Foxcover, Kirwan's Inch, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny

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Beds	4 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Detached House
Size	182.6 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-C2
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Eircode	R95 W6W2
Group Name	Sherry FitzGerald McCreery
Sales License Number	001710

Description

Foxcover is a wonderful country retreat on circa 2.59 Acres / 1.05 Hectares comprising secluded landscaped gardens, a large paddock, yard area with stables and a vegetable garden. The property is superbly located in a picturesque and peaceful setting in the townland of Kirwan's Inch in Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny. This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a picture perfect and substantial family home providing the ideal retreat to return to from the hustle and bustle of daily working-life. Foxcover was built in 1979 and extends to 182 Sq. M. / 1,966 Sq. Ft. approx. spanning over two levels. The layout at upper ground floor level comprises entrance hall, inner hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a guest WC. Four well-proportioned double bedrooms (master with en-suite), a family bathroom and a hot press completes the accommodation at this level. The layout at lower ground floor level comprises a large double garage. GARDENS AND PADDOCK: Foxcover sits peacefully on circa 2.59 Acres / 1.05 Hectares of landscaped gardens and a large adjoining paddock. The property is accessed from the road through timber gate posts fitted with timber field gates. A sweeping tarmacadamed driveway is flanked on both sides by a broad range mature trees and hedging including Limes and Copper Beech. A post and rail fence separates the driveway and gardens from the adjoining paddock. There is plenty of parking to the front of the property. The driveway extends up to the side and rear of the house if further parking is required. The manicured front and side gardens are laid in lawn bordered by mature trees, hedging and curved beds which are well stocked with herbaceous and flowering plants. A Beech hedge divides the front gardens from the adjoining vegetable garden area. The driveway at the side of the house is also planted with Beech hedging along the boundary line with the paddock and continues right up to the rear garden. A sunny west facing verandagh to the front is perfect to relax on and enjoy the views of the garden. The rear garden/patio area is fully enclosed with a paved patio area bordered by a low brick wall with raised flowerbeds. A neat Laurel hedge is a perfect backdrop and runs along the boundary line with the paddock which extend across and behind the property. There are three access gates to the rear driveway, side entrance and to the vegetable garden/yard area. The vegetable garden/yard area is very sheltered and well planted with a selection of mature trees. A Greenhouse is well stocked with plants including a Grapevine. The area adjoining the Greenhouse is planted with Rhubarb and a selection of fruits trees including Apple trees, a Plum tree and Blackcurrants. The useful outbuildings including five stable loose boxes and a haybarn, all have power and are piped for water and are fitted with stable drinkers. The adjoining paddock is well planted with mature hedgerow and a selection of mature trees including Walnut, Holm Oak, Copper Beech, Ash, Scots Pine and Cypress. LOCATION: Foxcover is conveniently located in the townland of Kirwan's Inch in Dunmore, Co Kilkenny. A 12-minute drive (Via N77) will take you into Kilkenny City. A 10-minute drive (N77) will take you into town of Ballyragget which has a number of important amenities including Dick's SuperValu, Mullany's Ballyragget Pharmacy, Tirlán Farmlife Ballyragget and Ballyragget National School. St. Joseph's National School in Clinstown, Jenkinstown and St. Coleman's National School in Conahy are also in very close proximity. Kilkenny City has a good choice of top schools including Kilkenny College Secondary School, St. Kieran's College boys Secondary School, CBS boys Secondary School, Loretto girls Secondary School and Presentation girls Secondary School. Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most cosmopolitan cities, with many blooming festivals, eateries and creative people resulting in an electric atmosphere. Amenities such as MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and Market Cross Shopping Centre are all convenient. Kilkenny Train Station at MacDonagh Junction in on the Waterford to Dublin line with regular daily trains to and from Dublin to Waterford. The travel time to Dublin by car is 1-hour and 30-minutes. Viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation

