Georgian Country House For Sale in Co. Offaly

Key Features
– Originally built in 1800
– Fully restored and refurbished in 2009
– Romantic and secluded aspect with perfect privacy
– Replumbed, reroofed, rewired and fully insulated
– Cosy, yet well-proportioned reception rooms
– Four bedrooms including a self-contained unit with its own access
– Oil fired zoned heating and a large 60kw log burner, plus 4 solid fuel stoves
– Broadband internet
– Bio system, mains water and rainwater tanks
– Exceptional equestrian facilities including numerous stables, sand arena and horse walker
– Woodlands and man-made pond
– Cross country riding on site, including jumping
– Plantation of oak, larch, scots pines, beech, ash and sycamore
– Limerick City and Shannon Airport just one hour away

Old stone walls mingle with polished timber floors, and deeply recessed sash windows and working shutters, cast a warm glow over everything in this incredibly romantic country retreat. Set in c.27ha(67acres) of paddocks, pasture and woodlands, Ballydonagh House was built in the 1800s.

An atmospheric country house, with every modern convenience, and fully restored and upgraded, Ballydonagh offers an utterly private, rural romantic retreat, which is nevertheless just ten minutes from the M7 and Ireland’s motorway network.

The charming entrance hall leads directly through to a sunroom with wide bright windows, opening the house up to the gorgeous gardens and wrap-around patios. To the right and left of the entrance hall find a generous sitting room and drawing room, which itself opens on to a dining room for your more formal entertaining.

Beyond this is a classic and well-appointed country kitchen, leading to a breakfast/sunroom 2, plus a utility room and wet room. Timber beams and solid fuel stoves add to the charm.

Upstairs, the three main bedrooms which are all ensuite, and the master has its own dressing room too. These are enchanting rooms set in the eaves, while the bathrooms are exceptionally well appointed.

There is also a self-contained suite, which although part of the house, also has its own entrance. This comprises a shower room, kitchen and living room, and a bedroom upstairs, and offers great flexibility in terms of a staff flat, guest house, holiday rental or au pair room.

Gardens and Grounds
Set on an extremely generous c.27ha(67acres) approximately, Ballydonagh House itself is perfectly positioned on its site for maximum peace and privacy. Patios wrap around the property, with sheltered seating areas. These give views on to charming planting and undulating lawns, the atmospheric remains of old stone walls, and an ornamental pond.

Rove further afield to discover an adjacent stable yard with horse walker, barn containing stables, a tack room and storage, a hay barn, log store, and further outbuildings, plus a sand arena.

While the pasture, paddocks and woodlands bring great privacy, they also offer wonderful walks and rides. There are secluded seating spots, a man-made pond, and so much space to dream and explore whether on foot or horseback. A series of cross-country jumps connects the fields.

The woodlands themselves have been planted with oak, larch, scots pines, beech, ash and sycamore, which are absolutely gorgeous, but also gift plenty of natural wood to keep the home fires burning.

Location
Legend has it that a Norman knight, returning from the Crusades, brought a stone from the River Jordan in the Holy Land and set it into the doorway of his castle, giving rise to the name “Clogh” (meaning “stone”) Jordan. Today, Cloughjordan is a vibrant and charming village, home to bars, shops, and restaurants, along with a primary school, preschool, and crèche. The village is well known for its strong community spirit and the pioneering Eco Village, which places Cloughjordan at the forefront of sustainable living and progressive architectural design. The train station connects conveniently to both Dublin and Limerick via Ballybrophy.The nearest town is Roscrea, just 15km away, offering a wide range of amenities including shopping centres, schools, sports and leisure facilities, and popular cafés such as the welcoming and much-loved E53 Coffee House, a favourite for locals and visitors alike.

Nearby, the beautiful heritage town of Birr, Co. Offaly provides even more amenities, including boutique shops, cafés, schools, and cultural landmarks. The town is home to the acclaimed Stables Restaurant, known for its lovely atmosphere and seasonal menus, and the magnificent Birr Castle Demesne, with its expansive gardens, science centre, and the world-famous Great Telescope, a destination for history lovers and families. As well as the horse-riding opportunities at Ballydonagh itself, sporting and outdoor enthusiasts are well catered for with fishing and water sports on the nearby Shannon and Lough Derg, GAA in the village, and golf at both Nenagh and Strandhill. The Slieve Bloom Mountains and Devils Bit offer scenic hiking and cycling trails, with panoramic views and peaceful woodland paths.

Distances
Roscrea 17 minutes / 15.4km
Nenagh 20 minutes / 24km
Birr 30 minutes / 25.8 km
Limerick 48 minutes / 64km
Shannon Airport 1 hour / 91km
Dublin City Centre 149km
Dublin Airport 155km

Services
– Oil fired zoned central heating and a large 60kw log burner, either system can used and switched between one or the other. A large amount of timber on site, making the log burner system very efficient.
– Alarm and security system
– Broadband internet
– Newly installed bio-system
– Mains water and rain water tanks
– Electric gate

BER Details
BER: C2
BER Number: 112291349
Energy Performance Indicator: 187.86