Known as the Garden County, Wicklow earns its title with ease. With outstanding natural beauty, from the world renowned Mount Usher to Powerscourt Gardens – voted third best gardens in the world by National Geographic – it offers a perfect harmony of nature’s finest elements.
The northern half has the striking mountains, which are very popular for Sunday drives. But the south of the county is very beautiful too and has the benefit of being peaceful and quiet.
If that tranquil, scenic countryside appeals to you, then this 40ac farm, with good land, a useful yard and a Georgian residence is worth checking out.
The property is Ballinroan House, located at Ballinroan Lower, just 7km from the busy town of Baltinglass. Now on the market with Savills by private treaty, with a guide price of €990,000, if offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Ireland’s architectural and cultural story.
Several rooms of the house open out to the gardens.
Period residence
While the holding sits on a local road – on which it has good frontage – and the land is in one block, divided between pasture and woodland, it’s the house that is the highlight of this property. It and the farmyard are together, sitting close to the road and accessed by a tree lined, curving avenue.
Ballinroan House is a Georgian residence, built in 1757, sitting on an elevated site with fine views of the surrounding countryside.
On a clear day you can see into six counties, according to the auctioneers.
The majority of the house has been tastefully upgraded and modernised by the owners. A small section at the back is waiting to be upgraded by the next proprietor.
The kitchen is spacious.
On the ground floor, there is a sitting room with floor to ceiling windows and doors opening directly to the gardens. There is a well-equipped kitchen/dining room as well as a boot room, utility room and shower room. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, a study and bathroom.
Walled gardens
The gardens are another highlight of this holding. They are mostly laid out but there are also well-maintained herbaceous borders and beds, and mature trees. There is a granite patio area surrounded by old stone walls with climbing roses and clematis. The front garden faces southwest, looking down over the Wicklow and Carlow countryside.
In addition, there is a treehouse in the garden, serving as a relaxing area for adults as well as a play area for children.
The house and yards are together and close to the public road.
The farmyard is beside the house and has a mix of original granite-walled sheds and newer farm sheds. These buildings are in generally good order and have water and electricity supply.
The original walled garden remains in place and now contains large polytunnels where the current owners have grown fruit and vegetables in a commercial operation.
Just over half of the land is under woodland. Around 11 years ago, the owners established approximately 25ac of native woodland, planting a diverse mix of species including oak, beech, Douglas Fir, cherry, birch, rowan, and Scots Pine.
The 40ac is in one block.
Trees and shrubs suited for foraging were also planted, including cobnuts, hazelnuts, sloes, damson and medlars. Pathways through this woodland allow its natural beauty to be enjoyed. The balance of the land is in meadow, suited for grazing and similar use.
The owners have operated this holding as an organic farm and it is certified as such.
Known as the Garden County, Wicklow earns its title with ease. With outstanding natural beauty, from the world renowned Mount Usher to Powerscourt Gardens – voted third best gardens in the world by National Geographic – it offers a perfect harmony of nature’s finest elements.
The northern half has the striking mountains, which are very popular for Sunday drives. But the south of the county is very beautiful too and has the benefit of being peaceful and quiet.
If that tranquil, scenic countryside appeals to you, then this 40ac farm, with good land, a useful yard and a Georgian residence is worth checking out.
The property is Ballinroan House, located at Ballinroan Lower, just 7km from the busy town of Baltinglass. Now on the market with Savills by private treaty, with a guide price of €990,000, if offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Ireland’s architectural and cultural story.
Several rooms of the house open out to the gardens.
Period residence
While the holding sits on a local road – on which it has good frontage – and the land is in one block, divided between pasture and woodland, it’s the house that is the highlight of this property. It and the farmyard are together, sitting close to the road and accessed by a tree lined, curving avenue.
Ballinroan House is a Georgian residence, built in 1757, sitting on an elevated site with fine views of the surrounding countryside.
On a clear day you can see into six counties, according to the auctioneers.
The majority of the house has been tastefully upgraded and modernised by the owners. A small section at the back is waiting to be upgraded by the next proprietor.
The kitchen is spacious.
On the ground floor, there is a sitting room with floor to ceiling windows and doors opening directly to the gardens. There is a well-equipped kitchen/dining room as well as a boot room, utility room and shower room. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, a study and bathroom.
Walled gardens
The gardens are another highlight of this holding. They are mostly laid out but there are also well-maintained herbaceous borders and beds, and mature trees. There is a granite patio area surrounded by old stone walls with climbing roses and clematis. The front garden faces southwest, looking down over the Wicklow and Carlow countryside.
In addition, there is a treehouse in the garden, serving as a relaxing area for adults as well as a play area for children.
The house and yards are together and close to the public road.
The farmyard is beside the house and has a mix of original granite-walled sheds and newer farm sheds. These buildings are in generally good order and have water and electricity supply.
The original walled garden remains in place and now contains large polytunnels where the current owners have grown fruit and vegetables in a commercial operation.
Just over half of the land is under woodland. Around 11 years ago, the owners established approximately 25ac of native woodland, planting a diverse mix of species including oak, beech, Douglas Fir, cherry, birch, rowan, and Scots Pine.
The 40ac is in one block.
Trees and shrubs suited for foraging were also planted, including cobnuts, hazelnuts, sloes, damson and medlars. Pathways through this woodland allow its natural beauty to be enjoyed. The balance of the land is in meadow, suited for grazing and similar use.
The owners have operated this holding as an organic farm and it is certified as such.
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