$3,157,778

Rocklow House is a substantial late 18th century period residence with a gate lodge, standing on approximately 40.5 hectares (100 acres). The house is situated towards the middle of a fine equestrian estate with post and railed paddocks, an extensive range of outbuildings, mature gardens and on the western boundary the River Clashawley, which feeds the ornamental lake with surrounding woodland and private walks. Rocklow House is a detached three-bay, three-stories over semi-basement country house, built circa 1790, with a central canted porch. A two-bay, two-story extension adjoining the western elevation of the main block was added circa 1850 with a canted bay and oriel window over the entrance door. A large conservatory to the rear was added, circa 1900. Adjoining the house is a range of traditional outbuildings, forming a courtyard. The yard is accessed through a cut-stone pillared arched entrance with double wooden doors. The range of outbuildings includes stables, tack rooms, garages and general stores. HISTORY The first record of Rocklow is shown on an Irish Land Survey map, dated September 24th, 1778, where it was referred to as Rocklow, and occupied by the Lowe Family. It subsequently became the home of Benjamin Frend (decedent of a Cromwellian officer) and his wife, Elisa Gough, sister of the first Vicount Gort. His family resided there in the first half of the 19th Century. Historical notes show that the property was owned by the Bartons (of the famous winemaking family) and subsequently by the Massey family following the marriage of Beatrice Louise Barton to a Hugh Eyre Francis Massey. The Masseys sold to the Carroll family in the 1880s who in circa 1960 sold to the Leonard family. The property fell into disrepair during their tenure. Thomas and Dorothy Ronan, whose family still reside at Rocklow, bought the estate in 1966 and set about the considerable restoration. He was a keen huntsman, joint master of the Tipperary fox hounds and produced a number of notable racehorses including Golden Horus – the first stallion to stand at Coolmore Stud, then owned by Wing Commander Tim Vigors. LOCATION There is much on offer in the area, with the towns of Fethard, Clonmel, Cahir and Cashel close by, Cashel and Kilkenny Cities are the main centers of the south-eastern region of Ireland. The area is very well known in international circles being associated with the famous equine establishments of Ballydoyle and Coolmore. For golf enthusiasts, there are courses at Mount Juliet, Cashel, and Clonmel. Other outdoor activities include hunting, trekking, fishing and sailing. There is an abundance of local eateries and restaurants in Fethard, Cashel, Kilkenny and Clonmel. The local area is well serviced with shopping, leisure and educational facilities, from pre-school to third level education. ACCOMMODATION The bright and spacious accommodation is entered via a porch leading to a reception hall off which the sitting room and the interconnecting drawing and dining rooms eradiate, all lend to a spacious and gracious area for entertainment. Also off the reception hall, is the stairs hall which leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, the sunroom and the family room, which in turn leads to a spacious boot room with cloakroom and stairs to the first floor “entertainment wing”, comprising three large and two small interconnecting rooms. On the first-floor return level is the first guest bedroom with en suite bathroom on the first floor are two further bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room and also a separate family bathroom. The second floor contains four bedrooms, a family bathroom, a linen room and a store. The semi-basement opens to a courtyard and includes two wine cellars, laundry, an office, utility room, boot room and two stores. GROUNDS AND GARDENS The property is entered through recessed wrought iron gates with an associated gate lodge. The gates lead to the treelined tarmac avenue, with occasional specimen trees, leading to the front graveled forecourt. The gardens to the east, north and south of the residence are in lawns with shrubberies and bounded by mature woodland providing total privacy. The gardens extend down to the back avenue and into the main wooded area, which bounds the river and ornamental lake. The lake is formed by a substantial weir over which the water passes, re-forming in the lower reaches of the river. To the west is the house courtyard with separately a range of traditional outbuildings. THE LANDS The overall property extends to approx. 40.5 hectares (100 acres). The mature woodland extends approximately eight hectares (20 acres), the house and pleasure grounds including the river and lake extend to approximately three hectares (7.5 acres), leaving a balance of approximately 29.5 hectares (72.5 acres), which are under the grass with 10 post and rail paddocks. The arable grasslands are of the highest quality and are used for the rearing of equine stock. The lands are well serviced with access roads, water and electricity.

Amenities

• Bedrooms: 7
• Full Bathrooms: 4
• Partial Bathrooms: 0
• Property Type: Single Family
• Home size: 0 ft² / 0.00 m²
• MLS: 2023-ROCKLOW
• Web ID: MHNUSG
• Status: Active