Cuiltybar House, Carrowlean Coolaney, F56 CD40

Cuiltybar House, Coolaney, Co. Sligo

5 Bedroom Period House on 13.5 Acres

Cuiltybar House is a beautiful classic Period residence dating back originally to the mid 18th century when it was built by the O'Hara family, who were the landlords of the era in this part of Co. Sligo.

The house is located in a beautiful and secluded setting, just 2km from Coolaney village, and within 20km of Sligo town centre.

Approached by a private 300m tarmac driveway through wrought iron gates, the house is a 2 storey over basement, and has residential accommodation of approx. 375m2.

The present owner took occupancy approx. 30 years ago, and has carefully restored and maintained the house, while also adding some modern essentials without compromising any orginal features. The house still needs further upgrading and modernisation, and will be a true project for a new loving owner.

The residential accommodation includes 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, seperate sitting, living & dining rooms, while the basement area includes working kitchen, utility, laundry, storeage rooms, and office space.

Various aspects from the house overlook south and east facing gardens, as well as a large tarmac courtyard which is bound on 2 sides by old stone-built stables which could have potential for residential re-development.

The entire plot of 13.5 acres has approx 10 acres of 15-year old commercial & native woodland, as well as dozens of mature trees planted in previous centuries. 

A period house of this nature rarely comes to the market in Co. Sligo or indeed in the West of Ireland, and the agent highly recommends viewings for those seeking a classic house with highly attractive secluded grounds.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor

• Entrance Porch - Tiled floor, stone door framing 3.5 x 2.5m
• Entrance Hall - Off porch, tiled floor, open fireplace 4.8 x 3m
• Sitting room - Bay window/door with  south facing side garden access, and open fireplace 5.5 x 4.7m
• Diningroom - open fireplace, sash windows, built-in dumb waiter to kitchen below 4.6 x 5.4m
• Bathroom - feature cast iron bath & shower 4 x 2m
• Office - Courtyard views 2.8 x 2.4m

First Floor - Accessed via feature staircase or elevator to bright landing

• Bedroom 1 - Sash windows & fireplace 4.2 x 6.2m
• Bedroom 2 - Sash windows & fireplace 5.6 x 5m
• Bedroom 3 - Sash windows & fireplace 5.5 x 4.6
• Bedroom 4 - Connecting door to BR 2 & fire escape 4.2 x 3.5m
• Bedroom 5 - Modest bedroom with couryard views 3 x 2.3m
• Bathroom / WC / Shower unit in separate spaces2 x 4m

Basement - Back door off courtyard to basement hallway

• Kitchen - 4.5 x 5.4m - Solid fuel stove, old tiled floors, dumb waiter to sitting room above, & wainscoted walls
• Basement office -  5.4 x 4.5m - Sash windows & built-in book shelves
• Utility / Food prep room - 3.9 x 1.9m - Off kitchen & conservatory access - Flag stone floors
• Conservatory - 8.8 x 4.9m - Tiled floors, glass walls on 2 sides, with access to courtyard & gardens on 3rd side.
• Laundry / Boiler room / Storage rooms - Separate rooms for each
• Bathroom - 2.8 x 2.5m - with cast iron bath & shower

Courtyard & Sheds

The tarmac courtyard extends to approx. 31m x 14m and has been used in the past as a tennis court. It is bounded on 2 sides by old stone buildings, divided in various stables, storage & workshop units of 2 blocks.

Block 1: 3.7 x 5.7m, 3.7 x 2.8m, 3.7x10m

Block 2: 4.6 x 3.7m, 4.6 x 3.4m, 4.6 x 2.3m, 4.6 x 3.3m, 4.6 x 5m + lofted area over block 2 accessed by stair internally.

• Workshop - Added to Block 2 at rear 5.9 x 19m
• Loft area - Accessed internally by stairs.

Grounds & Gardens

• On southern side of residence is a partially walled garden, adorned with a variety of shrubs, trees and flowers. This garden is in lawn and is a beautiful sun trap.
• Surprising features of pathways, railings, gates, and multi level feature make this a property which will always surprise and intrigue the owners.
• Other lawned areas extend out to the front of the house. Old orchard to rear of courtyard (partally walled) with variety of fruit trees and bushes.
• There is  approx 10 acres of young forestry 13 years planted surrounding the house and gardens which lend total shelter and privacy to the property. Mixture of spruce & native woodland trees.
• The property is bordered on the northern side by the old Sligo - Limerick railway line which may be re-opened for either greenway or railway at some stage in future.

Features:

• Large timber sash windows in most rooms with timber shutters.
• Elevator from basement floor to ground floor and first floor.
• Bright stain glass window on stair well to upstairs
• Panoramic view of Ox Mts & surrounding countryside from most rooms.
• Tarmac drive from entrance gates to house and courtyard.
• Feature clock and weather vein on shed roof.
• Courtyard buildings have potential for residential accommodation conversion to self catering apartments etc.