Ballygrace House, Churchtown,

Ballygrace House is a beautifully presented olde world farmhouse with adjoining courtyard and yard set on C. 103 acres. Set back from the road and accessed by a private  hardcore driveway. The property is perched in a hillside position with open countryside views and wooded backdrop. Approached via a gated entrance and hardcore driveway which also accesses the main yard. The property is immensely private. 

Accessed via a beautiful wooden door and limestone steps, Ballygrace House is a fine example of period farmhouse.

There is a grand entrance hall with an arch and intricate stairs leads to a sizeable dual aspect living room set around an open fire. The kitchen boasts and array of cream farmhouse style kitchen units and is centred around a stove. Just of the kitchen is a utility room and guest w.c.. A subtle rustic tile runs throughout the majority of the ground floor  Other features include splayed window reveals coving and panelling.

The original restored stairs rises to the first floor where there is a large landing area, thee bedrooms ( two with en-suites ) and a family bathroom with wooden vanity and large bath. Decor is soft and neutral throughout.

The grounds encase the property and are beautifully laid out and secluded with an abundance of parking. A concrete yards leads to a two storey stone building with limestone arches. There are four stables, a wood store and a tack room. A stairs rises to a well impressive first floor area which is adaptable to a host of uses.

The farmyard is located to the rear of the old stone buildings where there is a modern hay barn, along with further stabling, stores and a haybarn with leanto, which has been used for wintering young stock. There is a considerable sized yard and a loading bay. A 4.5 furlong uphill gallop runs along one boundary. Surface was completed by Furlongs in Wexford.

A schooling area expands to 360 mts with 11 hurdles/fences . The lands are mostly laid out in grass. There is a portion in foresty C. 19 acres, C. 4 acres of wild bird cover and boundary woodland. Ballygrace House and land represents a fantastic opportunity for an equestrian enthusiast although it is equally adaptable to an agricultural holding.

Viewing is highly recommended.

Location:

Ballygrace House is set just outside Churchtown Village, , C. 6 km from Buttevant where the first steeplechase took place in 1752, the area is steeped in equestrian history. Mallow Race Course is C. 20 km. The nearby towns of Charleville, Buttevant and Mallow have good local amenities and facilities including schools, shops and bus and rail connections. Whilst situated amidst beautiful and unspoilt countryside, the property is easily accessible. The N20 provides direct access to Cork and Limerick City. There are mainline rail services available at Charleville and Mallow. The area is well serviced by a variety of good schools both primary and secondary. Sporting and recreational opportunities include Hiking in Ballyhoura Mountains, walking at Doneraile Estate, where there are c.400 acres of grounds, walks and facilities. There is also excellent riding country in the surrounding area. Hunting is with the Duhallow Foxhounds, Limerick Harriers, The County Foxhounds and the Avondhu Foxhounds. Cork Race course is c. 20km. Limerick Race course is c.54km , Tipperary is c. 56km and Killarney is c. 66km. Cork, Shannon and Kerry Airports are all within an hours drive.

Eirecode:  P51 HN2F

Features:

• Spacious Accommodation.
• Private location.
• Heating is via Oil Fired Central Heating.

| Equestrian & Farm Facilities

• Stables

In total there are 9 stables at Ballygrace.. The courtyard also comprises of tack room and workstore. A further 5 stables are located in the main yard. There is ample opportunity for further stabling.

• Gallops

The property has a gallops, a 4.5 Furlong uphill gallop developed by Furlong Gallops in Wexford, specialists in their field.

• Schooling Ground

There is an impressive schooling ground which is 360 mts long complete with a mixture of hurdles and fences. There is also an elevated viewing area.

Schedule of Buildings

Courtyard Stables

• Stable 1
• Stable 2
• Stable 3
• Stable 4
• Tack Room
• Wood Store
• Overhead Area

Main Yard

• Machinery Shed/Haybarn
• Haybarn
• Leanto
• Leanto

Stables

• Stable 5 – 3.6. 3.5
• Stable 6 – 3.6 x 4.6
• Stable 7 – 3.7 x 3.5
• Stable 8 – 3.6 x 3.5
• Stable 9 – 3.6 x 3.7

Cattlecrush and other small stores

Farmland

The majority of the lands are enclosed by post and rail fencing and are accessible by a network of extensive roadways. The holding is sheltered by mature woodland. In total the holding extends to C. 103 acres, which includes is C./19 Acres of commercial forestry and C. 4 acres of wild bird cover.

BER Details

BER Rating: C1

BER No.: 117438879

Energy Performance Indicator: 173.68 kWh/m²/yr