A modern country home in a period style on about 16 acres
Cummerstown Lodge is a modern country home presented in excellent condition. Built in 2009, this B2-rated home was built in a timeless Georgian period style and has been finished to the highest of standards and provides comfortable and elegant accommodation. It also includes formal garden grounds, stables and productive farmland. Sitting centrally within the land, the house is set well back from a quiet country road and occupies a secure, private and serene rural setting.
A private entrance leads onto a tree-lined avenue which approaches the house where there is ample parking. Set out over two storeys, the house offers spacious accommodation thoughtfully laid out for contemporary family living and entertaining.
There is access from the entrance hall to the main reception rooms including the library and drawing room and also into the living/dining room which is the centrepiece of the home.
The living/dining room benefits from a south-facing aspect and features parquet flooring, an AGA and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading out to the garden. This room is really beautiful and obviously a lot of thought went into its design. Off this room is the kitchen which benefits from floor and wall fitted units and high-quality integrated appliances.
From the kitchen there is access into an atrium, boot room, plant room, studio/playroom and an integral garage.
On the first floor, there is the master bedroom suite which features a walk-in wardrobe and views of the counrtyside. There are a further 4 double bedrooms (3 ensuite) and a family bathroom on this level with each room presented in impeccable order.
In total, the layout extends to approximately 3,541 sq ft / 329 sq m, as shown on the accompanying floorplans.
Gardens & Grounds
Cummerstown Lodge is set in magnificent garden grounds which include mature specimen trees, beds and borders. The landscaped south-facing garden has been well planted and is mainly laid to lawn to the rear featuring a variety of mature trees, flowering plants and shrubbery surrounding it.
Off the living / dining space is a south-facing terrace area which is well-positioned for evening sun and al fresco dining.
Outbuildings
The main driveway continues beyond Cummerstown Lodge to a yard which is adjacent to the farmhouse and is a notable feature of the property. It comprises of stables and general-purpose sheds including a workshop, garages and three boxes.
In all, they extend to approximately 1,400 sq ft / 130 sq m.
Farmhouse
To the north-west of the main house is a two-storey farmhouse which is in need of full renovation however offers potential to be restored for use by a family member or used as an income producing asset subject to the necessary planning consents. Usefully, the farmhouse also has its own separate entrance so could be let easily with minimum disruption to the home. Currently, the farmhouse does not have a residential use.
In all the accommodation extends to about 990 sq ft / 92 sq m.
Land
A key feature is the extensive farmland surrounding the house which is ring-fenced and divided mainly into 6 paddocks. The land is presently in grass, well-fenced and provides excellent grazing for livestock. It also would be ideal for some one who wants to keep horses.
The topography of the land is generally level with a low point of 301 ft (92 m) on the eastern boundary and a high point of 341 ft (104 m) on the western boundary.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills Residential & Country Agency. Given the hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety.
Eircode
N91 D430
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Oil Fired Central Heating - Underfloor Heating, Solar Panels, Septic Tank, Private Water Supply, Fibre Broadband is available to pre-order.
Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.
Entry & Possession
Entry is by agreement with vacant possession.
Offers
Offers may be submitted to the selling agents:
Savills Residential & Country Agency, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Email: country@savills.ie
Best Offers Date
A date for best offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to exchange a Contract for the sale of any part of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
Financial Guarantee
All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price.
Wayleaves and Rights of Access
The property will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such rights and others.
Generally
Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail.
Photographs taken and brochure prepared in June 2023.
BER Details - BER B2