ROCKVIEW HOUSE 

Impressive Georgian residence sitting amidst exceptional mature and private grounds, including stunning mature gardens, and within a short stroll of the town center.

DESCRIPTION:

Rockview House, which dates back to the 19th Century when it was built for the Odlum family, is a beautifully appointed double fronted Georgian residence. The property is surrounded by walls and mature trees, giving it the utmost privacy and creating an oasis, while still within walking distance to all amenities of Portlaois town.

The accommodation is well laid out over two storeys and briefly consists of 3 reception rooms, a study, large conservatory, green house/planting area, toilet and store, playroom, kitchen and back kitchen. On the first floor there are six bedrooms, five of which have ensuite bathrooms. The house has been well maintained by the current owners and boasts many Georgian features such as corniced ceilings, antique fireplaces and recessed shuttered windows, all with views of the stunning grounds. To the rear of the residence there is a stable block and various stone outhouses, which are both pretty and useful.

Rockview also sits on 2.75 acres which is a mere 500 meters from Portlaoise’s Main Street, and offers a prime development, adjoining the new Portlaoise orbital route, the property is situated alongside the new Department of Agriculture Offices and Portlaoise’s new second level school. The property also benefits from being on the approach road to Portlaoise from the M7 Motorway.

AMENITIES:

Rockview is on the edge of the thriving town of Portlaoise, which is the county town of Laoise. Portlaoise stands at a major crossroads in the Irish roads (major roads to Dublin, Limerick, Cork) network although construction in recent years of the M7 motorway, which bypasses the town, has reduced traffic congestion in the town centre. The town has a railway station served by intercity trains between Dublin and Cork and by Dublin commuter services. The National Spatial Strategy for Ireland has identified Portlaoise as an ideal location for an inland port. Portlaoise also offers a wide range of amenities and pursuits, with a strong arts and crafts center, many golf clubs including The Heath Golf Club, Portlaoise Golf Club and the Heritage Golf and Spa Resort, which is a luxury 5 Star resort. There are beautiful walks and ride along Emo Park, and the SlieveBloom mountains.

ACCOMMODATION:

Hall 4.85m x 2.2m Black and white tiled floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, double doors with fan light, leading into inner hall.

Inner Hall 5.5m x 4.86m Original staircase, corniced ceiling.

Drawing Room 6.3m x 4.6m Original wood floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, large bay window with recessed sash windows and shutters, large decorative fireplace with tiled inset.

Dining Room 6.7m x 4.98m Original wood floor, corniced ceiling with centre rose, marble fire place with tiled inset, two bay windows with sash windows and shutters. Door to conservatory:-

Conservatory 8.8m x 4.5m Tiled floor with mosaic features, under floor heating and solid timber contraction .

Flower Room Green House/Planting Area 5m x 4.7m Tiled floor, large wc, and store room off.
Study 4m x 4m Wood floor, corniced ceiling, sash window with shutters, alcoves with shelving.

Family Room 4m x 4.5m Wood floor, decorative cast iron fire place, corniced ceiling with centre rose, two recessed windows with shutters.

Downstairs Bathroom 4.1m x 1.7m Tiled floor, corniced ceiling, wc with high cistern, whb, shelving.

Playroom 3.8 m x 6.3m Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, door to sunroom, built in shelving. Fire place

Kitchen 5.3m x 3.6m Corniced ceiling, tiled floor, Aga cooker, ‘Format’ electrical cooker with four ring hob. One and a half sinks, built in pine storage units at eye and floor level.

Back Kitchen 3.6m x 3.76 Three adjoining pantry’s not a back kitchen. This is not a term used for a period house.

Original stone tiled floor, Belfast sink, built in wooden units with counter top, door to storage cupboard, backstairs to first floor.

Service storage room Door to back yard and tack room.

Tack room 2.77m x 2.34m

FIRST FLOOR:

Master Bedroom 5.8m x 4.6m Wooden floor, high corniced ceiling, recessed sash windows with shutters, white marble fire place, door leading to:-

Ensuite Bathroom 2.3m x 2.7m Wooden floor, wc, whb, bath with telephone shower, recessed sash window, corniced ceiling.

Bedroom 2 4.6m x 6m Carpeted floor, corniced ceiling, two recessed sash windows, cast iron decorative fireplace, door to ensuite bathroom:-

Ensuite Bathroom Wc, whb and Triton Shower.

Bedroom 3 5.46m x 3.9m Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, two recessed windows with shutters, cast iron decorative fire place, door leading to ensuite bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom 1.6m x 2.9m Wooden floor, part tiled walls, sash window, wc, whb, bath with telephone shower.

Bedroom 4 4.2m x 4m Carpeted floor, recessed window with shutters, decorative cast iron fireplace.

Main Bathroom 3.85m x 3m Wooden floor, roll top bath, ‘Adelphi’ porcelain sink, wc with high cistern, built in storage.

Bedroom 5 2.8m x 3.84m Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, recessed sash windows with shutters, door leading to:-

Ensuite Bathroom 1.6m x 3.83m Tiled floor, ‘Bloomsbury’ porcelain sink, wc, ‘Mira’ shower.

Bedroom 6 3.4m x 3.8m Wooden floor, corniced ceiling, recessed sash window, door to ensuite.

Ensuite Bathroom 2.9m x 1.6m Wooden floor, wc, whb, ‘Mira’ Shower, door to backstairs and storeroom.

Storeroom 2.4m x 2.6m Wooden floor, built in shelving and hanging space, back stairs to kitchen.

INNER COURTYARD & FORMER FARM BUILDINGS:

There is an inner courtyard to the rear of the property, which is approached through the house, the stable block or double door access to the rear. There is a large garage with sliding doors, a stable block with cobbled stoned paving and three original loose boxes all with large hay racks. Beyond this, there is a block of stone outbuildings, which would at one time have houses animals. This is a pretty block, which could lend itself to many uses.

GARDENS:

Rockview is surrounded by massive growth, there are gardens to three sides of the house, including a large lawn to the front and a semi walled orchard to the side. The conservatory opens to a patio area, which intern leads to the side garden and the orchard.

TITLE- Freehold

DIRECTIONS:

From Portlaoise, take the Mountrath Road and after cross under a railway bridge, continue for 0.2 miles. Take a left hand turn and an immediate right hand turn into the gates of Rockview.