Mountainstown House Castletown- KilpatriCK, navan, Co MeatH

Mountainstown House Castletown- Kilpatrick, Navan, Co Meath

On Approx. 120 acres / 48.56 hectares

Mountainstown house is a most Impressive Early 18th Century Georgian mansion, of immense charm and character, nestled in the heart of rural Meath and surrounded by 120 acres of parkland, paddocks and mature woodland. The entire is presented in wonderful condition after many years of loving restoration.

Approximate distances: Navan 13 km, Kells 13 km, Slane 16 km, Drogheda 30 km, Dublin 60 km and Dublin airport 62 km.

Basement Hallway, billiard room, music room, shoot room (previously the servant`s hall), garden sitting room, gym, boot room, cloakroom, 2 wine cellars, 2 storerooms and a kitchen.

Ground Floor Entrance hall, library, small dining room, drawing room, dining room, butler’s pantry, laundry room, study, Playroom, wc, pantry and kitchen

First Floor & First Floor Wing Large Landing, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (4 ensuite), dressing room

Attic 3 bedrooms – sitting room, bathroom and wc

Outside Garden house, stone stable yard, coach houses, farm yard, old stone farmyard, superb formal and informal gardens, parkland, paddocks and mature and newly planted woodland. Keepers lodge with 2 bedrooms.

Savills Country 20 Dawson Street Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 6634350 Email: [email protected] ambitious European Tour, including Russia. Mountainstown House After he returned home he devoted his life at Mountainstown to agriculture and sport. He History excelled in cattle breeding and a series of silver medals chart his agricultural interests. Mountainstown House was built in 1740 by Samuel Gibbons and leased by the Pollock Arthur was a keen huntsman all his life and the family soon thereafter, being sold to John magnificent, spacious yard at Moutainstown Pollock by Samuel`s daughter in 1796. Since was built by him. He was also one of the the mid 1750`s it has been lived in continuously founding patrons of today’s Meath Hunt. by the Pollock family. The interiors of the He, together with his landed neighbours house boast many unique features that reflect amalgamated their private packs to form the the house`s long history. The plaster cast of Clongill Hounds, later to become the Meath Samuel Gibbon`s face, taken after his death, is foxhounds. centred in the hall ceiling, and has welcomed generations of guests throughout history. A Throughout the centuries the Pollock family marble bust of a bewigged family member in have left their mark in history. One family 17th century armour on the chimney piece in member served under a French King and the breakfast room, reminds us of the many reputedly saved the Kings life when he personal architectural details with which killed a charging boar with an arrow. He was Mountainstown resonates. awarded the crest of a boar pierced with an arrow which is evident throughout the fabric of John Pollock was a successful Dublin Solicitor Mountainstown. with a town residence on Mountjoy Square. He was also the agent for the Marquess of Robert Pollock, a second cousin of John Downshire. It was John and his wife who Pollock became settled in America and his son added the south facing wing to Mountainstown James Polk became the 11th President of the which included the spacious drawing room and USA. dining room with their impressive plaster work, in 1811. The Pollock family have loved and cared for Mountainstown House for many generations John Pollock was succeeded by his son Arthur and now offer the property for sale to open a Cornwallis Pollock, who embarked on an new chapter in its history.

Description

Mountainstown comprises a most impressive, but charming early Georgian House surrounded by 120 acres of parkland, paddocks, mature woodland and newly planted hardwood. Nestled amidst the unspoilt countryside of rural Meath, a county renowned for its rich heritage and excellent lands. The house is approached from the road by 2 symmetrical avenues which sweep through the landscape to the broad gravel forecourt. While the house does impress by its grandeur and scale, it exudes character and style, which has made it a fabulous family home.

In all, Mountainstown encompasses all the attributes one seeks when acquiring a fine country residence, from the sizable, well maintained house, extraordinary stable yard, gardens, auxiliary courtyards, walled garden and mature parkland. The residence stands three floors over basement with a good layout and an easy flow, due to the two separate staircases.

It is approached by a double set of balustraded stone steps into the main hall which has a fine wide staircase and walls decorated with ornate plaster panels. This hall ceiling features the mould of Samuel Gibbon`s face, set within a graceful cartouche. To the left of the hall there are four interconnecting reception rooms, namely the library, small dining room (or breakfast room) drawing room and dining room. This enfilade of south-facing spaces blend and flow beautifully to make for superb entertaining.

The library features gilded carvings of the Pollock family crest; the boar pierced by an arrow, atop the pelmets, which also support the original tassel fringes. This fascinating library also has its original leather wall covering, in a wonderful ox-blood colour.

