Co MeathHOK Country is guiding €775,000 for Tankardstown House, a 232 sq m (2,500 sq ft) house on 4.5 acres of gardens five miles from Navan in Co Meath. The house, to be auctioned on October 8th, has a 93 sq m (1,000 sq ft) guest cottage.

Tankardstown house was built on the original site of Tankardstown Mill and a medieval barracks. Although modern, the walls are so heavily clad in climbers and the gardens so mature, it looks much older.

A tree-lined drive opens out to a landscaped area and the main house. Numerous flowers ensure year-round colour while a lawn slopes down to the river Blackwater. The four-bedroom house is in excellent order, with sprung maple floors laid in the hall and reception rooms. In the sitting/diningroom, a timber-panelled ceiling with beams creates a country look. The stone fireplace has a Liscannor slate hearth.

Maple units are fitted in the kitchen, where a picture window looks out over the Blackwater. A family sittingroom with a stone fireplace and maple floor opens to a terrace. A double and a single bedroom, utility and the family bathroom are also at this level.

Two further bedrooms are off the first floor landing, including the main bedroom with full bathroom en suite.