Georgian Residence For Sale in Co. Meath

Special Features
– Charming Period House in immaculate condition
– Georgian residence built c. 1780 bounded by the River Boyne.
– Accommodation extending to 525 sq. m ( 5,651 sq. Ft.)
– Elegant reception rooms
– Large kitchen with Rayburn range, looking out over the River Boyne
– Five bedrooms with impressive views all-round
– Approx. 15.78 hectares (39 acres) of grounds consisting of excellent quality grazing paddocks.
– 8 loose boxes.
– Mature trees and planting
– ideal location, just under 45 minutes to dublin city and airport

Newhaggard House
built c. 1780, Newhaggard House has the all the elegance of a period home, showcasing a true Georgian style build for its time. Set amongst the historic lands of Trim, County Meath, and surrounded by its own lands including mature gardens and grazing paddocks, Newhaggard is an exceptional country home.

Perfectly maintained and beautifully presented, the elegant and graceful reception rooms have wonderful proportions, with high ceilings on the ground floor and tall windows to let in maximum light and access to the extraordinary views.

With accommodation extending to approx. 525 sq. m. ( 5,651 sq. Ft.), this beautifully designed country home is two story over basement, designed for relaxed family life as well as greatentertaining.

A wide and elegant entrance hall greets you at Newhaggard. A typical Georgian Arch and a feature staircase adds grandeur to the hallway. With its high ceilings, panelling, corning, architraves and generous proportions, the hallway opens to a family room and drawing room at the front of the house. These perfectly detailed rooms, with fireplaces, are bright with excellent views all round.

Beyond these, the hall leads to a truly elegant dual aspect dining room with an ornate fireplace. A grand kitchen leads off this, with a utility space, WC and cloakroom. Warmed by the Rayburn range, the kitchen has plenty of space for the family to enjoy both formal and informal suppers.

The first floor is just as impressive as the ground floor with extensive accommodation accessed by a grand staircase which boasts an arched sash window, quintessentially Georgian. The 2 large master suites are spacious and comfortable with a superb adjoining bathroom. There are 3 further double bedrooms, all generous in size with excellent views over the lands.

The basement is reached via the main staircase and provides access to the stables, located on the left side of the house. The basement area provides ample space for storage. The rooms in the basement are currently utilized as a tack room, wine cellar, games room and further store rooms.

With an ideal balance between formality and family relaxation, this is a house to entertain in style, enjoy at leisure and make the most of throughout the seasons. Cosy fireplaces warm you in the winter, while the classically styled reception rooms let you enjoy the landscape at all times of the year. Beyond this, a marvellous patio takes in the sweep of this serene part of the world.

However you choose to live at Newhaggard, this is a house that will truly reward

Gardens and Grounds
The property is entered via a private driveway which sweeps past paddocks and eventually culminates in a turning circle to a parking area with ample space. The tarmac drive is bordered with ornate iron railings and leads also to the gardens.

At the large, gravelled parking area to the front, you are led to a flight of stone steps where you are greeted by a carved stone doorcase with engaged Ionic columns. Further lawns and mature planting surround the house, where they eventually roll down to banks of the River Boyne.

The rambling grounds are surrounded by mature hedging and trees, gifting a truly private oasis within its boundaries. Walking out to the patio with a coffee in hand at the dawn of the day, you will experience the twittering’s, tweeting’s, and chirps of wild birds alongside the sound of the flowing waters in the River Boyne.

Outbuildings include a stable block to the left of the house, comprising of 8 old fashioned stables.

Newhaggard comes with its own slice of history, an ancient castle. It was once a four-storey tower house and is situated on a slight rise on south bank of the River Boyne. This listed castle was once belonging to the estate of Mary Newgent, according to the Civil Survey (1654-6). The estate comprised of 199 acres at the time and on the estate lay a castle, two mills, one weare with an orchard and some small cabins.

Location
Newhaggard is 2km from Trim, a heritage town situated on the River Boyne in County Meath which is named ‘The Royal County’ due to its history as the seat of the High King of Ireland. Trim is a beautiful town and it is rich in history. The town is dominated by the medieval Trim Castle, which was built by Hugh de Lacy in 1173 (the largest Norman castle in Europe).

Trim is a thriving market town and provides all daily shopping requirements. Nearby Navan has good shopping facilities while larger shopping centres at Blanchardstown , Dundrum Shopping Centre and Liffey Valley are within easy reach.

There are excellent primary and secondary schools in both towns and also a number of private schools within a forty minute drive.

County Meath is home to Fairyhouse Racecourse, Navan Racecourse, Bellewstown Racecourse and of course, Tattersalls Ireland. Nearby, for almost over one hundred and fifty years, the annual races are held on the strand at Laytown.

Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy excellent golf courses close by such as Royal Tara Golf Course, Knightsbrook Golf and Leisure Centre and the famous Killen Castle, home of the Solheim Cup 2011.

BER Details
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