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Country Property of the Week - Stradbally, Waterford
A magnificent period house on the south coast of Ireland with a variable acreage of 120 acres to 340 acres of good grazing land, fine estate woodland and fishing rights over the river Tay which flows through the estate. Close to the picturesque village of Stradbally. Cork international airport 57 miles, Waterford 22 miles, Waterford airport 26 miles, Dungarvan 8 miles, Kilkenny 50 miles , Dublin 120 miles. Impressive entrance gates open to a long tree lined avenue which leads to the house centrally located within the estate, the house is surrounded by well maintained lawns, laurels and giant rhododendron. The original house was built in the early part of the 16th century by the Fitzgerald’s (a branch of the Desmond Geraldine’s). It was later acquired by Lord Beresford through marriage, the house since then has been extended to become an impressive six bay window property with large and well portioned reception rooms. Original features include stunning Italian fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows and pitch pine shutters. The house although well maintained has more recently been the subject of considerable upgrading. In 1742 over 150,000 trees mostly Oak were planted on the estate. The river Tay which flows through the estate has a stock of trout and salmon and flows into the sea at the Cove. The estate has direct access to Stradbally cove and beach. The property offers excellent development potential as an equestrian or leisure facility subject to the necessary planning permission.
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Hambleden House, 19–26 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, IrelandT: +353 1 633 3700 F: +353 1 671 5156 E: info@colliersjs.com |