"Oak Lodge", Ballyverneen, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, Y34EA44

** OPEN VIEWING SATURDAY 25TH JULY FROM 10AM - 11AM ** Oak Lodge is a premium and spacious detached Mock-Tudor style residence which comes to the market in excellent condition throughout. The property will appeal to buyers looking for a high-end home in a sought-after countryside setting, yet convenient to all important local amenities. Built in 1997, this substantial B3-rated home stands proudly on a sun-drenched elevated site (circa 0.29 Hectares / 0.71 Acre) with impressive views of the surrounding countryside. The light-filled, spacious and well-laid-out accommodation extends to approximately 283 Sq. M. / 3,046 Sq. Ft. spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises an enclosed porch, entrance hall, guest WC, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, family room and shower room. A utility room, bedroom four/office and a second conservatory complete the layout at ground floor level. The layout at first floor level comprises a galleried landing, three generous-sized double bedrooms (master bedroom with en-suite), a family bathroom, and a walk-in linen cupboard. OUTSIDE: The defining feature of Oak Lodge is its elevated, mature gardens, which envelop the house in an established blanket of greenery. Having grown and settled over nearly three decades, the grounds boast an impressive collection of mature trees, herbaceous plants, dense hedging and ground cover planting that guarantees complete privacy. The property is accessed through a striking cut-stone entrance with curved horn farm driveway gates. A sweeping tarmacadamed drive is flanked on both sides by manicured lawns. There is plenty of parking to the front and side of Oak Lodge. The gardens to the side and rear are ideal as a secure children’s play area. A sunny paved patio to the rear with an adjoining gravelled area is perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. A sun-drenched second flagstone patio at the front of the property enjoying lovely views of the front garden and the lush countryside. A wooden garden shed is positioned to the rear of the property. LOCATION: Oak Lodge is well-situated in the townland of Ballyverneen which is in the parish of Glenmore in County Kilkenny. The property is just a six-minute drive to the picturesque village of Glenmore. The important amenities in the parish include Glenmore Preschool, two primary schools, St James Church, Community Hall, GAA Club and The Glen Bar. The property is conveniently situated just a seven-minute drive (via R723) and a twenty-minute drive (via R711 and N25) to Waterford City. The travelling time to Wexford town is thirty-five minutes (via N25 and R723). A forty-minute drive (via M9 and N25) will take you to Kilkenny City. The travelling time to Dublin by car is one-hour and fifty minutes (via M9 or M11). New Ross has a good choice of secondary schools including St Mary’s Secondary Schools, Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, Good Counsel College, CBS Secondary School and Kennedy College Secondary School. Oak Lodge is less than a five-minute walk to the 6km Glenmore to New Ross stretch of the South East Greenway. This walk has picturesque views of the Pink Rock area and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge. Viewing of this wonderful home is highly recommended.