Rookwood, Athleague, co Roscommon,

This is one of the finest parcel of lands to come on the market surrounded by the famous river Suck on the Roscommon/Galway border. The said lands are of excellent quality elevating towards the river with huge historical significance dating back centuries. On this estate once stood "Rookwood House", demolished in the 1940's and with it years of history and power. Many parts of the estate remain to this day including a garden containing c. 1.6 acres surrounded by a high stone wall, stables, coach-house, farmyard with modern building/shed, a former ice-house, boat house, a feature walled drain specifically designed for the horse-racing in the first half of the last century, internal roadways and mature trees along the banks of the river. This estate offers the prospective purchaser quality lands in a very tranquil location. Many books and articles have been written about this estate known worldwide for its owners, its horse racing, its hunting and its setting. The Auctioneer invites enquiry. Viewing strictly by appointment.

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