LOCATION
Clonlost House is located in the village of Rochfortbridge. Rochfortbridge has recently been by-passed by the new M4 motorway (Dublin - Galway Road), which will bring you to the M50 in 35 minutes.


DESCRIPTION
The property comprises of a former church building with a large extension to the rear. The church has been renovated to a very high standard over the last number of years, with conscientious restoration and use of space. All the church cornicing was restored and original windows retained. The modern extension has been constructed to blend into the Gothic style of the existing building and consequently there is well laid out bright accommodation which extends to c. 4,900 sq. ft.



There are many fantastic features throughout the whole property, both old and new. These include corniced ceilings, gothic casement windows with window surrounds, exposed brick walls, oak floors, and there is an impressive teak staircase with gothic decorative rails and banister. 

The accommodation briefly comprises of a large living room, games room with bar, study, kitchen with dining area and living room and three spacious halls. There are three bedrooms in the main church, two with ensuite bathrooms and the master bedroom has views out a stunning church window. There are two further bedrooms, which are accessed via a separate staircase and again are both with their own ensuite bathrooms. At the top of the church tower is a small room, which is ideal to get away from it all.



The property, is situated off the main street of the village of Rochfortbridge and sits on a secluded walled site, which is on a height and surrounded by mature trees.  The approach is through electronic gates along a tree lined avenue leading to the front of the church and around to the front door. To the rear there is a lawned garden, which is sheltered by mature beech, oak and sycamore trees.  There is a large garage with double entrance door.
Please note that there is no graveyard attached to this property.


HISTORY
It is thought that the Clonlost Church dates back to the Mid 18th Century, and the date 1856 is inscribed on the entrance gates.  The original bell from the bell tower is inscribed 1706 and was presented by Robert Rockford, Lord Belvedere of Belverdere House. This bell probably came from an older nearby church.


AMENITIES
There is much to do in the surrounding area. The golf enthusiast is well catered for with five quality golf courses within half an hours drive.  The five golf courses are Glasson Golf and Country Club, Moate Golf Club, Mount Temple Golf Course, Mullingar & Delvin Golf Club. For those who enjoy racing Kilbeggan Race Course is a short drive.  For the keen angler within half an hour will bring you to some of the most beautiful lakes in Ireland which has earned Mullingar the title of "The Capital of the Lakelands". Westmeath is synonymous with some of the best known trout waters in Ireland - Loughs Ennell, Owel and Lough Sheelin. Also available are some of the best coarse angling in the country. Species such as pike, perch, bream, rudd, tench and carp can be found in rivers, lakes and canals or one could walk to the bottom of the garden and cast off. 


ACCOMMODATION - (Total  4,900 sq ft / 494.41 sq m)

Front Hall   5.6m x 3.2m 
Double teak entrance doors with gothic style fan light, wooden floors, corniced ceiling with centre rose, gothic style chandelier, 2 gothic style casement windows.

Kitchen/Dining/Livingroom   12.3m x 5.5m  
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre roses, hand-made oak kitchen with marble work surfaces, oak kitchen units with gothic decorative features, oak island with further storage, plumbed for washing machine, double sink, built in teak storage unit, with TV stand, shelving and storage cupboards, 4 gothic style casement windows, double gothic style French doors to garden.

Study   3.4m x 3.7m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling and centre rose, CAT 5 wiring, decorative cast iron fireplace.

Back Hall   4.3m x 2.8m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, double gothic style doors to patio area.

Living Room   8.3m x 7.5m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with 2 centre roses, 2 church windows, 2 cast iron gothic style chandeliers.

Games Room   4.6m x 6m  
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling and centre rose, teak bar counter with shelving and glass panelling with shelving to the rear, church window, double doors to living room.

Bathroom   3m x 2.7m 
Tiled floor and walls, exposed brick feature wall, corniced ceiling with centre rose, ‘Victorian Slipper' bath, whb, wc with high cistern, heated towel rail, cast iron gothic style chandelier.

Stairs & Hall   4.5m x 3m  
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, teak wood staircase underneath panelling.

Church Entrance Hall   3m x 2.8m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, exposed stone walls.

First Floor In Main Church

Bedroom (1)   5m x 3m  
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, built in wardrobes with vanity unit, church window, cast iron gothic style chandelier.

Bathroom   3.8m x 2.8m 
Tiled floor and walls, feature stone faced wall, wc, wbh, cast iron gothic style chandelier, bath, separate ‘Triton' shower.

Hot Press   2.4m x 1.9m 
Water tank, shelving.

Bedroom (2)   4.7m x 3.3m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, centre rose, church window.

Ensuite Bathroom   2m x 2m 
Tiled floor and walls, wc, whb, shower.

Master Bedroom   6m x 5m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, magnificent church window, 2 further windows.

Walk-in wardrobe   2m x 2m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, cast iron gothic style chandelier, shelving and hanging space.

Ensuite Bathroom   2m x 2m  
Tiled floor and walls, corniced ceiling, wc, whb, shower.

Tower Room   3m x 2.8m 
The tower is on 3 levels and there is a small room at the top with Rustic style pine staircase, stone faced walls, circular feature windows and gothic windows.

First Floor In Extension

Bedroom (4)   4.3m x 5.6m 
Wooden floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, walk in cupboard, gothic style casement windows.
Ensuite bathroom Tiled walls and floors, wc, whb, ‘Triton' power shower.



Bedroom (5)   4.2m x 5.4m 
Wooden floors, corniced ceiling with centre rose, 2 gothic style casement windows.

Ensuite Bathroom 
Tiled walls and floors, wc, whb, ‘Triton' power shower.
 
Garage   8m x 5m  (Total Area - 403 sq ft / 40 sqm)
With double door entrance, pedestrian door, separate room plumbed for wc, whb, windows.


FEATURES
Wood framed teak windows with teak surround.
Oak wooden floors throughout.
CAT 5  & TV cabling throughout the whole house.
Electronic gates with intercom.
Broadband.
4 Zone Heating (15000 BTU Boiler).




SERVICES
OFCH, (4 Zone heating), mains water, mains sewage, phone line, broadband, CAT 5 & TV cabling, wired for alarm.



Clonlost House, has a top security system including a newly installed alarm system and 5 CCTV security cameras through out the property. Which can be accessed remotely via the internet.

TITLE
Freehold


DIRECTIONS
From Dublin take the N4/M4 West for Galway/Sligo, at Kinnegad take the turn off for M6 (Galway). Continue and take the exit for Rochfortbridge. As you enter the Village take a left hand turn and continue on the main street on till you see Pedestrian lights ahead of you. The entrance to the Church is on the left hand side before the Pedestrian Lights through white wrought iron railings.




REFERENCE - CS0723
Harriet Grant. Email: harriet.grant@ie.knightfrank.com




 


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