LENHAM LODGE 

A unique opportunity to acquire a superb period house in immaculate condition set in a private and tranquil setting.

Lenham Lodge, is a charming and graciously proportioned residence which is set well back from the road. The property, which dates back to 1815, was built as a fishing lodge for the Butler ’s of Ormande. The property lies in the beautiful Barrow Valley , sitting close to the banks of the Barrow River , and is also only approximately 4 miles from the busy town of Carlow .

In recent years the residence has been meticulously and sensitively restored to perfect condition and has wonderful features throughout including decorative cornices, wood panelled door surround, window shutters, double skirting boards and spacious bright rooms with high ceilings. There are double glazed sash windows with extensive views over the countryside and towards the Killeshin Hills. The house is flanked by maintained lawns interspersed with mature trees and flower beds. Lenham Lodge also boasts an example of the famous “Carlow Fence”, which is a hand build granite fence erected along the road side.

The accommodation is laid out over two storeys and consists of three large reception rooms, a country style kitchen and five bedrooms, two of which have their own ensuite bathrooms. From the drawing room and kitchen there are French doors which open to a large sunny patio. There is also a one bedroom annex at the back of the main house. Beyond the main house there is a newly constructed stable block with six stables.

To the rear of the property there are four cottages which offer an attractive income. Known as “Lenham Stables” the cottages consist of three two bedroom cottages and also a three bedroom cottage. The cottages are presented to Board Failte standard and have been run as holiday homes in the past. Currently there are let long term and generate a good income.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

On entering the house you arrive into the Entrance Porch with stone flagged floor and double wood panelled doors into the main hall. The Hall has a hardwood floor, corniced ceiling and a wood panelled staircase with mahogany banister rail. The Living Room is to the left of the hall and it has hardwood floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, a large bay window and a further window, open fireplace with solid fuel burning stove. To the right of the hall there is a large Drawing Room and Dining Room, which has hardwood floors, three sash windows, French doors to the patio and a fireplace. The Kitchen has a stone flagged floor, under floor heating, solid timber built-in units with oak worktop, an oil fired two door AGA, smeg cook center with six gas hobs, double Belfast sink, French doors to patio. To the rear of the kitchen is the Utility Room with Belfast sink, plumbed for washer/dryer and half door to patio. The Family Room has hardwood floors, timber panelled ceiling and French doors. On the ground floor there is also a Guest WC and a boiler room, which houses the pressurised water cylinder, boiler and the zone heating controls.

First Floor

The Master Bedroom suite has hardwood floors, original fireplace, and ensuite bathroom with tiled floor, 2 sinks, double shower, separate bath and wc. There are 4 Further Bedrooms, all of which have carpeted floors, and one of which has its own ensuite bathroom. The Main Bathroom is a large room with wooden floors, part wood panelled walls, a roll top bath, double shower and wc.

Cottages

There are three two bedroom cottages and a one bedroom annex which are currently let and they bring in an income of €28,800 per annum. The three bedroom cottage has just been extensively renovated.

Accommodation of three bedroom Cottage

Porch (1.6m x 1.8m), Hall (3m x 2.6m) with stone tiled floor. Kitchen (3.5m x 3.7m) with stone tiled floor, built-in kitchen units. Living room (3.5m x 4.3m) with wood burning stove, French doors to garden. Bedroom 1 (3m x 5.2m). Bedroom 2 (3.5m x 3m). Bedroom 3 (3.5m x 5m). Bathroom (3.5m x 3m) with tiled floor, Jacuzzi bath, WC, WHB, separate Aqualisa shower, hot press. Private garden area.

Accommodation of two bedroom Cottages

Hall (1.8m x 2.6m), Shower room (0.8m x 2.6m) aqualisa shower, WC, WHB. Living room & Kitchen (8m x 4.6m) wooden floor, open fireplace, double doors to garden, separate kitchen with built-in units, plumbed for washer/dryer. Bedroom 1 (4.6m x 3m), Bedroom 2 (3.3m x 4.7m), Bathroom (1.9m x 3m) with bath, WC, WHB. Private garden area.

LANDS

The lands are all laid in permanent pasture and is divided up into three paddocks with post and rail fencing.

SERVICES

Well water, septic tank, ESB, OFCH (under floor heating in kitchen) ISDN line, Phone line, Electronic gates with intercom, Stables have water and ESB

DIRECTIONS

Take the N7 and continue onto the M9, and traveling through Carlow take the Kilkenny Road. Drive approximately 4 miles out of Carlow and take the right hand turn sign posted ‘Scenic Drive/ River Walk’. Drive for 0.8 km (0.5 miles) and Lenhan is on the left hand side.

Travelling on the new M9, after Carlow town take the first exit (Pamerstown Junction) continue on the old road towards Carlow and take the first turn left sign posted “Scenic Drive ”. Drive for 0.8 km (0.5 miles) and Lenham is on the left hand side.