The drawing room and the dining room stand out as exceptionally graceful rooms due to their light-filled proportions and decorative features.

The drawing room boasts a large 3 bay window which leads directly into the garden via a flight of wide stone steps. To the right of the hall are found the study, play room and the fantastic modern Scavolini kitchen. This bright and spacious kitchen, has 4 windows facing due East and West with cushioned window seats.

Upstairs there are generous bedroom suites all with fine views either overlooking the gardens or with panoramic vistas over the surrounding countryside. The whole basement houses useful rooms such as the shoot room (formerly the Servant`s Hall), gym, billiard room, a garden sitting room which leads onto the sunken garden, a music room and a kitchen.

When the current Arthur Pollock took over the property himself and his wife Atalanta meticulously continued the restoration of the house and planted two gardens, whilst always being mindful to maintain the integrity of all the original features. Their main object has been to use all of the house and make it family orientated and up-dated to reflect a modern family`s needs.

Over recent years the house has been re-wired, re-plumbed and re-roofed. Their efforts also extended to the garden where they have laid out a mix of formal and informal gardens and cleverly created a sunken patio garden which is to the west of the house and accessed via the garden room and from the formal garden.

Accommodation and polished granite worktops. A vintage 4 door oil fired Aga, integrated Neff appliances, window seats in the four kitchen Ground Floor windows and a large skylight. Off the kitchen is the pantry with shelved storage and a cloakroom. The interior is approached by a gracious flight of stone steps to the grand reception hall which is a beautiful space with ornate First Floor plaster cornicing. The entrance hall and the fine staircase are two of Mountainstown`s most impressive and distinguishing The first floor has three spacious bedrooms off a large, elegant features. The wide staircase, with carved brackets, leads to a landing with two windows facing the undulating parkland to classic Georgian galleried landing. There are extensive views the front of the house. Bedroom 1 has a grey marble fireplace over the rolling Meath countryside from every window. and two South-facing windows over-looking the formal garden. Bedroom 2 has a grey marble fireplace and two windows facing Leading off the main hall is the Library, which has large East East and South. Bedroom 3 has a large west-facing window and South-facing windows, original mid-18th Century leather and has an en-suite bathroom that can also be accessed from wall-covering and a grey carved marble fireplace with brass the hall. The large family bathroom has an elevated roll-top bath insert and a carpeted floor. The small dining room boasts a of huge proportions, a marble fire place and large east-facing white marble fireplace with brass insert, large South-facing window. window and a timber floor. The drawing room has magnificent gilded decorative plasterwork on the ceiling, a marble fireplace First Floor wing and a spectacular three bay window with a French door to steps leading down to the formal garden. The dining room At first floor level there are three bedrooms and three features an impressive corniced ceiling, two large South-facing bathrooms. The Master bedroom is above the drawing room Wyatt windows, a black Kilkenny marble fireplace, a recessed and has 3 large bay South-facing windows over-looking the arch and magnificent mahogany carved doors. To the right of formal garden and also has large fitted cupboards. The en-suite the main hall is the study with corniced ceiling and a marble bathroom houses a Siena marble surrounded jacuzzi bath. fireplace. Bedroom 5 has two South-facing floor to ceiling windows and a marble fireplace. Bedroom 6 has also with two South-facing floor The back hall has hardwood timber floors and a back staircase to ceiling windows, a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. to first floor level. Off this hall is the laundry room, linen room and butler`s pantry with built in shelving. Attic – 2nd floor

Off the main Hall is a corridor leading to first the play room with a The 2nd floor houses three further bedrooms, a large sitting marble fireplace and then the large, bright, modern kitchen. Truly room, a panelled bathroom with roll-top bath and another ergonomic and stylish, it is fully fitted with Scavolini units, a central island separate wc. Each bedroom has a fireplace and the entire attic has carpeted floors.

Basement level

At basement level there are a number of large and useful rooms. These include a full-size billiard room, which was the original kitchen with Georgian cooking range and bread oven; a vaulted Servant`s hall complete with original servant`s bells, a music room, a west-facing Sitting room which leads through a French window onto the sunken garden, a fully fitted kitchen, cloakroom, two wine cellars, two store rooms, a mirrored gym, boot room and cloakroom. Location & Amenities Fishing

