Sandville House
Aghavoher
Ballyconnell
Co. Cavan
H14 X544

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“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.”

Sandville House epitomizes this statement from renowned architect and designer Frank Owen Gehry. Set on 5 acres of serene parkland setting a beautiful 19th Century home of considerable character and charm, presented as a comfortable family residence. Built c.1850’s for the elite gentleman farmer the property presents as a three bay two storey residence with a double height return to the rear. The timeless architecture has been carefully preserved by the current owners retaining the classical features with minor modifications to incorporate modern conveniences.

On entering through the glazed double-leaf doors the property presents with well composed symmetry; to the left the sitting room and to the right the dining room, both reception rooms exude grace and style and are of grand proportions with dual aspect sash windows enclosed by the original shutters. To the ground floor return the utility and kitchen with original flagstones and an oil four oven AGA range at the heart of the home . The original staircase leads to the first floor adorned by a long southwest facing arch window. On the first floor there are 4 / 5 bedrooms and the family bathroom all generously proportioned with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

To the north of the residence a substantial stable / coach house 265 sq. m approx. which would lend itself to a multiplicity of uses; a retreat centre, home office, workshop, multigenerational living, Airbnb, separate guest quarters or an event destination. With the Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club within 2.5km the possibilities are endless.

Throughout the 5 acres mature specimen trees including fir, oak, walnut, sequoia, lime, together with bamboo, Japanese Maple and weeping beech draped around the pond. The private orchard boasts fruit bearing plum, apple and pear trees. Remnants of beautiful old stone walls are interspersed throughout the holding each with its own hidden history.

After 50 years of preserving this unpolished gem, the current residents are ready to let the new owners begin their own chapter in the history of this captivating property, Sandville House.

Viewing is strictly by appointment only with the sole selling agent.

Spacious and comfortable Mid-19th Century residence.
5 acres approx. of parkland grounds including a variety of mature specimen trees, a private orchard and pond.
Detached stable / coach house 265 sq. m approx. with oil fired central heating suitable for varying uses.
Group water.
Private sewerage.
Oil fired central heating.
Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club 2.5km.
Ballyconnell 5km.
Cavan 26km.
Enniskillen 36km.

Entrance Hall 6.08m x 3.04m Carpeted, coving.
Sitting Room 6.02m x 4.80m Carpeted, coving, wood burning stove.
Dining Room 6.08m x 4.83m Carpeted, coving, wood burning stove.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.43m x 4.80m Solid staircase to first floor, original flag stone flooring, door to rear, 4 oven oil fired Aga range.
Utility Room 6.47m x 6.11m Original flag stone flooring, door to rear, w.c.
First Floor  Coving and original cornice to landing.
Bedroom 1 4.86m x 3.61m Carpeted, coving, cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom 2 4.89m x 3.62m Carpeted, coving, cast iron fireplace.
Bathroom 4.92m x 2.49m Timber flooring, w.c, wash hand basin, shower, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 / Office 4.93m x 2.47m Carpeted.
Bedroom 4 4.83m x 3.33m Carpeted, fireplace.
Bedroom 5 6.42m x 6.09m Timber flooring, wash hand basin, bidet.

Ballyconnell is situated on the N87 at the junction of Annagh, Cullyleenan, Doon and Derryginny. The town sits at the foot of Slieve Rushen mountain and is a mile from the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The area is well served by public transport, providing the area with easy access to the surrounding areas.

The industry in the area is mainly agricultural, but it also has a large cement factory (owned by Sean Quinn), a plastics factory and an animal feeds plant. Tourism is an important part of the town's economy with cabin cruisers using it as a stopping place when navigating the Shannon-Erne Waterway. The town has a proud record in the prestigious National Tidy Towns Competition, winning the overall award twice, together with many County winner awards through the years.