Willow Lodge & Apartment, Columbkille, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95V086
Willow Lodge & Apartment, Columbkille, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95V086
Price
€625,000
Type
Detached House
Status
For Sale
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
4
Size
227 sq. m
BER
Description
Willow Lodge is an exceptional detached two-storey residence standing proudly on circa 0.38 Hectares / 0.93 Acre of sun-drenched and secluded landscaped gardens.
The property is presented in excellent condition throughout and will appeal to buyers looking for a fine family home in a sought-after and picturesque countryside setting.
Willow Lodge:
The accommodation extends to 266.68 Sq. M. / 2,440 Sq. Ft. approx. (including attic space). The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, sunroom and utility room. Bedroom four and a guest WC completes the layout at ground floor level.
The layout at first floor level comprises: large landing area, three well-proportioned bedrooms (master with en-suite and dressing room and bedroom two with an en-suite), family bathroom and walk-in hot press. An enclosed spiral staircase (accessed from the landing) leads up to a large attic space.
Apartment:
The apartment adjoins the garage and extends to 76 Sq. M. / 818 Sq. Ft. (approx.) spanning over two level. The layout at ground floor level comprises: kitchen/dining room with stairs up to the first floor. The layout at first floor level comprises: living room, shower room two double bedrooms (bedroom one with an en-suite).
GARDENS:
The gardens and grounds (circa 0.38 Hectares / 0.98 Acre) are extremely well landscaped and all words carried out are finished to a very high standard. The property is accessed through a splayed brick entrance with wrought-iron electronic entrance gate with an adjoining pedestrian gate. A sweeping tarmacadamed leads up to the front, both sides and rear of the property. A decorative brick vehicular brick archway separates the house from the garage.
The manicured front and rear lawns are well stocked with mature trees, conifer hedging, herbaceous and flowering plants.
A raised decked area to the rear enjoys all-day sunshine and is perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The site is fully enclosed and is perfect as a secure children’s play area. A yard area to the rear contains a detached A-framed two span cut-stone fronted shed (measuring 25ft W x 32ft L approx.)
LOCATION:
Willow Lodge is well-located in the townland of Columbkille in the parish of Thomastown. The property is just a 7-minute drive (via R703 or R700) into the bustling market town of Thomastown.
There are many important amenities in Thomastown including St. Mary's National School, Grennan College Secondary School, Thomastown Creche & Montessori School and Thomastown Primary Care Centre.
Thomastown is a highly renowned Heritage Town of great character with a vast range of sporting amenities to include Tennis & Basketball, Salmon & Trout fishing on the beautiful River Nore, which is also home to Ireland's first outdoor Olympic sized pool, The Weir Pool. Riverside walks and highly successful Athletic, Football and GAA Hurling Clubs.
There is a lovely selection of Cafes, popular traditional pubs and a range of restaurants, notably 2024 Best Newcomer in Leinster in The Irish Restaurant Awards (Tabu) and Lekker Food Collection, a French Bakery/patisserie & South African café and Bláth Café.
There is a wide range of local grocers and supermarkets including the well-stocked SuperValu and Lidl.
The luxurious Mount Juliet Estate offers many amenities including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, home to 2023 Irish Open Championship and formally The World Matchplay. The estate offers fine dining at the Michelin Starred Lady Helen Restaurant in the original 260-year-old country manor and The Hound at Hunter's Yard.
There are several tertiary schools such as the Pottery Skills School, Grennan Craft Mill, Grennan College Equestrian School and the School of Food.
Thomastown has many historic old local Mills, world renowned Jerpoint Abbey which attracts approx. 250,000 visitors annually, a restored Concert Hall which attracts many renowned musical artists & plays, & a highly successful annual Creative Arts Festival. Thomastown is renowned for its welcoming friendly atmosphere.
A 20-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny city (R700) which has many tourist attractions including Kilkenny Castle and is one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. A 45-minute drive will take you to many beautiful beaches in Wexford & Waterford. The travelling time by car to Waterford is 30-minutes (M9 Motorway) and to Dublin is 1-hour and 45-minutes. The train journey from Thomastown Train Station to Heuston Station in Dublin is 1-hour & 50-minutes.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall (including stairs) (5.15m x 2.47m + 1.08m x 0.98m): A PVC external front door with a stained glass insert open into a spacious and light-filled entrance hall. The front door is flanked by two matching stained glass window panels, allowing plenty of natural light to flow through. A bespoke make Mahogany staircase leads up to the first floor. Ceiling coving and centre rose. Solid wood floor and understairs coating hanging space.
Sitting Room (4.24m x 3.95m + 2.24m x 0.63m): A bright and comfortable room with a feature bay window overlooking the front of the property. Feature angled floor to ceiling cut-stone faced chimney breast with a raised open fireplace fitted with a Waterford Stanley recessed multi-fuel stove and a raised black Granite hearth. The arched alcove to the right of the fireplace is fitted with a bespoke-made glass display cabinet and underneath storage drawers. Ceiling coving, centre rose and solid wood floor.
