Goblusk House lough erne, enniskillen, co. fermanagh Goblusk House

lough erne, enniskillen, co. fermanagh, bt94 2lw

EXCEPTIONAL GEORGIAN- STYLE MODERN HOUSE OVERLOOKING GOBLUSK BAY

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Goblusk House Entrance hall w reception hall w 3 reception rooms w kitchen/breakfast room w utility room w inner hall w 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) w 2 bathrooms w study.

Apartment Kitchen/breakfast room w sitting room w 2 bedrooms (1 ensuite) w bathroom w wc w utility room w office.

Traditional Outbuildings 2 car ports w stables w tack room w store w gardener’s store.

Hanger 5 loose boxes w wc w office.

Grounds Landscaped garden w ornamental pond w walled kitchen garden w mature woods w paddocks.

About 8 hectares/19 acres in total.

Savills Country 20 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 [email protected] +353 (0)1 6634350 savills.ie Mileage from Fermanagh to County Clare. is equestrianism in the form of the Fermanagh Harriers Hunt, a pony club and an equestrian centre at Enniskillen. The Enniskillen 6 miles, Lough Erne Yacht Club, reputedly the oldest yacht club Kingfisher Cycle Trail extends to 298 miles, with much Omagh 22 miles, in Ireland, is also situated in Goblusk Bay. There is a modern of it passing through Fermanagh. Sligo 47 miles, clubhouse, marina and a large hanger constructed during World Knock Airport 76 miles, War II to house Catalina flying boats, presently used for storing The county is home to many of Northern Ireland’s finest Belfast International Airport 85 miles, sailing dinghies. There is also a local rowing club. mansion houses, as well as the world-renowned pottery centre Belfast City Centre 86 miles, The five-star Lough Erne Resort can be accessed via at Belleek. Dublin City Centre 106 miles a short boat journey from Goblusk House and includes The house is well located for a number of airports. Enniskillen Distances are approximate luxury accommodation, a spa, award winning restaurant, two Airport is 2.5 miles distant and offers the facility to land championship golf courses and it played host to the G8 summit private aircraft. Other aiports include Knock (76 miles), Belfast Situation in 2013. International (85 miles), Belfast City (89 miles) and Dublin Goblusk House has a private situation on the edge of Lough A short walk from the house leads to The Manor House Country (109 miles). Erne with a spectacular outlook. The property lies within Hotel which has a 9-hole golf course, restaurants, swimming 19 acres of its own grounds in the heart of the historic county pool, spa, tennis courts and marina. Golfing is also available Description of Fermanagh, 6 miles to the north of the town Enniskillen. at Enniskillen Golf Club, an 18-hole parkland course dating from Goblusk House occupies a prominent, south-facing position A county town, Enniskillen offers the full range of services, 1896. within its mature grounds. Access is via a bell-mouthed amenities, education and cultural activities. It is also home entrance with piers, electric wrought iron gates and railings. Due to the varying terrain throughout the county, there are many to the 16th Century Enniskillen Castle which presently houses A tarmacadam sweeping tree-lined avenue leads to the front scenic walks, including Cuilcagh Mountain, the highest summit museums. of the house where there is a gravel parking area and expansive in the county and a part of the Marble Arch Caves Global views over the bay. While the county of Fermanagh is without a coastline, Geopark. Fermanagh has many forests open to the public, it is a water-lover’s paradise, with an abundance of lakes, rivers, providing a variety of charming walks. The original house at Goblusk was constructed as a dowager inlets and waterways providing fishing, boating and watersports. house on the Irvine Estate. It was fully restored in the There are over 150 islands to explore in the county. The area is well-served for the fieldsports enthusiast, with mid-1990’s to create a magnificent country house. It was world-class driven snipe and woodcock shooting. There is also Lough Erne provides some of the most breathtaking lake designed by the award winning Edinburgh architect, Nicholas a number of premier driven pheasant shoots in the county, Groves-Raines, based on Palladio’s Villa Forni-Cerato, with views in the county and comprises two lakes connected with let-days available. For the fisherman, the abundance by Enniskillen, the only island town in Ireland. Lough Erne further influences taken from a neighbouring Victorian Italianate of lakes and rivers provides fishing for salmon and wild brown mansion and it is a rare example of a modern home constructed is connected to the river Shannon by the Shannon Erne trout, as well as stocked rainbow and brown trout. There Waterway, a series of canals and lakes that allow navigation with many classic Georgian features. The plan of the house is centered on a dramatic elliptical stair surmounted by a glazed Ground Floor reception room benefits from a dual aspect and an ‘Adam’ style cupola, with the well-balanced accommodation equally suited open fireplace with antique brass surround and marble inset. Entrance Hall: An elegant entrance hall with Georgian style fan for entertaining and contemporary family living. light over the entrance door and arched recesses with built in Dining Room: Located to the left hand side of the hallway with The interior and exterior of the house are presented beautifully cupboards over. a dual aspect and double doors to: with harmonious proportion and symmetry. Features of the Reception