An attractive 250-acre (100-hectare) parkland estate with Sopwell Hall, an attractive early Georgian country home built in 1745, and the striking Killaleigh Castle, which dates to circa 1590. The estate is situated equidistant of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away and the nearby village of Ballingarry is 5-minutes driving. The nearest international airport is Shannon, just over an hour driving, and Dublin and Cork airports are around 2-hours driving. Whilst being wonderfully secluded the estate is nearby to town amenities and easily accessible, with the M7 motorway accessible some 12.4 miles or 20 kilometres away. The house is privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland that extends to a tree lined perimeter. The castle is unoccupied but largely intact. The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed, with the principal house comprising 14,235 square feet (1,322 square metres) and including 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A studio and 3 estate lodges combine to present an additional 3,424 square feet or 318 square metres. The castles 4,000 square feet or 369 square metres. The stone outbuildings comprise 9,158 square feet or 851 square metres.
Built in 1745, to a design attributed to the renowned architect Francis Bindon, Sopwell Hall is imposing yet welcoming and conforms to the best traditions of early Georgian architecture. The house stands three storeys over basement with direct access from the ground and basement levels. The magnificent reception hall, lined with distinctive fluted Doric pilasters and divided by a screen of arches, is spacious and well-proportioned. A morning room, study, drawing room and dining room are each impressive. Displaying the very best features and proportions of fine Georgian architecture each is filled with natural light, has impressive large marble chimneypieces with open fires and ornate cornicing. A feature of the entire house is the abundance of natural light with ample tall and large glazed windows. The lower level includes a sitting room or den, a large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry and staff apartment. A broad carved staircase leads to a generously large landing on the main bedroom floor. Impressive architecturally, there are six matching scagliola sienna marble columns and a large, perfectly proportioned domed ceiling, with a glazed atrium. There are 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on this floor. The Master Bedroom Suite occupies the south-eastern corner. The second floor provides 5 further bedrooms and a bathroom and has a games room and study. A Studio , positioned in the adjacent courtyard , comprises some 660 square feet or 61 square metres.
The estate is a haven of tranquillity and privacy that is rare in the 21st-century. Positioned at the end of a half-mile drive Sopwell Hall occupies a central position within its own estate and enjoys a panoramic view over the park and woodland. The outer parts of the estate comprising a perimeter woodland belt and creating a great sense of privacy and seclusion. Among the many ancient and specimen trees throughout the estate are some particularly fine Spanish chestnut, a noted ancient beech wood and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree. The woodlands include indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch and spruce. All through the year there is a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the estate. There is, too, much wildlife to be found on the estate. Red squirrels, pine martens, foxes and hares are regularly sighted, and buzzards, owls and falcons can also be found. The Coillte forestry, circa 500 acres, which adjoins the estate provides great amenity with access to long walk ing trails in beautiful surroundings. Of the circa 25 0 - acres or 1 01 hectares within the estate about 100-acres is in woodland . Additional circa 50-acres grassland available.

SOPWELL HALL AND KILLALEIGH CASTLE

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Discover a stunning 250-acre estate featuring Sopwell Hall, an elegant early Georgian residence constructed in 1745, alongside the remarkable Killaleigh Castle, dating back to around 1590. This estate is ideally located between the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea, and Nenagh, with the charming town of Borrisokane just 5 miles away and the village of Ballingarry a short 5-minute drive. Shannon International Airport is about an hour away, while Dublin and Cork airports are approximately two hours' drive. Despite its serene seclusion, the estate offers convenient access to local amenities, with the M7 motorway just 12.4 miles away. Nestled within mature parkland, the main house is surrounded by a tree-lined perimeter, while the castle remains largely intact and unoccupied. The principal residence boasts 14,235 square feet of exquisite living space, featuring 5 grand reception rooms and 10 bedrooms, complemented by a studio and 3 estate lodges adding an additional 3,424 square feet. The castle itself spans 4,000 square feet, and the stone outbuildings cover 9,158 square feet. 

Sopwell Hall, designed by the esteemed architect Francis Bindon, impresses with its three-story structure above a basement, offering direct access from both levels. The magnificent reception hall, adorned with distinctive Doric pilasters and archways, is both spacious and inviting. Each of the impressive morning room, study, drawing room, and dining room is filled with natural light, showcasing exquisite marble chimneypieces and ornate cornicing. The lower level features a cozy den, a large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry, and staff apartment. A grand carved staircase leads to a generous landing on the main bedroom floor, which includes 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The Master Bedroom Suite enjoys a prime position in the southeast corner. The second floor offers an additional 5 bedrooms, a bathroom, a games room, and a study, with a studio in the adjacent courtyard comprising 660 square feet. 

