5 Bed Country House 3300 ft² / 306.58 m² For Sale€495,000
Dee Gibney Properties are delighted to bring to the market this wonderful 5 bedroomed property, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location, approx 1 mile from the bustling village of Bennettsbridge and approx 5 miles from Kilkenny City,
This is a truly fabulous property, which has been extensively updated and modernised by its current owners and offers well proportioned accomodation on 2 floors, In addition to the house, there is also a 2 bed stone cottage in the grounds, currently being rented, This cottage offers a buyer the potential for further development, bringing in an increased rental income,
The 2 storey main house measures approx 3300sq ft and comprises of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, sun room, kitchen / dining area, study / office and extensive gardens, The original house dates back to circa 1820 - 1830 and the new wing was constructed circa 1994 - 1995,
The entrance to the property is via a gravel courtyard and has ample parking,
The hallway has flag stone tiles and a storage cupboard under the stairs, To the left of the hall is the 2nd sitting room, which is a large room with windows to the front courtyard and also to the side garden, It has the added benefit of a wooden floor and a log burning stove,
To the right of the property is the farmhouse kitchen / dining area, the heart of the house, which has a tiled floor, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and a central island unit with a double sink and ample storage, From the kitchen is another room which is currently used as a formal dining room, this could also be used as a family / play room, A door leads from here to the main sitting room and a further door leads to the utility area, The utility area has a door to the back garden and a shower room, which houses the washing machine and dryer,
The main sitting room is a stunning room, it is a good size and is cosy and warm, It is carpeted and has another log burning stove with granite fire surround, There is plenty of natural light into the room from the floor to ceiling windows and doors, One of the features in this room is the spiral staircase, which leads to a galleried landing, overlooking the sun room,
The sun room has floor to ceiling windows, with doors opening out to the courtyard garden, with views out to the rear garden,
There are 5 bedrooms on the 1st floor, with a bathroom and a shower room, The landing has plenty of quirky storage areas,
Outside there are extensive gardens and the 2 bed stone cottage sits in the gravel courtyard of the property, with it's own entrance and driveway,
There is also the opportunity to purchase a working design studio, which sits in the grounds of the property, price on application
This property really needs to be viewed to be appreciated for the space and opportunities it can offer a potential buyer,
Viewing of the property is strictly with the sole selling agent and evening and weekend viewings can be accommodated