Period Residence For Sale in Co. Longford

Features
– Stunning period residence on 4.72 acres
– Wonderful mature gardens, 2.5 acres
– 100m of direct frontage to the river Clooneen
– Fully refurbished 16th century Mill House
– Stable potential
– Detached Gym
– Various outbuildings
– Beautifully updated, retaining Character and Charm
– Pressurised well water system

Auctioneer’s Comments
This property is offered for sale by online auction (unless sold prior) via the IAmSold Bidding platform so please contact Chazey Properties early to avoid disappointment. The successful bidder is required to pay a 10% deposit and contracts are signed immediately on acceptance of a bid. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price. Terms and conditions apply to this sale. Call Steve in Chazey Properties on 086 821 2732 to arrange a viewing. For auction date and time please visit, iamsold.ie.

Clooneen House and Mill
This beautiful country home is more than a most wonderful period house with a historic 400 year old mill house, outbuildings, stunning gardens and river frontage, it is a lifestyle! A choice of total enjoyment at home! As you pass through the front gates onto the sweeping driveway nestled amongst a multitude of mature trees and gardens you enter into an overwhelming feeling of quality and stylish living as Clooneen house welcomes you.

The current owners of 29 years have lovingly undergone an extensive program of bringing Clooneen House, outbuildings, Mill house and incredible gardens to the highest standard and back to its finest glory.

The residence, circa 1800 is presented in stunning condition with warmth and character in every room, constantly giving natural light and warmth.

Comprising on the ground floor of 5 generous reception rooms all beautifully appointed, fabulous duel aspect, extensively equipped country kitchen and w.c. The first floor, accessed by two staircases offers 6 beautifully appointed double bedrooms, four with elegant en-suites. All of the bedrooms enjoy different gorgeous aspects of the surrounding grounds.

The outside of Clooneen House is truly incredible, breathtaking! The fully restored Mill house on two floors with original sand stone corn grinding stones is a gem and an ideal self contained building for entertaining, gallery, workshop or annex, if you look closely you will find etched into the window frame “1871”. A moment in time and history!

Travel across the courtyard to find what was a stable block and now restored and converted into an extensive workshop, as well as catering kitchen with cold room, further large detached Gym, Art studio and utility room, all of which have been lovingly restored to original feature and condition.

From the rear of the house and onto the courtyard, to your right is a romantic, raised alfresco veranda, where you can sit back, relax and enjoy your summer evenings. On your way to the main gardens and from the courtyard, you will pass a small paddock which houses a 145ft well, excavated by the current owners and is supported by a pressurised soft water system (NB the current owners have had tested and received confirmation that the water at Clooneen is of the highest quality).

You will now enter 2.5 acres of outdoor paradise ! with large polytunnel and irrigation system housing everything you can imagine for the dinner plate, the grounds are seamlessly and sympathetically divided between multiple lawn areas contrasting with integrated wild areas, a multitude of specimen trees ( many planted by the current owners), shrubs, flowers, fruits, including : Himalayan Pine, Sitka Spruce, Bamboo, Ash, Spruce, Walnut, Pear, apples, Plums, Prunes, Peach, red currants, Blackberries, Gooseberries, Blueberries, potting sheds, store rooms, timber built den and more.

As you navigate through the gardens and pass the hedgehog den, you will come across a footbridge, stop a while and you may see a small Trout, As the current owners have built a series of dams extending over 100m to facilitate re-oxygenation of trout spawning to Lough Gowna ( a nearby beautiful and locally renowned lake).

The stream/river meanders through the grounds and there are so many hidden seating and hideaway areas to explore and enjoy. Indeed on the selling agents first visit it took one hour just to view the gardens.

Located in North Longford, Clooneen house has easy access to both Cavan and Longford Towns and is approximately 1hr 40 minutes to Dublin, Clooneen House is accessible to local national, secondary schools and shops and is on the doorstep of beautiful woodland and renowned lake lands, there are a host of quality golf courses and resorts within one hour.

When you purchase Clooneen House and Mill, you are inheriting history and a lifestyle that has been an amazing experience for the current owners and no doubt many more before. If you are looking for one of the finest examples of Irish Georgian design, multiple outbuildings, incredible gardens and river, atmosphere, charm, uncompromising style, elegance and seclusion without being isolated, please feel free to call the agent and we will be delighted to answer your questions and arrange a tour of one of the finest homes in the county and beyond.

Services
– Oil fired central heating
– Broadband
– Septic tank
– Well water softening system
– Telephone

BER Details
Exempt