooden floors, corniced ceiling, black marble, fire place, 2 recessed sash windows with shutters, large recessed arch, door leading to bar.



Kitchen/Breakfast Room (8.09m x 7.03m) 
Limestone floor, corniced ceiling, country style built in kitchen units, ‘Aga Cooker' island with wooden counter top, Belfast sink, 2 integrated fridges, stone cupboards, 2 integrated dishwashers, door to patio.



Pantry (2.96m x 2.49m)
Tiled floor, sash window & shutter.

Playroom (4.15m x 3.5m)



Guest WC                          
(4.13m x 3.77m)  Pitch pine wooden floors.



Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, wc, fireplace, window seat, whb (off inner hall).



Guest wc              ( under stairs)
Wc, whb.
 
FIRST FLOOR - Large window on return & centre rose above.     



Landing (10.71m x 2.98m) 
Wooden floors, corniced ceiling, arch with paneling, recessed sash window with shutters & architrave above.



Bedroom 1 (6.08m x 4.23m) 
Carpeted floor, fireplace, corniced ceiling & centre rose, 2 recessed sash window with shutters.



Ensuite (3.68m x 3.93m)  
Tiled floor, part tiled walls, wc, whb, roll top bath, separate shower, recessed sash window with shutters.



Bedroom 2 (6.08m x 4.22m) 
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling & centre rose, 2 recessed sash windows with shutters, fireplace.



Ensuite (3.95m x 3.70m) 
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling, recessed sash window with shutters, Jacuzzi bath & shower, wc, whb, door to walk in wardrobe.



GUEST WING (Approached via the Kitchen and Courtyard)



Laundry Room (2.74m x 2.78m) 
Tiled floor, plumbed for washer/dryer, 2 sinks, water tank, ESB supply, sash window with shutters.



Hall (4.39m x 5.80m)
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling, curved staircase.




Boot room (2.83m x 2.97m)
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling, arched sash window, Belfast sink, shower.



Guest wc (3.20m x 1.28m) 
Tiled floor, wc, whb.
 
FIRST FLOOR Landing with wooden floors, 2 sash windows.



Bathroom ( 4.28m x 3.0m) 
Wooden floor, sash window with shutters, corniced ceiling, shower, roll top bath, cast iron & part wood paneled fireplace, whb, separate wc.



Bathroom 2 (4.14m x 3.08m)
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, wc, whb, fireplace, recessed sash window.



Bedroom 3 (6.68m x 4.57m) 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, 2 recessed sash window, black marble fireplace.



Bedroom 4 (3.37m x 4.07m) 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, recessed sash window, black marble fireplace.



Bedroom 5 (5.37m x 3.87)
Flat Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, 2 recessed sash windows.



(Self Contained, approached by Guest Wing & Courtyard)



Living Room (6.61m x 5.36m) 
Wooden floor, 3 sash windows, corniced ceiling, cast iron fireplace.



Kitchen (5.74m x 2.51m) 
Tiled floor, corniced ceiling, built in storage units, sash window, door to courtyard.



Bedroom (5.17m x 4.35m) 
Pitch pine wooden floors , corniced ceiling, sash window, built in cupboards, door to courtyard.



Ensuite Fully tiled walls & floor, electric shower, whb, wc.



COTTAGE 1



Kitchen (5.74m x 2.78m)



Living Room (5.76m x 2.78m)



Bedroom 1 (4.38m x 5.20)
 



(HAZEL COTTAGE)



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Bedroom 2 (4.27m x 3.76m)
 
Bathroom (4.30m x 1.40m) 




COTTAGE 2 (SYCAMORE COTTAGE)



Living Room (5.45m x 5.12m )



Kitchen/Breakfast room (5.24m x 5.24m)



Bedroom 1  (6.4m x 1.9m)



Ensuite Bathroom (10.3m x 4.5m )



Bedroom 2 (4.14m x 3.5m)



Bathroom (4.1m x 1.6m)
 
COTTAGE 3 (WILLOW COTTAGE)



Living Room (3.50m x 5.49m)
 
Study (2.58m x 2.39m)
 
Bedroom 1 (3.33m x 3.58m)
 
Kitchen (2.82m x 2.23m)
 
Bathroom (2.52m x 2.02m)
 
COTTAGE 4 (MAPLE COTTAGE)



Bathroom (2.0m x 1.31m)

Kitchen (2.99m x 3.92m)
 
Living Room (4.76m x 3.62m) 

Bedroom 1 (3.59m x 3.32m) 
 
Store Room (5m x 9.80m)
Former stables.

Coach House 
Workshop x 2, loft overhead & door to garden.



Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds at Newtown House are a particular feature of the property, with extensive lawns to the east of the main house, which continue round to the front, with delightful views over the river and beyond.  There is also an apple orchard which is boarded by ancient forestry.



Land
The Lands extend to c.75.67 hectares (c. 180 acres) with c.40.47 ha (c. 100 acres) in forestry which is mostly established forestry and some newly planted. There is approximately c.10.11 ha (c.25 acres) in bog land and the remaining c. 25 ha (c.62 acres) is in pasture and roads. 
 



Features
 New Pitchpine wooden floors
 Newly tiled floors
 Underfloor heating with individual controls in ground floor of main residence (and first floor ensuites)
 Newly wired & plumbed throughout



SERVICES
Mains water, OFCH, Underfloor heating (in ground floor of main house), septic tank, alarm linked to local police station, ISDN throughout.
 

 








 


P07227// c. 180acres

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