Ballyowen, Johnstown, Co. Kildare, W91A3H3

Sherry FitzGerald O’ Reilly are delighted to welcome you to Ballyowen, a distinguished 4 bedroomed Georgian residence nestled in the historic village of Johnstown. Standing proudly within the local streetscape, this exceptional property holds significant historical interest being one of the earliest civic buildings in the area. Built in the 1800’s it has been extended over the years, always in keeping with the original integrity of the composition. The property now boasts versatile reception rooms, four generous double bedrooms, and a wonderfully spacious rear garden. It has been well maintained, with recent upgrades including double glazed windows to front and an insulated, updated roof. Additionally, the substantial garage offers excellent potential for further accommodation (subject to planning permission). Ballyowen enjoys a central position in the village, with restaurants, bar, garden centre and creche within easy walking distance. It is close to Naas town (2.5km) with its many boutiques, restaurants, bars, Theatre, cinema, hospital and schools. Local sporting facilities include the Palmerstown House Golf course, Naas Rugby club and Toberton Lodge Riding school, all just five minutes from this home. For the racing enthusiast, Punchestown, Naas and the Curragh racecourse are nearby. This home is perfectly located for commuters, beside Junction 9, making the city centre and Dublin airport within easy reach. The commuter train service is 10 minutes away in Sallins with trains to Heuston and the Docklands, and the Citywest Luas stop just 15 minutes’ drive. The 126 bus to Dublin and Kildare also stops in the village. This property offers gracious and well-proportioned accommodation, comprising porch, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, scullery, wc, studio and study. Upstairs landing, 4 double bedrooms and bathroom. Outside – garage, bin shed, fuel store and carport. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the unique charm of this exceptional period home. Porch 2.33m x 1.46m. The glazed porch is designed to not obscure the attractive Georgian front door and fan light. It has a terracotta floor. Sitting Room 5.26m x 4.7m. This is a bright elegant space with a striking wood and marble fireplace and open fire. The room features a charming inset display cabinet and connects to the main hallway and to the dining room. Dining Room 4.66m x 3.51m. The dining room boasts original shutters to the windows and a Victorian cast iron fireplace. Study 3.47m x 2.71m. This is a bright room lined with shelves and with a laminate oak floor. Studio 6m x 4.61m. A more recent extension, in 1983, this large room is light filled, with a Velux window overhead in the pine panelled ceiling and a glazed door to the garden. Shower Room 1.7m x 0.78m. Off the studio, with wc, wash hand basin and electric shower, it is fully tiled. Hallway 3.15m x 1.9m. With carpet floor and stairs and including understairs storage space. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.7m x 3.65m. The kitchen features a tiled floor and a charming pine-panelled ceiling. It is fitted with a range of oak cabinets and a breakfast bar with seating. In the breakfast area is a red enamel Stanley range cooker, which serves a dual purpose by powering the radiators. Above it, is a traditional Sheila Maid for clothes drying. The space is equipped with a fridge-freezer and a Waterford stainless steel gas cooker. A lovely bay window overlooks the garden. Scullery 4.37m x 1.28m. The scullery is fitted with a worktop, shelving, sink and cabinets and includes a freezer and dishwasher. It is finished with a terracotta floor. Utility Room 1.64m x 0.8m. The utility houses the washing machine and includes a tile floor and door to garden. Upstairs Landing 8.8m x 1.9m. With storage presses on two sides, the landing has a carpet floor and attic access. Bathroom 3m x 1.26m. The bathroom is floored in carpet, and the bath and wash basin have tiled surrounds. WC 1.22m x 1.03m. Located off the bathroom, with wc and wash basin, it has a carpet floor. Bedroom 1 5m x 3.74m. This large double bedroom with front aspect features original shutters to the windows. It is fitted with a vanity unit. Bedroom 2 4.68m x 3.8m. This generous double room includes a carpet floor and a washbasin. With linking door to Bedroom 4. Bedroom 3 3.63m x 2.9m. With rear garden views, this is a double sized bedroom with wooden floor. Bedroom 4 3.47m x 2.91m. Bedroom 4 is another roomy double of rear aspect, with washbasin and tile splash. Outside Garage 10m x 2.86m. The large block-built garage features wooden double doors to front and a side door to the carport. Car-Port Large car port recently installed. Bin Shed 2.2m x 1.73 Fuel Store 1.66m x 1.36m Gardens To front the gravel garden features box hedging, with a border of laurel, pear tree and mahonia. Outside the back door is a rustic patio with whitewashed stone walls and steps up to the garden. Stretching approximately 50 meters, this south-facing garden enjoys sunlight all day. The lawn is framed by a natural hedgerow on one side and a neat hornbeam hedge on the other. A beautiful mix of deciduous and coniferous trees—including silver birch and oak—creates privacy. Packed with apple trees, gooseberry, and mulberry bushes, this outdoor space is a dream for children to explore.