Billis Grange, Drumallaght, County Cavan
Detached five-bay two-storey house, built c.1890, with projecting two-storey gabled outer bays flanking recent single-storey entrance, south gable probably post 1910, two-storey return to south-west. Alterations comprising two-storey rear extension and timber conservatory to south c.2000, single-storey outbuildings to west, south-west and north, converted c.2005, forming rectangular yard to rear. Pitched slate roof with perforated clay ridge tile, rendered replacement chimneystacks with recent stepped profiles and historic clay pots to front and rear sections. Roof overhangs at eaves and gables with decorative timber trusses to gables, recent timber bargeboards, replacement rainwater goods. Smooth rendered walls with channel jointed smooth quoins and smooth plinth. Two-over-two timber sash windows with stone sills. Bay windows to east gables with timber uprights at corners supporting slate roof with two-over-two timber sash windows. Windows above bays with recent pediments on brackets. Recent entrance porch with precast concrete columns, round-headed door opening with fanlight and recent timber door. Recent projection to south-east gable with timber doors flanked by precast concrete columns and balcony over. Outbuildings with replacement pitched slate roofs, altered and new openings with recent brick dressing, recent limestone sills and uPVC windows. Water channels connecting former mill race with lake in west and Nadreegeel Lough to south-west.
Appraisal
Despite having lost some of its original fabric, the house retains some of its original form and much of its landscape setting. It retains its picturesque character expressed with balanced elevation, projecting bays, and decorative elements. The house can be seen from the main road to the east across extensive picturesque parkland and adds to the historic character of the surrounding area. The landscape contains a number of historic water channels and a mill race that connect to lakes in the west and to a former corn mill to the east.
Billis Grange, Drumallaght, County Cavan for sale June 2024 photographs courtesy McPeake Auctioneers, POA
5 beds5 baths590 m2
A truly exceptional fine Victorian Period Home, Dating from circa 1890 on 6.17 Acres of magnificent, landscaped grounds and parkland. The present owners carried out extensive restoration and building works to the property in 1999 /2000 to meticulous exacting standards. That embrace the best of the original structure with additional striking and deferential accommodation. The thoughtful appreciation of vintage and modern has created a truly magical family home in idyllic surroundings. In addition. This important sale also presents a unique opportunity to acquire a stunning Social, Commercial or Corporate Venue. The extensive accommodation comprises an imposing reception hall. formal drawing room and dining room. family room. recreation room. conservatory. study. large kitchen breakfast living room. 5 bedrooms.4 bathrooms. indoor swimming pool / ballroom. gymnasium. tennis court and pavilion. lake and boating amenity. mews house. carport. coach house. A logic gated entrance opens to a tree lined winding driveway, that invites you towards and across a picturesque bridge and stream, to the forecourt of the main house. The driveway bisects skirting around the parkland and grounds towards the lake and up to the outer rear yard and courtyard of the property. Decorative standard lamps illuminate the driveway and grounds. The parkland and gardens are beautifully presented and maintained with mature tree stands and shrubbery, pathways and sun patios. A lakeside gazebo and seating area offers the ultimate in quietude.
Accommodation
The main house measures 590 m2 approximately, laid out over two floors and a return, with five principal reception rooms and five bedrooms. An impressive portico frames the main entrance into an elegant and imposing and welcoming grand reception hall. Reception Hall 7.37 x 6.94 m with gas fire inset. Alcove with window seat and guest w.c. Drawing room 7.10 x 5.05 m. with bay window open fireplace and French Door to garden. Dining room 4.71 x 4.08 with bay window open fireplace. Kitchen Breakfast Living room 11.81 x 4.8 m. with Bespoke John Daly Kitchen.4 oven Aga and 2 ring hob. Built in Neff appliances and waste disposal unit and Liscannor stone floor. Hamptons Conservatory 4.47 X 3.16 m. with French door to garden. Rear hallway. Boot room 2.56 x 2.27 m. Utility room 3.60 x 2.52 m. Recreation room 6.65 x 5.21 m with stove and stairs to study. Family room 6.86 x 5.21 m. with floor to ceiling brick fireplace and solid fuel stove complimented by rustic timber ceiling beams and solid wood floor. Ballroom / Swimming Pool 17.00 x 9.30 with dressing room w.c. gallery and plant room. Original winding staircase. Landing return with full height fan window. First floor landing and corridor 5.617 x 1.24 m. Master Suite – Inner corridor 3.08 x 1.21 m. with storage. Spacious bright Master Bedroom 7.11 x 6.06 m. with Juliet Balcony. Bathroom 4.13 x 3.00 m. with twin pedestal wash basins, bath, shower and w.c. Bedroom 2. 4.69 x 4.03 m. with dual aspect. Bedroom 3. 4.97 x 2.73 m. overlooking the front grounds. Jack and Jill Bathroom 2.73 x 2.26 m. with shower, wash basin and w.c. Return. Corridor 6.214 x 3.764 m. Linen cupboard. Bedroom 4. 4.46 x 4.00 with rear aspect. Bathroom 3.00 x 2.55 m. with shower, wash basin and w.c. Bedroom 5. 4.24 x 4.18 m. with rear aspect and interconnecting door to study 4.16 x 3.45 m. Courtyard: Mews – Hall. Livingroom 6.59 x 4.70 m. with solid fuel stove and rustic ceiling beams. Kitchen 3.37 x 2.76 m. opening to Dining room 4.71 x 3.71 m. Shower room with w.c 2 Upper floor rooms 4.56 x 2.61 m. and 4.1 x 4.00 m. Shower room and w.c. 3 Bay Car Port 10.34 x 6.22 m. Gymnasium 10.33 x 5.58. Tennis Court. Pavilion 9.4 x 3.35 m. with shaded south facing veranda. Outer Yard – Coach house /store 12.8 x 3.8 m.
