A stunning two-storey home has gone up on the market in Louth — perfect for those looking for a peaceful and tranquil residence. The three-bedroom gated lodge is located in a serene and secluded setting but is still conveniently close to the M1. Marlay is situated just 3km from the village of Dunleer and halfway between Dundalk and Drogheda with a range of amenities and shopping on hand, and further options available at large nearby towns.
Originally part of the Rockeby Hall estate, the ground floor of the residence was built around 1780 with a first floor added when the railway was built in 1820. The current owner, well-known British screenwriter and playwright Brock Norma Brock, purchased the property in 2012 and orchestrated an extension and partial restoration including an impressive façade with symmetrical flanking walls. The screenwriter believes he may have done some of his ‘best work’ at the residence, having bought it following the demise of his marriage to a Louth woman.
2019 acclaimed movie The Mustang was written on the grounds of the 1,461sq ft property which includes a 213 sq ft writing room/studio on site. Entering the home via the raised steps into the entrance, guests are welcomed into a sitting room area, two bedrooms — a double and a single. The lower ground floor features another sitting room area, an open-plan kitchen, another bedroom and a bathroom.
Bi-fold doors are a main feature in the sitting room area, with the doors opening out towards th.
