If it’s a home with character and a bit of land that you’re after then Fort Edward might just be it.
This substantial Georgian house is located at Coolreagh on the edge of Bodyke village in Co Clare and while is in very good condition, some upgrades to the interior would see it transformed into an even greater residence than it already is.
The house itself offers 5 bedrooms and 380sqm of living space while there is also a cottage and outbuildings to the rear of the magnificent 8 acre site.
The property is accessed off the R352 Scariff to Ennis road by way of a discreet stone-built entrance and a sweeping driveway with land on both sides.
Built c.1845, the house is described by Hugh Weir, in his 'Houses of Clare', as 'A large two-storey, three bay, hip-roofed house facing east-northeast, with a central fan lit front door in a one bay breakfront, with magnificent views towards the Shannon valley and bordering mountains.'
This property has a unique charm. The house, while compact, enjoys a substantial and stately appearance.
It has high ceilings and tall wide windows throughout with large reception rooms to the left and right of the entrance hall with a kitchen, breakfast room, office, study, two toilets and a bright conservatory completing the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms, with the substantial Georgian windows affording magnificent views from each.
To the rear there is a building comprising of two garages and 'the cottage', which has a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. This is a converted coach house.
The house has been lived in by the same family since the 1970's. While it has been well maintained it will benefit from fresh energy and provides plenty of scope for new owners to put their own imprint on it. It is secluded and yet close to all amenities. It is 20 minutes from Ennis, 30 minutes from Limerick. 50 minutes from Galway and 20 minutes from the M7.
Find out more about Fort Edward at www.myhome.ie/4733133 or contact selling agent Billy Loughnane of Wesell.ie on 065 6820888
