THE LAKE PARK HOUSE ESTATE (On) Lough Dan, , Co. On c. 45.1 Ha (110 Acres)

THE LAKE PARK HOUSE ESTATE (On) Lough Dan, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow On c. 45.1 Ha (110 Acres)

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Ganly Walters is proud to present, for sale by private treaty, Lake Park House & Estate, one of ’s foremost residences situated on the serene shores of Lough Dan, Roundwood, Co Wicklow

Built c. 1835, this exceptional country home and sporting estate has extensive private lake frontage and has been meticulously restored by its current owner. The house is in an elevated position with extraordinary views.

Roundwood 2km • City 43km • Dublin Airport 66km

Ground Floor Second floor Entrance Hall • Dining Room • Drawing Room • Orangery • Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 6 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • Studio • Living Room Utility Room • Family Room • TV Room • Atrium • Sitting Room • Living Room Office • Reading Room WC • Bathroom Outbuildings Courtyard Buildings Stables • Tack Room • Boat House • Garden Room • Games Room • Studios Garden Room • Laundry Room • Shower Room • Workshop Plant Room • Workshop Two Store Rooms • Plant Room Description

Lake Park House, is certainly amongst the most enchanting country estates in Ireland. An opportunity to acquire a home of this calibre is rare, as it is presented with a wonderfully refurbished c6.000 sq ft period home, set in magnificent woodland and gardens, with a backdrop of glacial mountains sweeping to the shores of magnificent Lough Dan. A discerning eye will surely see that there is almost every conceivable amenity in a property with so many outstanding attributes.

Built as a shooting estate in 1835, Lake Park serves as a wonderful family home, a special rural retreat to unspoiled nature, a stunning place to entertain, to fish, to hunt, to swim, to ride or to simply get away from it all. Approached by a tree-lined avenue, the 19th century picturesque features of this three-bay part single, part two-storey triple-pile house enhance the beauty of this rural setting. The south-west facing front entrance looks out over the valley and the front door with beautiful decorative leaded panels and slender cast-iron columns, opens in to an imposing, elegant front hall.

The unique period features in the formal rooms have been retained and restored. These rooms are beautifully proportioned, with large gothic windows (overlooking rolling lawns) and period fireplaces. The addition of carefully considered light-filled, design-led contemporary living areas with natural woods and a neutral palette maximise every possible view, connecting the house with nature and the outdoors. The kitchen and family room, with high vaulted ceilings and an enormous fireplace, opens to a charming courtyard and is connected to a stunning orangery with triple sided floor to ceiling windows beautifully illustrating the seamlessness between old and new. Whether entertaining on a large scale in the formal drawing room and dining room, or in the relaxed atmosphere of the family room and orangery, guests to Lake Park are in for a treat.

The contemporary main family wing with mezzanine and exposed brick includes a TV room, pantry, utility room, master suite with ensuite and living room and two further ensuite bedrooms all finished to the highest specification. A magnificent guest wing includes an additional three bedrooms and a bathroom.

A very impressive studio and games room overlooking the forest is yet another breathtaking element of this delightful home. A modern German designed heating system and excellent attention to detail ensures very comfortable living.

A cosy adjoining staff apartment has a bedroom, kitchen/living room, stove and bathroom. The courtyard buildings include a plant room, laundry room, equipment storage room and a tack room for the stables located to the side of the house.

LAKE PARK HOUSE Reception Room/ Living and Kitchen Bathroom Bedrooms Storage Accom. Approximately 743 sq.m (8,000 sq.ft) Circulation Areas Gardens and Lands

One of the stand-out features of this spectacularly positioned property is the meticulous and sensitive restoration of the beautiful 1 acre formal walled garden and the care that has gone in to the maintenance and development of the magical and secluded grounds. The wonderful walled garden has a glass house with vines, peach trees, herbaceous borders, a hydrangea walk, and fruit trees including pears, apples, quince and cherry. This truly special feature has now been restored fully to its former glory, a labour of love for the current owner who commissioned and worked with renowned garden designer Daphne Levinge Shackleton. The expansive terraced lawns flow seamlessly into the pristine wooded valley.

Spanning c.110 acres, Lake Park enjoys truly majestic scenery with protected native forests, woodland tracks and walks, dry stone walls with lichen, moss, ferns, wild flowers, beech, birch and oak woods leading down to the lakeshore. As part of the meticulous restoration process by the present owner, thousands of carefully-chosen interesting and rare specimen trees and shrubs have been planted.

The rare ancient oak woodland by the lake has existed since before the 16th Century and very little of this remains in Ireland. This special area of conservation is steeped in natural beauty and wonder with woodland flowers and ferns and native wildlife including deer, squirrels, hares, rabbits, badgers and otters.

Historical Note

Originally part of the Shelton Abbey Estate, Lake Park at Lough Dan is one of three important Wicklow lake houses / estates in close proximity, with the nearby at and Lough Bray House situated at Lough Bray. The house has a particularly rich literary history and was once home to Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most celebrated novelists. Irish poet Richard Murphy also subsequently lived at Lake Park where he produced some of his acclaimed work.

Boat House, Mooring and Woodland Pathway

Lake Park Estate offers an exceptional opportunity for trout and salmon fishing, sailing, swimming and windsurfing with private access and extensive frontage to Lough Dan. The original stone mooring at the lakeshore has been extensively restored and is a splendid viewing point. The lake can be accessed as a short stroll from the residence or by vehicle down a natural woodland pathway to the boat house.

Stables, Tack Room and Paddock

In addition to the other sporting pursuits on the estate, such as water-based activities, shooting and walking, there is a wonderful opportunity for equestrian pursuits with stables, a tack room and paddock.

Location

Located just 2km from the charming village of Roundwood which is home to many writers, actors and artists, Lake Park is equipped with all necessities, making it an interesting and comfortable residence. LOCAL AMENITIES

Golf and Horse Riding

Wicklow offers a wealth of sports. Golf enthusiasts are well catered for with many excellent nearby Links and Parkland courses. These include the renowned European Golf Links at Brittas Bay; Druids Glen in , the 5 star Powerscourt Golf resort and spa in , Roundwood, , , Rathsallagh Golf Clubs. There is also a choice of fishing, shooting, hunting and horse riding in the region.

Yachting and Boating

Having access to its own lake, Lake Park provides wonderful opportunities for private water activities. There are several Yacht Clubs close by at Dun Laoghaire including the Royal Irish Yacht Club, The Royal St. George and the National.

Hunting and Shooting

The main hunts are The Wicklow Hunt and The Island Hunt. hosts a number of first class pheasant shoots all within easy driving distance. The mountainous terrain and woodlands of Wicklow make it an ideal area for shooting.

Racing

There is regular racing at Leopardstown and at The Curragh and Punchestown in Kildare.

Dublin ✈︎ Airport

Lake Park

PLEASE CONTACT: Access By Car Robert Ganly From Roundwood Village take the L1059 signed Lough Dan. Continue straight to a T Junction. Continue E: [email protected] straight over the junction towards the entrance gates of Lake Park. +353 1 662 3255

By Boat Celia Lamb Dun Laoghaire Harbour is approximately 30km and Rosslare Harbour is approximately 120km. E: [email protected]

By Air +353 1 662 3255 Dublin International Airport in within a 40 minutes’ drive. Ganly Walters Ltd. Charles Erwin 8-34 Percy Place, Dublin 4, Ireland E: [email protected] Viewing +353 1 662 3255 Strictly by appointment only. +353 1 662 3255 W: www.ganlywalters.ie PSRA No: 001896

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