This estate is a rare sanctuary of peace and privacy in the modern world. Located at the end of a half-mile drive, Sopwell Hall commands panoramic views over the lush parkland and woodlands. The estate's perimeter woodland belt enhances the sense of seclusion. Among the ancient trees are magnificent Spanish chestnuts, a historic beech wood, and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree, alongside indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch, and spruce. The estate is vibrant with color year-round and teems with wildlife, including red squirrels, pine martens, foxes, and hares, as well as buzzards, owls, and falcons. Adjacent to the estate, the Coillte forestry spans approximately 500 acres, offering beautiful walking trails. Of the estate's 250 acres, around 100 acres are wooded, with an additional 50 acres of grassland available.

اكتشف عقارًا رائعًا يمتد على 250 فدانًا ويضم قاعة سوبيول، وهي مسكن أنيق على الطراز الجورجي المبكر بُنيت في عام 1745، إلى جانب قلعة كيلايلي الرائعة التي تعود إلى حوالي عام 1590. يقع هذا العقار في موقع مثالي بين المدن التاريخية بير، روسكريا، ونيناغ، مع المدينة الساحرة بوريكوكين على بعد 5 أميال فقط، وقرية بالينغاري على بعد 5 دقائق بالسيارة. يبعد مطار شانون الدولي حوالي ساعة، بينما يبعد مطار دبلن وكورك حوالي ساعتين بالسيارة. على الرغم من عزلته الهادئة، يوفر العقار وصولاً مريحًا إلى المرافق المحلية، حيث يبعد الطريق السريع M7 حوالي 12.4 ميل. محاطًا بحديقة ناضجة، يقع المنزل الرئيسي وسط محيط مزروع بأشجار، بينما تبقى القلعة سليمة إلى حد كبير وغير مأهولة. يتميز المسكن الرئيسي بمساحة 14,235 قدمًا مربعًا من المساحة المعيشية الفاخرة، مع 5 غرف استقبال فخمة و10 غرف نوم، بالإضافة إلى استوديو و3 أكواخ عقارية تضيف 3,424 قدمًا مربعًا إضافيًا. تمتد القلعة على 4,000 قدم مربع، وتغطي المباني الحجرية 9,158 قدمًا مربعًا.

تم تصميم قاعة سوبيول من قبل المعماري الشهير فرانسيس بيندون، وتتميز بهيكلها المكون من ثلاثة طوابق فوق الطابق السفلي، مما يوفر وصولًا مباشرًا من كلا المستويين. يتميز قاعة الاستقبال الرائعة، المزينة بأعمدة دورية مميزة وأقواس، بأنها فسيحة وجذابة. كل من غرفة الصباح، والدراسة، وغرفة الرسم، وغرفة الطعام مملوءة بالضوء الطبيعي، وتعرض مدافئ رخامية رائعة وزخارف مزخرفة. يتضمن الطابق السفلي غرفة جلوس مريحة، ومطبخًا كبيرًا، وقبو نبيذ، وغسيل، وشقة للموظفين. تؤدي درج منحوت واسع إلى هبوط كبير في طابق النوم الرئيسي، الذي يضم 5 غرف نوم رئيسية و4 حمامات. يحتل جناح غرفة النوم الرئيسية موقعًا متميزًا في الزاوية الجنوبية الشرقية. يوفر الطابق الثاني 5 غرف نوم إضافية وحمامًا وغرفة ألعاب ودراسة، مع استوديو في الفناء المجاور يمتد على 660 قدمًا مربعًا.

هذا العقار هو ملاذ نادر من السلام والخصوصية في العالم الحديث. يقع في نهاية طريق بطول نصف ميل، وتتمتع قاعة سوبيول بإطلالات بانورامية على الحدائق الخضراء والغابات. تعزز حزام الغابات المحيط بالعقار شعور العزلة. من بين الأشجار القديمة توجد كستناء إسباني رائع، وغابة بيل قديمة، وشجرة تفاح سيبيرية نادرة، إلى جانب البلوط، والزان، والرماد، واللارش، والتنوب. يتألق العقار بالألوان على مدار السنة ويكتظ بالحياة البرية، بما في ذلك السناجب الحمراء، والسمور، والثعالب، والأرانب، بالإضافة إلى النسور، والبوم، والصقور. بجوار العقار، تمتد غابة كويلتي على حوالي 500 فدان، مما يوفر مسارات مشي جميلة. من بين 250 فدانًا من العقار، حوالي 100 فدان مغطاة بالغابات، مع 50 فدانًا إضافيًا من الأراضي العشبية المتاحة.

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