REA TE Potterton
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For Sale
AN IMPORTANT HISTORIC ESTATE OCCUPYING A PRIME LOCATION ON THE WESTMEATH / MEATH BORDER
AUCTION
FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT 3PM
At The Property Exchange, Trim, Co. Meath and LSL online auctions
Pre Registration by 23rd February.
SOUTH HILL HOUSE AND FARM, DELVIN, CO. WESTMEATH
(Formerly St. Mary’s School)
Delvin 2 km Athboy 11km Mullingar 22 km Dublin 76 km
INCORPORATING A MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY HOUSE (11,000 SQ FT) , EXTENSIVE ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION (55,000 SQ FT) TOGETHER WITH FARMYARD, COTTAGE, GROUNDS AND A SUPERB BLOCK OF FARMLAND.
139 ACRES IN ONE OR MORE LOTS
DESCRIPTION
South Hill House occupies a site area of approximately 56 hectares (139 acres) which is predominantly in use as agricultural land. There are 8 buildings which also form part of the estate and incorporate a mixture of residential, medical, education and leisure uses. The buildings are all offered with the benefit of vacant possession. South Hill House & Farmyard are protected structures (NBHS REG 15401401/402).
LOT 1 SOUTH HILL HOUSE AND OUT OFFICES TOGETHER WITH FARMYARD ON C. 68 ACRES / 28 HECTARES.
The property is comprised in folio WH13260 and outlined in white on the map. South Hill House is approached over a tarmacadam drive flanked on both sides by lawned areas incorporating mature trees and shrubs, leading to a large forecourt parking and turning area in front of the house.
OUTSIDE Very briefly comprising an attractive court yard with a range of stone out offices with slate roofs, farmyard with separate access to the main N51 Athboy / Delvin road.
THE LANDS The gently undulating lands are laid out in a number of convenient divisions all under old pasture and are of excellent grazing / fattening quality. The lands benefit from extensive frontage to the N51.
LOT 2 An excellent block of agricultural land being comprised in folio WH15837 and laid out in three divisions of productive land benefiting from extensive road frontage.
LOT 3 A small parcel of land extending to about 2 acres / 0.8 hectares, fronting the main Athboy / Delvin road and opposite the main entrance gates to Lot 1.
LOT 4 The entire South Hill House on c. 139 acres / 56 hectares.
LOCATION
Delvin is located in the northeast of county Westmeath. The village is situated approximately 20km northeast of Mullingar, 22km southwest of Kells, 31km west of Navan and 77 km north west of Dublin. Delvin is a service centre for the surrounding agricultural hinterland and has a population of 714 persons as recorded in the 2022
census. The village has a strong community spirit and supports a range of local amenities, including a sports and leisure centre, golf course, and walking paths. The locality is well supported by an established farming infrastructure with abbatoirs, contractors, merchants, Delvin Livestock Market and other service industries all close at hand.
South Hill House is an imposing Georgian three storey over basement 5 bay house designed by prominent architect William Farrell, while the interior plasterwork may be attributed to the Danish artist Thorvaldsen. A Doric porch flanked by three bay single storey wings on either side of Ashlar limestone construction was later added to enhance
the façade. The property still retains all the charm and dignity of the period and the gracious beautifully proportioned accommodation is enhanced by a number of particularly fine features. Ornate richly moulded gilt plasterwork to the principal rooms, beautiful chimney pieces in the main reception rooms, sash windows having classic six over six panes with slim glazing bars and shutters, three storey staircase having featured grand bow windows to mention just a few of the features of South Hill House. The accommodation is arranged on three floors over basement as per floor plans.
HISTORICAL NOTE
South Hill House owes it origins to the early 19th century having been constructed in or about 1810 for the Tighe family who originated from Lincolnshire, England. The Chapmans of nearby Killua Castle were a prominent Anglo Irish landowning family who intermarried with the Tighe family. Thomas Robert Tighe Chapman was born in 1846 and lived at South Hill House with his wife Edith Boyd-Rochford with whom he had 4 daughters. A governess Sarah Mader (known as Lawrence) from Durham in England was employed to look after their children. Thomas Tighe Chapman eloped with the governess to North Wales where Thomas Edward (T E ) Lawrence was born in 1888. Adopting the name Lawrence to avoid any scandal, the couple never married and moved to Scotland, Normandy, eventually settling in Oxford. T E Lawrence became known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ for his role in the Arab revolt during World War 1. In 1962 noted film maker David Lean made a film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ based on the life of T E Lawrence. The Sisters of Charity acquired South Hill in 1952 and developed it into a special school known as St. Mary’s South Hill.
TERMS & STRUCTURE
TITLE: Assumed to be Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
BER D1 G Please note South Hill House is a Protected Structure and therefore exempt from a BER rating.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those fixtures & fittings specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.
DIRECTIONS Eircode N91 AK6X
VIEWING Residence and out offices by prior appointment with the joint selling agents.
Lands can be inspected at any reasonable hour.
