Well-maintained period property in Tipperary

BUILT some time in the 1800’s, this period family home at Dromakeenan, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, has been in constant use over the centuries and is in excellent condition.

Set ingardens of just under an acre, this property is now on the market with Julie Fogarty of Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty for offers in the region of €350,000.

This two-storey house comes with a number of reception rooms, five bedrooms and a range of converted outoffices to the rear that provide plenty of storage space. The grounds also include a tennis court.

Situated on the Birr Road, the most sought-after area in the town, this house is one of the better properties to come on the market in Roscrea for some time, says Ms Fogarty and is setwithin strolling distance of Golden Grove Wood and Dromakeenan National School.

While it has plenty of space, high ceilings and lots of period features, the property is still a cosy family home and would be ideal for a family trading up, or moving into the area.

The drawing room has a fine marble fireplace and ornamental plasterwork. The dining room has parquet flooring, and there is a family room, and a study/office.

The kitchen is well-fitted and comes with a utility room. The bedrooms areon the upper floor with two bathrooms and a separate sauna.

The gardens are one of the most attractive features of the house, says Ms Fogarty and they come with mature oak, lime and beech trees as well as a rose garden, and herbaceous and perennial beds. The Coillte forest adjoining adds to the privacyof the property.

At the back, the cut stone outbuildings have been restored andinclude a double garage, fuel store, doghouse and five other outhouses.

Oil-fired central heating is installed and the original Georgian panes have been replaced with PVC, but a new owner could fit replacement sashes to restore the old look of the property