Key Features

The property has a significant development opportunity which can avail of many grants (which can
Be shared upon request) and has planning permission for various new works that include.
-Reconstruction of derelict stone cottage to an equestrian 2-bedroom Holiday Home with patio
-Existing walker ring to a BBQ area
-Car parking for 14 Cars and 7 Horse trailers
-Construction of 19 new horse stables
-Change use of block built shed to a 2-bedroom Holiday Home with patio
-Change of use of stable one to a 2-bedroom Holiday Home with patio
-Change of use of stable two to a 1-bedroom Holiday Home with patio
-Existing San arena to childrenÂ's play area

Property Description

Welcome to the Thatch, a unique opportunity to acquire a most intriguing Equestrian property nestled on 9 acres. This five-bed, deceitfully spacious, thatch cottage epitomizes the rustic charm of county Meath. This property is perfect for an equestrian enthusiast and or as a development opportunity with planning permission for 4 Additional holiday cottages that can avail of generous Government grants of over €300k.

Located in the heath of Horse country in Co Meath not to mention the historical town of Trim with its Castle and the beautiful River Boyne and Boyne Blueway walk yet its only 30 minutes Dublin Airport and 45 minutes to the centre of Dublin.

As you approach the property through the tree canopied driveway with traditional stone wall, you are met by a bright opening entering to the courtyard. The courtyards centre piece is the thatched cottage that has been thoroughly looked after over the years (Completely refurbished in 1996 and upgraded again in 2016).

To the right of the cottage lies a large derelict stone detached dwelling which just achieved a grant of planning to bring back to a house and which will also avail of the Derelict Grants to refurbish it back to its natural glory.

To the right of this you have another large building housing a feed storage and foaling plus weaning box. This building has also just achieved planning to convert to tourist short stay accommodation. In the rear centre of the courtyard you have a block of 4 solid stables and at a right angle to this you have another further detached block of 4 stables – Again both of these blocks recently achieved planning to convert to short stay accommodation.

Prospective buyers may wish to keep the buildings as they are however they may also wish to convert them into accommodation as per planning granted – there is also planning given for an additional 19 Stables in the corner of one of the paddocks to the read of the sand arena and horse walker.

As you make your way further down to the rear of the courtyard you pass the stables it leads to the outdoor sand arena and horse walking ring. To the rear of the open-air sand arena, you have the first of 5 paddocks all of which are separated by post and railed fencing throughout.

Following on to the east of the property you will find the gated yard entrance and barn, which then leads to the surrounding fields. The property has been carefully planned to form four sizable paddocks – each separately gated and with its own water supply. Additionally, to the left of the main house there Is a beautiful cut stone building which with double metal doors could be used as a garage/storage building.

The spacious thatch cottage has undergone continues refurbishment. The Thatch roof itself has been carefully tended to and the thatch is presented in excellent condition. The thatched roof avails to a grant, once replacing is needed.

As you enter the cottage you are met with the entrance hallway which leads to the ground floor bedrooms to the right wing, the end bedroom benefits from dual aspect. The main family bath complete with a bathtub and walk in pumped shower. The open plan spacious kitchen/dining/living area is to the left wing. The kitchen is complete with a breakfast bar to enjoy your morning coffee in tranquillity. The dining area harbours a grand fireplace which a solid fuel burning stove which is the centre piece of the room. The kitchen/dining area is complete with patio doors leading to the patio and lawns. The cottage benefits from the newly installed highly efficient heating system that was implemented in the past year.

From the entrance hallway you have access to the first floor where you find the second family bathroom and the remaining three bedrooms including a built-in study/library area on the landing. The property is deceptively spacious and benefits from ample storage. The cottage benefits from dual aspect which makes this home a bright and warm dwelling.

The Folio includes just attained full planning* permission for Four (4) holiday cottages made up of conversion of

Two (2) stable buildings each to a one-bedroom single storey dwelling,and refurbishment of a stone cottage to a two-bedroom single-storey dwelling,along three stable blocks containing four, six and nine horse cubicles, respectively 19 Stables. outdoor riding arena, horse walker and associated site development works.

*A variety of Generous development grants are available for this particular type of planning permission

BER Details

BER No. 105268387

Energy Performance Indicator: 325.77 kWh/m2/yr

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