Jacobean Elegance With Modern Comforts And Natural Pool

Cangort House is a stunning Jacobean-style residence set within approximately nine point six seven hectares (twenty-three point nine acres) of beautifully landscaped grounds, offering a mix of historical charm and modern comforts. With extensive living spaces, equestrian facilities, and a natural swimming pool, it provides a perfect setting for relaxing country living and recreation.

CANGORT HOUSE
Set amidst a landscape steeped in history, Cangort House combines the allure of the past with the conveniences of modern living. Though the original castle fell in the seventeenth century, its surviving rear section was preserved and incorporated into the present structure, which was rebuilt around eighteen seventy in a distinguished Jacobean style. With its steeply pitched roofs and tall chimneys adorned with intricate moulded brick cornices, the house exudes a timeless elegance and enduring charm. The current owners have skilfully preserved the property’s historic character while introducing a bold and vibrant colour palette that adds a modern, distinctive touch throughout the house. Upon entering Cangort House, you are greeted by a long entrance hall featuring a decorative vaulted ceiling and stunning parquet flooring, which extends into many of the rooms throughout the house. To the right is a small lobby area, and as you continue, the first reception room you encounter is the dining room. This elegant space boasts lofty ceilings adorned with intricate cornicing, solid wood flooring, a striking marble fireplace, and large mullioned windows—a hallmark of the Jacobean era.

Next door, the library offers a cosy atmosphere with built-in shelving. Sliding double doors lead from this room into the beautifully light-filled drawing room where the rich navy walls create a warm and inviting ambiance. A wood-burning stove is complemented by a stunning Adams fireplace above making it an ideal space for entertaining.

A panelled hallway leads you to a cosy sitting room that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool. With its lower ceilings and wood-burning stove this room exudes warmth and comfort making it the perfect space for everyday living. Next door two interlinking studies provide an ideal setting for working from home. An additional hallway leads to another family room painted in striking blue shade offering yet another inviting space for everyday living.

Opposite the family room is the kitchen which has been recently refurbished by owners who clearly love to cook and entertain. The light-flooded kitchen combines classic country kitchen features including striking black-and-white marble floor solid wood built-in cabinetry sizable island unit with double Shaws Belfast sink; generous dining table complemented by two cookers: an electric Stanley Rangemaster with five-burner gas hob; cast iron solid fuel Stanley stove; Smeg fridge. A fantastic adjacent pantry area boasts floor-to-ceiling solid oak cabinets providing ample storage convenience including second fridge. Just off kitchen you’ll find boot room laundry room; WC adding to home’s practicality.

A magnificent dark wooden staircase leads you to upper floors where on returning landing open fireplace stands as striking unique feature creating stunning focal point especially when lit on cold winter evenings adding warmth charm to space.

The master suite exudes luxury with lofty ceilings open fire large windows adorned with shutters that overlook splendid gardens further enhanced by dressing room built-in wardrobes. The main bathroom is relaxing retreat featuring panelled walls solid wood flooring generous shower vintage freestanding roll top bathtub Edwardian rectangular washstand creating elegant space.

You will find seven more generously sized double bedrooms on this floor each offering unique view of surrounding grounds This floor also includes shower room study additional bathroom newly decorated WC Another bathroom awaiting refurbishment offering potential for personalisation While second internal staircase provides extra access ground floor.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
Cangort House is set within splendid grounds extending to approximately nine point six seven hectares (twenty-three point nine acres). A pair of electric gates welcome you to property where tarmac driveway bordered by trees post-and-rail fencing stretches ahead passing paddocks left As you draw closer to house driveway gently splits allowing choice drive up front entrance or courtyard stables As approach front of house large turning circle greets you mature beech tree standing proudly at centre while manicured lawns unfold before you.
To side of house lies stunning natural swimming pool surrounded by lush array aquatic plants filled pure rainwater free from chemicals chlorine This serene eco-friendly oasis provides perfect spot unwind relax amidst beauty garden.
At rear of house enclosed courtyard framed collection charming old stone buildings including thirteen stables shed firewood garden tools Adjacent courtyard lies historic walled garden now home sand arena exercising horses.

LOCATION
Cangort House is perfectly situated just two point four kilometres from village Shinrone where you’ll find range essential amenities including national primary school filling station convenience shop pub farm store gym squash courts both GAA soccer clubs ensuring everything needed close hand Additionally Slieve Bloom Cricket Club only seven point six kilometres away providing further recreational options sports enthusiasts.
The property also ideally situated nearly equidistant towns Roscrea Birr offering easy access both locations