Jerpoint Cottage, Friars Hill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

€235,000

Beds	2 beds
Price	€235,000
Property Type	Detached House
Size	87 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-F
Refreshed on	Aug 29, 2025
Eircode	R95 E7D3
Group Name	Sherry FitzGerald McCreery
Sales License Number	001710

Description

** OPEN VIEWING MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER FROM 6PM TO 7PM ** Jerpoint Cottage, Friars Hill, is a character filled and extended two bedroomed cottage superbly located just minutes from the bustling market town of Thomastown. The original cottage was built circa early 1900's and was extended in recent years by the current owners. This is a superb opportunity to acquire a picture-perfect Irish Cottage in a sought-after and picturesque location, yet convenient to all important local amenities in Thomastown. The light-filled accommodation extends to 87 Sq. M. / 936 Sq. Ft. (approx.) spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall/conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, living/dining room and generous sized bathroom which houses the hot press. The layout upstairs comprises: landing area and two well-proportioned bedrooms. GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Jerpoint Cottage sits peacefully on circa 0.17 Acre / 0.06 Hectares of mature gardens. The original pedestrian gate is still intact with access up to the front door of the property. Wrought-iron vehicular entrance gate lead through to a sweeping tarmacadamed driveway with parking to the rear of the property for up to four cars. The side and rear gardens are laid in lawn bordered by mature hedging, trees, herbaceous and flowering plants. The outbuildings include a steel detached garage from Adam Steel Sheds (measuring 6.19m L x 4.00m W approx.) which is fitted with a roller door, lighting, power and plug sockets. A smaller steel garden shed, also from Adam Steel Sheds (measuring 4.12m L x 2.44m W approx.) adjoins the steel detached garage. A small lean-to area adjoins the extension area to the rear of the property. LOCATION: Jerpoint Cottage is superbly located on Friars Hill (R448) just a 3-minute drive from the centre 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. 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. Jerpoint Cottage is convenient to a number of neighbouring villages including, Stoneyford, Knocktopher, Ballyhale, Bennettsbridge and Inistioge. A 20-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 highly recommended. 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 Hall / Conservatory - 3.37m x 1.32m PVC French doors open into a bright and spacious entrance hall / conservatory. Wooden floor. Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 6.15m x 3.51m A generous-sized open plan room to the front spanning the full width of the property. Extensive range of fitted white coloured high gloss wall and floor units with tiled backsplash, single drainer sink unit and black coloured Marble effect laminate countertops. Neff electric oven and ceramic hob. Baumatic two ring gas hob (bottled gas). Waterford Stanley oil fired rang cooker (the cooker contains the oil burner for heating the house). Beko slimline dishwasher, Zanussi washing machine, Samsung American style fridge/freezer and Thor chest freezer. The breakfast area has space for a table and chairs. Tiled effect vinyl floor and exposed wooden ceiling beams. Living / Dining Room - (3.62 x 3.54) + (3.74 x 3.35) A fine sized and sun-drenched dual aspect open plan room with views of the rear and side gardens. Part wooden floor and fitted carpet. Blacksmith cast-iron multi-fuel stove sitted on a raised concrete hearth. PVC French doors open out to rear of the property. Bathroom (including Hot Press) - 2.69m x 2.87m Comprising a wetroom shower fitted with a thermostatic pumbed shower. WC and wasg hand basin with overhead wall mounted mirrored cabinet. Fully tiled walls and floor. Two wall mounted heated towel rails. Frosted south-east facing gable end window. Hot Press - 0.79m x 0.54m The hot press is located in the bathroom. Hot water cylinder and fitted shelving. FIRST FLOOR - Landing (including stairs) - 0.72m x 1.71m + 2.32m x 1.01m Wooden floor and sloped ceiling. Bedroom One - (3.74 x 0.95) + (2.98 x 1.68) + (2.18 x 1.08) A double bedroom with sloped ceiling, wooden floor and sunny west facing gable end window. Bedroom Two - (3.74 x 0.95) + (2.98 x 1.68) + (2.18 x 1.08) A generous-sized single bedroom with a south-east facing gable end window, wooden floor and sloped ceiling.

Features

SERVICES:
Oil fired central heating
Own septic tank
Mains water

BER Details

BER: F BER No: 101334100 Energy Performance Indicator: 396.09 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

John Doherty

Description

Accommodation

Features

SERVICES:
Oil fired central heating
Own septic tank
Mains water

BER Details

BER: F BER No: 101334100 Energy Performance Indicator: 396.09 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

John Doherty