Castlekeeran, Carnaross, Kells, Co. Meath, A82CF98

A thatch cottage on extensive grounds with a further formal studio. Old character set amidst relaxing gardens with an array of specimen trees and shrubs that offer the buyer peace and tranquillity in a garden for all seasons. The different properties at Castlekeeran are spacious in layout offering beauty. The old stone cottage at the front was fully restored in beautiful and thoughtful detail to include a thatched roof, so along with the adjacent stone outbuildings this in turn provides for a stunning courtyard setting. Castlekeeran is home to the well regarded artist Betty Newman-Maguire who has put her stamp on every aspect of the properties design whilst maintaining a strong regard for its history. In designing the different buildings, the owner has provided numerous rooms which are furnished as bedrrooms and which have been used whilst students worked at the studios. The separate acting studio is actually designed and laid out as residential accommodation therefore offering a variety of uses for all incoming potential buyers. The different properties at Castlekeeran need to be viewed so as to be appreciated and to understand its diverse range of potential usages. To start with the thatch cottage, it is presented with a fully fitted kitchen and open plan dining and sitting area with an original ingleknock fireplace and an upstairs loft bedroom space. To the rear of the cottage is a bathroom, a large double bedroom, a sitting room and there is a further bedroom upstairs. Adjoining the thatch cottage is a separate double height studio with a beautiful stone arch doorways, with a large room over head and this space can be immediately incorporated into the thatch house if required by an incoming home owner. The studio building to the side of the courtyard provides a fully fitted kitchen, dining and sitting area with a two storey high feature fireplace and upstairs includes loft room. There is an additional separate bathroom with a further significant room which was always used as a studio for artists. The studio is finished to a very high standard with double glazing, timber floors and it is beautifully decorated throughout. The double doors open onto a raised paved patio, a rockery and a large landscaped lawn. This then leads to a further raised garden to the back of the studio with feature trees and a hazelwood land. To the rear of the cottage is an old raised orchard with herb garden and an array of cottage garden plants that stimulates the senses and is home to the many birds throughout the year and there are a number of secret spaces in which to sit and contemplate. There is wheelchair access to both properties and a wet room in one. The current owner also designed and built a work shop which is used for all plaster work, clay modelling, wax moulding and finishing of metal work for all sculpting purposes. This building has an outside yard space for stonework so this overall offering provides a variety of uses for an incoming purchaser. Located at Castlekeeran, Carnaross it is only 5 minutes from Kells town centre, 2 minutes from the M3 Motorway and 40 minutes to Blanchardstown. Viewings are by appointment and are a necessity in order to appreciate this beautiful home and its potential diverse usage.