House of opportunity

THE rolling Golden Vale has a number of big houses, but none so unique, in its way, as Baggotstown House in Bruff.

This very attractive, but neglected, gentleman's residence is a bargain if your tastes run to a private, wooded demesne in the most pastoral part of the country taking into account the necessary budget to restore this grade A listed, Georgian property.

Baggotstown House, built by the Boucher family and held by them until 1938, is a little gem with some very attractive features. It's only been in the hands of two families since it was built and has been well-loved and maintained over the years.