IRELANDS DREAM HOME
We are pleased to unveil to the market a property which can only be
described as one of the most elite and exceptional homes in Ireland today "WOODBINE COTTAGE" situated close to the historic village of Shinrone
located on the borders of Tipperary and Offaly. This true gem nestling on
its 4.5 acres of fertile irish land offers a once in a lifetime
oppertunity to aquire a unique piece of Irish heritage in the beautiful
Lough Derg lake district.
Woodbine cottage was granted an international status when it was
recognised and recieved the european heritage award, winning property for
2005-2006. Truly a remarkable achievment.
To further enchance the commercial potential planning permission has been
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This Turnkey Picture Postcard Property is an imposing single storey
Traditional Lodge Style Cottage nestling quietly in the leafy hedgerows,
and exuding a real sense of privacy and elegance.
This 18th century cottage and part of the original Cangort Castle Estate,
Woodbine Lodge was reconstructed completely in 1997 with the furbishment
strictly adhering to a sympathetic restoration of a traditional irish
property.
The interior is remarkable with real attention to detail and authenticity
. Wood paneled Cathedral ceilings throughout create a feeling of space and
with all floors finished in either Slate or Oak, the interior is virtually
maintenance free.
This three bed gem has an ensuite to one of the Doubles and the main
bathroom with period sanitary ware includes an original ladies Victorian
scrool top bath.
Dual heating and a large Inglenook Fireplace in the livingroom complete a
picture of Exquisite comfort.
Woodbine cottage is also a fully licences stud and has full planninng for
an international spec sand arena and (gel and sand surface) loungeing and
riding area.
Easy access to schools, Shops, Churches, Restaurants and to the towns of
Roscrea, Birr and Nenagh ensures day to day normality but providing a
tranquil haven of privacy and space when the toils of the day are over.
Lough Derg and all it has to offer is a mere 15 minutes drive, The M7
motorway 15 minutes but far enough away not to care. Featured on cable TV
as one if Irelands hidden Gems and recognised by the film industry as a
setting for period dramas give this remarkable property unlimited
potential.
Low set windows and doors are standard but yet quaintly necessary when
absorbing the originality of this house.
The formal entrance is through a courtyard style garden beautifully
manicured, and taking you over crunchy gravel to the traditional half door
entrance. The grounds with extensive road frontage display the property on
a site of remarkable greenary and privacy. The grounds contain four
colonial style loose boxes containing the original forge now a beautiful
utility with its own heating and plumbing. A private deck area nestles
overlooking the original orchard garden.
A boot-Tackroom together with a yard WC enables the yard to worked
independently of the main house.
Operated as a fully registered stud, The property has enormous appeal to
the Equestrian world owing to its close location to the Charlie Swan
training centre and in the midst of 5 hunting packs.
OUR WISH .......................... That the new owner will keep this
piece of history safe, in the knowledge that these properties are now rare
and continue to enchance the Aesthetic Integrity of Village Life In normal
Modern Rural Ireland today.
Whoever is lucky enough to purchase this extra ordinary and beautiful
home, will have the pleasure of entering the History Books as contributing
greatly to the preservation of this Historical Gem.
For further details contact Bernard Cregg on 086 8237548 or Trish on 086
1906713.