Description

A charming estate in this most sought after county with an imposing period house, set in delightful grounds together with courtyard, gate lodge, fine woodland and top quality grazing land bordered by and with fishing rights over the River Suir. Dublin 110 miles, Clonmel 10 miles.

Location

Cahir is centrally located at the heart of the Irish horse racing industry in the south of Ireland, about 50 miles from Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Kilkenny. International airports nearby include Shannon and Cork.

The House

The house is approached by a long avenue from where it enjoys a fine elevated position with spectacular views over the Suir Valley and a magnificent vista towards the Knockmealdown Mountains. Ballybrada was built in 1875 by Belfast architects Otway and Watt using skilled local craftsmen with materials sourced from around the world. The appealing and welcoming accommodation includes four well portioned reception rooms with open fireplaces, large bay windows with spectacular views over the gardens and across the surrounding countryside. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, two with separate dressing rooms, 2 family bathrooms and access to the guest staff wing which contains 5 bedrooms, large playroom and a bathroom.

Lawns and Gardens

The terraced lawns are generously laid out. Old, mature and many rare, younger trees and shrubs turn a walk into a botanical discovery. You’ll see Mammut trees, Paulownia, Handkerchief tree, Magnolia trees, Camellia trees, Raisin tree, Chilean fire bush, Fringe trees, Fern Elder just to mention a few. Sloping down to the river an informal woodland garden contains some 50 species of rhododendron and azaleas, ferns and other native woodland plants. From here you will see the mighty Chestnut tree with a girth of more than 6m. The estate has a walled garden of about 1 acre home to an ancient Mulberry tree and an orchard with old apple varieties. In spring carpets of bluebells emerge, turning the woodland into a colourful spectacle.

 

 

Entrance Porch:
Stone flagged floor, double doors to reception hall which in turn opens to stairs hall. Polished timber floor.

Reception / Stairs Hall:
7.5 m x 4.5 m (AV) with fine staircase rising to gallery landing, under stairs storage, cloakroom with wash basin and separate WC.

Living Room:
6 m x 4.5 m polished oak flooring, half timber panelling, fireplace with fine white marble mantel piece, arched recess with shelving. Large bay window.

Dining Room:
7.2 m x 4.5 m polished oak floor, part panelled walls, bay window, fireplace with ornate carved wood mantle piece, service hatch to kitchen.

Kitchen:
4.6 m x 4.0 m timber lined walls, fitted wall and floor units. Solid fuel Stanley cooker.

Family Room / Library
8.1 m x 4.2 m (AV) with central arch, polished timber floor, part panelled walls, bay window and fireplace with columned mantle piece. Library area with ceiling high open book shelves with library ladder.

Drawing Room:
6.9 m x 5.5 m with polished timber floor, bay window limestone chimney piece, connecting back hall with separate WC and door to gardens.

Rear Hall and Passage:


Back Kitchen:
4.8 m x 4.2 m with timber lined walls and ceiling, timber floor units with over head glass fronted display cabinets.

Back Kitchen:
4.8 m x 4.2 m with timber lined walls and ceiling, timber floor units with over head glass fronted display cabinets.

Safety Room: 2.6m x 1.4m


Service Wing:
In need of some up dating with boot room, separate WC, dairy / cold room, laundry, boiler room and pantry with fitted cupboards.

FIRST FLOOR
Spacious gallery landing with columned arches

Bedroom 1:
5.4 m x 4.7 m wall length fitted wardrobes, bay window, fireplace with marble mantel piece, tiled inset and cast iron grate.

Dressing room1:
With fitted wardrobe and storage, Ensuite WHB..

Bedroom 2:
5.7 m x 5.0 m wash basin,

Dressing room 2: 3.7 m x 2.4 m


Bathroom 1:
Timber lined walls and ceilings, bath with hand shower, designer double wash basin and WC, heated towel rail and separate shower

Bedroom 3:
4.5 m x 4.25m fitted open shelving and drawers, wash basin.

Bedroom 4:
4 m x 4.25 m fitted wardrobes, vanity unit, open bookshelves and wash basin.

Bathroom 2:
Bath with hand shower, WC, twin matching wash basins, shower, heated towel rail, bath with hand shower

Bedroom 5:
5.6 m x 4.5 m bay window, fireplace with painted stone mantle piece, fitted wardrobe. Ensuite door to dressing room.

Staff / Guest Wing:
Playroom, 3 single bedrooms, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom and separate stairs.

Basement:
Small basement with wine cellar and storage rooms

Services:
Mains water, electricity, oil/solid fuel fired central heating, telephone, fax, internet and automated gates.

The Land
The estate, in all about 100 acres comprises c.24 acres of woodland, c.16 acres of gardens and lawns and the remaining c.60 acres is well maintained arable land suitable for both tillage and livestock and has been organically farmed for the past 25 years. Given the property's beautiful setting it could be further developed as an equestrian or leisure facility subject to the necessary planning permission. The River Suir, the Tonogue River and several small streams form an integral part of the estates character. The River Suir that borders the estates’ land is well known for its stocks of salmon and trout and c. 1.2 km of single bank fishing rights are included in the sale. 25 years of organic farming has created a haven for wildlife. When you stroll along the banks of the river you may encounter an otter, a heron, a dipper or even a kingfisher; in the marshland snipe or curlew. Walking through the woods you come upon pheasants, woodcock, tree creeper and jay; foxes and badgers at dusk. At night you may hear young Kestrels or Barn Owls, more than 50 bird species live on or visit the estate. Researchers from Cork University have discovered some insects which haven’t been recorded in the area for years.

Outbuildings
At the entrance to the property there is a single story gate lodge and although in need of refurbishment would make a delightful residence. Close to the house is a charming single storey cut stone and brick courtyard, which includes matching former staff cottages that could very easily be converted into living accommodation. Five stables stand in their original condition with timber lined walls and ceilings, timber doors with iron bars and cast iron feed mangers. Along with theses stables there is a tack room with timber panelling, a groom’s room/studio and a feed room. A coach house with three sets of double doors offers ample storage and workshop space. Under this coach house and approached from the garden is a former gardener’s room with tool house, apple house, farm office, fuel store and potting shed. More recently a modern 5 bay multi-purpose shed was erected for livestock and machinery, plus a new hay barn.

Locality
For the equine enthusiast Ballybrada is located at the heart of the bloodstock racing industry, close to many stud farms including the renowned Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle racing stables. There are racecourses nearby at Tipperary, Clonmel and Thurles. There is hunting locally with The Ormond, Golden Vale, North Tipperary and Tipperary’s. Alternatively there is golfing nearby at Cahir Golf course, hill walking in the Knockmealdown Mountains, angling on the River Suir from the banks of the property and for food lovers there is the local Cahir Farmers Market which sells local produce every Saturday

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