DRUMMAN HOUSE AND LANDS Duleek, Co Meath SAVILLS.IE DRUMMAN HOUSE AND LANDS Duleek, Co Meath On approx. 41.28 ha / 102 acres Duleek 4km, Drogheda 12km, Dublin Airport 47km, Dublin City Centre 60km, Navan 17 km, Ashbourne 20km Main House Hall * drawing room * dining room * office * conservatory * kitchen * butler’s pantry * utility * WC * 3 bedrooms (master with large en suite bathroom) * main bathroom Yards and other buildings A range of double and single storey buildings * large shed * summer house / sporting lodge Gate Lodge Hall * open plan living / dining / kitchen * utility * back porch * sitting room * 2 bedrooms (master with en suite shower room) * bathroom / wet room Lands Approx. 41.28 ha / 102 acres Savills Country 20 Dawson Street Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 6634350 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] DRUMMAN HOUSE AND LANDS, DULEEK, CO MEATH DESCRIPTION drive while Dublin City can be reached in about 40 minutes. The historic port town of Drogheda Numerous primary and secondary schools serve Drumman is a fine period farmhouse set amidst is 12 km and has seen much development over the area. Private secondary education is available fertile Co Meath lands between the village of the last number of years and hosts a number of in Drogheda, Navan and Gormanston College, all Duleek and close to Balrath Cross. The house quality hotels, restaurants, boutique shops and two within a 20 minute drive. which is two storeys is centrally located within large shopping centres. Drogheda has the benefit the farm and is approached by two avenues from of commuter rail and bus services to the capital, different roads. The main avenue is a tarmacadam which makes Drumman a favourite location for ACCOMMODATION road which meanders up through the lands and commuters. turns over a hump back stone railway bridge and The Main House eventually opens to the lawned approach which is The North East boasts a stunning coastline Approx. 231 sq. m / 2494 sq. ft. framed by impressive mature trees. There is also a and there is a long sandy beach running from rear or farm entrance coming in from another road Gormanston to Mornington via Laytown which is Glazed entrance porch with tiled floor leads and which leads to the house via the farm yard. 18 km away. The property is also in the vicinity of through to attractive entrance hall, which is large the internationally renowned Boyne Valley which is and bright with centre rose and staircase. The Drumman House dates back to the 1700’s and host to a number of famous archaeological sites drawing room has a timber floor, a feature carved is presented in top class condition throughout. It including Neolithic tombs at Newgrange, Knowth timber mantelpiece and a fitted wood burning retains many period features while is still a very and Dowth and which attract thousands of tourists stove. The dining room with timber floor and manageable size. Drumman also boasts a fine 2 annually. There are wonderful walks in the area feature carved mantelpiece with attractive Victorian bedroom newly restructured, modern L shaped along the beaches and the River Boyne where decorative inset with painted tiles. From the Gate lodge which was completely re built in 2010. a special walkway has been created between dining room a door leads through to the Butler’s Drumman House was totally re-furbished in 2002. Drogheda and Navan along the canal. pantry and kitchen. The kitchen has a timber floor, traditional kitchen units, large Belfast sink and A short distance from the main house lies some The sporting enthusiast is well placed with a granite worktop. Classic 5 plate gas cooker with extensive old yards including single storey and range of top quality amenities on the door step. ovens and electric hob. The Butler’s pantry also lofted sheds, machinery lean-to’s and a modern Bellewstown racecourse and Golf Course is a has a small Belfast sink, large worktop area and range of sheds with concrete floors and single 15 minute drive and there are links courses at range of fitted cupboards and presses. Off the phase electricity installed. Bettystown and Baltray. The Co. Louth Golf Course, back hall are the guest WC/ cloak room with WC at Baltray is 20km in distance and hosted the Irish and wash basin and also the utility room with tiled The lands which surround the property are of good Open in 2005 and 2009. floor, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, quality free draining soil presently laid out in good fitted cupboards and hot-press area. This leads sized divisions. Horse racing takes place close by in Bellewstown, to the small office with tiled floor and cupboards which is one of the oldest