PROPERTY WATCH: Iconic period Laois mansion sure to tempt in Portlaoise

One of the finest properties in Laois and Portlaoise if in the entire Midlands and eastern half of Ireland has gone on the market. To read more about Rosetta, a five-bed, five-bath, 465 m² stone detached house see below this picture. To see more pictures of the colourfully decorated Dublin Road home tap NEXT or ARROW.

Hume Auctioneers in Portlaoise have brought the house to market. Here is how they describe the home.

Rosetta was constructed in the 1850s, to exacting standards and today stands on a landmark site of almost 1 acre, as a true Victorian gem in the heart of the finest town in the region.

Rosetta was first, the home of the Dimond family, who were local pharmacists, and it was subsequently acquired by the much-loved Dr Duane who lived and ran his surgery here for many years, Rosetta is still enjoyed today as a family home of distinction.

The property is in excellent condition and retains a host of magnificent period features to include ornate cornicing, superbly proportioned rooms, sliding sash windows, elaborate chimneypieces and all that one might expect from the finest of period homes.

Approached by elaborate entrance of curved rendered walls terminating in tall rendered piers with moulded capstones flanking a pair of wrought-iron gates, the property is bound to the road by a most attractive high stone wall, which just allows this beautiful home to peep over and offer a brief glimpse to passing traffic.

The accommodation is wonderfully spacious and stretches to almost 5,000 Sq. ft., with the property being contained in the original dwelling house and a later second house which attaches.

The main house enjoys 3 formal reception rooms, exquisitely detailed, and enjoying the proportions of the period in a style and quality seldom found in today’s market. The entire is accessed from the main hall with a smaller vestibule to the rear. The remarkable feature being perhaps the best staircase for miles around, a wonderful hand-carved masterpiece. There is a large kitchen and ancillary rooms to the rear.

Upstairs there are five magnificent bedrooms, all enjoying superb light and those excellent proportions so rare in today’s market. There are two bathrooms on this floor.

The second building, a later addition, and perhaps the original surgery for Dr Duane, enjoys several large rooms and could lend itself to a multiplicity of uses or indeed be enjoyed as a separate residence or two.

Outside the grounds extend to almost an acre with exquisite lawns, specimen trees and a stunning old stone and brick lofted stable block.

Rosetta offers a magnificent opportunity to acquire a home of distinction within walking distance of all Portlaoise’s excellent amenities. Being close to the train station and connected to the high-speed fibre network, the property could indeed lend itself also to business uses. With two distinct dwellings, a large stable block and large open spaces, the property could also lend itself to redevelopment.

Viewing of this iconic property is strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Hume Auctioneers. Price on application.