Features
Intricate ceiling roses with decorative cornicing complimented by chandeliers and typical floor to ceiling height. Moulded skirtings and architraves. High mantle marble Victorian style fireplaces. And solid wood floors to 3 main reception rooms. Original staircase. Iconic portico fan light. 5 Bay windows. Double glazed sash windows. Self-contained Master suite. Indoor swimming pool / ballroom. Tennis Court. Lake amenity.
BER Details
BER: C3
Directions
The property is discreetly tucked away off the Dublin / Cavan / Donegal Road between Virginia 6 km. and Cavan 23 km. A 50-minute drive to J6 M50 and 60 minutes to Dublin Airport. Hourly Dublin Bus Eireann service passes the gate. Airport Express service stop at Virginia. A wide choice of primary and post primary schools in the area and environs with a considerable range of shopping facilities and social amenities within easy proximity. Numerous leisure and sport pursuits at the doorstep. Hunting with the Ballymacad’s. Golf in Virginia, Slieve Russell and Headfort. Rugby and numerous other field sport options close by in Virginia and Cavan. Forest Walks at Virginia Lake and Killykeen Forest Park. Cuilcagh Mountain walks. In the county of the lakes, you can fish to your hearts content. Or perhaps just stay at home and enjoy the swimming pool, tennis, gymnasium or a leisurely boat trip and picnic on the lake!
Viewing Details
Strictly by prior appointment only with Gerard Farrelly. McPeake Auctioneers. 01 827 2300.
The Grange, Dromallard, Virginia, A82 FP46 836.92 m2 on 6.5 acres Cavan for sale Jan 2025 courtesy Colliers, €1,600,000
Delightful restored and extended period house (1890) together with guest cottage, indoor heated swimming pool, 6.5 acres of colourful grounds and lake frontage. Carried out over a 2 year period (1999/2000) the total restoration, with great care taken to preserve the period character, involved stripping the house back to the bare bones and virtually rebuilding, with concrete floors on the ground and first floors, reroofing, wiring, plumbing and the installation of oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Not satisfied with just undertaking the enormous restoration of the house the owners added a further sitting room and impressive entertainment room as well as the spacious indoor swimming pool which is currently floored for a family wedding. All outbuildings were also restored including the coach house which is now a 2 bedroom guest cottage/mews and the charming summer house which with its terrace overlooks the grounds. The property is discreetly tucked away off the Dublin/Cavan/Donegal Road between Virginia 6Km, and Cavan 23 Km. A 50-minute drive to J6 M50 and 60 minutes to Dublin Airport.
Accommodation
The pillared entrance porch leads to the truly impressive reception hall with its feature marble fireplace and oak flooring. Off this radiate the comfortable drawing room, dining room, stairs hall with cloakroom and the fine staircase. The hall opens to the long open plan kitchen/breakfast room with living area which at one end opens to the south facing conservatory and at the other end leads to a boot room and utility room and the family room which in turn connects to the grand entertainment room with high beamed ceiling, feature open fireplace and mezzanine level. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, 2 share a Jack & Jill bathroom, the master is ensuite and there is a family bathroom.
Features
• Totally restored and extended period house • Cut stone coach house/mews • Summer house with terrace • Hardcourt tennis court • Frontage to coarse fishing with landing stage • Delightful woodland and grounds • 3 bay car port with gym over
BER Details
BER: C3 BER No.116788886 Energy Performance Indicator:206.9 kWh/m²/yr
Viewing Details
Strictly by appointment through the joint sole selling agents: Please email Marcus Magnier to arrange a viewing Email: marcus.magnier@colliers.com
The Grounds
The house is set well off the country road and is approached via a long tree lined avenue with a millrace on either side, each of which flowed to separate corn mills in Victorian times. The avenue leads to an extensive forecourt parking and divides going through the manicured grounds to the courtyard. The grounds are mainly in lawns with colourful beds interspersed with walkways leading to the lake. There is also a hardcourt tennis court.
The Mews
A charming 2 storey cut stone building with on the ground floor a living room/dining room, kitchen, shower room and upstairs 2 bedrooms and a shower room. The upstairs also connects to the large gym
Outoffices
The Swimming Pool This impressive structure of 158 sq. m. has a range of French doors opening to the grounds, a mezzanine area and a plant room. Currently a timber floor covers the pool as it was used recently for a family wedding. The Summer House The main room has exposed stone walls and folding patio doors opening to a large paved terrace. There is also a small snug bar with counter. Carport & Gym A modern 3 bay car port with stairs to 57 sqm gym.
Location
The property is discreetly tucked away off the Dublin/Cavan/Donegal Road between Virginia 6Km, and Cavan 23 Km. A 50-minute drive to J6 M50 and 60 minutes to Dublin Airport. Hourly Dublin Bus Eireann service passes the gate. Airport Express service stop at Virginia. A wide choice of primary and post primary schools in the area and environs with a considerable rage of shopping facilities and social amenities within easy proximity. Numerous leisure and sport pursuits at the doorstep. Hunting with the Ballymacad’s. Golf in Virginia, Slieve Russell and Headfort. Or perhaps just stay at home and enjoy the swimming pool, tennis gymnasium or a leisurely boat trip and picnic on the lake!
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