UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE Aughrim, Co. Wicklow VIO UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE AUGHRIM, CO. WICKLOW, Y14 TR25 Aughrim 1 km, Rathdrum 14 km, Arklow 15 km, Wicklow Town 28 km, M50 55 km, Dublin City 70 km, Dublin Airport 83 km, Rosslare Harbour 90 km (all distances approximate) Beautifully located residential and agricultural estate affording considerable privacy Upper Aughrim House Hall, Three Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Conservatory, Office, School Room, Six Bedrooms, Shower Room, Two Bathrooms Multiple Stores Formal Garden, Greenhouse, Orchard Cottage Kitchen/Living/Dining Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office/Bedroom 2 Outbuildings Extensive Range Of Traditional Outbuildings, Private Courtyard Land Excellent arable and permanent pasture About 93.50 acres (37.8 hectares) in total Savills Country 33 Molesworth Street For Sale by Private Treaty Dublin 2 D02 CP04 + 353 (0) 1 663 4350 As a Whole or in four separate Lots [email protected] PSRA 002223 savills.ie UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE Description Aughrim village is situated at the junction of several mountain valleys straddling the rivers Ow and Derry. The picturesque village is famous for its granite and is often referred to as “The Granite Upper Aughrim is an outstanding residential and agricultural estate with amenity and many City” due to the large amount of local buildings constructed using this stone. Aughrim has a historic features. Lying in a contiguous block, it extends to about 93.5 acres in total. The estate long tradition of involvement in the National Tidy Towns competition and has won numerous has a very private situation, centred upon a charming period country house which occupies an Tidy Towns Awards over the last 25 years. The village won the title of “The tidiest small town in elevated position above the picturesque and historic village of Aughrim. The house is surrounded Ireland” in 2006 as well as holding the county title for the last 11 years. Aughrim has also received by delightful gardens and has magnificent, panoramic views of the dramatic and varied south- a gold award in the international “Entente-Florale” competition which is coveted by every town Wicklow countryside. in Europe. The property is accessed from a minor public road through a bell-mouthed stone wall with piers The area provides a great selection of excellent restaurants and cafes locally, including the Meath and cast-iron gates. The gates open to an attractive avenue, lined with beech trees and original Arms (a popular country inn), while the award-winning Brooklodge Hotel & Wells Spa is 3 km stone walls, which leads to a parking area to the front of the house. distant from Aughrim. There are a number of small shops situated around the village, including the renowned Country Market which opens every Saturday. Originally forming part of the Meath Estate, Upper Aughrim House is believed to date from about 1760. The front section of the house comprises an attractive stone cut façade which was a later Upper Aughrim Estate is conveniently located for the market towns of Rathdrum (14 km) and addition. The property occupies an extremely private, south-facing situation. Arklow (15 km), while the County town of Wicklow is only 28 km away and provides a further range of shops and amenities. The principal reception rooms have been laid out specifically with spacious and comfortable family living in mind and are the focal point of the house, with large sash windows capturing the The estate benefits from excellent transportation systems, including the M11 (19 km) which spectacular views over the manicured gardens and towards the Wicklow Mountains. connects Dublin to Wexford. Dublin’s International Airport is 83 kilometres to the north, while Rosslare Ferry Port is 90 km to the south and has regular sailings to the UK and Europe. There Throughout the house there are exquisite original features, such as the ornate cornicing, hand- are railway stations in both Rathdrum and Arklow, with regular services to Dublin City. painted friezes, exquisite ceiling roses and mosaic tiled hall floor. The doors and windows in the main reception rooms are of particular note with hand painted timber panels and architrave There is an abundance of amenities in County Wicklow, including the many designated walking surrounds. routes along the famous Wicklow Way, which takes in the most stunning scenery. For GAA fans, Aughrim is the location of the Wicklow County GAA home ground “O’Byrne Park”, where both Attached to the rear of the house is a period cottage which provides useful separate additional hurling and football matches are regularly played. accommodation. There is plenty of choice for golf enthusiasts including the Paul McGinley designed course at One of the most impressive features of the estate is the extensive range of traditional Macreddin (3 km), Woodenbridge (8 km) Arklow (16 km) and the European Golf