Cushlawn House, Castlecolumb, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny, R95N280

Cushlawn House is a substantial detached family home on circa 1.01 Acre / 0.41 Hectares of mature landscaped gardens. The property is superbly located in a picturesque countryside setting in the townland of Castlecolumb which is in the parish of Knocktopher in County Kilkenny. Cushlawn House has been in the same ownership since it was built from new in 1985. The property was built to an extremely high standard and will appeal to a buyer looking for a quality family home convenient to all local amenities. The internal layout extends to 291 Sq. M. / 3,132 Sq. Ft. (approx.) over two levels and has been designed to take full advantage of its peaceful setting, with all reception rooms and bedrooms enjoying lovely views of the garden and the surrounding countryside. At ground floor a sequence of magnificent reception rooms opening into each other creating a great flow for family living and entertaining. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, guest WC, living room, dining room, sitting room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room. A side hall, utility room, den/office and two single bedrooms (both with en-suites) complete the accommodation at ground level. The layout on the second floor is equally as impressive and comprises: landing area, four double bedroom (all with en-suites) and a family bathroom. GARDEN & GROUNDS: Cushlawn House stands proudly on circa 1.01 Acre / 0.41 Hectares of mature landscaped gardens. The property is accessed through a curved stone entrance with a cattle grid and a wrought-iron sliding electronic gate. A sweeping tarmacadam driveway is flanked on both side by manicured lawns with mature and neat conifer hedging. A neat Laurel hedge is planted along the boundary with the road in between a row of five stone piers which match the entrance. There is a good selection of conifer and herbaceous planting along with rose beds. There is parking for several cars to the front and side of the property. The mature and private rear garden is laid in lawn with mature conifer trees planted on the boundary line. The lawn is bordered by flowerbeds with plenty of herbaceous and flowering plants. A large decked area to the rear of the conservatory is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. A small paddock area to the side of the property is bordered by conifer hedging and is perfect to house a polytunnel for growing vegetable and plants. A detached garage with an adjoining shed is located to the rear of the property. LOCATION: Cushlawn House is located in the townland of Castlecolumb which is less than a ten minute drive from the M9 motorway (junction 10 Knocktopher exit) allowing easy access to Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Kildare and Dublin. The property is located only a five minute drive from the pretty village of Knocktopher with its many amenities including Carrolls Centra convenience supermarket and service station, Carrolls Hotel and public house and Irish s Bar. Scoil Aireagail Secondary School, Scoil Ph draig Primary School, Billy s Tea Rooms and Kissanes Pharmacy which are all in close proximity in Ballyhale. A ten minute drive will take you into the pretty market town of Thomastown which has many amenities including SuperValu and Lidl supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops and Thomastown Train Station. The magnificent Mount Juliet Estate Hotel in Thomastown is also only minutes away from the property. Viewing is highly recommended. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall (including staircase) 4.21m x 3.82m x 1.98m x 1.40m. A mahogony door with glass side panels open into a gracious and bright entrance hall. A striking L-shaped handcrafted staircase leads up to the first floor. Fitted carpet on the hall, stairs and landing. Ceiling coving and centre rose. Dado rail. Living Room 4.21m x 4.80m. A spacious and bright room with two windows overlooking the front driveway and garden. It features a marble open fireplace with a handcrafted wooden surround and a marble hearth. Double glass panel doors with side panels lead through to the dining room. Ceiling coving and centre rose. Fitted carpet. Dining Room 4.80m x 3.82m. The dining room is spacious and can accommodate a large table and chairs for formal entertaining. Fitted carpet, ceiling coving and centre rose. Double glass panel doors with side panels open through to the Conservatory. A door gives access to the kitchen/breakfast room. Sitting Room 4.20m x 3.88m. A spacious and light filled room with with two windows overlooking the front garden and driveway. Brick open fireplace and a slate hearth fitted with a Mulberry multi-fuel stove. Handcrafted wood panel ceiling and fitted carpet flooring. Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.32m x 3.89m. A spacious open plan room with a west facing gable end window. The kitchen area is fitted with solid Oak wall and floor units with a tiled backsplash, one and a half sink bowl and a breakfast bar. Belling electric double oven, Electrolux four ring ceramic hob and a Neff extractor fan. Bosch dishwasher, Zanussi fridge/freezer and Electrolux microwave. Franko Belge oil fired range cooker. Tiled floor. The breakfast area is spacious and can accommodate a large table and chairs for family dining. Conservatory 8.72m x 3.79m. An exceptionally large and bright room overlooking the rear garden. Twe sets of French doors open out to a large decked area. Double door lead through to the kitchen/breakfast room. Tiled floor and polished tongue and groove floorboards. Guest WC 1.41m x 1.93m. Comprising a WC and a built-in vanity unit. Tiled floor and a window. Side Hall 2.74m x 2.88m. A PVC door with a glass inset gives access out to a small courtyard at the front of the property. Tiled floor and a built-in cloak cupboard. A PVC door with a glass inset gives access out to the rear of the property. Utility Room 2.08m x 2.40m. Fitted with wall and floor units and a single drainer sink. Bosch washing machine and a Whirlpool fridge/freezer. Tiled floor and a window to the rear of the property. Den / Office 4.44m x 2.25m. Window to the front of the property. Wooden floor and built-in cupboards with coat hanging space. A PVC door with a glass inset gives access out to the a courtyard at the front of the house. Bedroom Five 3.35m x 2.48m. A good sized single room with a window to the front of the property. Built-in wardrobes and a dressing table. Fited carpet. En-Suite 2.89m x 0.81m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle, WC and a wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and a vinyl floor. Gable end window. Bedroom Six 3.19m x 2.43m. A single room positioned to the rear of the property. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. En-Suite 3.19m x 0.81m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a Triton T90si electric shower, wc and a wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and a vinyl floor. Gable end window. FIRST FLOOR Landing (including staircase & void) 5.37m x 4.37m + 2.67m x 1.02m. A sery spacioua and light filled area with lovely views of the front garden. Fitted carpet, coving and centre rose and dado rail. Large built-in cupboard with coat hanging space and also houses the hot press. Two other storage cupboards are located off the inner hall area. Hatch to attic space with a folding ladder. Bedroom One 3.88m x 3.83m. A spacious double room positioned to the rear of the property. West facing gable end window. Fitted carpet and ceiling coving. En-Suite 2.68m x 1.04m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a Supajet 100 power shower, WC and a wash hand basin, Tiled walls and floor. Window to the rear of the property. Bedroom Two 5.19m x 2.62m + 2.14m x 1.23m. A large double room with two windows overlooking the rear of the property. Built-in wardrobes, fitted carpet and ceiling coving. En-Suite 2.51m x 1.23m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a Mira shower, WC and a wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and a vinyl floor. Gable end window. Bedroom Three 4.27m x 3.04m. A good sized double room with two windows to the front of the property. Built-in wardrobes and a dressing table. Ceiling coving and fitted carpet. En-Suite 2.51m x 1.08m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a Mira 88 shower, WC and a wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and a vinyl floor. Gable end window. Bedroom Four 2.73m x 2.74m + 3.88m x 1.34m. A large double room with two windows to the front of the property. Fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes and ceiling coving. En-Suite 2.74m x 1.04m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a Gainsborough ps 1200 shower, WC and a wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and fitted carpet flooring. Extractor fan and ceiling coving. Bathroom 2.22m x 2.69m. Comprising a bath, WC and a wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and fitted carpet flooring. Window to the rear of the property.