JOINT AGENTS:
REA T E Potterton
Elliott Potterton
E: elliott@reatepotterton.ie
T: +353 83 856 8526
Cushman Wakefield
Ryan Murphy
E: ryan.c.murphy@cushwake.com
T: +353 87 441 9085
SOLICITOR Ciaran O’Shaughnessy PF O’Reilly E: ciaran.oshaughnessy@pforeilly.ie T: 01 679 3565
For Sale
SOUTH HILL HOUSE AND FARM , Delvin, Co. Westmeath, N91AK6X
AN IMPORTANT HISTORIC ESTATE OCCUPYING A PRIME LOCATION ON THE WESTMEATH / MEATH BORDER
AUCTION
FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT 3PM
At The Property Exchange, Trim, Co. Meath and LSL online auctions
Pre Registration by 23rd February.
SOUTH HILL HOUSE AND FARM, DELVIN, CO. WESTMEATH
(Formerly St. Mary’s School)
Delvin 2 km Athboy 11km Mullingar 22 km Dublin 76 km
INCORPORATING A MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY HOUSE (11,000 SQ FT) , EXTENSIVE ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION (55,000 SQ FT) TOGETHER WITH FARMYARD, COTTAGE, GROUNDS AND A SUPERB BLOCK OF FARMLAND.
139 ACRES IN ONE OR MORE LOTS
DESCRIPTION
South Hill House occupies a site area of approximately 56 hectares (139 acres) which is predominantly in use as agricultural land. There are 8 buildings which also form part of the estate and incorporate a mixture of residential, medical, education and leisure uses. The buildings are all offered with the benefit of vacant possession. South Hill House & Farmyard are protected structures (NBHS REG 15401401/402).
LOT 1 SOUTH HILL HOUSE AND OUT OFFICES TOGETHER WITH FARMYARD ON C. 68 ACRES / 28 HECTARES.
The property is comprised in folio WH13260 and outlined in white on the map. South Hill House is approached over a tarmacadam drive flanked on both sides by lawned areas incorporating mature trees and shrubs, leading to a large forecourt parking and turning area in front of the house.
OUTSIDE Very briefly comprising an attractive court yard with a range of stone out offices with slate roofs, farmyard with separate access to the main N51 Athboy / Delvin road.
THE LANDS The gently undulating lands are laid out in a number of convenient divisions all under old pasture and are of excellent grazing / fattening quality. The lands benefit from extensive frontage to the N51.
LOT 2 An excellent block of agricultural land being comprised in folio WH15837 and laid out in three divisions of productive land benefiting from extensive road frontage.
LOT 3 A small parcel of land extending to about 2 acres / 0.8 hectares, fronting the main Athboy / Delvin road and opposite the main entrance gates to Lot 1.
LOT 4 The entire South Hill House on c. 139 acres / 56 hectares.
LOCATION
Delvin is located in the northeast of county Westmeath. The village is situated approximately 20km northeast of Mullingar, 22km southwest of Kells, 31km west of Navan and 77 km north west of Dublin. Delvin is a service centre for the surrounding agricultural hinterland and has a population of 714 persons as recorded in the 2022
census. The village has a strong community spirit and supports a range of local amenities, including a sports and leisure centre, golf course, and walking paths. The locality is well supported by an established farming infrastructure with abbatoirs, contractors, merchants, Delvin Livestock Market and other service industries all close at hand.
South Hill House is an imposing Georgian three storey over basement 5 bay house designed by prominent architect William Farrell, while the interior plasterwork may be attributed to the Danish artist Thorvaldsen. A Doric porch flanked by three bay single storey wings on either side of Ashlar limestone construction was later added to enhance
the façade. The property still retains all the charm and dignity of the period and the gracious beautifully proportioned accommodation is enhanced by a number of particularly fine features. Ornate richly moulded gilt plasterwork to the principal rooms, beautiful chimney pieces in the main reception rooms, sash windows having classic six over six panes with slim glazing bars and shutters, three storey staircase having featured grand bow windows to mention just a few of the features of South Hill House. The accommodation is arranged on three floors over basement as per floor plans.
HISTORICAL NOTE
South Hill House owes it origins to the early 19th century having been constructed in or about 1810 for the Tighe family who originated from Lincolnshire, England. The Chapmans of nearby Killua Castle were a prominent Anglo Irish landowning family who intermarried with the Tighe family. Thomas Robert Tighe Chapman was born in 1846 and lived at South Hill House with his wife Edith Boyd-Rochford with whom he had 4 daughters. A governess Sarah Mader (known as Lawrence) from Durham in England was employed to look after their children. Thomas Tighe Chapman eloped with the governess to North Wales where Thomas Edward (T E ) Lawrence was born in 1888. Adopting the name Lawrence to avoid any scandal, the couple never married and moved to Scotland, Normandy, eventually settling in Oxford. T E Lawrence became known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ for his role in the Arab revolt during World War 1. In 1962 noted film maker David Lean made a film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ based on the life of T E Lawrence. The Sisters of Charity acquired South Hill in 1952 and developed it into a special school known as St. Mary’s South Hill.
