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Wonderful woodland hideaway on the shores of Lough Derg for €779k
Drominagh Lodge dates back to the 19th century and is surrounded by lush greenery.
DATING BACK TO the early 19th century, Drominagh Lodge is rich in history.
Located less than a five-minute drive from the shores of Lough Derg in Co Tipperary, the five-bed property is on the market for €779,000 through Sherry FitzGerald.
Originally built for the prestigious Biggs family, the house was then passed on to the Fogarty family, good friends of Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith.
Drominagh Lodge has been owned by the same family since the 1880s, and boasts nine acres of beautiful grounds. These include picturesque woodlands, patio areas, a working water wheel and a pond, as well as a farmyard with three barns. There is a great variety of trees throughout, including a weeping ash and a monkey puzzle tree.
The house itself is approached via a flight of stone steps, meaning you enter the property on the upper floor. While in good condition, the interior could benefit from a few upgrades and renovations to really make it shine.
The dining room and drawing room are on either side of the hallway, with original fireplaces, solid wood floors, high ceilings and original decorative plasterwork in each. Four of the five bedrooms are on this floor, and the family bathroom.
At garden level, there’s a large sitting room, a study, a cloakroom and a bedroom. The kitchen, which comes complete with an Aga, is to the rear. There’s also a bright sunroom with timber-panelled ceilings and picture sash windows overlooking the pond. One of the patios can be accessed from here, making for the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Outside, a number of outbuildings add a further 3,999 sq ft of accommodation.
Dromineer village, which is home to Lough Derg Yacht Club, is a 25-minute drive away, while Nenagh can be reached in a further five minutes.
With well-proportioned accommodation and plenty of natural light throughout, Drominagh House has all of the elements to make for a beautiful family home, while the gardens and woodland offer a world of their own.
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