Knockara Stables On C.31acres, Knockara, Clashdrumsmith, Emly, Co. Tipperary

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Beds	4 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type
Size	171 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-G
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Eircode	E34 AX60

Description

SPECIAL FEATURES • Charming country home with versatile accommodation. • An eastern single-story stone-built annex adjoining the kitchen. • A western single-story stone-built annex with separate entrance at present in use as a commercial kitchen. • Situated on the R515 between Tipperary town (10.9km) and Emly village (3.1km). • Shannon Airport (55 minutes). • Seven stables with veterinary area and stock, lunging ring and haybarn. • C. 12.65 Ha (31.26 acres) of pasture suitable for bloodstock and livestock. • Mains water and back-up private well in use. DESCRIPTION The house has a bright and airy entrance hall which leads to a cosy dual aspect living room heated by an open fire with back boiler. The room features a stone fireplace and beautiful Oregon pine beams. Across the hall the kitchen is the heart of the house with warmth radiating from the oil-fired Aga and the comfort of a stunning oak parquet floor underfoot. The kitchen is also dual aspect with views across the beautifully maintained gardens. The kitchen leads into a large room at present used as a master bedroom with bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and French doors opening onto a patio facing the morning sun. This room could equally be used as a breakfast room or dining room. The hardwood staircase in the entrance hall is contemporary in design with a gentle gradient ascending to the first floor. On the right hand landing is a generous bathroom and two bedrooms with radiators heated from the back boiler. The left hand landing leads into a large double bedroom. Adjoining the house on the western side is a separate annex built in 2007 to house 'Knockara Patés' an award winning artisan food business in operation since 2003. This annex could easily be turned into a self-contained apartment for guests. Alternatively it offers huge opportunities for imaginative use. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The house is surrounded by mature gardens with patios, lawns and formal planting. The gardens have been beautifully maintained and are full of mature trees, plants and shrubs as well as an impressive herb garden. The stable yard includes seven stables with veterinary area and stock, a sand lunging ring, a three-column hay barn and a cattle crush. There are two water supplies, the mains water and a private well in use. There are also two substantial outdoor shelters in two of the fields. Knockara Stables is situated in the heart of the Golden Vale traditionally known for its excellent pasture lands making it ideal for bloodstock and livestock. The lands extend to approx. 12.65 Ha (31.26 acres) with fully fenced and electrified mature boundaries. The foal paddocks are situated near the yard and all the paddocks and fields have running water. LOCATION Knockara Stables is located on the R515 a mere 3.1km from the award winning garden village of Emly in County Tipperary. St. Ailbe's Church holds centre stage in the village which boasts a post office, St. Ailbe's National School, a number of shops, licensed premises and G.A.A. and tennis clubs. A twelve minute drive will take you to the busy market town of Tipperary. It is a friendly town with a wide variety of cafes, pubs, restaurants, schools and hotels. For the golfing enthusiast there is a choice of courses on your doorstep including Tipperary Golf Club, Ballykisteen Golf & Country Club and Ballyneety Golf Club. Tipperary racecourse at Limerick Junction is nearby while Limerick, Thurles and Clonmel racecourses are all under an hours drive away. For the hunting enthusiast Knockara Stables is situated in the very heart of the Scarteen hunting country, the kennels being just a few minutes drive away. The surrounding area is a walker's paradise encapsulating the Glen of Aherlow, the Galtee Mountains and the Ballyhouras. Shannon international airport is a 55 minute drive away. Limerick city and University of Limerick are approximately a 45 minute drive. Dublin city and airport approximately a 2 hour and 30 minute drive. The M8 motorway at Cashel is 35 minutes away. • 3.1 km / 3 minutes to Emly • 11 km / 12 minutes to Tipperary town • 37 km / 40 minutes to Limerick • 64 km / 55 minutes to Shannon Airport • 33 km / 33 minutes to Cahir • 205 km / 2 hours 30 minutes to Dublin • 205 km / 2 hour 18 minutes to Dublin Airport (All distances are approximate.) SALE METHOD | Private Treaty. VIEWING | Strictly By Private Appointment TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES • Mains electricity • Mains water • Well water, • Sptic tank.

Accommodation

BER Details

BER: G BER No: 115377160 Energy Performance Indicator: 539.2 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

Emily Bleahen

Description

Accommodation

BER Details

BER: G BER No: 115377160 Energy Performance Indicator: 539.2 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator