Interior & Grounds

The interior mainly combines two periods, the 1825 refurbishment after the fire and the 1875 additions. All reception rooms and bedrooms have marvellous views that are enhanced as the light falls on the surrounding hills and lakes. All rooms retain their period feel, with fine antique furniture original to the house, interesting ancestral portraits and fine 18th and

early 19th century landscapes. Musical guests are drawn to the grand piano.

In essence the house has not changed much since the 1800s, although it does now benefit from modern facilities such as central heating and well-appointed bathrooms. The ballroom has been divided into two generously proportioned drawing rooms. Three of the 6 bedrooms have antique four-poster or half-tester beds and all have en suite bathrooms.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall

Kitchen

Breakfast Room: Originally the Servants’ Hall, this vaulted room is in complete contrast to the main reception rooms. Can seat 12 at one table or 18 or so at 3 tables.

Smoking Room: Now non-smoking and used for writing and watching TV.

Dining Room: Beautifully proportioned part of the 1825 rebuild. Magnificent views over the gardens and lake, where the evening light can be stunning. Seats 16 round one table. Fine antique tables and chairs, family portraits from the 17th century onwards and a fine Nelson plaster ceiling.

Drawing Room: Fine paintings and furniture. Seats 12 comfortably. Commands great views over the lake and across the park.

Long Drawing room: Houses grand piano. The Edwardian décor makes it ideal for music or receptions. Views through colonnades across the park.

Play Room: Table tennis, numerous toys.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with antique double half tester bed, dressing room with twin beds and en suite bathroom. All of these rooms have a great view over the park.

Bedroom 2: Antique four poster double bed, 1830s wallpaper, en suite bathroom. Amazing views.

Bedroom 3: Antique double, half tester bed, en suite bathroom, great views.

Bedroom 4: Double bed, en suite bathroom.

Bedroom 5: Double bed which can be converted into twin beds if preferred. En suite bathroom.

Bedroom 6: Double bed which can be converted into twin beds if preferred. En suite bathroom.

Grounds

The park was laid out in the 1700s when the property first came into the family. It is recorded that the oak wood was planted in the 1750s upon the marriage of the then owner. There are five great oaks in line with the front door and these are indicated on an estate map of the 1780s, they are probably the oldest trees in the park, having quite the stature and appearance of their four centuries. Many of the giant Conifers, Sequoias, Thujas and Douglas Fir were brought back by a well-travelled ancestor from the west coast of North America. As well as these tremendous trees, guests can wander in the rose garden and pleasure grounds which sweep down to the lake. A lovers' walk has also been created between the lakes and was is said to have the inspiration for volumes of poetry on the part of one of the daughters of the house.

The owners take particular pride in the two rhododendrons – the finds of another ancestor, and early Victorian plant hunter, who introduced a number of important plants from the Himalayas into cultivation in his garden in India, then sent back specimens to Glasnevin and Kew. Irrespective of the rich history of the house and garden, some guests will be happy just to wander and experience it.