LOCATION
The property is situated 3 miles from Castlepollard, which is a busy town with an extensive triangular green surrounded by 19th century buildings at its centre. The town is east of Lough Derravaragh and a good angling center for the Westmeath lake lands. Tullynally Castle, the residence of Lord Longford, is one mile west of the village and the famous gardens are open to the public during the summer.




DESCRIPTION
Lickbla House is a charming mill house set well off the road on its own 21 acres of land. The property is approached  along a tree lined drive, which continues over the River Glore and leads to the front of the house. There is separate entrance from the road to the rear courtyards.



The house has recently been extensively renovated by its present owners and now presents itself as a very comfortable family home. The accommodation briefly consists of 3 reception rooms, four bedrooms, kitchen, and conservatory. To the side is an annex with its own separate entrance, and is connected to the main house by the kitchen. The annex houses a large reception room, now used as a breakfast room, utility area and 2 bedrooms. 



The property is surrounded by beautiful lawns and mature trees, with woodland to the end, which creates a peaceful sheltered area to sit by the river bank. There is a partly walled in orchard and a stone dove cot.  There are many magnificent mature specimen trees including Copper Beeches. To the rear of the property there is another walled in garden, under which the mill race flows and appears by the side of the house. In all the grounds of Lickbla offer a tranquil place to get away and enjoy the country side and nature.



AMENITIES



GOLFING
The golf enthusiast is well catered for in the surrounding area 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.



RACING
Race-goers are well catered for with Kilbeggan Race Course. The newly laid Derravarragh gallops are approx. 10 miles away.



ANGLING
For the keen angler within a short distance will bring you to some of the most beautiful lakes in Ireland which has earned Mullingar the title of "The Capital of the Lakelands". Mullingar is synonymous with some of the best known trout waters in Ireland - Lake Derraravagh is just outside Castlepollard, while Lough Ennell, Owel and Lough Sheelin are also in the vicinity. 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.



HUNTING AND SHOOTING
A choice of hunting packs are available to the keen horseman including the Westmeath hunt, Ballymacads, the Meaths, the Tara Harriers which are all within easy boxing distance.



EDUCATION
There are a number of primary schools and play schools in the locality, with secondary education available in Mullingar & Castlepollard. Wilson Hospital Private School is in Multyfarnham, 7 miles away.

ACCOMMODATION



GROUND FLOOR
Approached through double glass doors with portico and two columns.



Inner Hall   9.3m x 1.839m
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling, staircase and door to the back garden.



Drawing Room  5m x 3.95m
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, pine fireplace with tiled inset and bay window (2.36m x 15m)



Sitting Room/ Study  3.869 x 4.93m
Carpeted floor corniced ceiling & black granite fireplace with granite inset.



Dining Room  5.37m x 3.94m
Carpeted floor corniced ceiling, black marble fireplace with tiled inset and granite hearth. Bay window (2.36 x 1.5m) and door leading into:-



Kitchen   5.5m x 3.88m
Spanish tiled floor, corniced ceiling and part tiled walls. Country style cream wooden units, Belfast sink, electric agar, ‘Dedietrick' deep fryer, integrated ‘Neff' dishwasher and ‘Neff' fridge & freezer. Double glazed doors leading to:-



Conservatory  4m x 3.54m
Spanish tiled floors with door leading to enclosed garden & courtyards.



FIRST FLOOR



Bedroom 1 -3.949m x 5m
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling & window overlooking mill race.



Main Bathroom 1.8m x 2.7m
Carpeted floors, tiled walls, corniced ceilings, wc, wash hand basin and bath with shower.



Bedroom 2   4.2m x 3.98m
Carpeted floor corniced ceiling & built in wardrobe.



Ensuite bathroom  1.25m x 2.7m
Tiled floor & walls, double ‘Triton' shower, wc & wash hand basin.



Bedroom 3  5m x 3.9m
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling with window overlooking mill race.



Bedroom 4  4.2m x 3.88m
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling & built in wardrobe.



Ensuite   (1.196m x 2.79m)
Tiled floor & walls, wc, wash hand basin & double Ttriton' shower.



Landing  5.68m x1.69m
Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling & carved barrister.



ANNEX



Breakfast Room  8.29m x 3.89m
Slate tiled floor, corniced ceiling, stone feature wall, wood-burning stove with back boiler.  Door leading to back garden & courtyard.



Back Hall & Utility  8m x 2m
Spanish tiles, plumbed for washing/drying machine and sink fitted.



Guest Bathroom
Tiled floor & walls, wc & whb, towel heater.



Bedroom 5   2.68m x 3.5m
Carpeted floor, double glazed window & hotpress.



Shower Room   1.485m x 2.65m
Carpeted floor, tiled walls, ‘Triton' power shower, wc & whb.



Bedroom 6   3.92m x 3.25
Carpeted floor.



COURTYARDS



Lickbla House is home to 3 large courtyard, each with cut stone former mill buildings. The courtyards house an array of useful spaces, including car garages, a studio, guest wc, workshops, cow sheds, stables, garden stores, fuel stores, boiler room.



The majority of the buildings have been renovated to a standard to make them sound and usable. In the Middle courtyard, great car has been put in to the garages and the studio.
Also in the Middle courtyard there is the oldest mill building which dates back to 1793 (as inscribed on a plaque), This building has been capped, but does not have a roof. The Mill race runs along side.



The courtyards are approached by their own separate entrance, or can be accessed via an arch on the right hand side of Lickbla House.



There is power available in all the Mill buildings.



LAND
The land is laid out around the house and in two separate fields to the east. There is good road frontage on to two roads. There are electric fences through out the pasture land, which is controlled from courtyard 2. 



SERVICES
Septic system (run on electrical pumps; can cater for 15 -20 people), Mains Water, ESB, Phone, Eircom phone watch, OFCH, (some storage heating), 2 Electronic gates, Exterior lighting going down both avenues.  ESB to all out buildings (exclusion of furthest mill building)



DIRECTIONS
From Dublin take the N4 to Mullingar, take the 3rd exit for Mullingar, sign posted Castlepollard. Crossing the motorway take the R394 for Castlepollard. Entering into Castlepollard, veer to the left which is sign posted Edgeworthstown and Finea, continue straight for Finea. Drive for 3.3 miles/ 5.3 km, take a left turn signed for Coole. Lickbla House is 0.2 miles/0.32kms on the left hand side. Enter through second gate.



VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment.



REFERENCE - CS0724
Harriet Grant - Knight Frank Ganly Walters
Tel: + 353 1 6623 255
www.knightfrank.ie
harriet.grant@ie.knightfrank.com




 




 



 



 



 






 




 


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