Mountainstown House is located in the heart of The River Boyne and its tributaries hold extensive ‘The Royal County’ near the charming village of stocks of wild brown and rainbow trout, eel and Castletown-Kilpatrick and just ten minutes from salmon. There is also well managed trout fishing the bustling market town of Navan. Castletown- available on the lakes near Collinstown and Fore. Kilpatrick is set in lush, green countryside and surrounded by rich farmland. County Meath is home Schools to attractions such as Killeen Castle and the Hill of Tara which is the ancient home of the High Kings There are a variety of exceptional private and public of Ireland, and the world famous megalithic burial schools in the area including Headfort Prep School, tombs of Newgrange. Castleknock College, Mount Sackville and The Kings Hospital. For sporting and recreational enthusiasts the opportunities are marvellous. County Meath has a Shopping proud sporting history and can offer a huge array of quality sporting and recreational activities for even Navan is only 14km from Mountainstown House and the most active of lifestyles. provides an extensive range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Dublin city is only 60 km away. Golf Travel The golf enthusiast is well catered for with quality golf courses within the surrounding areas. The Dublin City and Airport are easily accessible by nearby golf courses are Royal Tara Golf Club, The motorway (M3) which is about 15 minutes drive. famous Jack Nicklaus designed golf course at Killeen Castle, Headford Golf Club, Black Bush Golf Club near Fairyhouse and Carton House, home to the 2013 Irish Open.

Racing

Race-goers are well catered for with Navan Racecourse and Fairyhouse Race Course nearby. Both of these courses are very well renowned and host a multitude of events and point-to-points throughout the year. There is also the all-weather track at Dundalk which hosts a packed calendar of horse and greyhound racing all year round.

Hunting

There is excellent hunting in the area with a number of local packs including The Tara Harriers, The Meath Foxhounds, The Ward Union, The Louth Foxhounds and The Ballymacad Hunt.

Shooting

Meath plays host to many excellent high bird shoots and there are a number of private syndicates in the surrounding area. The adjoining lands to Mountainstown host a well renowned private shoot. The Gardens

Mountainstown has a wonderfully laid out formal garden with box hedging and gravel paths, centred by a sundial commissioned by John Pollock in the early 1800’s. To the rear of the house is a sunken patio garden with four raised beds and a rectangular pool. With the expanse of lawns dotted with mature trees, the whole effect is graceful and restrained and was developed with low maintenance in mind. There is a vegetable bed and a glass-house.

A Georgian Gothic cottage sits at the end of the lawn and was lived in by the Head Gardener and his family for a number of generations. This charming two storey house has recently been re-roofed and had new windows installed and would be ideal for a number of uses.

Formally the Pleasure gardens extended beyond the garden house and encompassed the area surrounding a huge walled garden. Today this section and the walled garden are untended but would make a rewarding garden project. The Estate Farm and Yards

The estate boasts three separate yards, namely the stunning stable yard, the 19th century farm buildings and the farm yard. The stable yard has a range of 25 stables, an almost unique cobbled Carriage wash for cleaning horses legs and the wheels of carriages after a journey, coach houses, forge, tack rooms, large open span stone built barn and further potential for additional stabling. The water source for the entire property is spring-fed, with strikingly pure water. Until quite recently this was successfully bottled commercially and there remain, in working order, a Georgian double hexagonal stone well, with three steps down from which to draw the water in days gone by. Beyond the stable yard is an old stone yard with a cobbled barn, also the original kennels which housed the Clongill, then the Meath Foxhounds. Beyond this is the farm yard with slatted sheds and barns.

There is a traditional L-shaped stone farm yard which is a mix of two storey and single storey buildings all in need of restoration. The Lands

The lands are laid out in rich fertile Meath pasture, known for its excellent quality and ability to turn out superb animals. These are sheltered by magnificent stands of Oak and Beech especially along the road frontage. The area is well known for breeding both horses and cattle and for its rich and fertile grassland. There are also several well known stud farms and training establishments in the locality.

Keepers Lodge Directions

Situated close to the back gates, the lodge From Dublin take M3 North, take exit 8 sign is approx. 60 sq.ms with open plan living/ kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a shower room. posted Navan South. Continue on road for 2.4 km and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the R147. Continue for 2.6 km and second Services turn right sign posted Drogheda/Kingscourt. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit sign posted Private spring fed well; phone line; phone line Kingscourt/ Nobber R162. Continue on the and broadband; security lights and private R162 for 10.1km and take the first turn left after sewage system. the Texaco garage sign posted Mountainstown Stud. Continue along this road for 1.7 km and Viewing at the crossroads (with a church at the right) turn right sign posted Castletown. Continue By appointment through on this road for 800m and the gates for Savills Country Mountainstown house are on the left hand side. 20 Dawson Street Dublin 2 +353 (0)1 663 4350 Tenure The property is held freehold. Contact

Harriet Grant 01-6634306 BER [email protected] Pat O Hagan 01-6634358 Exempt [email protected] MOUNTAINSTOWN HOUSE Total accommodation approx - 1,104 sq.m / 11,883 sq.ft

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