UPPER GROUND FLOOR - Verandagh - A flight of steps at lower ground level lead up to a sunny west facing verandagh area which overlooks the front garden and driveway. Entrance Hall - 2.32m x 2.06m A striking blue coloured Composite door with two full length glass panel inserts and two side panels opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall. Feature high ceiling, fitted carpet and a radiator cover. Double leaded glass panel doors open through to the inner hall. Inner Hall - 7.14m x 2.09m + 2.16m x 0.61m Spacious L shaped area with a staircase leading down to the garage at lower ground floor level. Wooden floor and fitted carpet on the staircase. Feature high ceiling. Alarm panel. Living Room - 4.00m x 4.52m + 4.12m x 1.02m A bright and well-proportioned room with a large picture window overlooking the front garden and driveway. The room features a handsome Marble open fireplace fitted with a Waterford Stanley multi-fuel stove. Wooden floor and feature high ceiling. Pocket sliding door lead through to the dining room. Dining Room - 3.68m x 3.63m Another spacious and well-proportioned room with a large picture window overlooking the front garden. Feature high ceiling and wooden floor. The pocket sliding doors are flanked by built-in bookcases and shelving. Access through to the kitchen/breakfast room. Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 3.68m x 1.93m + 4.33m x 1.90m A spacious and bright dual aspect room with lovely views of the gardens and paddocks. The kitchen area is fitted with solid Oak Shaker-style wall and floor units with a tiled backsplash, round bowl kitchen sink and single circle drainboard and Granite effect laminate worktop. Electrolux freestanding electric cooker with a four-ring ceramic hob, oven and grill. Stainless steel extractor fan. Miele freestanding fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Vokera central heating gas boiler (replaced in 2016) enclosed in one of the kitchen units. South-east facing window to the rear of the property. The breakfast area can accommodate a table and chairs for family dining. South facing gable end window overlooking the side garden. A glass panel door leads through to the utility room. Vinyl floor covering and feature high ceiling. Utility Room - 4.60m x 1.91m Fitted with wall and floor units with laminate wood worktop, tiled backsplash and a one bowl stainless steel insert sink. Integrated extractor fan. Bosch dishwasher and washing machine. Tiled floor and feature high ceiling. Window to the rear of the property. A Composite door with four glass panel inserts gives access out to the rear garden and patio area. Guest WC - 1.00m x 1.90m Comprising a WC and a wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor. Window and feature high ceiling. Master Bedroom - 4.30m x 2.94m + 1.75m x 0.39m + 1.12m x 0.74m Spacious master bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Semi-solid wooden floor and feature high ceiling. Mirrored sliding wardrobes. En-Suite - 2.43m x 1.25m Comprising enclosed shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a fitted vanity unit with underneath storage, wall mounted mirror and a shaving light. Fully tiled walls and floor. Alcove fitted with shelving. Gable end window and feature high ceiling. Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 3.21m A double bedroom located to the rear of the property. Fitted wardrobes, wooden floor and feature high ceiling. Bedroom Three - 3.59m x 3.21m A double bedroom located to the rear of the property. Feature high ceiling and wooden floor. Bedroom Four - 2.91m x 3.26m + 2.17m x 0.73m A double bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Wooden floor and feature high ceiling. Freestanding two door mirrored wardrobe. Bathroom - 2.41m x 1.74m Comprising a bath fitted with a Triton T90xr pumped electric shower and a glass shower panel. WC and a vanity unit with underneath storage. Wall mounted mirror with shelving. Fully tiled walls and floor. Gable end window. Hot press - 1.29m x 0.68m Accessed from double Louver doors from the inner hall. LOWER GROUND FLOOR - Stairs down to lower ground floor - 4.41m x 0.87m The internal access down to the double garage at lower ground floor level is from a staircase in the inner hall. Fitted carpet. Double Garage - 7.29m x 5.03m + 2.67m x 1.14m Two up and over garage doors give external vehicular access from the front of the property at lower ground floor level. This large area is suitable for conversion subject to necessary planning permission.

Features

SERVICES:
Gas fired central heating
Alarm
High speed Broadband with Vodafone
Satellite TV with Free to Eir
Own private well and septic tank
Water Softener System
BER RATING - C2

BER Details

BER: C2 BER No: 116691684 Energy Performance Indicator: 194.98kWh/m2/yr

Negotiator

John Doherty

Description

Accommodation

Features

SERVICES:
Gas fired central heating
Alarm
High speed Broadband with Vodafone
Satellite TV with Free to Eir
Own private well and septic tank
Water Softener System
BER RATING - C2

BER Details

BER: C2 BER No: 116691684 Energy Performance Indicator: 194.98kWh/m2/yr

Negotiator

John Doherty