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EstateAgentOnline.ie Presents to the irish property market AN HISTORICALLY RENOWNED COUNTRY house surrounded by 200 acres / 81 hectares in a sweeping parkland setting. The property consits of 5 bedroom principal residence over basement. 4 bedroom guest wing. Oldcastle: 3 miles / 4.8km Kells: 11.5 miles / 18.4km Navan: 21.5 miles / 34.4km Dublin City & Airport: 50 miles / 80km Belfast City & Airport: 96 miles / 154km Loughcrew is situated amidst the beautiful rolling drumlins of north County Meath next to the prehistoric passage graves of international renown, Loughcrew Cairns. The area around Loughcrew is one of the unknown delights on the doorstep of Dublin. The Loughcrew Hills have thirty two passage graves of the Newgrange type, with strangely decorated stones and dark tunnels in which the ashes of chieftains, 6,000 years old, await the rising sun. The Loughcrew Cairns crown the adjacent hills overlooking the estate and contain 5,000 year old wall carvings and form a solar calendar older than Stonehenge, older than the Pyramids. The surrounding landscape is atmospheric and serene, with rolling parklands, forests and ring forts. The property is 3 miles from the thriving market town of Oldcastle and is within easy reach of Kells, Navan and Cavan towns. Dublin City and International Airport is approximately 50 miles and the 7 miles from the new M3 motorway, LOUGHCREW HOUSE: Remaining within the Naper family from the 17th Century to the present day, Loughcrew has had a turbulent and fascinating history. Originally the seat of the Plunkett family, its most famous member being St Oliver Plunkett whose church still remains today on the estate, the first Loughcrew House was built in the 1600s by the Naper family, where the current formal gardens exist, amidst an awesome 180,000 acre estate. ACCOMMODATION: Main House Ground Floor: Library/Living Room: Fitted shelving and solid fuel stove. Drawing Room: Fine formal room with decorative pillars, raised fireplace and double doors to the gardens. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Tiled floor with Aga cooker, kitchen cupboards and sink unit. Sun Room: Fine room with flagged floor and glazed roof. Large double doors to garden. Bedroom: Tiled floor. Shower room: with shower, WC and wash basin. Hall: tiled floor. Pantry. Guest WC. Office: double doors to Yard. Living Room: door to yard. Utility / Boot Room: in basement area, leads into old cellars now used for timber storage, boiler room, utility room and general stores. 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Guest Wing Ground Floor: Outer Porch/Sun room: Fine high room with flagged floor and glazed roof. Large double doors to garden, Bedroom Reception Hall Guest Shower Room: with shower, WC and wash hand basin. Guest Wing First Floor: Landing: with airing cupboard. 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The property comprises two principal reception rooms, including a particularly fine drawing room, two sunrooms, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, basement and a guest wing with three further bedrooms. Viewing Highly Recommended IMPORTANT INFO : To arrange a viewing of this property please email us via this site and we will contact you back to arrange a viewing date and time. T&C,s ApplyFacilities:ParkingCentral HeatingHouse AlarmCable TelevisionWashing MachineDryerDishwasherMicrowavePets AllowedWheelchair AccessInternet