Dun Mhuire On Circa 0.38 Acre, Waterford Road, Kilkenny, R95FK29

Dun Mhuire, Waterford Road is a substantial detached dormer bungalow family home standing proudly on circa 0.38 Acre / 0.15 Hectares of secluded gardens. It is a rare occasion when a home on Waterford Road graces the market and Dun Mhuire provides a unique opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire a foothold within this desirable and highly convenient location on the edge of Kilkenny City. The property has been extended over the years and will appeal to buyers looking for a spacious family home within walking distance of all amenities. The light filled and spacious accommodation extends to 280 Sq. M / 3,014 Sq. ft. approx. spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, living room / dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, family room, utility room / guest WC, four bedrooms, WC and a bathroom. The layout upstairs comprises: landing area, master bedroom (with en-suite) two double bedrooms, bathroom, home office, store room and a walk-in hot press. GARDEN AND GROUNDS: The secluded grounds extend to circa 0.38 Acre / 0.15 Hectares and are a wonderful oasis of peace and tranquillity being particularly mature, sheltered and well stocked with an abundance of mature trees, hedging and herbaceous plants, providing year-round colour and privacy. The property is well set back from the road and is accessed through wrought-iron vehicular gates. A tarmacadam driveway leads up to the front and side of the property where there is parking for several cars. The front and side gardens are laid in lawn bordered by flowerbeds. A sun-drenched south-west facing cobblelock patio area is perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The exceptionally large and private rear garden is laid in lawn bordered by mature hedging and conifer trees. A detached garage is positioned to the side of the property. A large outbuilding adjoins the garage to the rear containing a number of rooms which are suitable for a variety of uses. LOCATION: The location of Waterford Road is unrivalled, just a stroll to Kilkenny City Centre with its superb eateries, boutique shops, excellent transport links and three shopping centres (including Loughboy which is a 5-minute walk from the property). There are a vast range of important amenities practically on your doorstep including three Supermarkets within 1km of the property. Some of Kilkenny's best primary schools are within easy reach including Kilkenny Project School (Educate Together), St. Patricks De La Salle and Gaelscoil Osrai. There are a number of secondary schools in close proximity including Presentation Secondary School and St. Kieran’s College and Kilkenny City Vocational School. Kilkenny College, CBS Secondary School and Loreto Secondary School are all within easy access of the property. A five-minute drive takes you to the M9 motorway which services Dublin to Waterford. A 15-minute walk will take you to Kilkenny Train Station at MacDonagh Junction which has regular daily trains to and from Dublin to Waterford. Kilkenny Retail Park is 5-minute walk from the property. There are excellent hospitals in Kilkenny including St. Luke’s General Hospital, UPMC Aut Even private Hospital, Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital Kilcreene and St. Canice’s Hospital. Kilkenny has an excellent choice of hotels, leisure centres and medical centres which are all in easy reach of Dun Mhuire. Viewing is highly recommended. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall 3.15m x 1.68m + 6.71m x 1.04m. A PVC front door with leaded glass insert and side panel opens into a spacious and welcoming L-shaped entrance hall. Parquet floor and fitted carpet. Living Room / Dining Room 6.47m x 4.57m. A light-filled and spacious dual aspect open plan room with views of the front and side gardens. Stone open fireplace fitted with a Waterford Stanley multi-fuel stove. Fitted carpet and polished tongue and groove floorboards. Kitchen / Breakfast Room 4.10m x 3.66m + 2.10m x 1.02m. A bright and spacious dual aspect room overlooking the rear and side gardens. Fitted wall and floor units with tiled backsplash and 1.5 bowl kitchen sink. Neff electric oven and grill. Belling four ring ceramic hob and Neff extractor fan. Indesit dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. Wooden panel ceiling and wood effect vinyl floor covering. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs for family dining. A PVC glass panel back door gives access out to the side of the property. Storage Closet 1.06m x 0.70m. Accessed through double louver doors from the kitchen/breakfast room. Utility Room / Guest WC 1.91m x 1.91m + 0.70m x 0.83m. Comprising a WC and a small wash hand basin. Plumbing in place for a washing machine. Dual aspect windows. Wood effect vinyl floor covering. Family Room (Including stairs) 3.35m x 5.21m + 1.77m x 2.43m. A spacious room to the rear with of the back garden. Tiled open fireplace and hearth fitted with a recessed stove, U-shaped staircase up to the first floor. Access to a shelved storage closet. Cork effect floor tiles and fitted carpet on the stairs. A glass panel door gives access out to a back hall area. Access to understairs storage. Bedroom Four 2.68m x 2.72m. A single bedroom located to the front of the property. Fitted carpet. Bedroom Five 3.29m x 2.72m. A large single bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Fitted carpet. Bedroom Seven 3.33m x 3.03m. A well proportioned double bedroom positioned to the rear. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. Bedroom Six 4.50m x 3.41m. A large double bedroom located to the front of the property. Fitted carpet and built-in wardrobes. WC 0.74m x 1.83m. Comprising WC. Frosted window to the rear. Cork effect floor tiles. Bathroom 2.34m x 1.86m. Comprising a bath with overhead Shires shower and wash hand basin with shaving light. Frosted window to the rear. Part tiled wall and Cork effect floor tiles. FIRST FLOOR Landing (including stairs) 3.50m x 3.81m. A spacious landing area with fitted carpet. Door to double eaves storage. Attic hatch fitted with a folding ladder. Master Bedroom 4.26m x 4.56m + 1.31m x 0.36m. A generous sized master bedroom to the rear with a large Velux window. Built-in wardrobes with mirrored dressing table. Fitted carpet. En-Suite 1.82m x 1.73m. Comprising stand-in shower fitted with a Gainsborough SV800 shower. WC and wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor. Velux window. Bedroom Two 4.38m x 3.49m. A large double bedroom located to the rear of property. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. Access to eaves storage. Bedroom Three 3.36m x 3.26m. A double bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Fitted carpet. Freestanding Sauna (included in the sale). Bathroom 3.23m x 1.77m. Comprising a jacuzzi bath fitted with an overhead Gainsborough PS1200 shower. WC, wash hand basin and bidet. Fully tiled walls and floor. Large Velux window fitted in the roof to the rear. Home Ofice 3.50m x 1.85m. Built-in shelving and desk. Fitted carpet. A large Velux window is fitted in the roof to the front of the property. Walk-in Hot Press 2.84m x 1.04m. Walk-in shelved hot press with light. Accessed through double louver doors from the landing area. Storage Room 2.99m x 1.77m. Fitted worktop space with a single drainer sink. Access to eaves storage.