Roncalli House, Gilltown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56YW63

Appleton Property have great pleasure in bringing this magnificent two storey country home to the market for sale. This exceptional Georgian style four/five bedroomed home comprises c. 205 sq. m and stands on a 1.4-acre site. The property is located on the periphery of Kilcullen town in the equestrian heartland of County Kildare. With cut stone wall along the entire front of the property, the property is entered through tall automated wrought iron gates onto pebble driveway. The impressive façade of the property complete with sunroom extension is ideally positioned on the site surveying the manicured lawned gardens. With two granite pillars forming an open porch to the period style front door. To the rear of the property there is a large, railed paddock with steel framed open barn and yard suitable for easy conversion to stables or storage if required. This substantial property also comes to market with block-built garage over two floors, also suitable for future for many uses and future conversion stpp. The double fronted residence is entered through Georgian period style door into wide bright tastefully tiled entrance hallway with staircase to first floor. With the formal livingroom 1 on the right on entry, the second living room on the left extends through double opening into the sunroom, and through second double opening into the spacious country kitchen complete with Stanley cooker, with full utility adjacent. In addition, on ground floor level there is a fifth bedroom/home office and ground floor bathroom with shower. On first floor level there is a bright open landing with four double bedrooms, master ensuite and main bathroom in addition. This spacious property has been beautifully decorated in a classic period country style throughout. With many fine features, fixtures and fittings, the purchaser will benefit from the meticulous maintenance and continuous investment of the current owners. The property is versatile in that it is on a 1.4-acre site and there may be scope in the future to further develop stpp. Gilltown is a townland on the periphery of Kilcullen. Renowned for equestrian activity there are a number of large stud farms in the vicinity. Approximately 2klms from Kilcullen town, this property is within easy reach of the local schools, sporting, social and community amenities of Kilcullen. Kilcullen is an immensely popular location and is highly regarded as a desirable place in which to live and work and commute. Kilcullen has everything required for day to day living with larger shopping needs catered for in the nearby towns of Newbridge with the renowned Whitewater Shopping Centre and the Kildare Village Outlet also within a short drive. With a host of golf and leisure clubs in the area this property is also within a short drive of three world class racecourses. Viewing of this property is strictly by appointment with sole selling agent, Austin Egan of Appleton Property, Kilcullen. Accommodation: Entrance Hallway: 4.2m x 2.4m Wide bright entrance hallway through Georgian front door with stained glass side panels. With tastefully tiled floor, staircase with under stair storage, ornate coving and cornice with ornate light fitting. Bright hallway illuminated by glass side panels at door and window on landing above. Livingroom 1: 4.6m x 4.2m Formal livingroom with solid oak floor, marble open fireplace, two large windows with ornate coving and cornicing. Overlooking the manicured front gardens and pebble driveway. Livingroom 2: 4.5m x 4.2m Large livingroom with two large windows to the front with heavy lined curtains, poles and tie backs. Extending through double opening to the kitchen and through second double opening to the sunroom. With quality laminate flooring, solid fuel stove in fireplace with granite hearth, ornate coving and cornice with ornate light fitting. Kitchen/Dining: 5.8m x 3.6m Spacious country kitchen through double opening from lounge. A dual aspect room with two pencil windows either side of the Stanley range with larger kitchen window overlooking the Paddock to the rear. With Stanley oil cooker, free standing double oven and hob, plumbed for dishwasher, with recessed lighting and coving. Utility room adjacent. Sunroom: 5.7m x 4.0m Large sunroom with six large windows and glass patio doors in keeping with the Georgian style of the house. The sunroom overlooks the manicured lawned gardens with patio door facing the brick arch leading to the walled sandstone patio and barbecue area. Utility/Rear Hall: 3.7m x 3.0m (L – Shaped) L shaped rear hall providing for utility area. With tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine and dryer with space for fridge freezer. Ground floor bathroom: 2.0m x 1.6m Ground floor convenience with tiled shower enclosure, whb and pedestal, wc, wall hung mirror, shaver light and accessories. Ground floor bedroom 5/home office: 3.5m x 2.7m Ground floor bedroom with laminate flooring, timber venetian blind, built in wardrobe. Also suitable for use as home office. Landing: 5.6m x 2.4m Bright open landing with carpeted floor, arched window to the front of house, coved and corniced, two ornate light fittings and attic access. First Floor: Bedroom 1: 4.5m x 4.2m Spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. With three sets of double wardrobes, curtains and poles, coved and corniced, light switched to bedside, laminate flooring. First floor room in two storey house with lovely views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. Ensuite: 1.8m x 1.7m Ensuite bathroom with tiled floor and shower enclosure. Whb and vanity unit, wc, shaver light and accessories. Bedroom 2: 4.6m x 4.2m Double bedroom with semi solid timber floor, curtains and poles, coving, ornate light fitting, light sockets to bedsides, recesses for built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3: 4.4m x 3.6m Double bedroom with two sets of double wardrobes, semi solid oak floor. Bedroom 4: 3.6m x 3.0m Double bedroom with built in wardrobe, laminate floor, coving, ornate light fitting. Hotpress: 1.4m x 1.2m Step in shelved hotpress with ample laundry storage. Bathroom: 3.4m x 3.0m Main bathroom, fully tiled floor to ceiling into shower enclosure with full bathroom suite - bath, shower enclosure, whb and wc and accessories. Garage: 10.6m x 5.6m (on ground floor with attic conversion in addition) Large block-built garage with two windows and front door with roller shutter door in addition. The ground floor is divided into three parts. Behind the shutter door there is a garden equipment storage area. Through the front door there is a dual aspect open room with staircase with separate storage area behind the staircase. The staircase leads to a converted attic space fully floored with timber cladding to the walls and ceiling with windows to both ends. This garage has potential as a home office, gym, games room or ancillary family accommodation stpp. Wired. Section 1: Garage area: 5.5m x 4.1m (behind roller shutter door) Section 2: Open area with stairs and store room: 6.4m x 5.6m First floor: 10.6m x 3.6m (attic converted area) Open Barn: c. 210 sq. metres covered area Large Open Barn in L shape with enclosed yard to both sides. With paddock extending to the front of the yard area. This open barn is a steel frame metal clad open structure. The barn has the potential to be enclosed to provide for a large storage area or conversion to stables. Outside: c. 1.4-acre site: Residence and driveway with manicured lawns, cut stone wall and pillars to front with wrought iron electric gates, high well maintained mature hedgerow boundaries, extensive professionally landscaped areas with carefully selected ornate trees interspersed in the garden. Cut stone walls to patio/barbecue area through brick archway. Block built garage suitable for many uses. Railed Paddocks with large open barn with concrete yard to front and rear suitable for conversion to storage/stables as required. With PVC Facia and Soffit, PVC double glazed windows, Granite pillars to front providing open porch to front of house, outdoor sockets, outdoor taps, exterior lighting to perimeter of house, yard areas and open barn. A wonderful private site in a convenient quiet location just outside the town of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.