See inside opulent €3.4 million Wicklow estate complete with equestrian facilities

Set on an 880-acre site that includes equestrian facilities, Clonmannon Estate in Ashford, Co Wicklow is the epitome of opulence.

Though this holding was built in 2015, the land it sits on was part of a wider estate steeped in history, with inhabitants including mining magnate Chester Beatty and pioneering female racehorse trainer Princess Frances Colonna di Stigliano.

The 272-square metre main residence- has three bedrooms and is positioned just 100 metres from the seashore, benefitting from elevated panoramic sea views from the upper level, southward views framed by Wicklow Head and the picturesque Wicklow mountains to the west.

A timber chalet studio augments the accommodation. The stable yard is positioned nearby to the house and includes ten stables, a large sand arena and post and rail paddock grazing.

The estate comprises a mixture of grazing land, scenic marsh, coastal meadow and a salt-lake. It was established to cater for a premier thoroughbred breeding stud operation and the layout could equally suit other equestrian interests.

A south facing entrance porch leads into a large reception room, currently comprising a study and sitting room to each end. The entire centre of the house, running the full depth from east to west, comprising a large, combined kitchen and dining space. The eastern end comprised of a fully fitted kitchen.

The dining space linking to a large south and west facing outside terrace, both enjoying pastoral views to the Wicklow mountains beyond. A drawing room benefits from an extended ceiling height and large open fireplace. A large cloakroom with a WC and wash-hand-basin completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom faces south and east and enjoys magical sea views. It has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. A family bathroom is positioned centrally off the upstairs landing. The other two bedrooms are each spacious and both also enjoy dual aspects. One has an interconnecting door to the family bathroom.

The property is listed by Sotheby’s International Realty for €3,450,000.

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