Lissenhall Great, Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland

A unique period property in an unrivalled coastal setting

Prospect House, a renovated stone-built farmhouse dating back to 1870, ideally located in a rural and picturesque environment beside Prospect Point on the inner Malahide tidal estuary. The residence is a rare opportunity to acquire a large period style property in a second to none location, boasting both privacy and country style living.

The property briefly comprises six bedrooms (four of which are double), entrance hall, study, office, reception room, kitchen/living/dining room, kitchen, living/dining room with balcony, spacious cellar and storage area, two utility rooms, and three bathrooms.

Prospect House offers a classic accommodation, with timeless features such as the high ceilings, exposed timber beams and picture framed windows throughout, all of which are evident in the entrance hall. Passing through the porch and main entrance hallway, the study sits to the left-hand side.

To the right is a storage area which also connects to the main living room, and which could be transformed into an artist studio or provide further accommodation. Straight ahead is the inner hallway, which offers access to a large cellar. This area is currently used for storage and as a tack room and, as it is alarmed, is perfect for safe storage of equestrian equipment or other high value items. The cellar and storage are also the perfect spot for a wine cellar or with some work this area could be transferred into a wine room.

The final aspect of the ground floor is the separate annexe or wing. This area has its own entrance and comprises of a large reception room, the sixth bedroom and a home office.   A staircase leads to the first floor second kitchen/living/dining room, a utility room, a recently modernised shower room and a double bedroom. The left wing is the perfect opportunity for those who those with younger adults looking for their own source of independent living.

The first floor of the right wing has a comfortable dining/living room which has a large balcony offering stunning vistas of the Malahide Estuary. The balcony is the ideal spot to enjoy a morning coffee while watching the sun rise.

From the living/dining room, the open plan split level kitchen/breakfast room awaits. Connected to the kitchen is the utility room, that can also be used as a pantry. From the landing and inner hallway there is access to the master bedroom, bedrooms two, three and four and the shower room. The master bedroom boasts ample storage, with room width floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, a hot press and en-suite. The master bedroom benefits from maximum natural day light, being south facing. From the first floor there are commanding vistas of the estuary, common sights include kayakers, paddle boarders and water sport enthusiast enjoying the estuary.

Outbuildings

Located to the front of Prospect House sits the spacious steel barn featuring 3 generously proportioned internal loose boxes. An external stable block houses five additional stables, one which has been set up for the alternate use as a wash bay and one which is used as a feed room. The outbuildings complete Prospect House as an ideal equestrian sanctuary beside the sea. The barn could have alternative uses such as a boat house or storage for water sport gear, kayaks, paddle boards, etc.. Some of the best riding beaches in north county Dublin are within a short trailer journey and the property is located within easy access to a number of Ireland's leading equestrian competition and training venues, including Killossery Lodge Stud (10km), Broadmeadows Equestrian centre (13km), National Sport Horse Arena (20km) and the top venues of JAG International, Coilog Equestrian and Mullingar Equestrian centres all within about an hour's drive of the property.

The property is also home to a garage block with space for two cars and plenty of room to the rear for a workshop and general storage.

Gardens and Grounds

To the east side of the residence there is a lawned area, which has recently been landscaped and sown with a mixture of grasses and wildflower seeds. To the rear of the lawn, which is bordered by a mix of mature trees and hedging, is the well-tended sand riding arena. To the left of the arena is the bell house which is surrounded by mature trees offering a great sense of privacy and security. Behind the arena are two large paddocks which are used daily by the current owner and are presented very well. On the southside of the holding, you will find a headland which attracts various wildlife, including swans, ducks, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants and herons etc in addition to migratory birds such as Canada Geese.

History

Built in around the 1870's the building is one of several farm buildings set in the grounds of an original larger walled estate farm, Lissen Hall. It had split level stables and storage buildings which have been converted to a house and guest wing.

The railway bridge built in 1844 across the mouth of the Broadmeadow/Malahide Estuary has resulted in the lagoonal character of the inner estuary, designated as both a Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). On the northwest part of the site there is a very attractive stone building with a bell tower that would have been used to summon the farm workers. The building is an excellent example of beautiful utilitarian rural buildings and would be perfect for further renovation if so desired (S.P.P.).

Services

Oil fired central heating, mains water and private well, mains electricity, newly installed water treatment system, solar panels that provide solar heated hot water to the main house.

Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.

Offers
Offers may be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
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Location

Prospect House is situated in a picturesque rural environment, set beside Prospect Point on the inner part of the Malahide tidal estuary and within close proximity to the bustling towns of Swords and Malahide. The house is in a popular and easily accessible location, offering quick access to Dublin Airport (6km), M1 Motorway (3.5km), M50 (10km) and Dublin City.

Swords (3.7km) is a short drive away and offers a wide range of amenities including shopping, restaurants, cinemas and sporting facilities. There are two shopping centres, Swords Central and the Pavilions Shopping Centre which offer every service a family could need. Other shopping options and family friendly amenities are located in nearby Malahide (6.5km) and Donabate (7.5km).

Excellent transport links, including both public and private bus services, operate to and from Dublin City Centre from Swords and the train services from Malahide include the Dart offering easy access to the city centre and national rail services to Belfast.

The property is set on the banks of the Malahide Estuary, which is a perfect spot for many activities and hobbies, including hacking, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and wind surfing. The facilities offer an ease of access to these activities with its equestrian features meaning you can literally saddle up and go at any time.

Close by is Roganstown Hotel and Country Club (7.7km), with the Christy O'Connor Jnr designed 18-hole championship golf course. There are numerous other golf courses in the local vicinity including St Margaret's Golf & Country Club, Corballis Links Golf Club and The Island Golf Club which is one of the finest in the Country. The Royal Dublin Golf Club located on North Bull Island is 19 km from the property.

There are a number of both public and private primary and secondary schools in the surrounding area including Loreto College and Colaiste Choilm CBS in Swords and St. Colmcille's Girls National Catholic School to name a few. There are also transport options for people seeking schooling in Dublin City.