Mill Cottage, Kells, Kilkenny

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Beds	5 beds
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Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Description

Mill Cottage, comprising of the stone farmhouse and Thatched Cottage, is located in a corner site of C. 1 acre with excellent road frontage and a stepped enchanting landscaped and tiered garden at the rear. A property which has been lovingly restored with an eye to retaining the original character and charm of the property which was the ancestral home of the local Millers, the Mullins family. This a unique property located on the outskirts of the Village of Kells, just 13km from Kilkenny and within 8 km of Mount Juliet. The M9 Motorway is just 7 minutes away and accessible via Junction 9. This is a property of enormous character with a mixture of "olde worlde" and contemporary design showing the great flair, imagination and attention to detail of the owners. It is evident that no expense has been spared in retaining the history of Mill Cottage and in re-creating this bespoke house. The Farmhouse and the Thatched Cottage are adjoined and could, if required be integrated into each other to maximise the size of the dwelling. While both properties have quaint entrance doors to the road, the main access to each property is from the rear. Behind ornate gates is a gravelled courtyard with various outbuildings and stone surfaced walkway to the main doors of each house. The Stone Farmhouse: Occupied by the owners as their private residence, the farmhouse features several sets of French doors out to the gardens. The Kitchen features a tiled floor, Belfast sink with solid timber worktop and draining board, Rangemaster Electric & Gas cooker with stainless steel hood, mismatched open shelving and dressers, recessed ceiling lights and feature windows. The entrance hall with it tiled floor features a little used front door and French doors out to the garden with stairs to the first floor. The main reception room features wide pitch pine flooring with a large open fireplace with solid fuel stove on a raised tiled hearth. Music Studio/Study features French doors down to the garden, Maple flooring and stairs to first floor bedroom, away from the rest of the house, this double bedroom features Velux roof lighting and beamed ceiling. The main stairs leads to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms also with beamed ceiling and Velux roof lighting. The main bathroom features tiled floors, glazed shower unit, whb & wc with farmhouse window and Velux rooflight. The Thatched Cottage: In constant use for Airbnb the Thatch is a charming 2 bedroom tastefully restored thatched cottage with its own independent access doors to the front and rear gardens. A little piece of history and a lot of tranquillity and peace. The latch door leads into the wide planked rustic entrance hall. The wide pitch pine flooring continues into the bright spacious reception room featuring the traditional stone full wall chimney opening with solid fuel stove and original beam mantle. A galley kitchen with Maple flooring and built in units and usual plumbing. Bedroom 1: a bright twin or double room with farmhouse window. Shower room with painted wainscoting, whb, wc & shower. Master bedroom with farmhouse window. Attention to details, comfort and original features is evident throughout with bright inviting wall colours and to cap if off an authentic reed thatched roof!. Garden: Pick fresh vegetables, collect the eggs from the Chicken Run. This wonder garden presents differing options around every plant bed. Nearer the cottage is the infamous "Red Shed" a galvanised open fronted farm building. Adjacent to same is a beautifully restored cut stone outdoor studio with paved area and gazebo, French doors and roof lights. There is an outdoor wc. Services: Mains Water Septic Tank Broadband ESB & Telephone

Accommodation

The Stone Farmhouse: Entrance Hall: 4.55m x 2.48m. With tiled floor, front door, french doors to garden and stairs to first floor, laminate wood flooring. Kitchen: 4.55m x 4.54m. With Belfast sink, cut stone features, painted dressers, Bosch Dishwasher. Gas & Electric Range, tiled floor, french doors to Garden. Living Room: 4.55m x 6.11m. With Pitch Pine flooring, ornated tiled fireplace, with raised hearth and solid fuel stove, farmhouse windows to front and french door to garden. The Studio: 4.30m x 4.47m. With Maple flooring, 2 farmhouse windows, dog leg stairs to first floor, door to garden. First Floor Accommodaton: First Floor Landing: 1.21m x 2.63m. Carpet flooring, recessed lighting, sash window. Bedroom 1: 4.32m x 4.59m. Above the studio, a spacious bright double room with Velux rooflight. Exposed feature stone wall, exposed ceiling beams. Main Bathroom: 3.34m x 3.63m. With tiled floor, farmhouse & Velux windows, enclosed shower, whb & wc. Master Bedroom: 4.55m x 4.92m. With beamed ceiling, a double room, farmhouse windows, & Velux rooflight. Bedroom 3: 4.55m x 4.54m. With beamed ceiling, farmhouse window and Velux roof light, carpet flooring. The Thatch Cottage: Entrance Hall: 1.08m x 9.23m. Laminate wood flooring. Living Room: 3.64m x 5.18m. Laminate wood flooring, feature open stone fireplace with solid fuel stove, Sash windows. Kitchenette: 1.88m x 3.24m. Laminate wood flooring, built in Kitchen units, Electrolux electric oven and hob, under counter Belling fridge, Bosch dishwasher. Master Bedroom: 3.64m x 3.76m. Carpet Flooring, sash windows. Bedroom 2: 2.81m x 3.43m. Carpet flooring, sash windows. Bathroom: 4.82m x 2.00m. Tile flooring and shower, power shower with rainwater head, wc, wash hand basin. Features Special Features: Two houses in one Extensively restored, refurbished and decorated. A moment in time re-created with great flair Airbnb potential or perhaps a separate apartment for family or visitors. Stunning tiered gardens with lawn, pond, flowerbeds, fruit trees suntraps, stone features, winding pathways, outhouses and chicken coop Stand alone outdoor studio/home office/lobby room A short stroll from Kells Mill, Kells Priory, Kings River, Pubs & venues of Kells Only 10 minutes from Kilkenny, 60 minutes Dublin or 25 mins Waterford BER exempt, please note that the property is a listed building

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Special Features: Two houses in one Extensively restored, refurbished and decorated. A moment in time re-created with great flair Airbnb potential or perhaps a separate apartment for family or visitors. Stunning tiered gardens with lawn, pond, flowerbeds, fruit trees Suntraps, stone features, winding pathways, outhouses and chicken coop Stand alone outdoor studio/home office/lobby room A short stroll from Kells Mill, Kells Priory, Kings River, Pubs & venues of Kells Only 10 minutes from Kilkenny, 60 minutes Dublin or 25 mins Waterford

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BER: Exempt

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