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 large window overlooking the countryside. In the extended section, the sunroom has been modernised and features tiled flooring, an original sunroom style, a reading area and a wall TV.
The kitchen has been modernised and it features white built-in units, marble countertops, a fridge, a pantry, integrated appliances and a kitchen island with built-in storage units, a breakfast bar and a wine rack. A short walk to the other side from the kitchen brings you to the fabulous and spacious dining room with a long table that seats up to eight people. Besides the kitchen, the living room has wooden flooring, an original feature fireplace, a reading area and a wall TV.
The first floor consists of five-bedroom suites with built-in wardrobe units, traditional wallpapers, large windows with gorgeous views and five spacious bathrooms. The attic has been converted into a home gym but could be easily transformed into another bedroom or an office. The large swimming pool is sheltered indoors behind the property, and there's a plant room, a gallery, and a dressing room.
And minutes from the pool, there is a large tennis court for playing games. The property is conveniently tucked away off the Dublin Road between Virginia and Cavan - and just under an hour away from the bustling capital. And there are many gorgeous forests and lakes to explore in the countryside.
The Grange home would be ideal for boutique accommodation or a wedding venue hire location..
