Riverstown House
Riverstown
Birr
Co. Offaly
R42 T282

A magnificent Georgian residence which has been tastefully restored to its former glory together with stabling facilities and a large barn all set in landscaped / walled gardens comprising approx. 1.2 ha (3 acres). This superb Property is quietly tucked away and enjoys complete privacy yet is situated in the charming village of Riverstown with Birr town only a 5 minute drive away with all the essential amenities.

Birr is a designated Irish Heritage Town with a carefully preserved Georgian heritage. It has graceful wide streets and elegant buildings. The town is known for Birr Castle and gardens, home of the Parsons family.

"Riverstown House" is approached through electronic gates from the main road and there is an enclosed front garden with mature trees. To the rear there is large walled garden. The Barn which was fully restored with exposed beamed ceilings, a large handmade bar area, mezzanine floor and ladies/ gents toilets. This offers untold potential for business or associate uses (subject to planning permission). There are also 4 stables.

Inspection of this magnificent Property is recommended which is strictly by appointment.

Joint selling Agent: Donal Boyd Auctioneers Birr, Co Offaly.

Entrance Hall 3.55m x 5.08m with original floor tiles, original ornate centre rose, cornices and coving
Drawing Room 5.95m x 7.88m with open cast iron fireplace with brass inset, wooden mantel and slate hearth, bespoke handmade feature book casing, decorative centre rose, cornices and coving and window shutters
Dining Room 5.85m x 6.65m with open fireplace in brick surround with wooden mantel and slate hearth, two decorative centre roses and feature reclaimed picture window overlooking the river
Reception Room 3.98m x 7.65m with reconditioned cast iron open fireplace, 2 decorative centre roses and ornate cornices and coving
Lobby  with original tiling
Guest WC  With WC and WHB, original tiled floor
Office/store  with original tiled floor
Shower Room 3.34m x 4.07m with large fully tiled shower cubicle with waterfall shower and integral hand shower, WHB and tiled floor
Large Feature Wall 4.35m x 4.65m with double height ceiling, new staircase, marble tiled floor and door to side of the property
Kitchen 3.02m x 4.05m with a beautiful array of handmade kitchen units with integrated appliances and tiled floor
Pantry 1.82m x 4.95m with bespoke handmade shelving and marble floor tiles
Utility Room 2.65m x 4.6m plumbed for washing machine and dryer with a good range of fitted units, stainless steel sink unit and marble floor tiles. Large closet space also
UPSTAIRS – 1ST FLOOR LEVEL  
Bedroom One 4.91m x 4.71m Large double bedroom with feature cast iron reconditioned open fireplace with tiled inset, ornate decorative wooden mantel and tiled hearth
Bedroom Two 3.31m x 4.71m large twin bedroom
Bedroom Three 2.13m x 3.81m single bedroom
Bedroom Four 4.44m x 5.52m large double bedroom with feature cast iron reconditioned open fireplace with wooden mantel and slate hearth
Main Bathroom 3.95m x 4.26m extremely spacious with WC, WHB, fully tiled shower cubicle with waterfall shower and integral hand shower, freestanding bath, recessed shelving and tiled floor. Cast iron fireplace with wooden mantel and slate hearth also
Bedroom Five/Master Bedroom 4.54m x 5.06m Originally two large rooms; now providing for a spacious bedroom with feature cast iron fireplace with wooden mantel and hearth leading to:-
Dressing Area 3.38m x 3.69m Extensive array of bespoke handmade built in wardrobes
SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT  
Bedroom Six 3.6m x 4.15m Double bedroom leading to:-
Living Room 3.52m x 4m with cast iron fireplace
Seperate WC  With WHB and tiled floor
2nd FLOOR LEVEL  
Bedroom Seven 3.83m x 4.14m Twin bedroom
Bedroom Eight 4.59m x 4.71m Large triple bedroom with feature cast iron fireplace
Large Guest WC 2.58m x 4.37m With WC, WHB and tiled floor. Feature cast iron fireplace also
Bedroom Nine 4.59m x 4.71m Large triple bedroom with feature cast iron fireplace
Second Entrance Hall 4.35m x 4.65m with double height ceiling, new staircase, marble tiled floor and door to side of the property
Self Contained Apartment: Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Shower Room, WC  
Bedroom 4.23m x 7.03m large double bedroom with feature cast iron fireplace with tiled inset, set in a decorative marble mantel with slate hearth and brass surround
Separate WC  With WHB and tiled floor

Birr (Irish: Biorra) is a designated Irish Heritage Town in County Offaly. It is the principle market town of South Offaly and also for parts of north east Tipperary, with graceful wide streets and elegant buildings. The main street is lined with a wide variety of shops, and there are also a number of educational facilities including 3 primary schools and one secondary school.

Many of the houses in John's Place and Oxmantown Mall have exquisite fanlight windows of the Georgian period. The town is known for Birr Castle and its gardens, and the Leviathan of Parsonstown which was for a time the largest telescope in the world. The town is situated at the meeting of the Camcor and Little Brosna rivers which flow on into the River Shannon near Victoria Lock.