Carraigaun,Ballaghmore,Borris-In-Ossory,Co Laois,R32 WN3X - Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty - 4529767

Description

Carraigaun is an architecturally designed detached house of truly unique design and character. Built in 1977 this house extends to approx. 158.3 (m2) /1,703 sq. ft., and has some unusual and appealing characteristics. It stands on approx .32 hectare/.79 of one acre and is located approx. five kms from Roscrea town, and 6 kms from Junction 21 on the M7. Accommodation is laid out as an entrance hallway, a kitchen cum dining room, a sitting room, a study/dining room, a ground floor bedroom, a shower room, and another three bedrooms and a bathroom at first floor level. The rooms are bright and have beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. A clever car port located just outside the front door of the house could be incorporated into the living accommodation. With some investment this super family home has great potential and possibilities. There are stunning gardens all around the house and the front perimeter has a post and rail fence. It is surround by mature trees and shrubbery, manicured lawns, and a gritted driveway. There are two garages and three useful sheds to the back of the house. Great attic storage with easy access also. A combination of oil fired central heating from the kitchen stove and a back boiler from the sitting room fire heat the house. Upvc double glazed windows have been installed. An E1 BER rating has been applied, and this can be improved. The location is excellent. It is just ten minutes-drive from the town of Roscrea. Access to the M7 from Junction 21 is also five minutes-drive from your front door. Dublin is an hour and a half away and Limerick City including University of Limerick & the Regional Hospital are just fifty minutes' drive from your door. Educational options for children are some of the best with a range of highly regarded primary schools nearby, as well as many secondary options including Colaiste Phobal locally, the renowned Cistercian College with day boarding options offered, the Ursuline Convent, Thurles and the Presentation Convent Thurles. There is a dedicated local daily bus service to and from these Thurles schools each day. Golf Clubs, tennis clubs, gyms, fishing on Lough Derg, hillwalking in the Slieve Blooms are all to hand. There is also a wonderful train service to Dublin each day from Roscrea and both nearby Ballybrophy and Templemore Railway Stations have approx. eight options daily from 6.30 am to late each evening, providing great commuting options.

Accommodation

Car port 3.25m x 3.95m. Entrance Hall 2.27m x 4.3m. Sitting Room 5.9m x 3.95m. Kitchen Dining Room 6.89m x 3.03m. Utility Room 2m x 1.54m. Study/Bedroom 1 3.2m x 3.5m. Bedroom 2 3.31m x 3.5m. Shower room 1.79m x 2m. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 3 5.6m x 2.73m. Wardrobe 1.12m x 1.83m. Bedroom 4 2.7m x 2.9m. Bathroom 2.7m x 2.31m. Bedroom 5 4.22m x 3.77m. Large attic storage space 3.48m x 6.61m.

Features

Unique architectural design. Gardens have a southerly aspect and are drenched in sunlight on good days. Post & rail fence with cattle grid at entrance. Private well water supply & septic tank located on site. Oil fired & solid fuel central heating.