Park Villa, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95K592

DESCRIPTION: Park Villa, Castlecomer Road, is an impressive detached residence set on approximately 0.25 Acre / 0.10 Hectares of private, sun filled gardens. It's position on Castlecomer Road will attract discerning buyers seeking a prime and convenient address, close to essential local amenities and 1.5km from Kilkenny city centre. Originally built in 1956, Park Villa has been thoughtfully extended and upgraded over the years by the current owners and is now B3 BER rating. Park Villa was formerly operated as a bed and breakfast and has since been transformed into a family home. The spacious and bright layout extends to 222 Sq. M. / 2,389 Sq. Ft. (approx.) spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: an entrance hall, sitting room, guest WC/shower room, kitchen/living room, dining room and home office. Additional areas of the ground floor featuring bedrooms six and seven, rear hallway, bedroom eight, bathroom, study, utility room and a hot press. This additional accommodation provides outstanding flexibility for guest quarters, or a home working setup making the residence truly stand out in the market. GARDENS: The property is fully walled to the front, with ample car parking, which is laid in tarmacadam. Bordered by mature shrubs and wall planting on one side with a narrow herbaceous border on the other. A red brick archway with a wrought iron gate leads through to the garden at the rear of the property. The magnificent private south-west facing garden receives abundant sunshine, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Mature trees and shrubs form a strong canopy, creating immediate privacy, shade, and shelter. Borders on both sides of the lawn are a mix of herbaceous perennials and shrubs, creating year round colour. To the very rear of the garden is another area that has a tiered terrace and is currently used as a vegetable plot. The garden also includes a versatile shed/ workshop and a glasshouse. LOCATION: Park Villa is situated on Castlecomer Road, a sought-after location convenient to Kilkenny City Centre and all local amenities. Kilkenny City has a good choice of excellent primary and secondary schools. Park Villa is a five-minute walk to Kilkenny College, Co-Educational Boarding and Day School and the The Model primary School. Newpark Hotel is located just across the road, and a fifteen-minute walk brings you into the heart of Kilkenny City, known for its great selection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and hotels. Other key amenities nearby include MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Market Cross Shopping Centre, the IMC Cinema, and the Watergate Theatre. Park Villa is convenient for St. Luke’s General Hospital and UPMC Aut Even Hospital. A three-minute drive will take you to the Kilkenny Link Road allowing easy access to Waterford, Carlow, Kildare and Dublin. Kilkenny Train Station at MacDonagh Junction is also in within walking distance with regular daily trains to Dublin and Waterford. Viewing of this fine property is highly recommended. ACCOMMODATION: Floor area – 222 Sq. M. / 2,389 Sq. Ft. approx. GROUND FLOOR LEVEL: Entrance Hall: A stained glass front door opens into a bright, welcoming entrance hall with fitted carpet extending through the hall, stairs, and landing, all enhanced by a high ceiling. Sitting Room: A light filled dual aspect room positioned to the front of the property. It has a cast iron open fireplace with a marble hearth, a high ceiling, dado rail and fitted carpet. Bedroom Six / Living Room: A spacious dual aspect double bedroom located to the front of the property. High ceiling and wooden floor. Guest Facilities: Washroom and shower with access to under stairs storage closet. Bedroom Seven / Lounge: Spacious and light-filled room with two south-facing gable end windows. Built-in floor to ceiling storage cupboard. Feature high ceiling and fitted carpet. Kitchen / Family Room: The kitchen area is fitted with wall and floor units. Bosch electric oven and grill and four ring ceramic hob. Belling integrated extractor fan. Bosch freestanding dishwasher and Beko undercounter integrated fridge. Tiled floor. Open plan access through to the family area. Cast-iron open fireplace with Marble hearth. Feature high ceiling throughout. Gable end window and fitted carpet. Open plan access through to the dining room. Home Office: A bright room with a south-facing gable end window and feature high ceiling. Built-in floor to ceiling shelved storage cupboards and recessed fitted wall shelving. Fitted carpet. Dining Room: A spacious and bright room to the rear with lovely views of the sunny and secluded South west-facing garden. Feature picture window with a PVC glass external door which gives access out to the paved patio area. Part vaulted roof with stained tongue and groove ceiling boards. Fitted carpet. Rear Hall: Velux window fitted in the roof to catch the south-facing sun. The ceiling is extra high, with a hatch providing access to the attic. Fitted carpet. Bedroom eight: A bright and spacious double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property. Fitted carpet and high ceiling. Study: Fitted with a south-facing Velux window. High ceiling and fitted carpet. Bathroom: Comprising bath with mixer taps and hand-held attachment. WC and wash hand basin with tiled backsplash and wall mounted mirrored cabinet. Sloped ceiling with tongue and groove ceiling boards. Hot Press: Fitted shelving and hot water cylinder. Utility Room: Zanussi washing machine and Nordmende tumble dryer. Fitted shelving and worktop space. South-facing gable end window. FIRST FLOOR LEVEL: Landing: Spacious L-shaped area with a tall leaded gable-end window overlooking the staircase. The stairs and landing have fitted carpet. There are double doors leading to a shelved storage closet. The ceiling is extra high, with two hatches providing access to the attic. Linen Cupboard / Walk-in Hot Press: Floor to ceiling enclosed hot press with hot water cylinder and fitted shelving. Additional wall mounted shelving. Gable end window. Plumbing in in place if required to convert back to a bathroom. Bedroom One: including En-Suite: A double bedroom positioned to the front of the property. High ceiling, fitted carpet, dado rail and wall mounted light. En-Suite: Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Mira shower. WC and wash hand basin with tiled backsplash, wall mounted mirror with shaving light. South-facing gable end window. Bedroom Two: including En-Suite: A light-filled and dual aspect double room located to the front of the property. Built-in wardrobe, fitted carpet and dado rail. Vanity unit with underneath storage, wall mounted mirror and overhead shaving light. High ceiling. En-Suite: Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Mira shower. WC. Frosted south-facing gable end window. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Bedroom Three: including En-Suite: A bright and spacious double bedroom with a south facing double bedroom. High ceiling, fitted carpet and dado rail. Built-in wardrobe and separate recessed storage closet. En-Suite: Comprising and enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Mira shower. WC and wash hand basin with a wall mounted mirror and overhead shaving light. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. South-facing gable end window. Bedroom Four: including En-Suite: A spacious and bright dual aspect double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property. Fitted carpet, dado rail and wall mounted lights. High ceiling. En-Suite: Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Mira shower. WC and wash hand basin with a wall mounted mirror and overhead shaving light. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Frosted south-facing gable end window. Bedroom Five: A generous sized and light-filled dual aspect double bedroom located to the rear of the property. High ceiling and wooden floor. Full plumbing in in place for an en-suite.