Kilduff, Kilclonfert, Croghan, Offaly

€520,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€520,000
Property Type	Period House
Size	293.31 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-D2
Refreshed on	Oct 30, 2024
Eircode	R35HX62
Group Name	Heffernan Auctioneers
Sales License Number	003314

Description

This Countryside period property on 1.2 acres dating back to the 18th century, with modern 2 storey extension. The house is connected with Kilduff House, located opposite both houses originally constructed in the late 18th century by the North Family. Lower Kilduff was fully renovated in the 1990s by previous owners and further upgraded and extended over the past 20 years by the current owners. On arrival to Lower Kilduff, you are greeted by a tree lined driveway with views of the surrounding forestry and landscape. From here, you feel at home straight away. The tree lined driveway leads to a generous parking area to the front or courtyard to the rear. Stepping over the threshold, it is apparent that Lower Kilduff has been much loved and well maintained over the years. The secluded location highlights the privacy of the site as well as the space and tranquillity on offer within a short commute of several large towns. This impressive 5 bedroom circa 292.84sq.m (3,152 sq.ft) Georgian Country Home is situated on a circa 0.48 Hectare (1.2 Acre) site. The property is approached through a sweeping gravel drive through landscaped gardens. It is not often a property of this calibre comes to market offering a purchaser a very rare opportunity to acquire a home of distinction on a private, secluded site. The residence spans over three floors and offers spacious living accommodation for a family. The scale of this property, the character and potential it offers must be seen to be appreciated. The property is in a lovely rural location with multiple local towns and villages within easy access as well as the M6 Motorway within 5 minutes’ drive. The travel time to Dublin centre is 1 hour 10 mins (90km) and Galway 1 hour 30 mins (134km). The property is circa 7km from the M6 motorway and Tyrrellspass, 3.5km from Croghan village, 7km from Daingean, 15km from Tullamore town and 25km from Mullingar. The property also falls into an excellent catchment of both primary and secondary schools making it a real winner with families. Kilclonfert and Croghan community centres as well as thriving local GAA clubs are within easy access offering regular social events and clubs. The well laid out accommodation of Lower Kilduff comprises of the original 3 storey period home with two main Reception Rooms and Bedroom accommodation with period features retained as well as a modern extension of circa 1000 sq ft built in 2010 that includes a new Kitchen and Family room with Master Bedroom Ensuite above. The full accommodation over 3 floors comprise Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, formal Dining / Music Room, 5 large Bedrooms, modern Kitchen, large Living/Family room connected to the garden, guest WC and Utility Room, two Shower Rooms and separate Family Bathroom. The current owners have tastefully decorated, updated and extended this period home throughout, whilst respecting all original features. It holds all the charm you would expect of the Georgian era including sash windows, original fireplaces, dado rails, ceiling roses and decorative cornicing, elegant tiling and large airy rooms with high ceilings etc. Outside, the property is set on a large private landscaped site with mature trees that and extensive lawn to the front and original orchard to rear. There is also a selection of original farm sheds and stone outbuildings to the side and rear that can be renovated or converted for a variety of new uses such as a studio/ home office/ workshop etc

Accommodation

Front Hall: Bright and spacious entrance Hall with original staircase and mahogany handrail. Original Georgian door with fanlight over. New walnut floor finish, high ceiling and view to other levels, original ceiling coving and dado rail Sitting Room: 5m x 4.m. Impressive 3m high ceilings with dual aspect with two large sash windows overlooking the garden. Feature fireplace with freestanding Stanley multi fuel stove and lined and insulated flue (2015), tv point, original ceiling and light coving, new solid walnut wood flooring. Formal Dining Room/Music Room. 5m x 4m. Impressive 3m high ceilings with large sash window overlooking the garden. Feature fireplace with freestanding Stanley multi fuel stove and lined and insulated flue (2020), original ceiling and light coving, new solid walnut wood flooring. Kitchen: 4.5m x 3.7m. Modern fitted kitchen with French doors accessing south facing cobbled patio. Kitchen includes Belfast Sink, high gloss and glazed cupboards with integrated lighting and ample storage. New dual oven cooker with 5 burner gas hob and extract fan. Large solid timber topped breakfast Island. High quality marble tiled floor. Family/ Dining room: 7.9m x 4.44m. Large multi-purpose family room with folding 4metre wide glazed wall to rear garden and paved patio. Wood floor, linked to Kitchen and Utility Room dual aspect overlooking garden and rear yard Utility: 3.2m x 2m. Converted Henhouse with original stone rubble walls, modern kitchen units, storage and sink. Window and Velux roof light with external door to rear yard Downstairs: - Stairs to Basement Bedroom One: 4m x 5m. Generous sized double room with modern slate floor and tastefully decorated with built in mirrored wardrobes. Shower room adjacent Shower room: 2.4m x 1.8m. Modern Shower Room with new electric shower, Tiled wall and floor with w/c, whb, corner shower. Games Room: 5m x 4m Generous sized room suitable for home gym or games room - currently used as Pool Room, original stonework, fireplace. Slate tiled floor throughout, matching across this level of the house. Upstairs from entrance hall: Staggered stairs to landing off Bedroom Two: 5m x 4m Generous double room with sash window and velux roof light, period features. Carpet floor Bedroom Three: 5m x 4m Generous double room with dual aspect over garden, original sash windows, period features. Timber floor Master Ensuite Bedroom Four: 4.3m x4.45m. Generous Double bedroom with carpet floor and large window to garden. Ensuite: 2.750m x 1.28m. Tiled with w/c, whb, shower Family Bathroom: 2.2m x2.750m Wall and Floor tiled finish with w/c, feature vanity large whb and matching mirror, power shower, Jacuzzi bath Bedroom Five: 3.730m x 2.5m Generous double room overlooking garden with original sash window - currently used as child's room or play room. Carpet floor Guest WC: WHB, WC, tile floor - good sized room with velux rooflight.

Features

Period Property with modern extension to rear Detached sheds and outbuildings Situated on extra large site with private gardens OFCH and Solar Panels Home is situated on a circa 0.44 Hectare (1.087 Acre) site The property is circa 7km from the the M6 motorway and Tyrrellspass, 3.5km from Croghan village, 7km from Daingean, 15km from Tullamore town and 25km from Mullingar

BER Details

BER: D2 BER No.117853804 Energy Performance Indicator:293.31 kWh/m²/yr

Description

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BER Details

BER: D2 BER No.117853804 Energy Performance Indicator:293.31 kWh/m²/yr