Clonmannon Lodge, Ashford, Co. Wicklow,

Description
Clonmannon Lodge was originally the gate lodge for the Clonmannon estate and is a delightful and unique residence. The original part of the house was built in the 18th century and at the time was a four bedroom cottage. It was completely rebuilt In 1989 with a lovely cosy ambiance. Subsequently in 1996 a large contemporary extension designed by award winning architect Mary Donohoe was added. This part of the house is bright and spacious and takes full advantage of the beautiful undisturbed parkland setting as far as the eye can see. The property is entered over Clonmannon Estate Avenue and then through an entrance gate. It is bounded by post and rail fencing on two sides adjoining parkland mature beech hedging, adjoining private avenue and the outer side is bounded by the original slate stone wall of the Clonmannon Estate. The site is well sheltered by mature trees and beech hedging. It is hidden from the road creating its own oasis of privacy and tranquillity and yet to the south it is open and bright to take best natural advantage of the sun. Clonmannon Lodge sits on approximately 0.14 ha (0.35 acres) and is well sheltered by mature trees and shrubbery.


Location
Ashford is just 25 miles from the city centre and only 20 miles from the southern suburbs of Dun Laoghaire, and Dalkey and 15 miles from Bray and 12 miles from Greystones. Ashford is famous for its wonderful gardens at Mount Usher where many hours can dawdled away beside the Varty river or on any one of its sheltered paths. Ashford retains an old world charm rarely seen nowadays principally because of the many old
farming estates with their beautiful and unspoilt parklands that envelope it. The highly commended and atmospheric Hunter's Hotel is just down the road while Chester Beatty's, Ashford House, and Tinakilly House Hotel as well as the Marriott Hotel at Druids Glen are each only minutes away. There a wide number of excellent golf courses within easy reach including Druids Glen and Heath courses and the European links course at Brittas. Riding is also readily available with many stables in the vicinity. Walkers have a great choice of routes but the Murrough is easily accessible and also offers excellent opportunities for bird watchers.


Features
Architecturally designed and extended residence to a extremely high specification
Secluded and peaceful residence
Much sought after location on the Clonmannon Estate
Breathtaking views of parkland setting
Sheltered site with mature trees
Central vacuuming system
Underfloor and ceiling heating in the extension
Extensive double glazing
Bright and spacious accommodation
Centrum rationale Scandinavian pine windows and doors in extension
Solid American white oak floors in extension
Three solid fuel, 2 glass fronted, 1 double sided stoves
Two limestone flagged terraces (south and northeast facing respectively)
Close to coast and beach just 1 mile
4 large bedrooms - 3 ensuite (3 south facing with double doors and lovely panoramic views)
Ashford village just 2 miles from the Clonmannon Lodge


Accommodation Floor area c. 250sq.m(2,690sq.ft)

Entrance Hallway - 7.60m x 1.14m
Travertine marble floors, entered through double glazed hardwood
door, three double glazed centrum door to front garden, recessed
ceiling lighting, five full length windows, door to rear garden.

Drawing Room - 6.40m x 6.15m
American white oak floors, hardwood double door to rear garden, four
windows overlooking garden, recessed dim-able ceiling lighting, TV and
telephone points, Barbas double sided see-through natural fire stove,
wired for surround sound, double glazing throughout.

Dining Room - 4.25m x 3.80m
American white oak floors, recessed dim-able lighting, three
feature block windows, two double glazed hardwood windows, Barbass
double sided natural fire stove looks onto both drawing and dining
room,telephone point.

Living Room 7.30m x 3.80m
Original part of gate lodge, pine floors, understair wine cellar/storage
press, storage heater with cover, wood ceiling, recessed ceiling dim-able
lighting, Clearview natural fire stove, three windows, stairs to bedroom
one, original stone wall behind stove. TV and telephone points. Open
plan to kitchen.

Kitchen 5.88m x 2.65m
Original pine floors, fitted oak units at wall and floor, plumbed
Breakfast Room dishwasher, one velux, spot lighting, and three windows, recessed
dimable lighting.

Guest Shower 1.76m x 2.78m
Walk in Mira power shower, wc and whb, one window, tiled floor and
part tiled wall, part wood wall and ceiling.

Bedroom 1 - 7.30m x 4.21m
Upstairs of original gate lodge, wood floor, four velux windows,
recessed lighting fitted wardrobes, wood ceiling with spotlights,
telephone point, 2 windows, one window one each gable.

Bedroom 2 - 3.61m x 3.47m
American white oak floors, recessed lighting, double door to side
terrace with views of mature parkland setting, TV and telephone points.
Ensuite Shower Room 0.70m x 2.16m
Tiled floor and wall, wc and whb, Triton T90i electric shower

Master bedroom 4.91m x 4.17m
American white oak floors, wooden ceilings, spot lighting, stone wall,
door to terrace with views of mature parkland setting, recessed lighting,
spot lighting,TV and telephone points.
Ensuite Bathroom 4.09m x 2.16m
Jacuzzi bath with tiled surround, tiled floor, wc, whb, spot lighting. Door to hot press, door which connects to …

Bedroom 4 5.73m x 4.24m
Wooden floor, brick feature wall, door to terrace with breathtaking
views of mature parkland setting, carpeted floor, antique stove,
recessed dimable lighting

Utility Room 1.55m x 3.26m
White tiled ceramic floor, storage unit with sink, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, central vacuum system hatch to attic
(off hallway)

Outside
The property is entered through ranch gate over Ballylusk gravel and is surrounded by post and rail fencing and bounded by the original stone wall of the Clonmannon Estate to the side. Clonmannon Lodge is surrounded by lawns, three terraces (2 paved with limestone flagstones), shrubbery, flowers and mature trees such as scots pine, weeping birch, yew, larch, lime, holly tree, maple, pine and an array of plants and shrubbery. The views from the property are breathtaking and overlook the mature parkland of the Clonmannon Estate


SERVICES
Electric central heating and under floor heating in floor and ceiling
Eircom phonewatch
Sky satellite
Broadband enabled
Mains water and access to private 30ft bricked well
Septic tank
TV and phone points
Internal Phone Link System
Central Vaccuming System


TITLE
Freehold


DIRECTIONS
Coming from Dublin proceed along the N11 and take the first exit for Ashford, proceed to roundabout and take first exit for Rathmore/Kiloughter, continue for 0.9miles to cross roads and take a right for Rathnew, continue for 0.5miles and you will see a sign for Clonmannon, take a left into the estate and the property is first on the right. (ranch style timber gate set in beech hedge)


VIEWING
By appointment only.


Asking Price €1,400,000

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