THE REASK, HILL OF RATH, DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH A92 XW44

THE Reask is a wonderful and unique period villa style family home (300 sq m / 3,230 sq ft) on approx 14.57 hectares / 36 acres of prime agricultural lands. Tucked away at the end of a tree-lined avenue and set in mature private grounds, The Reask is surrounded by wonderful landscaped gardens created by multi-award winning designer, Paul Martin (RHS Chelsea Flower Show). Approached through electronically controlled wrought iron gates along a gravel driveway to the front of the house, first impressions of The Reask do not disappoint!

Weathered stone steps lead up to the handsome hall door which in turn opens into a welcoming open plan entrance hall with stunning antique fireplace and solid ‘Junker’ flooring. To the left of the hall is the elegant drawing-room where the wonderful circular bay window complete with inviting window seating immediately catches the eye. The formal dining room is to the right of the hall and connects into a well equipped kitchen which can easily accommodate an eight-seater kitchen table. There is an adjoining spacious utility room with access to laundry room, double garage and boiler house.

There is also a good size second living room to the rear. The accommodation on the ground floor is completed by the bright and airy master bedroom with walk-in closet and separate generous family bathroom. Upstairs there is another full size bathroom and a further four double bedrooms, all with garden views and one of which is currently in use as a home office. All in all, this is an impressive, character-filled family home, the layout of which facilitates both family life and is ideal for entertaining as a result of the interconnecting reception rooms. Outside, there is an interesting variety of mature lawns and shrubs, a kitchen garden with raised beds for herbs and vegetables and even its own orchard! The Reask is set on a total of 36 acres with farmyard and outbuildings (410sq m).

The asking price is €1,000,000 and viewings can be arranged through Darina Collins and Gabriel O’Brien in REA O’Brien Collins at 041 987 5444.