Conifer Cottage, Newhouse, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Sale Agreed

Beds

3 beds

Price

Sale Agreed

Property Type

Detached House

Size

100 meters²

Energy Rating

BER-E1

Refreshed on

Jul 6, 2025

Eircode

R95 R6W3

Group Name

Sherry FitzGerald McCreery

Sales License Number

001710

Description

Sherry FitzGerald McCreery are trilled to present Conifer Cottage to the open market. This charming extended property sits peacefully on a secluded and large site which extend to circa 0.86 Acre / 0.35 Hectares. The property is eligible for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant subject to approval. Conifer Cottage was built circa early 1900's and was extended over the years by its owners. The property is well located in the townland of Newhouse, just a short drive from Thomastown in County Kilkenny. This is a perfect opportunity to acquire a picture-perfect Irish Cottage in a scenic and peaceful location convenient to all important local amenities. The accommodation extends to 99.68 Sq. M. / 1,073 Sq. Ft. (approx.) spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises - entrance porch, sitting room, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and bedroom. A main bathroom and side porch completes the layout at ground floor level. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area and two double bedrooms. GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Conifer Cottage is surrounded by mature and private gardens (circa 0.86 Acre / 0.35 Hectares. The property is walled to the front with a vehicular entrance and a pedestrian gate. A tarmacadamed driveway provides secure off-street parking for up to three cars. The outbuildings included a garage, fuel shed, outside toilet (plumbed for a washing machine) and a boiler house. The gardens are laid mainly in lawn bordered by mature Conifer trees, hedging and herbaceous planting. LOCATION: Conifer Cottage is conveniently located just an 8-minute drive (via R700) from the lively market town of Thomastown There are many important amenities in Thomastown including St. Mary's National School, Grennan College Secondary School, Thomastown Creche & Montessori School and Thomastown Primary Care Centre. The soon to be opened state of the art new modern 95 bed St. Columba's Hospital Community Nursing Unit in addition to a 20 bed Dementia unit, additional to the very popular Assisted Living Bungalows. Thomastown is a highly renowned Heritage Town of great character with a vast range of sporting amenities to include Tennis & Basketball, Salmon & Trout fishing on the beautiful River Nore, which is also home to Ireland's first outdoor Olympic sized pool, The Weir Pool. Riverside walks and highly successful Athletic, Football and GAA Hurling Clubs. There is a lovely selection of Cafes, popular traditional pubs and a range of restaurants, notably 2024 Best Newcomer in Leinster in The Irish Restaurant Awards (Tabu) and Lekker Food Collection, a French Bakery/patisserie & South African café who recently won the Gold Award Winning “Taste of Ireland”. There is a wide range of local grocers and supermarkets including the well-stocked SuperValu and Lidl. The luxurious Mount Juliet Estate offers many amenities including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, home to 2023 Irish Open Championship and formally The World Matchplay. The estate offers fine dining at the Michelin Starred Lady Helen Restaurant in the original 260-year-old country manor and The Hound at Hunter's Yard. There are several tertiary schools such as the Pottery Skills School, Grennan Craft Mill, Grennan College Equestrian School and the School of Food. Thomastown has many historic old local Mills, world renowned Jerpoint Abbey which attracts approx. 250,000 visitors annually, a restored Concert Hall which attracts many renowned musical artists & plays, & a highly successful annual Creative Arts Festival. Thomastown is renowned for its welcoming friendly atmosphere. Conifer Cottage is a 7-minute (via R700) drive to the picturesque village of Bennettsbridge which has many important amenities including Cullens Centra Foodstore, Butcher shop, Post Office, Crafted Café and O'Mahony's Service Station. A 15-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny city (R700) which has many tourist attractions including Kilkenny Castle and is one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. A 45-minute drive will take you to many beautiful beaches in Wexford & Waterford. The travelling time by car to Waterford is 30-minutes (M9 Motorway) and to Dublin is 1-hour and 45-minutes. The train journey from Thomastown Train Station to Heuston Station in Dublin is 1-hour & 50-minutes. Viewing is strongly encouraged. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment and for transparency purposes, all bidding will be via the "mysherryfitz" on line bidding platform.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR - Entrance Porch - 2.45m x 1.76m A PVC front door with oval glass insert opens into a dual-drenched dual aspect porch with two windows overlooking the front and side gardens. Wooden floor and painted wainscoting. A wooden door with glass insert open through to the sitting room. Sitting Room - 3.65m x 1.07m + 2.93m x 1.62m A spacious and bright room with a window to the front of the property. Built-in cupboards in both alcoves. Wooden floor. Door to enclosed staircase up to the first floor. Access to understairs storage. Staircase up to first floor - 0.66m x 1.62m Fitted carpet on stairs and landing. Bedroom One - 2.54m x 3.64m A bright and spacious double bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Tiled open fireplace and hearth flanked by fitted shelving. Fitted carpet. Rear Hall - 1.65m x 0.84m + 0.79m x 0.48m Wooden floor. Living Room / Dining Room - 5.83m x 3.47m Exceptionally large and bright triple aspect room with lovely views of the front, side and rear gardens. Wooden floor and ceiling coving. Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 4.17m x 3.49m Fitted with floor units with a single drainer sink, tiled backsplash and marble effect laminate worktops. New World freestanding gas cooker (bottled gas). Efel multi-fuel stove sitting on a raised tiled hearth with tiled backsplash. Fitted floor to ceiling hot press with hot water cylinder and fitted shelving. South-east facing gable end window. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. Tiled effect vinyl floor covering. Bathroom - 1.62m x 2.49m Comprising a cast-iron bath, WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Frosted window to the rear. Side Porch - 1.16m x 3.98m A PVC external door with glass insert and glass side panels open into a dual aspect and bright side porch. Window to the front of the property. Wood effect vinyl floor covering. A glass panel door leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room. FIRST FLOOR - Landing (including stairs) - 0.71m x 1.65m + 2.36m x 0.94m Fitted carpet on stairs and landing. Bedroom Two - 3.67m x 0.98m + 2.89m x 1.67m A double bedroom with a south-east facing gable end window. Dual built-in wardrobes and dressing table. Fitted carpet. Door to closet containing the water tank. Bedroom Three - 2.64m x 2.67m + 1.85m x 0.67m A double bedroom with sunny west-facing gable end window. Built-in wardrobes and dressing table. Fitted carpet. Closet containing Water Tank - 2.05m x 0.91m Accessed from bedroom two.

Features

SERVICES:
Oil fired central heating
Own septic tank
Connected to the local water mains

BER Details

BER: E1 BER No: 118545755 Energy Performance Indicator: 337.28 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

Marcella Savage

Description

Accommodation

Features

SERVICES:
Oil fired central heating
Own septic tank
Connected to the local water mains

BER Details

BER: E1 BER No: 118545755 Energy Performance Indicator: 337.28 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

Marcella Savage

Sale Agreed

Conifer Cottage, Newhouse, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, R95 R6W3

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