LICKBLA HOUSE 

Located in Castlepollard, IE  •  Web ID: BIH

An ideal opportunity to purchase a charming country residence with an array of stone cut former mill buildings, set on its on 21 acres.

Location

The property is situated three miles from Castlepollard, which is a busy town with an extensivetriangular green surrounded by 19th century buildings at its centre. The town is east of Lough Derravaragh and a good angling center for the Westmeath lake lands. Tullynally Castle, the residence of Lord Longford, is one mile west of the village and the famous gardens are open to the public during the summer.

Description

Lickbla House is a charming mill house set well off the road on its own 21 acres of land. The property is approached along a tree lined drive, which continues over the River Glore and leads to the front of the house. There is separate entrance from the road to the rear courtyards.

The house has recently been extensively renovated by its present owners and now presents itself as a very comfortable family home. The accommodation briefly consists of 3 reception rooms, four bedrooms, kitchen, and conservatory. To the side is an annex with its own separate entrance, and is connected to the main house by the kitchen. The annex houses a large reception room, now used as a breakfast room, utility area and 2 bedrooms.

The property is surrounded by beautiful lawns and mature trees, with woodland to the end, which creates a peaceful sheltered area to sit by the river bank. There is a partly walled in orchard and a stone dove cot. There are many magnificent mature specimen trees including Copper Beeches. To the rear of the property there is another walled in garden, under which the mill race flows and appears by the side of the house. In all the grounds of Lickbla offer a tranquil place to get away and enjoy the country side and nature.

Amenities

Golfing:
The golf enthusiast is well catered for in the surrounding area with five quality golf courses within half an hours drive. The five golf courses are Glasson Golf and Country Club, Moate Golf Club, Mount Temple Golf Course, Mullingar & Delvin Golf Club.

Racing:
Race-goers are well catered for with Kilbeggan Race Course. The newly laid Derravarragh gallops are approx. 10 miles away.

Angling:
For the keen angler within a short distance will bring you to some of the most beautiful lakes in Ireland which has earned Mullingar the title of “The Capital of the Lakelands”. Mullingar is synonymous with some of the best known trout waters in Ireland – Lake Derraravagh is just outside Castlepollard, while Lough Ennell, Owel and Lough Sheelin are also in the vicinity. Also available are some of the best coarse angling in the country. Species such as pike, perch, bream, rudd, tench and carp can be found in rivers, lakes and canals.

Hunting and Shooting:
A choice of hunting packs are available to the keen horseman including the Westmeath hunt, Ballymacads, the Meaths, the Tara Harriers which are all within easy boxing distance.

Education:
There are a number of primary schools and play schools in the locality, with secondary education available in Mullingar & Castlepollard. Wilson Hospital Private School is in Multyfarnham, 7 miles away.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Approached through double glass doors with portico and two columns.

Inner Hall: 9.3 by 1.839m, carpeted floor, corniced ceiling, staircase and door to the back garden.

Drawing Room: 5 by 3.95m, carpeted floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, pine fireplace with tiled inset and bay window (2.36m x 15m)

Sitting Room/ Study: 3.869 by 4.93m, carpeted floor corniced ceiling and black granite fireplace with granite inset.

Dining Room: 5.37 by 3.94m, carpeted floor corniced ceiling, black marble fireplace with tiled inset and granite hearth. Bay window (2.36×1.5m) and door leading into:-

Kitchen: 5.5 by 3.88m, Spanish tiled floor, corniced ceiling and part tiled walls. Country style cream wooden units, Belfast sink, electric agar, ‘Dedietrick’ deep fryer, integrated ‘Neff’ dishwasher and ‘Neff’ fridge & freezer. Double glazed doors leading to:-

Conservatory: 4 by 3.54m, Spanish tiled floors with door leading to enclosed garden and courtyards.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: 3.949 by 5m, carpeted floor, corniced ceiling and window overlooking mill race.

Main Bathroom: 1.8 by 2.7m, carpeted floors, tiled walls, corniced ceilings, wc, wash hand basin and bath with shower.

Bedroom 2: 4.2 by 3.98m, carpeted floor corniced ceiling and built-in wardrobe.

Ensuite bathroom: 1.25 by 2.7m, tiled floor and walls, double ‘Triton’ shower, wc and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3: 5 by 3.9m, carpeted floor, corniced ceiling with window overlooking mill race.

Bedroom 4: 4.2 by 3.88m, carpeted floor, corniced ceiling & built in wardrobe.

Ensuite: 1.196 by 2.79m, tiled floor and walls, wc, wash hand basin and double Ttriton’ shower.

Landing: 5.68 by 1.69m, carpeted floor, corniced ceiling and carved barrister.

Annex:

Breakfast Room: 8.29 by 3.89m, slate tiled floor, corniced ceiling, stone feature wall, wood-burning stove with back boiler. Door leading to back garden and courtyard.

Back Hall and Utility: 8 by 2m, Spanish tiles, plumbed for washing/drying machine and sink fitted.

Guest Bathroom: tiled floor and walls, wc and whb, towel heater.

Bedroom 5: 2.68 by 3.5m, carpeted floor, double glazed window and hotpress.

Shower Room: 1.485 by 2.65m, carpeted floor, tiled walls, ‘Triton’ power shower, wc and whb.

Bedroom 6: 3.92 by 3.25m, carpeted floor.

Courtyards

Lickbla House is home to three large courtyards, each with cut stone former mill buildings. The courtyards house an array of useful spaces, including car garages, a studio, guest wc, workshops, cow sheds, stables, garden stores, fuel stores, boiler room.

The majority of the buildings have been renovated to a standard to make them sound and usable. In the Middle courtyard, great car has been put in to the garages and the studio. Also in the Middle courtyard there is the oldest mill building which dates back to 1793 (as inscribed on a plaque), This building has been capped, but does not have a roof. The Mill race runs along side.

The courtyards are approached by their own separate entrance, or can be accessed via an arch on the right hand side of Lickbla House.

There is power available in all the Mill buildings.

Land

The land is laid out around the house and in two separate fields to the east. There is good road frontage on to two roads. There are electric fences through out the pasture land, which is controlled from courtyard two.

Services

Septic system (run on electrical pumps; can cater for 15 -20 people), Mains Water, ESB, Phone, Eircom phone watch, OFCH, (some storage heating), two electronic gates, exterior lighting going down both avenues. ESB to all out buildings (exclusion of furthest mill building).

Title- Freehold.