Brandon House On Circa 1.73 Acres, Ballygub, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

Sale Agreed Energy Rating R95 K7C2 4 beds2 baths159 m2
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Description

Brandon House is a wonderful countryside retreat on circa 1.73 Acres / 0.7 Hectares of secluded gardens, adjoining paddock, a range of stone outbuildings and a mezzanine apartment. The property is located in a picturesque and peaceful county setting close to the pretty village of Inistioge in Country Kilkenny. Brandon Hill commands a presence between Inistioge and Graiguenamanagh and can been seen from Brandon House. This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a picture-perfect traditional farmhouse providing the ideal retreat to return to from the hustle and bustle of city living. The property extends to 159 Sq. M. / 1,711 Sq. Ft. approx. and is laid out over two levels. The layout at ground level comprises porch, entrance hall, living room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room. A utility room and a shower room complete the layout at ground floor level. The accommodation at first floor level comprises landing area, four good sized bedrooms (main with en-suite) and a family bathroom. MEZZANINE APARTMENT:The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, shower room and a large open plan living/dining/kitchen with a double height vaulted ceiling. A staircase leads up to the bedroom area. GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Brandon House is surrounded by circa 1.73 Acres of wonderful and mature gardens with an adjoining paddock. The property is accessed from the road through electronic gates down a shared tarmacadam driveway with pillar street lighting. Wrought-iron gates at the end of the shared driveway lead into Brandon House. The mature trees create a lovely first impression as you approach the farmhouse. The lower yard consists of two rows of lovely stone outbuildings, some of which have been renovated and are complete with power and plumbing. There is access to the front paddock area from the lower yard. The sun drenched south facing middle yard has a feature raised water pond with a paved and gravel patio area which is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. Most of the outbuildings here have been renovated to a very good standard of finish. There is parking for several cars. A lovely stone wall sets a lovely backdrop and separates the middle yard from the garden area directly in front of the main house. A raised patio area is positioned outside the front door of the house and can also be accessed from two set of French doors from the sitting room. There is vehicular access to an original picturesque share laneway which runs along the rear boundary of the property. There is access to a walled orchard area from both yard areas. A small Shebeen is hidden away in a wooded area at the end of the garden directly in front of the main house. LOCATION:Brandon House is well located in the townland of Ballygub which is a short drive into the village of Inistioge which has many amenities comprising a supermarket, post office, three pubs, The Blackberry Café and the stunning Woodstock Gardens. St Colmcille's National School and Clever Cats creche and preschool are located on the edge of the village. A fifteen-minute drive (R700) will take you into the bustling market town of Thomastown which has several amenities including restaurants, pub, cafes, shop and supermarkets (SuperValu and Lidl). Thomastown Train Station is on the Waterford to Dublin train line allowing easy access for commuters. A thirty-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny City (R700) and a fifteen-minute drive will take you into New Ross (R700) which also has excellent shopping facilities. There are bus routes in close proximity providing transport links to secondary schools in Thomastown, New Ross and Kilkenny.Viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR - Porch - 1.79m x 1.38m A PVC glass panel door open into a bright entrance porch with dual aspect windows. Open plan access through to the entrance hall. Tiled floor. Entrance Hall - 1.23m x 1.68m Access through to the living room and the kitchen/breakfast room. Tiled floor. Sitting Room - 4.15m x 4.03m A spacious and bright room spanning the full depth of the house. Dual aspect windows. It features a handsome black slate open fireplace with a black cast-iron inset with decorative tiles and a tiled hearth. Wooden floor and painted wood panel ceiling. Living Room - 7.24m x 4.47m A fine sized and very bright room with dual aspect views of the front and side gardens. Two sets of PVC French doors open out to a raised patio area at the front of the property. Window to the side of the property. Chimney with opening in place for a stove. There is a raised slate hearth in place for a stove. Wall mounted lighting, wooden floor and recessed lighting. Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 4.82m x 4.28m + 1.94m x 2.20m A large open-plan room with dual aspect windows. The kitchen area is fitted with cream country-style wall and floor units with counter tops and a tiled backsplash. Waterford Stanley oil fired range cooker with an overhead wooden beam. Bosch electric oven and a four-ring gas hob. Bosch dishwasher. The breakfast area has space for a table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. Painted wood panel ceiling with recessed lighting. Timber wainscoting on the walls. Stairs up to the first floor. Tiled floor throughout and understairs storge. Utility Room - 3.16m x 2.39m + 1.79m x 1.25m Fitted with a single drainer sink, underneath storage and worktop space. Whirlpool washing machine and a tumble dryer. Painted wood panel ceiling and tiled floor. French doors lead out to the rear of the property. Shower Room - 2.27m x 2.55m Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle, WC and a wash hand basin. Access to a shelved hot press. Window to the side of the property. Door to a storage closet. Tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR - Landing - 9.58m x 1.06m + 3.64m x 0.7m A light filled and spacious area with three windows overlooking the front of the property. Fitted carpet on the stairs and landing. Double doors to a linen cupboard. There is access to an inner hall area which leads to Bedroom Two. Double doors to a shelved linen cupboard. Bedroom One - 4.13m x 3.08m + 2.31m x 0.79m A double room positioned to the font of the property. Slate open fireplace with a black cast-iron inset. Fitted carpet. En-Suite - Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a Mira shower, WC and a wash hand basin. Bedroom Two - 3.03m x 3.50m A large single room to the rear of the property. The access to this room is from the inner hall off the landing area. Vaulted ceiling fitted with a Velux window. Cast-iron fireplace, wooden floor and a wash hand basin. Bedroom Three - 3.50m x 2.97m A double room positioned to the rear of the property. Velux fitted in the roof and a window to the rear. Wooden floor. Bedroom Four - 4.47m x 2.64m A fine sized and bright dual aspect room with three windows overlooking the front and side gardens. Pine tongue and groove floorboards. Door to main bathroom. Bathroom (including linen cupboard) - 4.71m x 3.41m Comprising a bath with mixer taps, WC and a vanity unit with underneath storage. Painted tongue and groove floorboards. Window to the rear of the property.

Features

  • Wonderful country retreat on circa 1.73 Acres
  • Pretty stone outbuildings with an adjoining Mezzanine apartment
  • Shared driveway with electric gates
  • The main house has four bedrooms (main with en-suite)

BER Details

BER: G BER No: 108362351 Energy Performance Indicator: 649.87 kWh/m2/yr

Negotiator

John Doherty
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