Tulach Nore. Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 TK54 BER

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1 Tulach Nore Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 TK54 BER

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3 Tulach Nore, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. A wonderful private estate with a delightful two storey Victorian property and extensive farmstead all set out over some 255 acre s (103ha). 516 sq m / 5,552 sq ft (approx.) For Sale by Private Treaty BER G

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5 Tulach Nore Tulach Nore is approached through a mature tree lined avenue, well set back from the road (R445) in a peaceful setting. The Victorian residence is set over two floors and enjoys scenic views across the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The house is in good order throughout and has been maintained over the years, making it an extremely comfortable residence. Graciously proportioned rooms giving tremendous light and space, briefly comprising of drawing room, dining room, billiards room, library, study, sitting room, kitchen, pantry, utility room, eight bedrooms, master bedroom ensuite with dressing room, two bathrooms and shower room. History Henry J Harding was born in 1846 and represents the first generation shown as living at Nore View. Nore View was demolished and replaced by the current Victorian residence Tulach Nore between by Henry J Harding. His son, George Harding, served in the Boer War and in WWI. He retired a Colonel in 1930 moving back to the farm overseeing the addition of five bays and two wings. Farm and lands The land provides an extremely private position for the house, and includes fertile lands with some woodland and 1,100 metres of river frontage on the River Nore. The house and gardens comprise circa 4ha (10 acres) and there is approximately 63ha (157acres) of good quality grazing land and circa 22ha (55 acres) in forestry. The Callows provide some 13ha (33acres) of summer grazing. Behind the house there is an enclosed courtyard of stone outbuildings currently used as garages and store rooms, but which could be converted to stables. The sheds and outbuildings in the farmyard, also behind the main house, currently provide stables, grain stores, a hayshed and other ancillary buildings. From the farmyard a gravel and fenced track leads to a silo, used over winter to house approximately 120 head of cattle but has the capacity to cater for up to 500. The recent Ash plantations were planted by Green Belt and the front of each Ash plantation has been softened with Irish Oaks, Common & Black Walnut, Sycamore, Douglas Fir, Silver Birch and Norway Maple. The afforested area at the bottom of the farm bordering the River Nore was planted with Sitka and some Ash. There was a Norway Spruce plantation but this was felled and recently been re-planted. The flight pond put in several years ago attracts Mallard ducks and, from mid-winter onwards, Teal as well. There are otters on the River Nore and the Callows area attracts Snipe, Woodcock and Curlew. There is also a strong hare population on the farm. Gardens The walled kitchen garden at one time provided for the house and its guests and had in excess of 60 fruit trees. The poultry housing abutting the walled kitchen garden was recently refurbished..

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7 LOCATION Tulach Nore is located approximately 8km from the M7 on the R445 road in the small village of Pike of Rushall, in County Laois, formerly Queen s County. The Pike of Rushall is located in-between the town of Mountrath and the village of Borris-in-Ossory. Tulach Nore is approximately 118km south west of Dublin and some 89 km north east of Limerick. Dublin/Limerick M7 Motorway 8km Dublin/Cork M8 motorway 15km Shannon International Airport 117km Dublin International Airport 124km Limerick City 89km Dublin City 118km Portlaoise town and train station 28km Mountrath town 10km Airports, cities and motorways Both Dublin and Shannon airports are approximately within an hour s drive of the property. Junction 18 of the M7 motorway is approximately 8km to the east (5 minute drive) of the property. Access to the M8 motorway is just 15 km to the south of the property. The nearest City is the medieval City of Kilkenny some 43km to the south. Towns and trains The town of Portlaoise is located approximately 28km north east of Tulach Nore and is one of Ireland s fastest growing towns, due to its location in the Dublin commuter belt. The town has seen a 37.9% increase in population from 2006 to 2011 and boasts some of the country s best services including a regional hospital, a fire station as well as a range of secondary and primary schools. The town has long been a major commercial, retail and arts centre for the Midlands including the Odeon cinema and Dunamaise Arts Centre, with its theatre and art gallery. A large vibrant town with many of the country s leading/national retailers represented such as Dunnes, Tesco, Harry Corry, Lifestyle Sports, Mothercare, Halfords & Penneys, to name a few. The train station in Portlaoise is on the Dublin to Cork Intercity railway line, with a good daily service to Dublin and an average journey time of 1 hour to the Capital. Amenities Ballyfin Demesne, some 20km to the north of Tulach Nore, is a luxury 5 star hotel located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, ideal for evening dining. Kinnitty Castle hotel is located within the majestic Slieve Bloom Mountains. Kildare Designer Outlet Shopping Village is 17km to the north, approximately 15 mins by car on the M7 towards Dublin. Kildare Village provides over 80 boutiques including Armani, Gucci, DKNY, Barbour, Mulberry and many more leading luxury brands. The village is open 7 days a week and on Thursday, Fridays and weekends is open until 2000 hrs.

8 Schools There are a wide range of schools within a short drive of Tulach Nore. Mountrath, Portlaoise, Roscrea and Nenagh host primary and secondary schools. Fishing Two of the main rivers in Ireland run through County Laois the Barrow and the Nore which bounds Tulach Nore. The river Nore provides salmon and brown trout fishing. Local Sporting Golf at Mountrath, Birr and the Heritage in Portarlington. Racing at the Curragh, Tipperary, Limerick and Kilbeggan. Several good hunting packs including the Laois Hunt and the Ormond Hunt, all within boxing distance. The Illaunmore Driven pheasant shoot in Co. Clare, is just under an hour s drive of Tulach Nore whilst The Mulberry shoot, also in Co. Clare, is just under an hour and a half away. Ballinacor in Co. Wicklow is just under an hour and a half and Ballinatray in Co. Cork is just under two hours south. Clay pigeon shooting and stalking can be arranged through nearby Kinnitty Castle. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Solicitors Michael J Breen Main Street Roscrea Co. Tipperary Tel: +353 (0) Services Mains electricity, well water and drainage is to septic tanks within the grounds. Tenure and Possession The property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty, with vacant possession being given at the closing of the sale. Directions Coming from Dublin M7 Take exit 18 and continue on the R445 through Mountrath towards Roscrea for 8km until the village of Pike of Rushall. At the sign for Pike of Rushall, Tulach Nore is the next entrance on the right hand side (Tulach Nore is on the gates). Coming from Limerick on M7 Take exit 21, continue through the village of Borris-in-Ossory on the R445 towards Portlaoise and the Pike of Rushall. Approximately 5 km outside of Borris-in-Ossory, and before you go down the hill into the Pike of Rushall, the property is on your left (Tulach Nore is on the gates).

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12 Selling Agent Roseanne De Vere Hunt Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms & Estates 164 Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland T: +353 (0) E: PSRA No: Selling Agent Julie Fogarty Sherry Fitzgerald Fogarty Castle Street Roscrea Co. Tipperary T: +353 (0) E: PSRA No: Conditions to be noted: 1 These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or any part thereof and none of the statements contained in the particulars as to the property is to be relied on as a statement or representation of fact. 2. The vendor does not make or give, the Agent(s) or its staff authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of this property. 3 All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy himself/herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 4 In the event of any inconsistency between these particulars and the contract of sale, the latter shall prevail. 5 The terms, Vendor and Purchaser, where the context requires shall be deemed to refer to Lessor and Lessee and Landlord and Tenant respectively. Sherry FitzGerald PSRA Registration No: &