A "DELIGHTFUL" mansion with a tennis court, gym, swimming pool and lake has entered the Irish market for €1,600,000. Located in the countryside of Virginia, Co Cavan , the five-bedroom property is set for a new owner of the land. The Grange, a Victorian period home that dates from 1890, was restored in 1999 while maintaining its original charm but adding two reception rooms.
Former outbuildings were also restored into guest homes. The listing said: "A truly delightful Victorian period home on 6.5 acres of magnificent landscaped grounds and parkland with lake frontage.
" "The present owners carried out the total restoration of the property over a two-year period in 1999 /2000. "Meticulous care was taken to preserve the period character which involved stripping the building right back and virtually rebuilding with concrete floors throughout, reroofing, plumbing, heating and double glazing. "Two additional reception rooms were added.
"Former outbuildings restored including the coach house into a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom mews and the summerhouse." The estate sprawls over 837 square metres, the home has five principal reception rooms, five spacious bedrooms and five bathrooms. On entering, the guests are greeted into a large hall which boasts striking architecture and ceiling covings.
It provides access to many elegant rooms, including the reception rooms. One of the reception rooms has an original Georgian fireplace, beautifully detailed wall art, classic bookcases, a lectern and a .