Originally
built by the Ricky family, this residence is a fine late Georgian
two storey house which according to author Jimmy O' Toole' s book "
The Carlow Gentry" originally stood on circa 600 acres and was one
of Carlow' s smaller estates. Reduced this century to approximately
50 acres,
Ballynoe has had a number of interesting owners over the
years. Renowned architect Sam Stephenson owned the property for a
time in the 1970' s. The current owners have made Ballynoe House
their home for the last fourteen years during which time they bred
many fine draught horses from Ballynoe.
Situated
in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the area has much to offer
those interested in country pursuits. The Slaney Valley and the
renowned Altamont gardens are just a five minute drive from the
property with the choice of first class championship golf courses
including Mount Wolseley Golf & Country Club in nearby Tullow,
Killerig Castle Golf & Country Club, Carlow 27 hole championship
course, Coolattin Golf Club. It is in the country of the Carlow
Hunt, and there is also excellent trout fishing on the River Barrow
which flows through Carlow town which also provides facilities for
boating and cruising. There are a number of gun clubs in the area
and private shoots within easy drive which are always in need of new
guns. The scenic Wicklow way walk passes the nearby village of
Clonegal and provides beautiful walks through the Slaney Valley and
the Wicklow Hills.
This is a fine cut stone granite wall and cast iron
gates set off a quiet country road leads onto a gravelled lane
surrounded by mature trees. At its end stands Ballynoe House on an
elevated site taking advantage of the fine views of the rolling
countryside and farmland and the Wicklow and Blackstairs Mountains.
THE STUD FARM:- Circa 49 acres including residence,
gardens and pleasure grounds the lands are arable of excellent
quality currently in permanent pasture, with water to all paddocks
and due to the lay of the lands can provide great shelter for
livestock.
The enclosed cut stone stable yard, containing 9 loose
boxes, tack and feed rooms, hay and straw barns are all beautifully
maintained, and are an attractive addition to the property. A new
machinery and feed storage shed was constructed in 1998.
Surrounding the house and gardens are fine ornamental
standing trees, an attractive circa 2 acre old stone walled
ornamental garden with extensive orchard, herb & vegetable area,
heated swimming pool with adjoining changing rooms and sauna housed
in a timber framed pavilion.
To the western boundary of the property lies the river
Slaney and Ballynoe has the benefit of salmon fishing rights for
approximately 2kms on the bank adjoining the property. It is an area
of outstanding natural beauty near the popular Aghade Bridge with a
picturesque river walk along the bank. The fishing along the bank is
excellent with eight weirs, four named pools a long the beat
providing varied and productive water at mort levels. A small
fisherman' s lodge along the bank provides welcome refuge from the
summer showers.
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