The Lodge, Clone, Freshford, Co Kilkenny, R95N2T7

The Lodge, Clone, Freshford is a charming extended three bedroomed cottage on circa 0.75 Acre / 0.3 Hectares of secluded gardens. This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a picture-perfect Irish Cottage providing the ideal retreat to return to from the hustle and bustle of city living. The Lodge is conveniently located in the townland of Clone and is just a 3-minute drive (via R694) away from the village of Freshford. The bright and light filled accommodation extends to 139 Sq. M. / 1,496 Sq. Ft. approx. spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall/conservatory, living room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, connecting hall, bedroom one, bathroom and hot press. A rear hall and utility room complete the layout at ground floor level. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing and two generous-sized double bedrooms. GARDENS AND GROUNDS: The Lodge sits peacefully on circa 0.75 Acre / 0.3 Hectares of mature and private gardens. An attractive stone wall and piers runs along the boundary line with the road at the front of the property. A wrought-iron pedestrian gate leads up to the front door and wrought-iron vehicular gates give access to a gravelled parking area. The secluded gardens are laid in lawn bordered by a stone wall with mature hedging, trees and herbaceous planting. The grounds contain a detached garage with overhead loft space, block built pumphouse and a Polytunnel. LOCATION: The Lodge is in the townland of Clone which is in the parish of Freshford in County Kilkenny. Freshford village has many important amenities including Freshford National School, Oasis Freshford & District Childcare Centre, Mace/Inver Convenience Store and Service Station, Newsagents, Post Office, Pharmacy, Butcher, Takeaway, Public Houses & Tirlan Farmlife. A 20-minute drive (via the R693) will take you into Kilkenny City. Viewing is highly recommended. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment and for transparency purposes, all bidding will be via the "mysherryfitz" on line bidding platform. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall / Conservatory 4.01m x 4.87m. A striking grey coloured Composite front door with glass insert opens into a sun-drenched and spacious triple aspect entrance hall/conservatory. Tiled flooring. Living Room 3.56m x 4.56m. A spacious and bright room with a window to the front of the property. Open fireplace with stone surround, wooden mantlepiece and stone hearth. The fireplace is fitted with a multi-fuel stove. Tiled flooring, wall mounted lighting and painted tongue and groove ceiling boards. Original staircase up to first floor with feature exposed stone wall. Fitted carpet on the stairs and understairs storage. Sitting Room 3.07m x 4.55m. A well-proportioned and bright room with a window overlooking the front garden. Open fireplace fitted with a multi-fuel stove. Painted tongue and groove ceiling boards and ceiling coving. Kitchen / Dining Room 4.23m x 3.67m. A spacious and bright dual aspect room positioned to the rear of the property. Fitted wall and floor units with tiled backsplash and 1.5 bowl kitchen sink. Freestanding electric cooker and integrated extractor fan. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs for family dining and entertaining. Wall mounted vertical radiator. Tiled flooring throughout. A PVC door with glass insert gives acess out to the rear hall. Connecting Hall 4.16m x 1.02m. Tiled flooring and painted wainscoting. Bedroom One 3.04m x 2.46m. A large single bedroom located to the rear of the property. Fitted wardrobes and wooden flooring. Bathroom 1.72m x 2.50m. Comprising a bath with mixer taps and hand-held attachment. WC and wash hand basin. Enclosed shower cubicle witted with a power shower. Fully tiled walls and floor. Frosted window to the rear of the property. Hot Press 0.62m x 1.03m. Fitted shelving and hot water cylinder. Rear Hall 2.24m x 3.06m. Doble glass panel doors give access out to the rear of the property. Tiled flooring. Utility Room 3.23m x 3.97m. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer and freezer. Wall mounted shelving and window to the property. FIRST FLOOR Landing (including stairs) 0.78m x 1.00m + 3.28m x 0.78m. Fitted carped on the stairs and landng. Velux window fitted in the roof over the staircase. Bedroom Two 3.09m x 4.60m. A fine-sized double bedroom with a large gable end window and sloped ceiling with two exposed beams and painted tongue and groove ceiling boards. Built-in cupboards and stained tongue and groove floorboards. Bedroom Three 3.29m x 1.38m + 3.13m x 1.37m. A spacious double bedroom with a large gable end window. Built-in wardrobe and fitted carpet flooring.