Corballyquill, Ashfield, Cootehill, Co. Cavan

Larmer Property are delighted to bring to the market this stunning detached former gate lodge at Corballyquill, Ashfield, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.

If it's something different you're after, and you love character, this superb detached irregular-plan former gate lodge in a Victorian Picturesque style is just the property for you.

The property was constructed c. 1882 and comprises a two-storey dormer residence. The property has a host of original feature namely the exterior finish with a cat-slide roof descending over the formerly open porch at front corner, which is now tastefully covered in keeping with the style of the property. There is a canted single-storey projection to west, and a projecting bay window to rear. There is a small single-storey extension to east.

The former gate-lodge is now in use as much loved private family home. The property comprises a slate roof only recently replaced. c 8 years. There is a glorious tall chimneystack of stepped brick profile to side of main roof, at the junction to ridge of the bay window. A coursed rock-faced rubble limestone walls with skewed perpend joints are over the brick plinth course and the irregular rock-faced red sandstone quoins. Brick banding to gables, raised brick corner strips to upper part of gables, raised brick platband to eaves of canted projecting bay. A central feature of the property is the a canted projection inset with the carved sandstone coat of arms of the former 'Clements Family crest.

This is a well-constructed late Victorian gate lodge designed by the prominent architect Thomas Drew for Henry Theophilus Clements, employing a multiplicity of materials including limestone, sandstone, brick and earthenware tiles. The sweeping slope to the main roof supported on a squat column, originally with open porch and bench, and the varied palette of materials combine to produce a composition of picturesque architectural quality. The prominent carved coat of arms displays a high level of craftsmanship.

This glorious property rests on approximately 0.81 Acres / 0.33 Hectare level site with Ashfield forest to explore behind the large Chestnut and Copper Beach trees to the rear. It is only 3.5 Kms to Cootehill town and all local amenities available to you.

Accommodation in brief at ground floor comprises a gorgeous entrance porch, stunning period style sitting room, open living / dining room, kitchenette, bedroom 1, shower room, and on the first floor is the large master bedroom.

*Note* The BER on this property was completed c.2018, before the attic was insulated, the entire heating system upgraded and the new Henley stove added.

We highly recommend viewing this stunning property.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Porch - 2.0m x 1.9m
Beautiful entrance porch which was once open to the elements and now usable coved space. It features beautiful brick walls and hand carved sandstone sills. There is beautiful seat facing a large open window. The original floor tiles are in place and a modern composite front door framed by glass panels and a fan light in keeping with the character of the property.

Sitting Room - 3.8m x 2.96m
From the porch you enter the sitting room which comes complete with the original front door and key. A great addition to the room is the installation of the Henley 20 Kw Stove with Hot-plate set on solid slate hearth. This cosy room has an abundance of character with windows overlooking the garden, coving and centre piece and is open-plan through to the dining / living room.

Dining / Living - 3.65m x 3.5m
Located in the centre of this gorgeous home is the living / dining room, right at the hub of all things. The room is open to the sitting room and has direct access to the kitchen and double doors to the down-stairs bedroom. The room is covered with a quality carpeted flooring for that cosy feeling with a tilt and turn bay window with seating and storage, giving the new owner a full view to the rear garden.

Kitchen - 2.61m x 2.15m
This compact kitchen enjoys views to the side of the property. The room is fitted with floor and wall mounted solid Oak kitchen units, with a granite worktop and sill. A 'Belfast Sink', sits right at home in a property like this, and comes complete with a water filter tap. The floor is fully tiled with part tiled walls and the Hot-point cooker is included in the sale. There is a little nook just off the kitchen which is plumbed for a dishwasher and makes a nice area for a coffee dock.

Bedroom 1 (Down stairs) - 3.95m x 2.2m
This lovely ground floor bedroom is currently in use as a nursery. The room overlooks the front of the property and is complete with semi-solid wood flooring.

Shower Room - 2.0m x 1.7m
The shower room has been tastefully decorated with a large shower housing the Mira Elite electric shower with rainfall shower head. There is a white w.c. and wash hand basin with a fully tiled floor and walls. A heated towel rail and LED mirror complete this room.

Utility - 4.8m x 1.5m
Located to the rear of this property and tucked nicely behind the kitchen is this utility area. The area is plumbed for washing machine and dryer with the Bosch washing machine included in the sale. This area houses the Oil Burner (5 years) and there is ample storage.

Bedroom 2 (1st Floor) - 5.0m x 3.6m
Located on the first floor the generously proportioned bedroom has scenic countryside views. The original built in wardrobes are still in place, with the new water tank (4 years). There floor is covered in a sumptuous carpeted flooring.

FEATURES

Detached period gate lodge property c.1882
Detached garage to side with electric roller door (c. 5 years)
Many original features
10.5 Ft. High ceilings
Well water with water softening system, filter tap & UV
Oil burner (4 years)
Oil fired central heating
New Henley stove installed
UPVC double glazed windows
Roof re-slated c.8 years
Only 3.5 Kms to Cootehill with the local link running
0.8 Acre / 0.33 Ha level site
Backs onto Ashfield forest

BER Details :BER: F BER No.111352902 Energy Performance Indicator:440.04 kWh/m/yr

DIRECTIONS

Take the R188 Rockcorry road out of Cootehill driving past Darley National School on your right. Take the very next road to the left and you will drive past the Holy Family School (L2032). Carry on out this road on the house is on the left - See Larmer Sign.
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Follow Eircode: H16 Y302

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Larmer Property

PROOF OF FUNDS

Before we can take and offer on a property, we need to have had sight of proof of funds. This is simply, as the term suggests, proof that the buyer has the financial means to complete the transaction at the amount of his/her offer. There are a number of means by which someone can finance the purchase of a transaction and equally a number of methods by which proof of funds can be conveyed to an agent.

Examples of Proof of Funds:
Cash + Mortgage Approval from a Financial Institution (mortgage buyers):
This is the most common proof of funds for those financing a transaction partly with cash and partly with a mortgage. To prove a cash balance, a bank statement or screenshot of same will be acceptable. Alternatively an email from a bank official confirming that a sufficient bank balance is in place is acceptable. To prove that a mortgage is in place, we require a letter of offer or approval in principle from the lending institution. The combined amount of the cash and mortgage approval will need to be at least the amount of your offer on the property.

Cash in Bank (cash buyers)
We require a bank statement(s) in your name with cash balance(s) equal to or in excess of your offer amount. Alternatively a letter from your bank or solicitor confirming a cash balance of at least your offer amount is also acceptable.

Selling an Existing Property
Very often, a buyer will be financing the purchase of a property through the sale of an existing property. From a vendor's point of view, it is a little bit risky to accept an offer that is subject to the sale of another property - this is referred to as being in a chain and if for any reason the sale of that property falls through, the offer then no longer holds any water. If trying to use the sale of an existing property as proof of funds, an email from the selling estate agent as to the offers currently on that property will give some comfort to a vendor and is probably the best thing to do in this situation.