An Eighteenth Century Home on Acres of Land
Rocklow House is a substantial late 18th century period residence with a gate lodge,standing on approximately 40.5 hectares (100 acres). The house is situated towards the middle of a fine equestrian estate with post and railed paddocks, an extensive rangeof outbuildings, mature gardens and on the western boundary the River Clashawley, which feeds the ornamental lake with surrounding woodland and private walks.Rocklow House is a detached three-bay, three-stories over semi-basement countryhouse, built circa 1790, with a central canted porch.A two-bay, two-story extensionadjoining the western elevation of the main block was added circa 1850 witha canted bay and oriel window over the entrance door. A large conservatory to the rearwas added, circa 1900.Adjoining the house is a range of traditional outbuildings, forming a courtyard. The yard is accessed through a cut-stone pillared arched entrance with double woodendoors. The range of outbuildings includes stables, tack rooms, garages and general stores.HISTORYThe first record of Rocklow is shown on an Irish Land Survey map, datedSeptember 24th, 1778, where it was referred to as Rocklow, and occupied bythe Lowe Family. It subsequently became the home of Benjamin Frend (decedentof a Cromwellian officer) and his wife, Elisa Gough, sister of the first Vicount Gort.His family resided there in the first half of the 19th Century. Historical notes showthat the property was owned by the Bartons (of the famous winemaking family)and subsequently by the Massey family following the marriage of Beatrice LouiseBarton to a Hugh Eyre Francis Massey. The Masseys sold to the Carroll family inthe 1880s who in circa 1960 sold to the Leonard family.The property fell into disrepairduring their tenure. Thomas and Dorothy Ronan, whose family still reside atRocklow, bought the estate in 1966 and set about the considerable restoration.He was a keen huntsman, joint master of the Tipperary fox hounds and produceda number of notable racehorses including Golden Horus – the first stallion to stand atCoolmore Stud, then owned by Wing Commander Tim Vigors.LOCATIONThere is much on offer in the area, with the towns of Fethard,Clonmel, Cahir and Cashel close by, Cashel and Kilkenny Citiesare the main centers of the south-eastern region of Ireland. Thearea is very well known in international circles being associatedwith the famous equine establishments of Ballydoyle andCoolmore. For golf enthusiasts, there are courses at MountJuliet, Cashel, and Clonmel. Other outdoor activities includehunting, trekking, fishing and sailing. There is an abundance of local eateries and restaurants in Fethard, Cashel, Kilkenny andClonmel. The local area is well serviced with shopping, leisureand educational facilities, from pre-school to third level education.ACCOMMODATIONThe bright and spacious accommodation is entered via a porch leading to a receptionhall off which the sitting room and the interconnecting drawing and dining rooms eradiate,all lend to a spacious and gracious area for entertainment. Also off the reception hall, isthe stairs hall which leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, the sunroom and the familyroom, which in turn leads to a spacious boot room with cloakroom and stairs to the firstfloor entertainment wing, comprising three large and two small interconnecting rooms.On the first-floor return level is the first guest bedroom with en suite bathroom on the firstfloor are two further bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with en suitebathroom and dressing room and also a separate family bathroom.The second floor contains four bedrooms, a family bathroom, a linen room and a store.The semi-basement opens to a courtyard and includes two wine cellars, laundry, an office,utility room, boot room and two stores.GROUNDS AND GARDENSThe property is entered through recessed wrought iron gates with an associated gate lodge. Thegates lead to the treelined tarmac avenue, with occasional specimen trees, leading to the frontgraveled forecourt. The gardens to the east, north and south of the residence are inlawns with shrubberies and bounded by mature woodland providing total privacy.The gardens extend down to the back avenue and into the main wooded area, which boundsthe river and ornamental lake. The lake is formed by a substantial weir over which the waterpasses, re-forming in the lower reaches of the river.To the west is the house courtyard with separately a range of traditional outbuildings.THE LANDSThe overall property extends to approx. 40.5 hectares (100 acres). The mature woodland extendsapproximately eight hectares (20 acres), the house and pleasure grounds including the river and lakeextend to approximately three hectares (7.5 acres), leaving a balance of approximately 29.5 hectares (72.5acres), which are under the grass with 10 post and rail paddocks. The arable grasslands are of thehighest quality and are used for the rearing of equine stock. The lands are well serviced withaccess roads, water and electricity.

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