Gaybrook Park Estate, Auction August 9th 2024

GREVILLE ARMS HOTEL 3pm
Property Partners McDonnell are excited to present to the open market this rare opportunity to acquire a Gem of Westmeath Heritage which is Gaybrook Park Estate, located a short distance from Mullingar. Ideally located in the heart of Westmeath with easy access to Mullingar, Kinnegad, M4 (Dublin / Sligo) and M6 (Dublin / Galway). Standing on c. 111½ acres of beautiful Parkland Farmlands with Woodland, the property hosts a Stunning 18th Century Cut Stone Stable-yard & c. 6-acre feature walled-in garden, plus modern 3 Bay Double Slatted shed with central Passageway. While the Original "Big House" is long demolished, the Residence is an attractive 4 Bed Modern Bungalow, ideally positioned in the centre of the Farm overlooking the Parkland fields and the woodland area which is host to a huge diversity of wildlife including Woodpeckers (which is a treat to hear for the first time). Viewing is highly recommended to take in the true beauty and History of this property. Cut Stone farmyard Complex & Walled-in Garden: According to the historic building of Ireland records, the Cut stone farmyard, built c.1790, is A substantial complex of outbuildings/stable block and a walled garden associated with Gaybrook House (now demolished), which survives in good condition and retains most of its early form, fabric and character. This complex is well-built and retains its early plan, which is representative of its type and date. Gaybrook House itself, (a three-storey block over basement built by Ralph Smyth in 1790) was demolished by the Land Commission c.1960 and the surviving Farmyard complex structure now acts as an historical reminder of this once great demesne and of the Smyth Family now built it and lived here. This complex provides an interesting historical insight into the extensive resources needed to run and maintain a large country estate in Ireland during the nineteenth century. The enormous 6 acre walled garden (one of the largest in Westmeath), the gates and the bridge add to this composition and completes its setting.