Apple Tree House, Shellumsrath, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95AD9R

Apple Tree House is a four bedroomed detached residence built in 1986 by the current owner and set amidst wonderfully landscaped and secluded gardens extending to circa 0.84 Acres. The property is superbly located just off the Callan Road, only five minutes drive from Kilkenny City Centre. The bright and light filled accommodation extends to 130.82 Sq. M. / 1,408 Sq. Ft. (approx) spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, inner hall, open plan kitchen/dining/living room. sitting room and guest wc. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, four bedrooms and a bathroom. FRONT AND REAR GARDENS: The sun-drenched and secluded grounds extend to 0.84 Acres. The property is well set back from the road and accessed through wrought iron gates with a tarmacadamed drive way. There is secure parking for several cars to the front and side. The front garden is laid in lawn and planted with herbaceous borders and a selection of mature shrubs, hedges and trees. A block built garage is positioned to the side of the house and is accessed via a roller door. The garage has power and plumbing. The private and sunny west facing rear garden is not overlooked and is accessed via a set of side gates. The tarmacadamed drive way continues around to the rear of the house and serves as a patio area for al fresco dining and entertaining. A greenhouse and a block built utility shed are located to the sides of the property. A large manicured lawn to the rear of the house is bordered by mature trees and hedging with an extensive range of exotic and mature plants, perennials, hedging and trees including climbing roses, apple trees, cherry blossom and Korean fir. A pond and wildflower patch were put in for biodiversity to attract bees, butterflies and birds. There is also a vegetable patch to the rear of the garden. LOCATION: Apple Tree House is located just off the N76 Callan Road and 3km from Kilkenny City Centre. The property is easily accessible via the Ring Road to the M9 corridor. A fifteen-minute walk will take you into Kilkenny City Centre to enjoy many of the wonderful attractions including Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Design Centre, Rothe House and St Canice’s Cathedral. The Medieval Mile Museum, located in the heart of Kilkenny City, houses within the finest example of a medieval church in Ireland. The Medieval Mile isn’t just focused on ancient history. Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s most cosmopolitan cities, with many blooming festivals, eateries and creative people resulting in an electric atmosphere. Amenities such as Loughboy Shopping Centre and Market Cross Shopping Centre are all within walking distance. The property is convenient to excellent primary and secondary schools such as St. Patricks Boys National School, St. John of Gods Girls National School, Gael Scoil Osrai, Presentation Secondary School St. Kieran's College, CBS national and secondary schools, St Canice’s national school and Loreto girls’ secondary school. Viewing is highly recommended. GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall 1.95m x 2.35m. A painted solid wooden front door with glass panels to the sides opens into the bright and welcoming entrance hall. Wooden floor, ceiling coving, ceiling rose and radiator cover. Sitting Room 3.87m x 4.80m. A bright and well-proportioned room positioned to the front of the property. It features a fitted black enamel Stanley stove on a sandstone hearth and tongue and groove flooring. Ceiling coving. Guest WC 1.51m x 2.26m. Comprising wc, wash hand basin and enclosed shower cubicle with a power shower. Tiled floor, ceiling coving and extractor fan. Gable end window. Inner Hall (incl. stairs) 3.60m x 2.11m. Wooden floor, radiator cover and under stairs storage cupboard. Access to wall mounted alarm panel. Kitchen / Living / Dining Room 7.62m x 3.27m + 2.30m x 2.70m. Large L shaped open plan area. The kitchen features cream wall and floor units with marble effect counter tops. Whirlpool 4 ring electric hob with extractor fan overhead and electric oven. Bosch dishwasher and Beko fridge. Window overlooking the rear garden. The dining area has space for a table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. The living area is the second reception area in the property. It features a navy enamel oil fired stove and a window overlooks the rear garden. Wooden floor throughout. FIRST FLOOR: Landing (incl. stairs) 4.55m x 2.09m. A light-filled landing with gable window. Tongue and groove flooring, ceiling coving and ceiling rose. Access to walk-in hot press. Fold down stairs give access to the attic space which is partially floored. Bedroom One 4.18m x 3.25m. A large sun-drenched double room with views over the rear garden. Tongue and groove flooring and ceiling coving. Bedroom Two 3.57m x 2.62m. Double room postioned to the front of the property. Built in wardrobes and tongue and groove flooring. Ceiling coving. Bedroom Three 3.35m x 3.25m. Large single room positioned to the rear of the property. Built in wardrobes and tongue and groove flooring. Ceiling coving and ceiling rose. Bedroom Four 3.51m x 2.65m. Good sized single to the front. Tongue and groove flooring and built in wardrobes. Ceiling coving. Bathroom 1.67m x 1.10m + 2.98m x 1.02m. Comprising wc, wash hand basin and bath with a power shower. Ceiling coving, gable end window and tongue and groove flooring. Hot Press 1.22m x 0.98m. With shelving.