Griesebank House on c. 2.169 Acres, Ballitore, Kilcullen, Kildare

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Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Description

Unique Historical Quaker 18th century Period Residence with Adjoining Contemporary wing, blending in to form a Splendid Family Home (6,488 sq.ft.) on c. 2.169 Acres of Mature Gardens and Grounds. Griesebank House is situated just outside the Village of Ballitore, off the M9 and convenient to Kilcullen, Athy, Carlow and with direct access to Dublin, its International Airport and the southeast via the M9 (3km). Once the home of writer Mary Leadbeater (1758 – 1836), Home of the Shackleton family, Griesebank has been home for the last 25 years for the present owners, who have recently purchased a property and are downsizing and moving to Co. Kilkenny. The residence which includes c. 6,488 sq.ft. of spacious living accommodation includes a large wing , which was built as an adjoining apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and smoothly blends in with the old, to make a wonderful quirky family home. M9 3 km, Kilcullen 15 km, Athy 12 km, Carlow 36 km, Naas 38km, Dublin 65 km, Curragh 25 km AMENITIES: Amenities include: Hunting Kildare & South County Golf Rathsallagh, Curragh, Carlow, Athy. Racing Naas, Curragh, Punchestown OUTSIDE:  House is approached through electric gates to gravelled forecourt.  Back gardens are magnificent mainly in lawn with many mature trees, herbaceous borders and climbers.  Organic vegetable kitchen garden as well as organic vegetable tunnel  Hen house, hen or and Dog run.  Garden Shed, Garage, small stable and tack room.  Sunken paved patio off the extension, south and west facing with many flowerbeds and borders.  Enclosed paved patio/BBQ area off main house south and west facing – fully enclosed and sheltered.  Pump house.  Lovely old stone Church, slated suitable for office/studio. SERVICES: Private well, septic tank drainage, ESB, telephone, OFCH. An Unusual “Quirky” Family Home An Ideal Haven for a Family

Accommodation

Entrance Hall 6.8m x 2.38m Library/Study 5.48m x 3.88m Fireplace, fitted bookshelves Cloakroom With w.c., w.h.b. Guest Bedroom 5.00m x 4.43m Ceiling height 3.18m Ensuite Bath, w.c., w.h.b., fitted shelving Spacious Country Kitchen/Familyroom 11.6m x 5.6m 4 oven Aga cooker (oil), range of built in ground and eye level presses, electric cooker, integrated dishwasher, familyroom has woodburning stove and adjoining larder room Utility Sink unit and fitted cupboards 1st Return Landing Bright Drawingroom 5.84m x 5.7m A spacious south facing room with marble fireplace, overlooking the gardens, fitted bookshelves, door to garden 1ST FLOOR Master Bedroom 5.58m x 4.96m Slate fireplace Ensuite Bathroom Bath, w.c., w.h.b., fitted press Dressingroom/ Bedroom 2 5.58m x 3.90m Black marble fireplace, range of built in wardrobes, presses, w.h.b. 2ND FLOOR Large Playroom/ Bedroom 3 6.42m x 4.93m Range of storage cupboards, hot press Bathroom Bath, w.c., w.h.b., tiled floor Bedroom 4 4.83m x 4.17m Wardrobe, w.h.b. Bedroom 5 5.00m x 3.37m Wardrobe, w.h.b. ANNEX: Extension was built about 10 years as an extra apartment, is fully integrated with the Main House, but with its own hall door and courtyard entrance it can be separated and rented out. It combines the old with the new to form a workable family home. Entrance Hall 9.63m x 1.94m Timber floor Bedroom 1 4.20m x 3.55m Range of built in presses/wardrobes Ensuite Bath, w.c., w.h.b., fitted shelving, tiled floor Utility Room Range of cupboards, fully plumbed, ground and eye level presses. Hot press – shelved. Bright Kitchen 4.68m x 3.00m Fully fitted lime oak ground and eye level presses, Stanley Range Cooker (oil), integrated fridge, dishwasher. Magnificent Drawingroom 8.93m x 5.27m South facing with 2 doors to gardens and patio, cast iron fireplace, 3.51m ceiling height. Bedroom 2 4.60m x 4.00m Door to garden Ensuite Bath, w.c., w.h.b., bidet, electric shower, range of wardrobes and presses.

Features

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BER Details

BER: Exempt

Directions

From Dublin and the South – Take M9, Exit at Junction 3 (Ballitore) go for 2km to T-Junction, turn left, take next left and next left, after 200 yards take right. Griesebank House is 2nd entrance on left.

Description

Accommodation

Features

SUNDAY TIMES ARTICLE - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/ireland/sweet-centre-of-a-chocolate-empire-wl3g9mmwn

BER Details

BER: Exempt

Directions