The Mill House, Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Wednesday 22nd May 2024 @ 3.00pm In Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge (unless previously sold) (In Lots) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO BID LOT 1: Residence, Barn & 6 Boxes on c. 15 Acres LOCATION: Situated just off the M9 and 50km from Dublin and it's International Airport, 8 km Curragh, 7 km Kilcullen and 6 Km M9 (Junction 2) in the heart of Bloodstock Country. Amenities include: Hunting with Kildares and South County, Racing at Curragh, Punchestown and Naas, all within 15 minutes. Golf at Rathsallagh, Curragh, Naas and K Club. Shopping in Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre), Naas and Kildare Retail Village Outlet - all 10 minutes. The area is very well served with excellent primary and post primary schools. Ballyshannon National School is within walking distance of The Mill House. THE MILL HOUSE An exceptionally charming, beautifully appointed, and elegantly presented mid 19th Century cut stone country house with 15 Acres of post and railed paddocks, 6 horse boxes in old stone barn, tennis court, mature lawns and gardens in a picturesque countryside setting within easy access of Dublin This substantial stone built house sits on an elevated mature setting with southerly aspect overlooking the gardens and post and railed paddocks. It is completely private and is accessed off the R418 via private tree lined gravelled avenue with electric gates. This five bed-roomed house is in excellent condition and includes c.330 sq. m. (c.3,552 sq. ft.) of stylishly proportioned bright and spacious accommodation. The house has been seamlessly extended and tastefully restored to embrace modern technology while retaining the charm and character of a period country home. ACCOMMODATION: GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall: 21'7" x 7'2" Welcoming hallway, with parquet flooring, under stairs storage. Dining Room: 14' x 13' Dual aspect, serving hatch to utility/scullery. Reception Room: 14' x 13' Dual aspect, cast-iron fireplace, beech flooring, shelved display cabinet, arch leading to; Drawing Room: 19' x 14' Beech floor, cast-iron fireplace, French doors to; Magnificent garden room: 23' x 14' Heritage style design, terracotta tiled flooring, window seats and French doors to lawns and garden. Bright Spacious Country Kitchen: 24' x 14' Oil fired AGA, with hand painted tiles, gas hob, electric oven, extractor, fitted cupboards, ashwood centre island, polished granite worktops, twin porcelain sink, pitch pine flooring, large breakfast area. A particular feature of the kitchen is a glazed half-door leading through a porch to a patio area - ideal for entertaining. Walk-in larder/pantry fully shelved. Utility/Scullery: 14' x 13' Fitted ground and eye-level presses of painted pine, tiled floor, serving hatch to dining room, sink unit plumbed for washing machine. Glazed door to porch and garden and orchard. This room was the original kitchen. Cloakroom: 9' x 8' Vintage fittings, w.c., w.h.b. FIRST FLOOR Guest Suite/Bedroom 1: 14' x 13' Impressive double bedroom with spectacular views leading to; Bedroom 2: 13' x 10' A double bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom comprising a Victorian double ended roll top cast iron bath, w.c., w.h.b., with Amtico flooring, heated towel rail. Bedroom 3: 14' x 13' Double bedroom with a range of fitted shelving, work station (ideal as study/office). Bedroom 4: 15'3" x 14' Double bedroom, with a range of built-in wardrobes, vanity w.h.b. Walk-in Hotpress: Floor to ceiling shelving Master Suite (Bedroom 5): 23' x 14' A bright spacious room with 3 windows, large ensuite, bath, w.c., w.h.b., heated towel rail. Range of custom built wardrobes and cabinets. Bathroom: Shower, w.c., w.h.b. extractor fan OUTSIDE: - Large fenced kitchen garden, comprising greenhouse, garden shed and stone cut boiler house - Tarmacadam tennis court - Paved patio with millstone water feature - The stone barn includes 6 loose boxes and loft with small turnout paddock - Quirky cut stone tack room/cottage - Lean to hay shed - Lawns to front with gravelled forecourt and driveway - Southerly aspect overlooking paddocks - The property is bounded by a river on the Southern boundary - The Land is all in permanent pasture with 4 paddocks and mainly post and railed with excellent shelter, extensive road frontage and piped or natural water supply. Mature lawns surround the house with an abundance of shrubbery, flowerbeds, fruit trees, indigenous tree planting, and natural habitats on exceptionally private grounds. SERVICES: - Oil fired central heating. - Mains water. - High speed wifi. - Security alarm system. - Electric gates. - Telephone. - Septic tank drainage. - External lighting, electrical sockets and serviced water points. DIRECTIONS: From Dublin and South - take M9 and exit Junction 2(Kilcullen) and take R418 (Formerly N78 - Athy Road). After 7km you pass Dowlings pub on left, go through cross roads and it is next entrance on left (beside old cottage). SOLICITOR: Reidy Stafford, Moorefield Terrace, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - Attn: Elaine Cox - Tel: 045-432188 AUCTION REGISTRATION Intended purchasers are required to register with us and provide proof of funds in order to obtain a paddle board number for bidding. AUCTION DETAILS: Purchaser to sign contracts on day of sale with a 10% non -refundable deposit required. VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT