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BOSWELL HOUSEBOSWELL EQUESTRIAN • ASHFORD • CO. WICKLOW

BOSWELL HOUSEBOSWELL EQUESTRIAN • ASHFORD • CO. WICKLOWExceptional views, world class equestrian facilitiesOn c. 14.5ha (36 acres)For Sale by Private TreatyViewing by appointment• Principle Georgian residence• 3 bed guest wing• 3 Apartments• 1 Studio Apartment• 20 Stables in 2 yards• Indoor arena• 4 outdoor arenas• Ample Parking• Outhouses/offices• Indoor chalet and viewing galleries• Horse walkerKnight Frank55 Baker StreetLondon London WIU 8ANRobert FanshaweTel: +44 (0) 20 7629 8171robert.fanshawe@knightfrank.comKnight Frank8 - 34 Percy PlaceDublin 4Celia LambTel: +353 (0) 1 662 3255celia.lamb@ie.knightfrank.com

LOCATIONBoswell sits in an exceptional location at the edge of the quaintvillage of Ashford and 2.4 km off the N11 which now leads on to theM50 directly to the airport. The dart services at Bray and Greystonesare 20 minutes away and Wicklow town has a regular train servicewhich is 9.6 km away. Boswell is spoilt for choice for country pursuits.Local golf courses include Druid’s Glen, Powerscourt and Glen ofThe Downs. There is excellent hunting with the Wicklow, Shillelagh,Island and Bray hunt’s all within boxing distance. The fabulousgardens of Mount Usher are on the doorstep along with manyexcellent hill walk including the Djouce Loop walking trail. Fifteenminutes drive brings one to a choice of different unspoilt beaches.Boswell is very close to some of the country’s best school’s andcolleges.• Dublin 41km• Greystones 16km• Dublin Airport 67km • Ashford 2.4km• Bray 16km• N11/M11 2.4km• Wicklow 9.6kmDESCRIPTIONOne enters Boswell through natural stone walls and pillars up asweeping avenue bound on either side by a magical pine woodlandwhich leads you through electric wrought iron gates to the front ofthe house or through a separate entrance around to the stable yards.The main house which was built in 1741 is a comfortable light andspacious family home which has been renovated and decoratedto a very high standard. On the west side of the house there isa large guest wing which has amazing potential uses or could beincorporated into the main family home.The gardens at Boswell house boasts a variety of mature old trees,shrubs and lawned areas. There is also a separate cosy Barbecuearea surrounded by a newly planted orchard. From every corner ofthe stud farm there are different breath taking views of the WicklowCountryside within this hidden oasis.

ACCOMMODATIONThe main house is entered through an attractive porch whichleads to the drawing and dining rooms both with ample periodfeatures. One continues on into an excellent country kitchencomplete with aga, fitted beech units and polished granitesurfaces. There is a fully fitted utility and wc. Down the hall isa light spacious garden room which leads out through doubleglass doors to the yard. Upstairs to the left bedroom 1 withan en-suite overlooks the yard. The main family bathroomcontains a corner bath, wc, whb and sauna. Bedroom 2 looksout the front of the house across the rolling views. The masterbedroom boasts a fully fitted walk in wardrobe an en-suite withJacuzzi bath, whb, wc, double power shower and heated towelrail. There are beautiful double glazed sash windows andhand made shutters throughout the house.The guest wing contains a fully fitted kitchen/diner with doorsto the yard a large sitting room with wood burning stove,three further bedrooms and three bathrooms, it can be usedseparately or can be incorporated into the main house whichthe current owners do very successfully.

OUTSIDE ACCOMMODATIONThere are 3 newly refurbished apartments each with fully fittedkitchens/living areas, a bedroom and a bathroom. There isalso a one bedroom, one bathroom studio apartment. There isa further 2 storey building which could be converted to furtheraccommodation if required.YARDSThe top yard contains six stables and indoor prep and feedarea. The attractive courtyard contains ten boxes with its ownfeed and tack room. This spacious yard features a beautifulstone island with shrubs and trees. There are four furtherboxes off the indoor school. All the stables are a good sizewith good solid timber doors, concrete floors, automatic waterdrinkers and feeders. There are various other workshops,barns, a six bay covered oden horse walker and ample parking.LANDThe land which is all top quality pasture is laid out in sixmanageable paddocks and is stud fenced with automatic waterdrinkers. There is plenty of shelter with mature trees andhedging. There are approximately six acres of spruce forestrywhich lends itself ideally for a cross country course and isbound by a river. There is good frontage.ARENASMAIN ARENA (63M X 68M)All weather Martin Collins wax and sand surface. Four levelopen seating stand situated on one side of the arena alongan attractive walk way. On the other side of the arena is thechiming clock tower (modelled on the famous clock at theRDS) lower decked viewing gallery, containing ample seating,coffee/barbecue area and w.c. Steps lead to the upper indoorchalet with pine vaulted beam ceilings which leads onto anopen decked out door viewing area which overlooks the mainarea.DRESSAGE ARENA 2 (50m x 25m)Stud fenced with all weather cloppff fiber and Wexford sandsurface, and floodlights.ARENA 3 (90m x 45m)Stud fenced with all weather clopoff fiber and Wexford sandsurface. Flood lights over looking main arena.ARENA 4All weather sand based grass arena, stud fenced andsurrounded by a harlequin beech hedge.All the sand arenas contain full irrigated watering systems.Throughout Boswell there are extensive drive and walkways,which have been enriched and enhanced by usinglocal golden Ballylusk chippings, ample parking and grassexercise areas.Boswell has all the top class facilities for a private family homeand competition yard or the possibility for various differentbusiness ventures, eventing, show jumping, dressage amongstothers.SERVICESThree phase electricity, Mains water, septic tank, OFCH,Broadband, extensive outdoor lighting.