Former 79-acre golf course in Co Clare

Those living and working around Limerick are likely to be familiar with the former Clonlara Golf and Country Club. Standing on 79.85 acres, the property borders the River Shannon and features a plethora of mature trees, making it a wonderful setting for a golf pitch. A courtyard on the property housed the country club and the bar.

About four years ago, the property ceased operating as a golf course and the land returned to agricultural use. Today, the entire property has been put on the open market to include all of the above as well as Landscape House, an imposing circa 8,600 square feet residence that has been unoccupied for a number of years.

It is a unique sort of a property, located just over six miles from Limerick city and 10 miles from Killaloe. It has all the natural and idyllic elements associated with living close to the River Shannon. Joint selling agent Tom Crosse, GVM Auctioneers, Limerick, says it has the potential to attract interest from business people, or professionals who would be willing to refurbish the house as a private residence while also owning 79 acres of parkland along the banks of the River Shannon.

However, at a guide price of €595,000 (less than €7,500/acre), it could also raise a few farmers’ heads, especially any locals who might want to expand their current operation.

Built in circa 1834, Landscape House is a two-storey five-bay residence that was reconstructed into a Tudor-style residence between 1913 and 1917. By no means on the small side, the house and basement extend to almost 8,600 square feet and feature big, spacious rooms filled with natural light and high ceilings.

Accommodation includes a grand hallway, three reception rooms, kitchen, utility, a sunroom, seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. The basement contains a wine cellar, a boiler room and two storerooms. Although in need of refurbishment, the house still retains some original features, such as timber shutters, ornate cornicing and marble fireplaces. The hipped room was replaced in recent times.

Approached from a tree-lined avenue, Landscape House looks out across its own parkland, which runs down to the banks of the river Shannon.

At the entrance to the property is a gate lodge which requires complete refurbishment. To the rear is an 18th century courtyard where the previous owner converted one of the buildings into a pub, the licence of which is included in the sale. There are also nine self-contained guest chalets of one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The farmyard contains a hay barn, a machinery shed and some farm stores. Water is supplied from a private well.

The land is set out in one 79.85-acre block. Being a former golf course, the land is laid out in an open-plan style, with one field leading to another. Currently in grass, the land is described as “moderate”, but features fabulous mature trees.

The property comes with extensive road frontage and is being offered for sale in one lot only by private treaty. The joint agents are GVM Auctioneers, Limerick, and Ganly Walters, Dublin.