Brookhill Lodge on circa 3.26 Acres, Barrowmount, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny, Kilkenny, R95 C8C0
Brookhill Lodge on circa 3.26 Acres, Barrowmount, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny, Kilkenny, R95 C8C0
Price
€395,000
Type
Detached House
Status
For Sale
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
3
Size
135 sq. m
BER
BER No: 116732736
EPI: 341.662 kWh/m2/yr
Description
Property Partners Buggy are proud to present to the market Brookhill Lodge, a wonderful countryside retreat on circa 3.26 Acres / 1.32 Hectares.
The property is conveniently located in the townland of Barrowmount, close to Goresbridge village in County Kilkenny.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a picture-perfect traditional style cut-stone Irish dwelling house, providing the ideal retreat to return to from the hustle and bustle of city living.
Brookhill Lodge was built circa 1753 as the Stewart’s House for the nearby Barrowmount House Estate. The current owners purchased the property in 1987 and have extended and carried out many improvements, the most recent was replacing all the front windows with double glazed Sash windows from John Ruth & Sons.
Th property extends to 135 Sq. M. / 1,453 Sq. Ft. approx. spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, living room, sitting room, sunroom, kitchen/breakfast room, rear hall / utility room, connecting hall with storage closet, two double bedrooms (bedroom one with en-suite) and a family bathroom. The layout upstairs comprises: large double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and WC.
GARDENS AND PADDOCKS
Brookhill Lodge stands proudly on circa 1.32 Hectares / 3.26 Acres of stunning gardens with two adjoining paddocks. The property is accessed through a cut-stone entrance with wrought-iron gates. A long concrete driveway flanked by timber post and rail fencing leads up to the front of the house and the adjoining farmyard.
The front and side gardens are laid in lawn with pathways, stone walls and feature archway fitted with a circular gate which leads to a lower garden level. There is direct access to flowing stream and bridge under the road outside Bookhill Lodge. A neat lawn bordered by stone walls with raised flowerbeds and a water feature. A neat lawn to the left-hand side of the house is bordered by mature shrubs and herbaceous plants.
The rear garden is laid in lawn with an adjoining vegetable and orchard garden. There are a number of block-built sheds to the rear including an outside toilet. A block-built garage faced in stone is positioned to the right of the house.
Double gates covered with galvanized sheeting lead through to the inner yard which is laid mainly in concrete. The outbuildings here include an enclosed two bay haybarn with loft space, power and plug sockets. Three outer stone outbuildings re also located in the inner yard.
The two paddocks on both sides of the driveway are accessed from the driveway and the yard at the front of the house.
LOCATION:
Brookhill Lodge is located just a 3-minute drive from the village of Goresbridge. The important amenities in the village include Scoil Bhride Primary School, Apple Tree Farm Montessori, Goresbridge Allcare Pharmacy and Inver Service Station and convenience store.
A 25-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny City and a 12-minute drive will take you to the M9 Motorway (Exit 7), allowing easy access to Carlow, Kildare and Dublin.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Features
- Charming country retreat on circa 3.26 Acres / 1.32 Hectares
- Picturesque setting close to Goresbridge village
- Presented in excellent condition throughout
- Three double bedrooms
- SERVICES:
- Oil fired central heating
- Own private well and septic tank
Accommodation
QGROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall (1.23m x 1.09m): Accessed through an open porch with a feature cut-stone archway. A PVC front door with glass insert opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hall. Stained tongue and groove floorboards.
Living Room (2.33m x 3.95m): A bright and cosy room with open plan access through to the kitchen/breakfast room. Waterford Stanley oil fired range cooker. Double doors to a large shelved hot press. Feature exposed cuts-tone wall as you walk through to the kitchen/dining room. Exposed wooden beams and ceiling boards. PVC Sash window to the front of the property. Tiled floor.
Sitting Room (1.01m x 1.01m + 4.48m x 3.11m + 1.40m x 0.78m): A bright and light-filled room with two PVC Sash windows overlooking the front of the property. Open fireplace with cast-iron inset, wooden surround and tiled hearth. Exposed wooden beams and ceiling boards. Enclosed staircase up to the first floor. A glass panel door leads through to the sunroom. Door to enclosed staircase which leads up to the first floor. Wooden floor.
Sunroom (2.77m x 4.19m): A triple aspect room with views of the front and rear gardens. Sloped ceiling fitted with two Velux windows and tongue and groove boards. Feature exposed cuts-tone wall with floor to ceiling fitted shelving. Tiled floor. PVC opening window to the rear and side and two PVC Sash windows to the front.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (3.08m x 4.47m): A bright and spacious open plan room accessed off the living room. The kitchen area is fitted with Shaker-style wall and floor units with a 1.5 bowl sink, tiled backsplash and Marble effect laminate countertops. Belling electric oven and Nordmende five-ring gas hot (bottled gas). Stainless steel extractor hood. Indesit dishwasher and Powerpoint undercounter fridge. Painted ceiling and exposed wooden beams. The breakfast area can accommodate a large table and chairs for family dining. West-facing gable-end window. Tiled floor.
Rear Hall / Utility Room (3.08m x 1.62m): Accessed through a glass panel door from the kitchen/breakfast room. PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Space for fridge freezer and plumbing in place for a washing machine. Fitted walled units and coat hanging space. PVC back door with glass insert. Tiled floor.
Bedroom One (1.79m x 1.32m + 3.17m x 2.45m): A light-filled dual aspect double room with a feature Porthole double glazed window to the front of the house along with a large-gable end PVC window with two openings. Exposed wooden beams and ceiling boards. Painted tongue and groove floorboards.
En-Suite (2.02m x 1.74m): Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Triton T80si pumped electric shower. WC and wash hand basin with tiled backsplash. Painted tongue and groove ceiling boards. PVC frosted window to the rear. Tiled floor.
Connecting Hall (2.09m x 0.89m): Access to bedroom two and main bathroom. Tiled floor.
Understairs Storage Closet (2.45m x 0.78m): Vinyl floor covering and fitted with a light.
Bedroom Two (2.40m x 4.23m): A double bedroom with views of the rear and side gardens. PVC double glazed gable-end window. Built-in wardrobes and dressing table with drawers. Fitted carpet.
Bathroom (2.04m x 3.32m): Comprising a bath with mixer taps, enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Triton AS2000XT thermostatic power shower. WC and a wash hand basin with tiled backsplash. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. PVC double glazed frosted window to the rear.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom Three (6.37m x 2.27m + 3.74m x 1.64m): A Large double bedroom spanning the full width of the property. Two double glazed Sash windows overlook the front of the property offering lovely views of the front gardens, driveway and paddocks. A small original window opening is fitted in the roof to the rear giving extra light over the staircase. Fitted beige carpet.
Walk-in Wardrobe (1.49m x 1.50m): Fitted shelving and hanging space.
WC (0.98m x 1.53m): Comprising WC and a wash hand basin. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. PVC double glazed gable-end west-facing window.
Hot Press (1.21m x 0.72m): Accessed from bedroom three.
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