UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE Aughrim, Co. VIO UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE AUGHRIM, CO. WICKLOW, Y14 TR25

Aughrim 1 km, Rathdrum 14 km, 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 ” 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 . 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 , 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), (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 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. 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. It includes a small private garden.

Courtyard

There is a magnificent, extensive range of traditional outbuildings situated to the rear of the house and with a separate vehicular access. The walled yard can also be approached through an archway leading from the garden and features a vast array of useful outbuildings. There is a two-storey granary and coach house with a workshop on the first floor. At the far side of the yard there is an irregular L-shaped range of stone buildings housing stalls, a former dairy and multiple stores. The courtyard buildings have undergone a programme of renovation, including extensive re-roofing and have water and electricity supplies. The extent and layout of the traditional range offers potential for conversion for a variety of uses, subject to obtaining the Courtyard Cottage necessary planning consents.

An archway from the courtyard leads into a superb, substantial stone barn with high roof. Its scale and unique design are likely to have been industry-leading at the time of construction and it is reported to be one of the largest stone-cut barns of its type in the country. The barn has been re-roofed with slate and exposed timber beams.

To the south west of the courtyard are the ruins of traditional buildings, believed to have been a stable yard. FLOORPLANS FLOORPLANS

UPPER AUGHRIM HOUSE Gross Internal Area (approx) 550 sq.m (5,920 sq.ft) (Including storage areas) Cottage: 72 sq.m (775 sq.ft)

OUTBUILDINGS Gross Internal Area (approx) 750 sq.m (8,072 sq.ft) UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE UPPER AUGHRIM ESTATE

Gardens Farmland

Upper Aughrim is set within wonderful mature gardens grounds which have the incredible The farmland at Lot 1 lies to the south of the house. The land can be accessed off the main backdrop of Croagh Mountain and the surrounding countryside. To the front of the house are driveway and comprises two tillage fields. sloping lawns with magnificent rhododendron together with an array of specimen trees such as London plane, copper beech, monkey puzzle, oak and cherry blossom. Two original stone surround fountains take pride of place on the front lawn with a lily pond and terrace on the side by the sun room. To the side of the house is a stepped terrace with glorious flowerbeds showing Lot 2 – East Land (About 26.30 acres) an abundance of colour. A ring-fenced block of productive tillage land situated to the east of the house and extending Rising towards the north of the garden is an apple orchard and box hedging which is believed to about 26.30 acres. to have once formed part of an original pathway. At the top of the garden is a granite greenhouse.

A store of traditional stone and slate construction adjoins the eastern side of the house and has an external access. It includes a red brick chimney and is believed to have been constructed as a boiler room to serve a large palmhouse which was added to the eastern front of the house and is the site of the current conservatory.

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Lot 3 – North Land (About 23.10 acres) Lot 4 – West Land (About 28.90 acres)

Lot 3 extends to about 23.10 acres of tillage and a small area of mature woods. The land lies to Lot 4 comprises a productive block of ring-fenced tillage land and permanent pasture. It lies to the north of the property and is well sheltered by mature deciduous trees. the west of the house and extends to about 28.90 acres. Spring barley and turnips were grown on this block of land in 2020. A field of permanent pasture offers amenity in the form of a stream and mature trees.

Lot 3 Lot 4

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General Remarks and Stipulations

Viewing Excluded Property Strictly by appointment with Savills. Given the hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as A cottage situated at the southern boundary of Lot 3 lies within the boundaries of the estate but is vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety. not owned.

BER Lotting BER rating: E2 It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide BER No: 10648671 the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. Eircode Y14 TR25 In the event that the property is sold in lots, title conditions may be created for access and service media, and any new boundary fences required as a result of a lotted sale will need to be erected at Fixtures and Fittings the mutual cost of the relevant purchasers. All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation. The sale of Lots 2, 3 & 4 will not take place prior to the sale of Lot 1.

Services Wayleaves and Rights of Access Private, gravity-fed water supply via a spring, oil-fired central heating, private drainage, mains The estate will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and electricity, CCTV. rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such rights and others. Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services. While the owner of the estate has sole access over the principal driveway providing access to Upper Aughrim House, a number of adjoining landowners have rights of vehicular access over the Entry & Possession farm tracks. Entry is by agreement with vacant possession, subject to the two Conacre agreements. Plans, Areas and Schedules Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully For the avoidance of doubt, there are no Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme owned by the checked and computed by the selling agents and the seller’s solicitor, and the purchaser shall be seller. deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Designations The site of a former castle is registered as a Recorded Monument by Wicklow County Council (Ref: Generally WI034-021). It is situated at the south west of Lot 3. Should there be any discrepancy between these, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail. Solicitor Murphy McElligott Solicitors 69 Patrick Street IMPORTANT NOTICE Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: k u

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