Club in Brittas outbuildings lying to the rear of the house and forming a spacious, private courtyard. Bay (26 km), ranked in the World's Top-100 Golf Courses. The Championship courses of Powerscourt and Druids Glen are both situated in the county. The undulating land at Upper Aughrim comprises productive and versatile arable ground, mature woods and permanent pasture. The free-draining farmland lies within a contiguous block and The glorious golden beaches of the East Coast, in addition to fishing harbours and opportunities mostly has a southern elevation. A key feature of the land is the excellent access via an integrate for boating and sailing, are all within a short drive. The 'Angling for All' fishing lake and Aughrim network of tree-lined private roads and tracks which benefit from many original features, River provide rainbow and brown trout fishing. For the equestrian enthusiast, there is a range of including stone walls, steps and water features, plus iron gateways. The fields are divided by sporting activities with various show jumping venues, cross-country pursuits, polo and pony mature hedgerows and are enclosed by a combination of stone walls and post and wire fencing. clubs in the surrounding area. The local Wicklow and Shillelagh Hunts meet weekly during the The land is currently leased on a seasonal basis and arable crops are grown on the farm, including season. winter wheat, spring barley and turnips in 2020. There is a great selection of both primary and secondary schools serving the local area. Annacurra National School is located about 4 km from the estate. Private education is available Location & Amenities at Loreto Bray and St Gerard’s School in Bray, amongst other private day and boarding schooling in the greater and south-Dublin area. Upper Aughrim Estate is situated in the peaceful and idyllic, leafy setting of Aughrim in County Wicklow. County Wicklow, known as “the Garden of Ireland”, offers unspoilt countryside with mountains, upland lakes, steep-sided glacial valleys, forests and farmland, together with a wonderful coastline and sandy beaches. UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE Method of Sale Upper Aughrim is offered for sale by private treaty in four lots or as a whole, as follows: Lot Lot Name Acreage 1 Upper Aughrim House 15.20 2 East Land 26.30 3 North Land 23.10 4 West Land 28.90 Whole 93.50 Lot 1 – Upper Aughrim House (About 15.20 acres) Upper Aughrim is a superb period house situated in a private and tranquil setting with stunning views of Aughrim Valley and the rolling Wicklow hills. The house is constructed of stone beneath a pitched slate roof, with accommodation laid out over two storeys, as set out on the accompanying plans. External features include a hipped roof, stone quoins and a portico. The house is approached via stone steps, leading to an impressive, light-filled reception hall which has a mosaic tiled floor, ornate cornicing with hand painted frieze and a centre rose. The hall provides access to the two principal reception rooms which are positioned to the front of the house and are facing south. The drawing room is an imposing light filled room with timber flooring, stunning decorative corniced ceiling and centre rose, and a magnificent open fireplace. The cleverly designed dining room is conveniently located off the drawing room through double doors. A glass conservatory is also accessed off the drawing room and is a tranquil area to enjoy the views. The sitting room is another striking room with ornate corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. It has wonderful views onto the courtyard and rolling countryside through sash windows. The kitchen is accessed off the sitting room through an open archway. It comprises an extensive range of floor and mounted units, as well as a Bosch cooker, gas hob and Aga range cooker. Directly off the kitchen is a pantry which includes further storage and a double Belfast sink. Two further reception rooms are on the ground floor, including an office and former school room, along with ample storage. The bedroom accommodation is laid out on the first floor and is accessed via a staircase which opens to a spacious landing that leads to five generously proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms. All bedrooms are light-filled with large windows and expansive views. A separate staircase at the rear of the house leads to a sixth bedroom. Internal features of the house include sash and case windows, shutters, impressive architraves, deep skirtings and curtain pelmets. UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE Courtyard Cottage Adjoining the rear of the house is a quaint cottage of traditional construction. This attractive cottage comprises an open plan living/dining/kitchen room with a wood burning stove, bedroom, office/second bedroom and a bathroom. The cottage has a separate entrance via the courtyard but can also be accessed through the school room and is ideal for accommodating staff or a family member.