Hall: Oval in shape, this outstanding reception hall Kitchen/Family Room: An open plan room with bespoke internal accommodation include cornicing, working shutters, features an open fireplace with marble surround. The curved ‘country style’ kitchen units. A Palladian window over the sink sash and case windows, shutters and timber flooring. self-supporting staircase with wrought iron balustrade and provides a perfect view of the elegant formal side garden. The The accommodation is laid out over two storeys, as set out curved handrail stands is a stunning focal point. The ceiling Noble oil-fired cooker serves as an attractive focal point to this on the accompanying floor plans. A magnificent loggia provides is vaulted and light floods through both floors from the central exceptionally homely room. The adjoining living area features access to the front door and the accommodation comprises: cupola. an open fireplace with built-in display units. Drawing Room: Located at the front of the house, this large Sun Room: Set off the kitchen/living area, this room includes vaulted ceilings, arched windows, a porthole feature window First Floor house with a courtyard view. and terracotta floor tiles. Two pairs of French windows, Master Bedroom: Located at the front of the house with Bedroom 4: Includes an en-suite shower room, located at the with Georgian style fanlights, lead to the paved terrace and exceptional views over Goblusk Bay, built in wardrobes, an open rear of the house with lake views. manicured gardens. fire place and access to Bedroom 5. Bedroom 5: Double bedroom located to the rear and with lake Home Office/Study: Located to the rear of the house and En‐Suite Bathroom: Includes a ‘Charlotte’ period style free views. With access to the master bedroom, it is ideal for use as including built-in cabinets and storage presses. Double French standing bath and fabulous views of Goblusk Bay. a nursery/children’s room. windows lead to the rear of the house. Main Bathroom: With roll top bath, WC, WHB. Utility: Accessed off the reception hall and situated to the Apartment eastern side of the house, the utility room includes traditional Bedroom 2: Located at the front of the house with dual aspect Adjoining the eastern side of the house and with an internal style cupboards, enamel sink and terracotta tiled floor. A guest and en-suite shower room. access is a self-contained apartment. Forming part of the WC is located off this area. Bedroom 3/Sewing Room: Located to the eastern side of the traditional range of outbuildings, it was converted at the same time as the main house. The main driveway continues to the cobblestone base. Grounds rear of the house, off which, the principal entrance to the The grounds at Goblusk House extend to about 19 acres apartment is accessed. With accommodation laid out in an utbuildings O and are a particular feature. They include landscaped formal “L-shape” and over two stories (as set out on the accompanying The traditional range includes two carports/former coach gardens, parkland and grazing paddocks. floor plans), it provides additional accommodation for staff or houses, stables, a tack room and a store. guests. The apartment includes an office which could also serve The formal garden grounds are meticulously maintained and The driveway continues beyond the house and apartment as a gym or children’s play room. principally lie to the front of the house, with gently sloping lawns to a hanger which occupies an elevated site, with space leading down towards the lough and including a number The apartment has independent oil-fired central heating and to house a helicopter or boat. It is of modern construction and of tranquil resting places, from which the magnificent views can includes a multi-fuel stove. includes five loose boxes, a WC and office. be enjoyed. An ornamental pond is the focal point of the garden An impressive stone wall encloses the two sides of the There is a gardener’s store which is of traditional construction. grounds with an oriental-style timber bridge. A partially walled apartment and creates a courtyard, with parking on a garden lies to the west of the house and features a parterre, with box hedging enclosing beds of shrubs and flowering plants, ervices Access and a stone terrace, which is ideally suited for the evening sun S There is a right of access in favour of the Irvine Estate over the and the lough views. The house is centred around an impressive Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity, oil-fired central subjects for sale to adjoining land for sporting purposes. In oak tree which is situated at the rear of the house, where there heating, oil-fired range cooker, broadband. practice, this is only lightly used. is a gravel area and lawns, surrounded by a stone wall and Fixtures and Fittings hedging. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including The grounds include parkland with mature woods comprising Band E. garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings. a variety of deciduous species. There are also paddocks well suited for the grazing of livestock. Tenure Leasehold which commenced on 1 May 1993 and has a duration of 999 years. Directions Viewing From Enniskillen travel north on the A32 Irvinestown Road for Strictly by appointment only. 3.5 miles. At the roundabout take the left turn and continue along the A47 for about 3 miles. Having passed the entrance to Savills Country Lough Erne Yacht Club, the entrance to Goblusk House is the 20 Dawson Street next on the left. Dublin 2 +353 (0) 1 663 4350 [email protected]

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