'Richview House' Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Sale Agreed

Beds	4 beds
Price	Sale Agreed
Property Type	Period House
Size	399 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-E1
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Eircode	R95YE16
Group Name	DNG Ella Dunphy
Sales License Number	003632

Description

Richview House is a property of distinction and comes to the market as a magnificent four bedroom Georgian residence built in c. 1800’s by 17th Earl of Ormonde and later owned by a branch of President Douglas Hyde & family. The property has been restored and renovated in recent years by the owners. Steeped in history, the property boasts many original period features from the Georgian era while also undergoing extensive restoration and upgrading in recent years. The accommodation is arranged over three levels of c. 399 sq.m (4,297 sq.ft) and is exceptionally presented throughout. Richview House enjoys the benefits of private south facing gardens extending to c. 2 acres currently laid out in a manicured lawn with mature shrubbery. The Castlecomer Road is one of Kilkenny’s most desirable addresses and offers a wealth of amenities on it’s doorstep including New Park Hotel, Kilkenny College and Kilkenny Golf Club. Kilkenny’s Ring Road and the M9 motorway is also within close proximity. This beautiful Georgian Residence has enormous appeal, graced with elegant period features and a truly welcoming feel. Viewing is a must and by appointment only!

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch 2.70m x 1.80m Double entrance doors to terracotta floored porch and French doors leading into entrance hall. Entrance Hallway 2.40m x 8.85m Original coving to ceiling and original stairwell with return. Wooden floorboards with doors to all main reception rooms. Drawing Room 8.56m x 4.00m Bright and alluring drawing room with dual aspect providing an abundance of natural lighting. Original shutters to windows and drapes in keeping with period style. Ornate ceiling with historical relevance. Original floor boards. Carrigaline Fireplace. Study 4.20m x 4.20m Coving with centre rose ceiling. White marble fireplace with solid fuel cast iron stove. Original book shelving fitted in alcoves on each side of fireplace. Large window overlooking front lawn with original shutters. Connecting door to large dining room. Dining Room 7.35m x 5.40m Exceptionally large dining with vaulted original ceiling. Two large windows enhancing superb natural lighting and providing access to front terrace. Original floorboards. Open fireplace. Kitchen/Dining 10.10m x 3.85m Fitted country house style kitchen with large selection of floor and eye level units and many original features. Feature Gas Fired double Aga. Atrium style sky light with window seat at bay style windows. Mix of wood and tiled flooring. Utility/Boot Room 1.98m x 3.14m Two door external access to both courtyard garden and rear of property. LOWER MEZZANINE Lower Hallway 5.58m x 2.45m French doors to private courtyard. Bathroom 3.06m x 3.02m Classic Burlington white high-level cistern and wash hand basin with freestanding cast iron Georgian style bath. Laundry 3.06m x 3.60m Natural flagstone floor. Plumbed for washing machine, dryer. Access to all services including new water tank, softener and gas boilers. BASEMENT LEVEL (Fully self contained space, suitable for au-pair). Living Room 4.65m x 3.80m French doors to private garden. Bedroom 3.38m x 4.62m Spacious double bedroom with French doors. En suite shower room 1.20m x 2.22m Classic white WC, WHB and electric shower. RETURN MEZZANINE Office 2.28m x 2.95m Original stained-glass double doors. Original flooring. Dual aspect. Shower Room 2.64m x 1.24m Tiled floor. Classic white WC & WHB. Fitted double power shower. FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom 4.58m x 4.74m Exceptionally large double master suite. Original floorboards and vaulted ceiling with original coving. Dual aspect overlooking front and side gardens with views of Kilkenny city. En-suite Shower Room/Dressing Room 4.30m x 4.20m Original fireplace and floor boards. Formerly additional bedroom. Bedroom 2 4.80m x 4.50m Large double bedroom. Original floorboards. Dual aspect. Bedroom 3 4.80m x 3.92m Large double bedroom. Original floorboards and stone fireplace with cast iron inset.

Features

- A distinctive four-bedroom detached character property of historical note, with it’s origins in the 1800’s and set in grounds of c. 2 acres. - Generously proportioned accommodation of approximately 399sq.m (4,297sq.ft) - Presented to an excellent standard throughout. - Balance of period features and contemporary design. - New solid wood painted kitchen (Victorian Kitchen Company) installed complete with 4 oven Aga. - Replumbed, boilers replaced, new combined cylinder and pump and water softening system installed - Newly installed zoned central heating system throughout with cast iron radiators in all principal reception rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. - Approached by a long sweeping driveway. - Located in the catchment area for excellent primary and secondary schools. - Close proximity to New Park Hotel, Kilkenny College and Kilkenny Golf Club. - Only a four-minute drive to Kilkenny City Centre and the M9 Motorway. Services: - Gas Fired Central Heating - Mains Water & Sewage - BER: E1. BER NO: 106562119. EPI: 315.58 kWh/m²/yr

BER Details

BER: E1 BER No.106562119 Energy Performance Indicator:315.58 kWh/m²/yr

Directions

Entering Kilkenny from M9 motorway, take right turn on City ring road towards Castlecomer Road roundabout. Take first exit towards City at Castlecomer Road roundabout. After 1.1km take a right hand turn just before the Glendine Inn. Property will be located on the left-hand side indicated by a ‘For Sale’ Board. GPS Coordinates: 52.6694198,-7.2586542 Tenure: Freehold

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BER Details

BER: E1 BER No.106562119 Energy Performance Indicator:315.58 kWh/m²/yr

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