Living Room (4.26m x 3.05m + 2.24m x 0.63m): A well-proportioned and bright room with west-facing bay window overlooking the front garden and driveway. Decorative open fireplace with cast-iron insert and Slate hearth. Solid wood floor, ceiling coving and centre rose. Double glass panel doors open through to the kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen / Dining Room (5.23m x 3.19m + 2.37m x 3.19m): The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of solid Oak wall and floor units with tiled backsplash, 1.5 bowl sink and Granite effect laminate countertops. Belling electric double oven and four-ring ceramic hob. Tricity Bendix integrated extractor fan. Beko freestanding dishwasher and Bosch integrated microwave. South-east facing window overlooking the rear garden. A Waterford Stanley oil fired range cooker sits in a brick arched alcove along with a floor to ceiling cut-stone chimney breast, creating a striking focal point in the kitchen area. Matching cut-stone centre island with tiled countertop, underneath pull-0ut drawers, shelving and two display arched alcoves. The sun-drenched dual aspect south-west facing dining area is spacious and can accommodate a large table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. Tiled floor throughout and stained tongue and groove ceiling fitted with recessed lighting. Open plan archway through to the sunroom.
Sunroom (4.23m x 4.00m): A sun-drenched and spacious triple aspect room with lovely views of the rear garden. Stained tongue and groove ceiling boards fitted with recessed lighting. Solid wood floor.
Utility Room (2.46m x 2.76m + 1.07m x 1.31m): Fitted with solid Oak wall and floor units with tiled backsplash, single drainer sink and Granite effect laminate countertops. Beko fridge/freezer and Zanussi washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. South-east facing window to the rear of the property. Tiled floor and stained tongue and groove ceiling boards. A PVC external door with glass panel gives access out to the rear of the property.
Guest WC (2.02m x 1.05m): Comprising WC and wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor. Frosted south-east facing window to the rear.
Bedroom Four (3.26m x 2.73m): A double bedroom with a gable end window. Wooden floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing (including stairs) (5.60m x 1.98m + 2.19m x 0.89m): A good-sized and bright area with a west-facing window overlooking the front of the property. Solid wood floor. A door give access to a Spiral Staircase which leads up to the second floor.
Master Bedroom (4.74m x 3.37m + 1.67m x 0.26m): A fine-sized and bright master bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Built-in wardrobe with a dressing table. Wooden floor, ceiling coving and two wall mounted lights over the bed. Door to shelved storage closet. Open-plan archway with corridor leading through to a dressing room and en-suite.
En-suite (2.07m x 1.92m + 0.84m x 0.76m): Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Triton T90Z pumped electric shower. WC and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror, shaving light, display shelving and storage cupboard. tiled walls and floor. Frosted gable end window. Stained tongue and groove ceiling boards.
Dressing Room (4.13m x 1.84m + 2.42m x 0.69m): Two walls are fitted with built-in wardrobes containing plenty of hanging space and shelving. Wooden floor and ceiling. South-east facing window to the rear of the property.
Bedroom Two (4.21m x 2.99m): A large and bright double bedroom located to the front of the property. Wooden floor.
En-Suite (2.02m x 1.42m + 0.91m x 0.56m): Comprised an enclosed shower fitted with a thermostatic shower. WC and a wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor. Frosted south-facing gable end window.
Bedroom Three (3.70m x 2.67m): A double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property.
Bathroom (3.11m x 2.32m): Comprising a corner bath with mixer taps and hand-held shower attachment. Enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a thermostatic shower. WC and wash hand basin with a wall mounted unit containing a shaving mirror with overhead light, display shelving and storage cupboard.
Walk-in Hot Press (2.01m x 1.00m): Fitted shelving, hot water cylinder and light.
SECOND FLOOR
Attic Space (4.87m x 3.73m (including spiral stairs): A good-sized and bright area with two large south-east facing Velux windows fitted in the roof to the rear. Wooden floor and recessed lighting. A door gives access to further attic storage space which can also be accessed from a folding ladder though a hatch on the landing area.
APARTMENT
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL:
Kitchen / Dining Room: A PVC external door with glass insert opens directly into a good-sized open-plan kitchen/dining room. Fitted floor level kitchen units with tiled backsplash, single drainer sink and Marble effect laminate wood countertops. Electric oven, four-ring hob and extractor hood. Plumbing for washing machine and space for a dishwasher. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. Open-plan staircase to first floor level, fitted with carpet and has a gable end window.
Living Room: A well-proportioned and bright area with to south-east facing window overlooking the rear garden and adjoining farmlands. Fitted carpet and hatch to attic space.
Shower Room: Comprising an enclosed shower, WC and wash hand basin. South facing Velux window.
Bedroom One: A double bedroom with a large Velux window. Wooden floor.
En-Suite: Comprising a stand-in shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashback and shaving light.
Bedroom Two: A double bedroom with a large and bright Velux window.
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