Description
Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty take great pleasure in presenting Ivy House to the market a truly impressive and elegant family residence set on 1.03 acres of private gardens and, in a country setting, yet convenient to Birr & Nenagh. Built originally in 1958 Ivy House has a floor area of approx. 199 sq. mts/2,142 sq. ft., with all rooms superbly appointed and truly a deeply comfortable country house. This beautiful home was completely re-modelled in 2008, and every detail was renewed and upgraded. It is presented for sale in perfect condition. A stunning home it features an electric Aga, a bespoke handmade kitchen, all new windows and doors, hardwood floors, multi fuel stoves, a conservatory & a simply stunning garden to name just a few. The location is so scenic just opposite Lockeen Church, close to Birr, and within striking distance of Lough Derg and its many villages, Terryglass, Dromineer, & Garrykennedy all boasting wonderful restaurants. Accommodation comprises, an entrance hall, a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen with dining area, a study, a conservatory, a ground floor bedroom with shower room just off, and a boot room. At first floor level there are four bedrooms and a beautiful family bathroom. The master bedroom has an en suite and a walk-in wardrobe. Each room is beautifully appointed, and all have wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The internal layout could easily adapt to accommodate a granny flat/independent living unit at ground floor level, if needed. Outside there is a large garage, a power room, and a covered BBQ area. All so important and useful to the house. There is a south facing patio to the front, whilst to the rear the patio is north west facing and bordered by established Pleached Lime trees and mature box balls. A secret opening in the hedge leads to the breath-taking garden. A wonderful space that has struck the correct balance between being a gardening haven, with every imaginable flower & shrub, whilst also truly embracing biodiversity & sustainability. It features a Polydome greenhouse, a fruit garden, fruit trees, (some originated from Seed Savers) a pond, a vegetable garden, and a private walk.Viewing highly recommended and by prior appointment. Please call Julie Fogarty 0505 21192. Accommodation
Entrance Hall - 3.77m x 1.19m
Hardwood Oak floor with matwell
Dining Room - 4.92m x 4.06m
Beautiful stone fireplace with insert stoveFrench doors to rear garden with mature box hedging and established Bleach treesRecessed display cabinet & hardwood flooring
Sitting Room - 4.70m x 3.66m
White marble fireplace with wood burning stoveHardwood floor. wall lights, & curved bay to one side.
Kitchen - 5.54m x 4.06m
Stunning bespoke kitchen remodeled in 2007Electric Aga cooker in classic cream finish. (Run on night rate electricity)Contrasting painted and natural wood units with a larder unit & a Belfast sink. Ceramic tiled floor
Porch - 1.78m x 1.19m
Glazed porch with access to front garden. Marble tiled floor
Study - 3.04m x 2.62m
Brick fireplace with wood burning stove
Conservatory - 3.86m x 3.25m
Terracotta tiled floorFrench doors to front garden
Shower Room - 1.57m x 1.50m
WC, WHB & Power shower. Ceramic tiling
Bedroom 1 - 2.62m x 1.96m
Small quite room and very useful at ground floor level.
Boot Room - 3.62m x 2.09m
Great range of unitsPlumbed for washing machine and dryerSSS & door to rear gardenCentral vacuming system located here.
First Floor -
Stairs to first floor with polished Teak handrail
Bedroom 2 - 4.10m x 3.44m
Large bedroom with carpet floor, wall lights, walk in wardrobe and en-suite shoer room.
En-Suite - 1.46m x 2.51m
Ceramic tiling & power shower
Walk in Wardrobe - 2.51m x 1.45m
With shelves & hanging rails.
Bedroom 3 - 3.04m x 2.67m
Currently in use as a study, with floor to ceing book cases.
Bedroom 4 - 3.66m x 3.04m
Built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 5 - 3.04m x 2.24
Wood flooring and wall lights
Bathroom - 4.31m x 2.62m
Painted wainscoting & beautiful country feelJacuzzi bath, WHB in stand. Timber floor
Linen cupboard - .92m x 3.00m
Linen cupboard with great shelving and storage
Garage/Store -
Ideal for convince to domestic use as a games room or gymHeating installedNewly roofedFuel sore to back of boiler house and hen house on gardensBBQ area and potting terrace
Features
- In 2007 the entire house was fully renovated, including rewiring and re-plumbing. New windows and doors installed & conservatory built
- Group water scheme, now a mains water connection. Septic tank with newly installed percolation area.
- Power room in outside buiding with oil burner, water tank, & water softener. (No water tank in attic)
- Located in Co Tipperary but with an Offaly postal address.
- Insulation- Walls pumped and attic reinsulated
- Fascia soffit and gutters all newly installed
- Solar panels installed for heating water
- All power showers in each bathroom.
- Oil fired central heating and wood burning stoves.
- Satellite broadband installed & NBI broadband should be installed before year end
- Electric front gates and intercom to front hall.
- Phonewatch alarm system
- Zoned heating controls on a 7-day timer
- Central vacuming system
BER Details
BER: D1
BER No: 118376730
Energy Performance Indicator: 231.63 (kWh/m2/yr) Negotiator
R42 YA25 
