The Tower House, Balinree, Borris, Co. Carlow

€395,000

Beds	3 beds
Price	€395,000
Property Type	House
Size	152 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
Refreshed on	Mar 22, 2024
Eircode	R95 Y726

Description

With great pride, DNG McCormack presents this exquisitely renovated residence to the market. Few houses could equal the unusual character of The Tower House, which is dominated by a tower dating back to the 1800s. Only after viewing would one truly understand the numerous exquisite custom features that use stone and wood combinations to work around the homes ingenious design. Located between Fenagh and Borris, the property is available on a variable site area up to 1 acre. A true appreciation of the clever layout and artistic touches to this house will only be achieved by viewing. Accommodation comprises of hall, sitting room, living room, large kitchen/dining area, family room, 3 en-suite bedrooms, bathroom, loft. The exterior of the house and garden are equally stunning. The low-maintenance garden features granite stone, a garden shed, and a limestone patio. Since the owner owns the adjacent lands, a discussion or agreement may be needed to determine the garden's location. The property can be sold on up to c. 1 acre. Also, to the back of the property is a mobile home that can be purchased for an additional fee of 15,000. A bit of History: This tower building, which was first constructed as a RIC police station sometime around c. 1839, was equipped to transmit and receive flag signals to other White Boys towers that were located strategically throughout Carlow. With wedge-shaped cut granite threads embedded into the wall at the inner perimeter of the tower and their thinnest part carved into a cylindrical shape as they are stacked one on top of the other to form the stair's spindle, the granite stairs are a magnificent example of architectural detailing. To make an appointment to view this unique home please contact DNG McCormack Properties today. 0599133800

Accommodation

Entrance Hall - 2.70 x 2.91 Sitting Room - 4.14 x 4.16 Living Room - 3.69 x 4.60 Kitchen/Diner - 4.63 x 7.11 2nd Hallway - 2.69 x 9.65 Utility Room - 1.40 x 2.73 Guest WC - 1.30 x 1.96 Bedroom 1 - 4.15 x 4.42 En-suite/Wetroom - 1.95 x 3 Sun Room/Office - Hallway - 2.68 x 2.69 Bedroom 2 - 4.35 x 2.99 En-suite 2 - 0.85 x 2.81 Bedroom 3 - 4.41 x 3.03 En-suite 3 - 0.88 x 2.98 Loft - 3.69 x 4.60

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Marcus McCormack

Description

Accommodation

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator