Oakley Park, Kells, Co. Meath, A82Y5F3

Set on approximately a half-acre site and located approximately 3km from Kells town this property provides the best of country living. Originally a soldier's house this dwelling has great character. More recently the residence has been extended with a single storey pitched roof extension to the rear of the original house. The property consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. There is also a garage with a separate boiler house and a coal shed with a water supply. The land attached has the potential for small farm animals or a pony as well as a vegetable garden, or indeed, a polytunnel. An early viewing is a must. FEATURES Three-bedroom residence Provides the best of country living yet convenient to town Character soldier's house extended over the years Double glazed window units Dual fired central heating, oil and back boiler fitted to fireplace Circa half acre site huge potential Outhouses including garage Convenient to M3 and N52 Affordable starter home Well water (front garden), submersible pump replaced (c. 18 months ago) Mains water runs along the roadside ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor Entrance Hall Stairs leading to first floor and doors leading to Living Room and to: Sitting Room ... 4.86m x 3.08m Timber style floor. Open fireplace with back boiler. Windows to two elevations. Living Room ... 3.34m x 2.61m Feature character cast iron fireplace. Tongue and groove timber floor. Kitchen / Dining Room ... 4.64m x 3.60m Fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units incorporating eye level oven, hob and extractor hood. Timber style floor. Exterior door leading to rear garden. Understairs storage cupboard off. First Floor:- Landing Bright space with window for natural lighting. Bedroom 1 ... 3.02m x 3.24/2.68m Timber style floor. Alcove for wardrobe. Bedroom 2 ... 3.55/3.15m x 2.65m Timber style floor. Alcove for wardrobe. Bedroom 3 ... 2.24m x 2.19m Tongue and groove timber floor. Bathroom ... 2.10m x 1.67m Bath with electric shower, wc and whb. Complete wall ceramic. OUTSIDE The residence is approached over a concrete surfaced driveway that provides perfect parking. The site is laid out essentially in a lengthy rectangular shape with much to the rear undeveloped but could be put to a multitude of uses particularly ideal for anyone green fingered. There are outhouses including garage measuring 5.26 metres by 2.88 metres. LOCATION Oakley Park is set in countryside just 3km from the heritage town of Kells. This quiet but convenient location provides the best of country living being set amidst beautiful Co Meath countryside that provides lovely walks amongst other treats. Moreover, it is highly convenient being set close to Kells with the M3, N3 and N52 adjacent. Kells offers an excellent array of shopping both authentic indigenous and the multiples including SuperValu and Aldi; recreational; educational with preschools, creches, primary and secondary schools; employment and other facilities. It is a popular tourist hub within the Royal County. Local leisure facilities include two award-winning 18-hole golf courses at Headfort, tennis club, swimming pool and equestrian centres along with a range of other sports clubs and their grounds including soccer, rugby, football and hurling. There is much to do in or about Kells including Hinterland, an annual festival of literature and arts. There are several lakes nearby making the area ideal for those fond of fishing or water sports. Locally angling on the Blackwater and Boyne rivers is popular. Towards Oldcastle, nearby Loughcrew Hills which incorporate a complex of passage tombs are one of Irelands most magnificent and abounding archaeological landscapes, ideal for weekend exploration. Locally there is Girley Bog Walk, as is the areas chief headline attraction, Causey Farm, drawing visitors locally, nationally and worldwide. A little further away is Mullaghmeen Forest known for having the largest planted beech forest in Europe - ideal for a trek with or without dogs. For those into retail or perhaps seeking some retail therapy, the Blanchardstown Shopping Centres is a little over half an hour's drive. With the M3 adjacent and the N52 (Dundalk/Limerick Road) routing by, Kells is one of the premier satellite locations ideal for those commuting to Dublin and elsewhere through the provinces. Regular buses run along the M3/N3 routing through the town adding to the choice of travel options to Dublin city & airport, Cavan and Donegal amongst other locations. Given its excellent transport links, Kells is popular with Dublin commuters and those who transverse the country for work. Employees from the ICT, E-commerce and pharma sectors based around Blanchardstown / Damastown as well as ICTs based around Leixlip often choose Kells as a place to call home, citing lifestyle, ease of commuting and affordability as the rational for their choice. Such companies include giants like Synopsys, IBM, PayPal, Symantec, Ebay, Paypal, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Alexion, Helsinn Birex, Hewlett-Packard and Intel with recent additions to include MSD (formerly Takeda and previously Shire), near Dunboyne and Facebooks data centre at Clonee. DIRECTIONS From Kells, take the R164 (Moynalty Road). Take the second exit at the roundabout to stay on R164 after which you cross over a Blackwater River bridge beyond which you take the first road to the left onto the L6825. Proceed for 500 metres or so taking the first road to the right. Continue along this road where the property is situated approximately 1.3km on the right-hand side identified by the agents for sale sign. Eircode A82 Y5F3, approximate GPS coordinates 53.7534,-6.8978. VIEWING An early viewing is recommended by the selling agent particularly given its affordable price tag and the current dearth of similar available properties. In order to arrange same and make the most of this opportunity, please call or text our negotiator handling this sale, Chris Smith 0872109470. Viewing is exclusively by appointment. ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME OR A PROPERTY? Quillsen have branch offices across Dublin including those at Dún Laoghaire, Fairview, Ranelagh and Terenure, as well as a regional office in Meath's county town, Navan. This enables and ensures that we provide a superior property service throughout Counties Dublin and Meath, as well as into the adjoining parts of Counties Louth, Cavan, Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow. Our name is synonymous with the sale of residential properties, both urban and rural, as well as development land, farm and country properties. We offer a FREE no-obligation sales appraisal and valuation for those who are selling or those that are contemplating selling. We would of course love to hear from you with a view to assisting with your property requirements be it advisory, transactionary or otherwise. Call or message Chris Smith on +353872109470 or email Chris Accommodation Note: Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Property Reference :QUIL20002186