Perfect indoor and outdoor living at Somerville Lodge

Somerville Lodge, Balrath, is a late 18th century four-bed detached residence which was once part of the Somerville Estate, described as a "rare gem" by Smith Harrington Auctioneers. Somerville Estate was originally built by Sir James Somerville, a former Lord Mayor of Dublin, in the late 1700s in the heart of a historically rich region of Meath.

Asking €800,000, the property comprises ground floor of entrance hall, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting (TV) room, large family room, dining room with bay window, kitchen, back hall and attached garage, tool room, and boiler house. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and family bathroom. The light-filled living accommodation extends to 267.63 square metres (2,879 square feet), excluding garage.

Set upon 6.3 acres, Somerville Lodge offers excellent private outdoor entertainment and leisure spaces with a tennis court, patio, summer house, pond, two horse stables and several outdoor seating areas to enjoy. The lands are divided between landscaped gardens, paddocks, wildflower meadows, and mature woodland.

The property is accessed via a long drive, flanked by mature trees and entered via wrought iron electric gates and stone piers. The entrance passes over a stream which runs through the woodland and allows for leisurely walks. This drive opens to a large garden area and paddock to the front of the house where there are more mature trees and wildflower meadows.

To the south of the house is the tennis court and more landscaped gardens with the feature of the garden a mature redwood sequoia tree to the left of the house. A small greenhouse is located to the rear of the house.

The gardens and grounds provide a private oasis perfect for family enjoyment or hosting parties.

Services are oil fired central heating with condenser boiler, water by well. Sewerage by septic tank. Fixtures and fittings include an electric Rangemaster cooker, American style fridge freezer, and a dishwasher. Water softener and bio treatment units installed. There is fibre broadband. BER is D2.

Located close to the N2, it allows for easy access to Dublin and Slane and the village of Kentstown is a stone’s throw away. Viewings are by appointment with Smith Harrington, Bridge Street, Navan, on (046) 902 1113 or email info@smithharrington.ie