Abbeyside On Circa 1.75 Acres, Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95FE31

** OPEN VIEWING - SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER FROM 2.15PM - 2.45PM ** DESCRIPTION: Abbeyside is a wonderful five-bedroomed detached bungalow set on circa 1.75 Acres / 0.71 Hectares of mature gardens with two adjoining paddock areas. The property is conveniently located just 2.5km south-west of Thomastown on the R448 regional road. A two-minute walk will take you to Jerpoint Cistercian Abbey which is one of the best examples of a medieval Abbey in Ireland. The spacious and bright accommodation extends to 146 Sq. M. / 1,572 Sq. Ft. approx. The layout comprises: enclosed porch, entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and five generous sized double bedrooms (bedroom three with en-suite). A family bathroom, utility room and walk-in hot press completes the layout. A Stira folding attic stairs in the entrance hall gives access up to a large attic space. GARDEN AND PADDOCK: Abbeyside stands proudly on circa 1.75 Acres / 0.71 Hectares, comprising mature gardens and two paddocks. The property is nicely positioned in from the road and is accessed through black wrought-iron vehicular entrance gates. A tarmacadam driveway is flanked by neat lawns which are bordered by mature conifer hedging and herbaceous planting. There is plenty of parking to the front of the property. A detached garage (extending to 20 Sq. M. / 215 Sq. Ft. approx.) is positioned to the left-hand side of the property. The garage has a window to the rear and is accessed through a recently replaced vehicular roller door. The rear garden is laid mainly in lawn with mature trees and hedging running along the boundary line. The second paddock to the right of the property contains a selection of Apple and fruit trees. A block built shed to the rear on the right-hand side of the property is practical for further storage needs. LOCATION: Abbeyside is well located and is just five-minute drive into the pretty 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 who recently won the Gold Award Winning “Taste of Ireland”. 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. Enclosed Porch 1.41m x 0.42m. Enclosed porch with a sliding patio door. Entrance Hall 1.73m x 3.53m + 11.06m x 1.03m. A solid wooden front door with frosted glass side panel opens into a spacious and welcoming L-shaped entrance hall. Parquet floor, ceiling coving and centre rose. Hatch to attic space fitted with a Stira folding attic stairs. The large attic space is insulated and fitted with two lights. Living Room 4.24m x 3.85m. A well-proportioned and light-filled room with a large picture window to the front of the property. Open fireplace fitted with a Waterford Stanley recessed multi-fuel stove. Fitted carpet, ceiling coving and centre rose. Wall mounted lighting over the fireplace. Dining Room 3.89m x 3.66m. A spacious and bright room positioned to the front of the property. Parquet floor, ceiling coving and centre rose. Built-in wall to wall display unit with glass cabinets, open shelving, drawers and storage cupboards. Kitchen / Breakfast Room 3.47m x 3.66m. A light-filled and spacious room overlooking the front garden and driveway. Fitted Pine wall and floor units with Mosaic tiled backsplash, single drainer sink and Granite effect laminate worktop space. Zanussi dual fuel range cooker and extractor hood. Bosch dishwasher and undercounter freezer. Samsung American style fridge/freezer. Tiled effect vinyl floor covering. Bedroom One 3.77m x 2.77m + 4.24m x 1.61m. A generous-sized principal bedroom located to the rear of the property. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. Bedroom Two 3.81m x 1.64m + 3.31m x 1.80m. A double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property. Fitted carpet and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Three 2.96m x 1.30m + 2.61m x 2.12m. A double bedroom to the rear overlooking the back garden. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. En-Suite 0.89m x 1.85m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Briston 1500 thermostatic power shower. WC and wash hand basin with overhead wall mounted mirror. Tiled floor and extractor fan. Connecting Hall 1.11m x 1.60m. Fitted carpet. Bedroom Four 3.25m x 3.03m. A spacious double bedroom overlooking the front garden and driveway. Fitted carpet. Bedroom Five 3.35m x 3.35m. A good-sized double bedroom positioned to the rear with a gable end window. Fitted carpet and built-in wardrobes. Bathroom 1.33m x 1.55m + 2.15m x 1.85m. Comprising a bath with mixer taps, fitted with a Triton T90 si pumped electric shower. WC and wash hand basin with tiled backsplash, wall mounted mirror and shaving light. Fitted cupboard. Tiled floor and part-tiled walls. Frosted window to the rear of the property. Hot Press 1.32m x 1.39m. Walk-in hot press with fitted shelving and hot water cylinder. Utility Room 2.02m x 2.54m. Bosch washing machine and Zanussi tumble dryer. External door to the side of the property. The oil burner is contained in the utility room.