BOSWELL HOUSE 

One enters Boswell through natural stone walls and pillars up a sweeping avenue bound on either side by magical pine woodland which leads you through electric wrought iron gates to the front of the house or through a separate entrance around to the stable yards. The main house which was built in 1741 is a comfortable light and spacious family home which has been renovated and decorated to a very high standard. On the west side of the house there is a large guest wing which has amazing potential uses or could be incorporated into the main family home. The gardens at Boswell house boast a variety of mature old trees, shrubs and lawn areas. There is also a separate cozy Barbecue area surrounded by a newly planted orchard. From every corner of the stud farm there are different breath taking views of the Wicklow Countryside within this hidden oasis. 

Boswell sits in an exceptional location at the edge of the quaint village of Ashford and 1.5 miles off the N11 which now leads on to the M50 directly to the airport. The dart services at Bray and Greystones are 20 minutes away and Wicklow town has a regular train service which is 6 miles away. Boswell is spoilt for choice for country pursuits. Local golf courses include Druid’s Glen, Powerscourt and Glen of The Downs. There is excellent hunting with the Wicklow, Shillelagh, Island and Bray hunt’s all within boxing distance. The fabulous gardens of Mount Usher are on the doorstep along with many excellent hill walk’s including the Djouce Loop walking trail. Fifteen minutes drive brings one to a choice of different unspoilt beaches. Boswell is very close to some of the country’s best schools and colleges. The main house is entered through an attractive porch which leads to drawing and dining room both with ample period features. One continues on into an excellent country kitchen complete with Aga, fitted beech units and polished granite surfaces. Down the hall is a light spacious garden room which leads out through double glass doors on the yard. Upstairs to the left bedroom 1 with an en-suite overlooks the yard. The main family bathroom contains a corner bath and sauna. Bedroom two looks out the front of the house across the rolling views. The master bedroom boasts a fully fitted walk in wardrobe an en-suite with Jacuzzi bath, double power shower and heated towel rail. There are beautiful double glazed sash windows and hand made shutters throughout the house.

The guest wing contains a fully fitted kitchen/diner with doors to the yard a large sitting room with wood burning stove, three further bedrooms and three bathrooms, it can be used separately or can be incorporated into the main house which the current owners do very successfully. There are three newly refurbished apartments each with fully fitted kitchens/living areas, a bedroom and a bathroom. There is also a one bedroom, one bathroom studio apartment. There is a further two storey building which could be converted to further accommodation if required. The top yard contains six stables and indoor prep and feed area. The attractive courtyard contains ten boxes with its own feed and tack room. This spacious yard features a beautiful stone island with shrubs and trees. There are four further boxes off the indoor school. All the stables are a good size with good solid timber doors, concrete floors, automatic water drinkers and feeders. There are various other workshops, barns, a six bay covered oden horse walker and ample parking. The land which is all top quality pasture is laid out in six manageable paddocks and is stud fenced with automatic water drinkers. There is plenty of shelter with mature trees and hedging. There are approximately six acres of spruce forestry which lends itself an ideally for a cross country course and are bound by a river.

Main Arena is 63mx 68m with an all weather Martin Collins wax and sand surface. Four level open seating stand situated on one side of the arena along an attractive walk way. On the other side of the arena is the chiming clock tower lower decked viewing gallery, containing ample seating and coffee/barbecue area. Steps lead to the upper indoor chalet with pine vaulted beam ceilings which leads onto open decked out door viewing area which overlooks the main area. Dressage Arena two is 50mx25m, stud fenced with all weather clop off fiber and Wexford sand surface, and floodlights. Arena three is 90mx45m, stud fenced with all weather clop off fiber and Wexford sand surface. All weather sand based grass arena, stud fenced and surrounded by a harlequin beech hedge. All the sand arenas contain full irrigated watering systems. Throughout Boswell there are extensive laid drive and walkways, which have been enriched and enhanced by using local golden Ballylusk chippings, ample parking and grass exercise areas. Boswell has all the top class facilities for a private family home and competition yard or the possibility for various different business ventures, show jumping, and dressage amongst others. Three phase electricity, mains water, septic tank, Broadband and extensive outdoor lighting.