Beallach House, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny

Sale Agreed Energy Rating R95R9D6 3 beds1 bath278 m2
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Features
Parking
En-suite
Cable Television
Central Heating
Broadband
Garden
Patio
Balcony
Walk In Shower
Tennis Court

Description

Peacefully located beyond suburbia is this imposing three-bedroom DETACHED BUNGALOW residence with TENNIS COURT, WORKSHOP & LARGE ATTIC ROOMS occupying a most idyllic, full & vibrant 1.28-acre plot enjoying panoramic views of unspoiled countryside. Built in 1977 by the current owners, ‘Beallach House’ is located c. 10.5km north of Kilkenny city. There is a choice of primary schools (Muckalee & Johnswell) in the locality with a school bus service passing the house for Muckalee National School. The Secondary School bus stop is c. 1.5km from the house. The city ring road at the New Orchard Road is a 7.5km drive away. A host of shops and services are located just beyond the ring road to include New Park Shopping Centre (Euro Spar, pharmacy, optometrist, coffee shop, food take-away, solicitors office, physiotherapy clinic etc.), New Park Primary Care Medical Centre, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, MacDonagh Train Station, Pococke Golf Course, O’ Loughlin Gaels Hurling Club, Lidl & Aldi. The city centre, with all the amenities it has to offer, is a further five-minute drive from here.

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR (CLOCKWISE FROM THE ENTRANCE HALL): ENTRANCE HALL: 2.01m x 1.37m + 5.66m x 1.02m with tiled floor, telephone point, fitted coat press & fitted bookcase. A window at each side of the front door infuses this area with natural daylight. Lush greenery is all that can be seen when looking out the front door. BEDROOM 1: 4.08m x 3.08m with wide window overlooking the front garden. BEDROOM 2: 3.64m x 3.08m with extensive built in wardrobes and wide window overlooking the front garden. BEDROOM 3: 3.32m x 3.66m with solid white oak floor, extensive built in wardrobes, fitted shelving & window overlooking the rear of the property. A door leads to: JACK & JILL BATHROOM: 2.54m x 3.3m with fully tiled floor & walls, fitted storage units, window to the rear, wc, whb, bath and tiled shower cubicle with mains shower overhead. A second door leads to the entrance hall. UTILITY ROOM: 2.51m x 3.33m max with tiled floor, whb in fitted storage unit, wall mounted storage cabinets, plumbed for a washing machine and dishwasher and recess for a fridge freezer. A window above the sink overlooks the rear of the property and a half- glass door leads to the rear of the property – patio area, rear driveway and shed beyond. The shed is divided into two separate areas – one area is for garden equipment storage and the other area is for fuel storage with a coal bunker and firewood store. KITCHEN / DINING ROOM: 3.64m x 3.34m with tiled floor, wide window, with fitted roller blind, overlooking the rear of the property, fitted kitchen units with red brick detail, stainless steel sink, tiled worktop, electric cooker & hot press. DINING ROOM: 3.33m x 4.23m with solid wooden floor, wide window overlooking the front garden & step down to: LIVING ROOM: 4.35m x 7.7m. A large imposing room enjoying a solid white oak floor, tall ceiling with ceiling beams, solid fuel stove with a full height red brick surround. This room enjoys a beautiful triple aspect with wide windows front and rear and double glass doors opening to the gable end cobble stone terrace enjoying views of the garden, the countryside beyond and Kilkenny city in the distance. A cast iron spiral staircase leads from here to: FIRST FLOOR: ATTIC ROOM 1: 7.27m x 3.52m with gable end window, open fireplace with red brick surround & door to generous eaves storage. A door leads to: ATTIC ROOM 2: 14.68m x 3.52m with gable end window & opening to large eaves storage area measuring c 22m x 1.46m. EXTERIOR: The property sits on an elevated site of 0.52 h / 1.28 acres and is accessed by a walled and double gated entrance from the road. The driveway, complete with four cast iron lights, meanders through the gardens and up to the side of the house terminating behind the house for ease of delivering shopping etc. via the back door. As one drives up to the house, a tennis court is located on the right-hand side. This large hard surface area lends itself nicely to not only a game of tennis and exercising, it is also a great place for children to play on bikes, scooters etc. The front view of the house is not interrupted by the driveway and, as a result, enjoys lush green views from the front windows all year round. Looking up at the house from the front garden, you will see a wide and tall veranda measuring c. 18.09m x 1.35m (3.26m high) running the entire width of the property. Steps lead up to the veranda followed by a pleasant, sheltered, walk to the front door. Next to the tennis court is a concrete seating area which makes the most of its south-west facing aspect. A path leads from here to a beautiful and tranquil stone pond and fountain located under the watchful gaze of the Eucalyptus tree. It is surrounded by a beautiful circular stone wall with seating areas for quiet reflection. Tucked away at the far gable end of the house is the fruit garden, herb garden & a polytunnel. There are two sheds and a boiler house also located to the rear of the house which provide lots of storage space for gardening equipment, firewood etc. WORKSHOP 1: A true workers oasis! 4.52m x 9.02m with tiled floor, enviroclad walls, sink, access in the ceiling to Attic Room 2 should larger items be required upstairs. This large room has 2 smaller workshop areas located off this room. WORKSHOP 2: 3.05m x 2.72m with tiled floor, drain, fan and window. WORKSHOP 3 & WC: 3.07m x 3.89m max. with tiled floor, door to side, window, wc, whb and window. SERVICES: OFCH, electricity, private water with water filtration system, private sewerage, broadband, telephone & TV. INCLUSIONS: Fixtures and fittings. Curtains. Light Fittings. Appliances to include Zanussi double oven with four-ring hob, Beko frost-free refrigerator, Beko frost-free freezer, Bosch Ecosilence 8kg washing machine, Bosch dishwasher & Bosch Condenser dryer. BER: D2. Cert No. 116525643. Gross Internal Floor Area of Ground Floor Residence: c. 140 sq. m. Attic Rooms: c. 77 sq. m. Workshop: c. 61 sq. m.

Features

Owner occupied since it was built by the owners in 1977 | A beautiful and serene countryside setting |Wide, mature, plot of 1.28 acres | Ready to move into | City Ring Road 7.5km |Local primary schools are a short drive away | All double-sized bedrooms | Large attic rooms | Large workshop space and two sheds and boiler house at the rear |Tennis Court |Stone Pond with fountain|

BER Details

BER: D2

Directions

Eircode: R95 R9D6

Viewing Details

Viewing by appointment. Please call (086) 233 2222.
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Date created: Jan 16, 2024

Clodagh Daly Auctioneers Ltd
Clodagh Daly Auctioneers Ltd
PSRA Licence No. 003277
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