Slevoir, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary

Description

Slevoir House built in c.1875, is considered one of Ireland's outstanding Victorian country houses, in excellent condition, it has a splendid lakeside setting. A five-bay two-storey house, with a distinctive Italianate tower, situated in the beautiful village of Terryglass and overlooks Slevoir Bay, the most north-eastern part of Lough Derg. Slevoir House sits on approximately 48ha(119acres) with its own harbour and benefitting from 1.4km of lake frontage onto Lough Derg. The campanile tower, which is visible from across the lake and balustraded roof terrace of Slevoir offer wonderful, uninterrupted views over land and lake.

A tree lined avenue leads up passed the courtyard and guest house to the gravelled forecourt and the elegant entrance awaits you to Slevoir House.

History

The original house at Slevoir was built at the close of the eighteenth century by the Maunsell family. It later passed to a Rev Francis Synge. Lt. Col James F. Hickie purchased Slevoir in 1871 and completely rebuilt the house, giving it the distinctive tower, and the refurbishment was completed in 1875. Designed by John McCurdy – the architect of Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel. He chose the Italianate style, modelled on Renaissance architecture, which had become popular after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built their Isle of Wight retreat, Osborne House, in that manner.

Slevoir was the residence of the Hickie family to 1965, when it was sold to the Salesian sisters. They were at Slevoir until 1983, when it passed into private ownership. The current owners purchased in 2013 and have maintained the property to a very high standard.

Accommodation

The elegant accommodation at Slevoir House is sumptuous, with gracious light filled rooms. The period features are in excellent condition with high ceilings with coving, centre pieces, fireplaces, shutters and original floors.

The entrance hallway is a very impressive focal point of the house, with the original staircase to the first floor and the drawing room and living room leading from it. All of the reception rooms have wonderful views over the lake.

The first reception room is the living room, which is an interconnecting double room running from the front to the back of the house. The double doors can divide this room into two. The room itself is magnificent with coving, high ceilings, fireplace and incredible views over Lough Derg, lawns to the front and the land surrounding the property. Doors lead from the living room to the front lawns and terrace.

Next to the double reception rooms, is the bay windowed drawing room. The drawing room is again a wonderful reception room which is in excellent condition, with coving, high ceilings and a fireplace, benefitting from wonderful views over the lake from the bay windows.

Through a hallway off the entrance hall, the drawing room then leads to the lounge and dining room. The lounge is a comfortable room, again benefitting from high ceilings, coving and a fireplace. The views from the room overlook the lake and grounds. A bar is also within this room, ideal for a pre-dinner aperitif.

The dining room is next door, again with high ceilings, coving and fireplace, overlooking the incredible lake views.

The kitchen is off the dining room and leads to the utility room, storeroom and guest wc's.

To the front of the property there is a separate access through the lobby, which could be used for guests or for staff purposes and is self-contained, including a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom.

From the breathtaking entrance hallway and staircase to the landing of the first floor. The landing overlooks the entrance hallway in all its beauty. On the first floor there are nine bedrooms which are all ensuite, a kitchen and sitting room. The bedrooms and ensuites were upgraded over the last few years and are in excellent condition. The kitchen is newly added and enjoys wonderful views at this level over the grounds.

Tower

The Italianate tower is a standout feature of Slevoir House and leads from the first floor of the house, over two further levels within the tower and includes a study, and two lounges, which have the most amazing views. The tower is visible from the lake and the views it enjoys from the tower are outstanding.

Basement

The basement includes storage rooms.

Guest Lodge

The guest lodge includes an open plan kitchen/living room/dining room, kitchen, utility and bathroom.

Garden, Grounds & Courtyard

From the front of Slevoir House leads through to a terrace within a sheltered lawned area, which takes in the wonderful views over the grounds. The terrace can be reached from the house through the double reception rooms. The tennis court is adjacent and there's a wonderful walk through down to the lake. The walled garden includes an orchard with lots of varieties of fruit growing. The courtyard leads from the house and leads to the walled garden. The stable yard and coach houses surround the courtyard and is a lovely feature of the property

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Harbour

Slevoir House benefits from its own private sheltered harbour, which leads directly onto Slevoir Bay and Lough Derg.

Lands

Sitting on approximately 48ha(119acres), the lands at Slevoir are well sheltered. Approximately 28ha(70acres) are in grass and the balance is in mature trees and pleasure grounds of the property.