race courses in Ireland which in turn leads through to the sunroom with and meets are held twice each summer. Laytown timber floor and glazed all round, beneath a leaded LOCATION Races are a unique event in Europe as they are roof. There is a door through to the garden area, the only race event run on a beach under the rules with well-kept lawns. Drumman House is superbly located in Co. Meath, of the Turf Club. Other races are held at Navan, On the first floor there is a large bright landing with only about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway Fairyhouse and at Dundalk where the stadium timber floor. There are three double bedrooms at which travels between Dublin and Belfast and also hosts greyhound racing. The keen huntsman this level. The Master bedroom leads into an en also the N2 also giving quick access to Dublin via has a choice of packs in the Louth and Meath suite shower room which in turn leads through to Ashbourne. Dublin Airport is a mere 25/30 minutes’ Foxhounds, the Fingal Harries and the Ward Union. bathroom with WC, bidet and pedestal wash basin. SAVILLS.IE DRUMMAN HOUSE AND LANDS, DULEEK, CO MEATH Bedroom 2 and 3 both have timber floors and SUMMER HOUSE BER DETAILS dual aspects. Main bathroom features a tiled floor, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and large bath with The summer house or sporting lodge has been Main House shower attachment. used as a club house for the shooting range. It is Rating D1 situated down the farm and is approached by its No. 108807207 The Gate Lodge own roadway. The building is approx. 95 sq m / Energy Performance Indicator: 293.94 kWh/m2/yr Approx.169.5 sq. m / 1825 sq. ft. 1,019 sq ft in size and would suit many purposes. Gate Lodge Rating C1 A very fine L-shaped gate lodge completely YARD BUILDINGS No. 109042549 reconstructed about 6 years ago with a stone Energy Performance Indicator: 156.27 kWh/m2/yr and brick exterior, underneath a slate roof. The The main yard has two original two storey farm accommodation is as follows: buildings which house a range of rooms including TITLE stores, workshops, the old tack room, former stalls Freehold Fine entrance hall with ceramic tiled floor and and cow barn with loft overhead. The third building recessed lighting. Large open plan living room and is open sided and has a lean too machinery store VIEWING kitchen with fine white marble fireplace, solid fuel to the rear. These farm buildings are suitable for stove, recessed lighting, and concealed radiators. conversion to several uses including an enclosed Viewing by appointment through the agents The kitchen area has a ceramic tiled floor, large stable yard or residential quarters. Savills Country timber centre island unit with breakfast counter/ 20 Dawson Street worktop a range of fitted cupboards with granite The large barn is found to the rear of the yard and Dublin 2 worktop, Belfast sink, fitted cupboards, dishwasher it has concrete floor and walls to 6 ft, cladded +353 (0)1 663 4350 and fridge-freezer. Large gas fitted (Stoves) cooker with corrugated iron walls and roof, it includes 2 with 2 ovens and grill and 7 plate gas hob and large enclosed rooms. The measurements of this CONTACT recessed lighting. The utility room is off the main building are 14 m x 36.4 m. Pat O Hagan 01-6634358 [email protected] hall and is plumbed for washing machine and dryer. There is also a small back porch/boot room LANDS FIXTURES & FITTINGS which leads out to the back of the house. The lands comprise 41.28 ha / 102 acres which are The fitted carpets and curtains are included in the The main bathroom is fully tiled with bath, WC, currently set in tillage, grass and there is 8 acres in sale. All other items including furniture, light fittings wash basin, shower, hot towel rail and access to forestry and natural habitat. and garden statuary are expressly excluded. attic. Bedroom 1 (Master suite)is a large bright bedroom with timber floor and a fine en suite DIRECTIONS bathroom, fully tiled with large shower, WC, hot SERVICES towel rail, wash basin and recessed lighting. From Dublin taking M2 / N2: take N2 / M2 Bedroom 2 is a generous size with timber floor and Main House: OFCH, Alarm, ESB, 3 x electronic northbound and travel for 16.5 km until you cupboard. gates, well water, septic tank. reach the roundabout on the north side of Gate Lodge: OFCH, Alarm, ESB, Electric Gates, Ashbourne. Take first exit signed for N2 / Slane Large living room with timber floor, fitted Mains Water, Septic Tank. and continue for 14km (passing Balrath Cross and bookshelves, feature open brick fireplace with Ballymagarvey Village). After 14km turn right onto stone surround and double doors to the garden.