Churchville, Church Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, R32C8X2

Hume auctioneers – We Get The Pick Of The Crop. Offering a magnificent opportunity to acquire one of the finest period homes of the entire region, Churchville is a beautifully restored exquisite late Georgian Vicarage sitting on over an acre in a breathtakingly beautiful formal landscaped walled garden. An exquisite example of late Georgian / Regency design, this picture perfect 5 bay period residence in pristine condition commands a magnificent setting at the approach to Rathdowney, offering exceptional convenience and all the fine amenities of modern living. Approached via wrought-iron gates, stone piers and traditional coach lamps, an impressive crunch-gravel driveway provides a fitting entrance to this distinguished home, whilst a most impressive walled and railed garden offers pedestrian access from the street. The property beautifully combines the perfect blend of period house formal design with tremendous modern comforts to create a timeless home of immense style, charm and luxury. The accommodation is exceptional. On the ground floor the magnificent entrance hall is flanked by two perfectly proportioned formal reception rooms which create an immediate and lasting impression. In recent years the ground floor has been extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard and now offers a dramatic conservatory-style living dining room, magnificent light filled kitchen, an office which could double as a fifth bedroom, two shower rooms, a further reception room, fully appointed utility and a mud room. The entire is beautifully designed for modern family living and guest entertaining alike. On the first floor there are four excellent and light filled bedrooms beautifully located off a central landing which enjoys a picture window over the front garden. An elegant family bathroom with sunken bath completes the first-floor accommodation Punctuated with classic views of the gothic church spire, the grounds are delightful. With manicured lawns, tree lined paths and a stunning lofted stone coach house, the entire combines to create a manageable haven of tranquillity that belies its town centre convenience. A second vehicular entrance affords massive opportunity to further develop the grounds if desired. Primary and secondary schools are within walking distance. Also close by are supermarkets, GAA and sports clubs, fishing in Grantstown, and golf just minutes away. Rathdowney enjoys excellent connectivity, lying approximately 5 minutes from the M8 and M7 motorways, with Dublin reachable little over an hour by car. Ballybrophy Railway Station is approximately 15 minutes away and offers direct services to Dublin Heuston, with journey times of around one hour. Viewing of this distinguished family home is highly recommended and viewing is strictly by appointment with Hume Auctioneers