TERMS & STRUCTURE
TITLE: Assumed to be Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
BER D1 G Please note South Hill House is a Protected Structure and therefore exempt from a BER rating.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those fixtures & fittings specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.
DIRECTIONS Eircode N91 AK6X
VIEWING Residence and out offices by prior appointment with the joint selling agents.
Lands can be inspected at any reasonable hour.
JOINT AGENTS:
REA T E Potterton
Elliott Potterton
E: elliott@reatepotterton.ie
T: +353 83 856 8526
Cushman Wakefield
Ryan Murphy
E: ryan.c.murphy@cushwake.com
T: +353 87 441 9085
SOLICITOR Ciaran O’Shaughnessy PF O’Reilly E: ciaran.oshaughnessy@pforeilly.ie T: 01 679 3565
Important Info / Terms and Conditions
Terms & Conditions – please read carefully.
General Conditions:
• The highest bidder to be the purchaser subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met.
• The particulars and conditions of sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version.
• The auctioneers reserve the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the lots or consolidate the lots without notice to any prospective purchaser.
Viewing:
If you wish to view the property you should contact REA T E Potterton Auctioneers Trim 046 9431391. We will facilitate you and arrange access if required for you and or your surveyor. If you have any further queries regarding the property please contact our office.
Description of Property:
The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by REA T E Potterton on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions etc., included in these particulars, and any statements made by us or our representatives, are made in good faith but are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending Purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the contract.
Guide Price:
The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchasers responsibility to decide how much to bid at auction.
Identification:
In order to register it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address ie: bank statement / correspondence from a government agency dated within the last 3 months.
Registration:
In order to bid at the auction it will be necessary to register with our office (Trim 046 9431391) at least 2 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for him / herself. If the bidder intends to purchase the lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorize us as agents for the vendor to sign the completed contract for sale on your behalf.
Legal Documentation:
Prior to the auction the solicitor for the vendor will make available legal documents in relation to the property, copies of these legal documents are available to read online or to download. It is important you should consult your solicitor in relation to the contracts / conditions of sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said conditions of sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.
Reserve Price:
The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded then the auctioneer may deal with the underbidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.
Deposit:
A deposit is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidders deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding contract will be entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the contract for sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 2 business days of the online auction.
If you are not the purchaser your deposit will be returned to you in full following the auction to the account from which it came.
Livestock Live Ltd (LSL) Online Platform:
Neither REA T E Potterton Auctioneers or LSL Online Auctions, their servants or agents shall be responsible in any manner whatsoever whether in contract law, tort, common law or otherwise for any loss arising in whatever fashion as a result of loss of internet connectivity during the auction process. The bidder accepts that such contact is at the bidders own risk and in the event that the internet link is not established or breaks down or if there’s any confusion or disruption then the bidder will not be able to participate in the auction. Full terms and conditions available on the LSL app.
General Conditions:
• The highest bidder to be the purchaser subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met.
• The particulars and conditions of sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version.
• The auctioneers reserve the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the lots or consolidate the lots without notice to any prospective purchaser.
Viewing:
If you wish to view the property you should contact REA T E Potterton Auctioneers Trim 046 9431391. We will facilitate you and arrange access if required for you and or your surveyor. If you have any further queries regarding the property please contact our office.
Description of Property:
The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by REA T E Potterton on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions etc., included in these particulars, and any statements made by us or our representatives, are made in good faith but are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending Purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the contract.
Guide Price:
The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchasers responsibility to decide how much to bid at auction.
Identification:
In order to register it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address ie: bank statement / correspondence from a government agency dated within the last 3 months.
Registration:
In order to bid at the auction it will be necessary to register with our office (Trim 046 9431391) at least 2 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for him / herself. If the bidder intends to purchase the lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorize us as agents for the vendor to sign the completed contract for sale on your behalf.
Legal Documentation:
Prior to the auction the solicitor for the vendor will make available legal documents in relation to the property, copies of these legal documents are available to read online or to download. It is important you should consult your solicitor in relation to the contracts / conditions of sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said conditions of sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.
Reserve Price:
The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded then the auctioneer may deal with the underbidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.
Deposit:
A deposit is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidders deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding contract will be entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the contract for sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 2 business days of the online auction.
If you are not the purchaser your deposit will be returned to you in full following the auction to the account from which it came.
Livestock Live Ltd (LSL) Online Platform:
Neither REA T E Potterton Auctioneers or LSL Online Auctions, their servants or agents shall be responsible in any manner whatsoever whether in contract law, tort, common law or otherwise for any loss arising in whatever fashion as a result of loss of internet connectivity during the auction process. The bidder accepts that such contact is at the bidders own risk and in the event that the internet link is not established or breaks down or if there’s any confusion or disruption then the bidder will not be able to participate in the auction. Full terms and conditions available on the LSL app.
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Contact Agent
Contact REA TE Potterton on +353 46 943 1391