The Beeches On Circa 1.28 Acres, Smithstown, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95R974

** OPEN VIEWING WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER FROM 6PM TO 6.30PM ** The Beeches is a wonderful detached bungalow sitting peacefully on circa 1.2 Acres / 0.52 Hectares of mature and secluded gardens. The property is conveniently located in the townland of Smithstown which is just a five-minute drive (R448) into the centre of Thomastown. The Beeches was built by the owners from new in 1996 and was extended in 2006 with the addition of a large sunroom to the rear of the property. The light-filled and spacious accommodation extends to 1,781 Sq. Ft. / 165.5 Sq. M. approx. The layout comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, living room, sunroom, kitchen/dining room, utility room/back hall and Guest WC. Four well-proportioned double bedrooms (master with en-suite), a family bathroom and hot press complete the layout. GARDENS: The Beeches is surrounded by circa 1.2 Acres / 0.52 Acres of mature landscaped gardens. The property is well set back from the road and is accessed through black wrought-iron vehicular entrance gates. A chip stone driveway is flanked by neat lawns which are bordered by mature hedging, trees and herbaceous planting. The large and secluded rear garden is perfect as a secure children’s play area. A second section of the rear garden is overgrown and would be ideal as a vegetable garden or a paddock for a pony. A large cobblelock patio area is perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. A detached garage (measuring 31 Sq. M. / 334 Sq. Ft. approx.) is accessed through Teak wood vehicular double doors from the front, along with a pedestrian door to the rear. The garage has lights, power and plug sockets, along with a PVC gable end window. A small Lean-to shed adjoins the garage which is hidden behind a high wall. LOCATION: The Beeches is conveniently located in the townland of Smithstown which is just a 5-minute drive from centre of Thomastown. There are many important amenities in Thomastown including St. Mary’s National School, Grennan College Secondary School, Thomastown Creche & Montessori School and Thomastown Primary Care Centre. Thomastown is a highly renowned Heritage Town of great character with a vast range of sporting amenities to include Tennis & Basketball, Salmon & Trout fishing on the beautiful River Nore, which is also home to Ireland’s first outdoor Olympic sized pool, The Weir Pool. Riverside walks and highly successful Athletic, Football and GAA Hurling Clubs. There is a lovely selection of Cafes, popular traditional pubs and a range of restaurants, notably 2024 Best Newcomer in Leinster in The Irish Restaurant Awards (Tabu) and Lekker Food Collection, a French Bakery/patisserie & South African café who recently won the Gold Award Winning “Taste of Ireland”. There is a wide range of local grocers and supermarkets including the well-stocked SuperValu and Lidl. The luxurious Mount Juliet Estate offers many amenities including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, home to 2023 Irish Open Championship and formally The World Matchplay. The estate offers fine dining at the Michelin Starred Lady Helen Restaurant in the original 260-year-old country manor and The Hound at Hunter’s Yard. There are several tertiary schools such as the Pottery Skills School, Grennan Craft Mill, Grennan College Equestrian School and the School of Food. Thomastown has many historic old local Mills, world renowned Jerpoint Abbey which attracts approx. 250,000 visitors annually, a restored Concert Hall which attracts many renowned musical artists & plays, & a highly successful annual Creative Arts Festival. Thomastown is renowned for its welcoming friendly atmosphere. A 20-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny city (R700) which has many tourist attractions including Kilkenny Castle and is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations. A 45-minute drive will take you to many beautiful beaches in Wexford & Waterford. The travelling time by car to Waterford is 30-minutes (M9 Motorway) and to Dublin is 1-hour and 45-minutes. The train journey from Thomastown Train Station to Heuston Station in Dublin is 1-hour & 50-minutes. Viewing is highly recommended. Entrance Hall 2.17m x 3.15m + 11.02m x 1.00m. A solid Teak wooden external front door with frosted glass side panels opens into a spacious and elegant L-shaped entrance hall. Tiled floor and solid Oak floor. Ceiling coving, centre rose and dado rail. Hatch with folding ladder up to a large attic space which is part floored and insulated. Sitting Room 4.54m x 5.37m + 1.38m x 0.48m. Exceptionally large and bright room with a feature bay window overlooking the front of the property. Striking marble open fireplace and hearth. Ceiling coving and centre rose. Fitted carpet. Living Room 4.25m x 3.62m. A well-proportioned and light-filled room with a south-facing gable end window. Marble open fireplace and hearth with a wooden surround and fitted with a recesssed multi-fuel stove. Wooden floor, ceiling coving and centre rose. Access to the kitchen/dining room through double glass panel door. A single glass panel door with glass side panel opens through to the sunroom. Sunroom 4.29m x 3.18m + 2.15m x 0.96m. A sun-drenched and spacious room with views of the side and rear gardens. Part curved tongue and grooved ceiling fitted with a west-facing Velux window. A PVC glass panel door with glass side panels gives access out to a cobblelock patio area. Porcelain tiled floor. Kitchen / Dining Room 4.18m x 3.62m. A spacious and bright open plan room with views of the rear garden. Fitted solid Oak wall and floor units with a 1.5 bowl sink, Granite effect laminate countertops, tiled back splashback and under cupboard lighting. Belling feeestanding gas cooker (bottled gas) with oven, grill and four ring hob. Integrated extractor fan. Two-ring electric hob. Liebherr fridge/freezer. The dining area can accommodate a table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. Terracotta tiled floor. Wall mounted alarm panel. Utility Room / Back Hall 1.66m x 2.01m. Fitted solid Oak wall and floor units with Granite effect laminate countertop. Beko dishwasher and Whirlpool washing machine. Terracotta tiled floor. A Teak wood glass panel external door gives access out to the rear of the property. Guest WC 2.45m x 1.51m. Comprising a WC and wash hand basin with overhead light and fitted Granite effect laminate countertop with underneath shelving. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Wall mounted shelving and coat hanging space. Master Bedroom 3.79m x 3.64m + 2.01m x 0.55m. A generous-sized and bright master bedroom positioned to the rear of the property. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. En-Suite 1.38m x 1.49m + 0.83m x 1.21m. Comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Triton T90sr pumped electric shower. WC and wash hand basin with overhead light and mirror. Wall mounted cabinet. Fully tiled walls and floor. Frosted west facing window to the rear. Bedroom Two 3.33m x 0.02m + 2.01m x 0.55m. A double bedroom located to the front of the property. Fitted carpet and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Three 3.34m x 3.02m + 0.58m x 1.44m. A double bedroom to the front with views of the garden and the surrounding countryside. Built-in wardrobes and fitted carpet. Bedroom Four 3.35m x 3.02m + 0.58m x 1.46m. A double bedroom overlooking the front garden and driveway. Wooden floor and built-in wardrobes. Ceiling coving. Bathroom 1.13m x 3.61m + 0.81m x 1.99m. Comprising a walk-in double shower with a large glass shower panel and fitted with a Triton T90 pumped electric shower. WC and vanity unit fitted with a Porcelain oval wash hand basin with mirror and shaving light. Overhead and undernerath storage cupboards. Fully tiled walls and floor. Frosted west-facing window to the rear. Hot Press 1.40m x 0.80m. Fully shelved and fitted with a light. Hot water cylinder.