Maison Gaulstown, Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath

Gaulstown House is an exceptionally attractive five-bay two-storey Georgian residence over basement built c. 1830. It is presented in excellent decorative condition throughout and stands proudly on 38 acres of freedraining, southerly facing lands, laid out in a mixture of mature gardens, fenced paddocks and woodland. Accessed via a tree-lined laneway and two gravelled avenues, one of which is secured with electric gates, the property enjoys a private setting surrounded by mature hardwood trees and beautifully maintained gardens. One avenue leads past a cutstone stable yard with six stables, a coach house and barn beyond.

With wonderful southerly countryside views, Gaulstown House extends to approximately 465 sq. m / 5,000 sq. ft. over two floors and a basement (excluding the attic rooms). The accommodation comprises an enclosed portico opening into a magnificent entrance hall to the left of which is a living room, which in turn opens into a fully fitted kitchen with in-frame painted timber cabinets, stone worktops and an AGA.

To the right of the entrance hall is the drawing room, behind which is the dining room. All these principal rooms benefit from a dual aspect with wonderful period features including ceiling cornicing, working shutters and attractive working fireplaces. The staircase hall provides access to a single storey extension comprising a guest WC, utility and storerooms, as well as the basement and back garden access.

A sweeping staircase leads to four generous double bedrooms on the first floor, each enjoying excellent natural light and extensive storage. The main bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. A family bathroom, with secondary access to one of the bedrooms, completes this level. A set of stairs provides access to the attic room accommodation comprising a recently fitted bathroom, a study / home office and a fifth bedroom.

At basement level, with windows looking out on a dry moat, there is a range of light filled additional rooms ideal for use as a playroom, TV room, home office or hobby spaces. An adjacent courtyard can be accessed via a tunnel leading from the basement.

Gardens and Grounds
The grounds at Gaulstown House are impeccably maintained and include well-planned out gardens with spectacular flower borders surrounding the house, a courtyard containing a number of storerooms, a tennis court, and a stable yard with a converted coach house. The gardens are comprised of mature plants, shrubbery and feature specimens. An ornamental pond and paved area to the rear of the house complete the outdoor space.

Equestrian Facilities
The equestrian enthusiast is well catered for at Gaulstown House where the facilities include an expansive and attractive stable yard comprising a large cut stone outbuilding housing 6 stables built to a very high standard with lighting and running water and secondary accommodation made up of a large living room, a kitchen, and 3 bedrooms which could be further converted as required (subject to planning permission). To the rear of the stable yard is a large all weather menage and a cut stone barn which could provide additional stabling if required.

Lands
The land at Gaulstown is comprised of 38 acres laid out in a combination of gardens and pasture, bordered by mature trees and stud rail fencing. It is very well drained and serviced with both well and mains water supply with about 350 metres of road frontage to the south.

Additional lands and farmyard
Available separately and adjacent to Gaulstown are 36 acres laid out in pasture with a well-maintained farmyard and a series of outbuildings for livestock, machinery and fodder storage. Facilities include an interconnecting Dutch barn and lean-to with corrugated roof, corrugated cladding concrete walls and concrete floor, and a six-bay Dutch barn with crush and race to the side. The farmyard also contains a traditional cut stone building which could be converted to residential use, subject to planning permission.