Timber Lodge, County Carlow

A stunning country residence within a parkland setting on c.43.2 acres with extensive equestrian facilities including a 5½f gallop.

Timber Lodge, County Carlow

A stunning country residence within a parkland setting on c.43.2 acres with extensive equestrian facilities including a 5½f gallop.

An exceptional country residence incorporating excellent equestrian facilities, set in a stunning location at the foot of Mount Leinster and with breathtaking views of the Clody valley.

Timber Lodge is a short drive away from the local town of Bunclody and is within easy reach of the M9 (J5) providing access to Dublin and the rest of the country.

The main residence is a two storey home of timber construction extending to c. 5,000 sq.ft.

The house also sits perfectly in its surroundings with spectacular views over the adjoining countryside.

The property is accessed via a gated entrance and gravelled driveway which sweeps down to the main house.

There is also a 3 bedroom restored farmhouse next to an extensive yard providing additional accommodation ideal for a manager's residence/staff accommodation.

The yard conveniently located next to the farmhouse has extensive facilities including barns, stables, horse walker and sand arena.

Accommodation

The main residence extends to c. 5,000 sq.ft and the accommodation includes the following: Entrance Hall:

5.3m x 4.2m & 4.4m x 1.5m

Spacious entrance hall with tiled floor, double door entrance, with boot room off and doors to drawing room.

Drawing Room:

12.17m x 7.4m

Large dual aspect reception room with feature ceiling with exposed wooden beams, access doors to front and rear, serving hatch, wood burning stove and access to sheltered patio to rear.

Kitchen / Breakfast room:

8m x 5.85m

Large open plan kitchen/breakfastroom with range of fitted units, Aga Range cooker, large kitchen island, flagstone tiling, feature ceiling with exposed wooden beams and door to patio and garden.

Dining Room:

7.95m x 5m

Spacious reception room off the kitchen with tiled floor, feature ceiling with exposed wooden beams and doors to rear.

Living Room:

8m x 5.7m

Large reception room with feature stone fireplace with wood burning stove, feature ceiling with exposed timber beams, door to rear and door to hall.

Inner Hall:

9.7m x 3.4m

with own door access, tiled floor and stairs to first floor.

Guest wc off hall.

Boot Room/Cloak Room:

3.1m x 2.5m

located off the main hall.

Laundry Room:

6.9m x 4.17m

Large utility room with tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine, with fitted storage units and double sink with guest wc off.

Study/ Office:

5.4m x 3.9m

located to rear with door to garden.

Bedroom 3:

4.62m x 4.13m

Large double bedroom with bathroom off.

Guest Bathroom:

5.05m x 4.11m

Large bathroom with walk-in shower, freestanding bath, wc and whb.

Bedroom 4:

4.3m x 4.25m

Large double bedroom to rear.

Office:

4.63m x 3.17m

Spacious office to front.

First Floor Landing:

9.8m 3.87m

Large landing with seating area, wood paneling to walls and ceiling, velux windows with bedroom off.

Bedroom 2:

8.37m x 4.5m

Large double bedroom with velux window, wooden flooring and guest toilet.

Principal Bedroom Suite:

7.7m x 5.7m & 5m x 7.8m & 5.6m x 2.62m

Large principal bedroom suite with feature vaulted ceiling and incorporating dressing room with fitted storage, ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath, wc and whb and access to large rear balcony offering spectacular views over the lands and gallop.

Outside:

The main residence is set on a generous plot with sheltered cobbled patio overlooking the gallops.

The property also includes a rose garden with glasshouse.

Noteworthy features:

• Turnkey residence

• Picturesque country setting

• Extensive equestrian facilities

• Electric Security Gates

• Close to major road networks (M9/M7/M11)

• Post & rail fencing

• Air to Water Heating System

• Solar Panels

• Alarm

• Completely renovated Farmhouse

• Separate gated access to Farmhouse & Yard

• Constructed in 2014

• Cul de sac location

• Adjacent to local woodland walks

The Farmhouse & Yard

The completed restored farmhouse has its own independent entrance.

The accommodation briefly includes hall, livingroom, kitchen, three bedrooms (all ensuite) and bathroom.

The yard adjacent to this includes a range of facilities including 3 span double barn all under concrete with storage area, 3 bay wintering facility for store horses, 13 stables with extensive rubber matting and tackroom with concrete floor.

In addition there is another 3 span double barn with winter penning facilities, an extensive concrete yard and 5 span leanto providing storage for shavings, tractor and horsebox.

The facilities also include a sand based outdoor exercise ring located above the the yard along with a 6 bay horse walker.

The Gallop (5 1/2f)

The magnificent gallop rises throughout, there's a nice 'pull'. It is a Wexford sand surface and has never given a moment's trouble. Additionally there are schooling facilities running parallel to the gallop, also on a gradient and ideal for young stock.

Directions From Dublin proceed south on M7 & take exit 11 for M9. Continue south as far as exit 5 on the M9. Exit here and take N80 sign posted for Bunclody. Proceed as far as Bunclody and take a right turn as you enter the town. Continue for 5km, where you will then take a left turn. Proceed along this road for 0.5km and the entrance to Timber Lodge will be on your left. Eircode Y21 H3E7 Services Mains Electricity, telephone, well water supply, septic tank, gravity fed water to fields and broadband.

Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

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