PROSPECT HOUSE 

Georgian Residence on c. 23.7 acres (9.59 Hectares)

A unique opportunity to acquire a well proportioned Georgian house, which has been renovated to a high standard by the present owners and is now in immaculate condition set in the middle of its own private grounds.

Main residence:  Large hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, sitting room, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, guest w.c., larder, utility, back hall, basement with four large vaulted rooms.

Outbuildings:  Coach house with two double door access, work room, two long stone barns, four mushroom tunnels.

Lands:  Lands extend to c.23.7 acres (9.59 ha) of grass land with stud fencing. Gardens: Laid out in lawns around the house and also extensive well maintained walled garden.

LOCATION

Prospect House is situated one mile from the village of Ballycumber and three miles from the town of Moate. Kilbeggan is only 9.3 miles (14 km) away and the new M4/M6 to Kilbeggan is due to open in late 2006/early 2007. At that stage there will be a motor way straight to Dublin. Prospect House is located in the heart of the midlands, with over half the country within a one hour drive, and six national routes all nearby.

DESCRIPTION

Prospect House is a double fronted traditional Georgian house, dating back to the 1750’s. The residence is approached by a winding tree-lined avenue which curves to the front entrance and also continues onto the backyard. The house is approached by a flight of limestone steps to double doors. On entering the main hall there is an immediate feeling of spaciousness which continues throughout the house. On the ground floor there are generously proportioned rooms including a drawing room, dining room and there is also a family sitting room and large kitchen an arch to conservatory style breakfast room. There are four large bedrooms on the first floor and the attic which is now closed up also has three further rooms. The house has a full size basement which is accessed through the back hall. The basement, which has the original stone flag floor at present also has its own private bar and a wine cellar - there are windows in three rooms and the temperature remains at 11 degrees all year round. The reception rooms are bright and are enhanced by their pleasant proportions. The house boasts many of the Georgian features such as corniced ceilings, antique fireplaces and recessed shuttered windows. To the rear of the property is a large courtyard which houses many useful outbuildings.

The property boasts many fine mature trees, both on the tree lined avenue and on the lands around the property, the most famous trees being the Lebanese Blue Cedar tree which is over 250 years old. The main garden is in the original walled garden which the present owners have cultivate and put a lot of hard work into making it the oasis it is.

AMENITIES

Golf:  The main golf courses of the area are the Tullamore Golf Club and Esker Hills Golf Club, further a field there is also Glasson and Moate Golf Clubs.

Hunting:  Prospect House is well placed for those who enjoy hunting, the Brosna Foxhounds, the Steamstown Harriers and the South Westmeath Harriers are all close by, while there is also the famous Ormonde pack and the Kildare and Laois Hunts.

Racing:  Race-goers are well catered for with race courses such as the Kilbeggan Race Course at Kilbeggan which is only 14 miles from away. The Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare is 50 miles away.

Shopping:  Ballycumber will provide all the daily requirements and near by are Moate and Kilbeggan both with good shopping facilities. The town of Tullmaore is only 9 miles away and is a busy hub centre with all the necessary amenities.

Railway Station:  There is a railway station in Clara which is 4 miles away from Prospect and the trains run between Dublin and Galway. Travel time to Dublin is 1.5 hours, arriving in Huston Station. Presently the line is being upgraded.

Built in 1780.