Period Property For Sale: Kilkenny

Converted Barn, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Beautifully restored three bedroom barn with two running streams and beautiful views on 2 acres

This is a beautifully restored property in a magnificent setting in one of Irelands most historic areas. It is located between Graiguenamanagh and Thomastown near a monastic site attributed to St. Fiacra. The property is approximately an hour and forty five minutes from Dublin, within a half an hour of Kilkenny city and forty minutes from Waterford.

The elevated site offers beautiful views of the Blacktairs mountains. There are two running streams on the 2 acres of land with a lovely woodland of mature trees. There are outlined paths as well as patios, one of which is the partially enclosed footprint of the original cottage.

The barn, now the dwelling house, has been restored using traditional materials such as lime mortor and local, skilled craftsmen. The owner who was formerly in the design trade and her son, a restoration architect, employed their talents to create a home both beautiful and functional. The 2000 square feet are graciously laid out and give the illusion of great space.

The ground floor has an open plan feeling with a large vaulted sitting room, a dining room and eat in kitchen. The house is ideal for entertaining. The study with a private staircase bedroom and bath is often used as a guest suite, and is handicapped friendly. A second staircase leads to the first floor with two king sized bedrooms, a large storage closet and a full bath and dressing area.

There are several unusual outbuildings for example, a shed at the entrance to the property which is functioning as a storage area and workroom. The barn faces a courtyard with a carriage house and stable awaiting completion. The septic system has been laid out to the coach house as well as the parking area defined. Most of the stone, flagstone floors and roofing slate are available on site. The magnificent stable could easily convert to an office or artists studio. Completed, this property has the potential to become income producing or an ideal family compound.

Price: €525,000
Last update: 3rd April 2012
Contact: Helen Cassidy, Premier Properties Ireland
Tel.: +353 (0)94 954 6868
Mobile: +353 (0)87 2463748
Email: helencassidyauctioneers@eircom.net

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