Toad Hall, Fiddown, Co. Kilkenny, E32YW94

Nestled high on the riverbank in the heart of Fiddown village, this exceptional detached residence offers a remarkable private setting in the South-East of Ireland. Positioned directly above the River Suir with uninterrupted panoramic views across to Fiddown Island, a designated Special Area of Conservation, the property enjoys a natural outlook that is protected in perpetuity. Slieve na mBan, Tybroughney Castle and the meandering river frame every sunrise, while otters and their pups can regularly be spotted playing on the lawn or in the water below. The house is entered through electric gates onto a generous pea-stone yard with parking for multiple cars. Inside, the ground floor is anchored by a spectacular great room with solid cherry wood flooring throughout. The living area features a double-height ceiling rising to almost seven metres, with the outer third fully open to the mezzanine above. An almost full-gable wall of glazing floods the space with light and frames the river view spectacularly. A large wood-burning stove with exposed chimney creates a warm and cosy ambience throughout both the ground floor corridor and the mezzanine gallery above. The great room is pre-wired for surround sound and a ceiling-mounted projector. The modern kitchen is positioned to take full advantage of the remarkable river view, with a triple porcelain sink and sink irrigator (no more brown bins) set directly beneath a wide picture window overlooking the Suir. The kitchen features a gas hob, dual-oven Rangemaster vented externally and a plumbed facility for an ice and water filter refrigerator. Sliding glass doors open directly from the dining area onto a large paved patio with hot and cold external taps and power, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The ground floor continues with a spacious home office (adaptable as a fifth bedroom or playroom), a wheelchair-accessible downstairs WC and a large ground-floor bedroom with ensuite and adjoining store room. Toughened glass panels above all internal doors carry light freely throughout the day. Upstairs, the full-width mezzanine gallery overlooks the river, the island and Fiddown Bridge, a remarkable space currently used as a games and relaxation area. Solid French knotty pine flooring runs throughout the upper floor. The master bedroom is a generous, light-filled retreat with French doors opening to a private balcony with views of Slieve na mBan and Tybroughney Castle. A dedicated dressing area provides approximately four metres of rail space plus 2.6 metres of dedicated floor-to-ceiling sections for shoes and folded garments. A glass-block internal-framed ensuite is bright and private. A second large double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and ensuite is located off the upper corridor. A third ensuite double bedroom enjoys views of the bridge and garden. A conveniently positioned upstairs laundry room with stacked washer and dryer on legs completes the upper floor, eliminating the need to carry laundry between floors. The property has been comprehensively future-proofed with an 8.8kW solar array comprising 24 roof-mounted panels, a 6kW hybrid inverter, 10kW battery storage with an emergency socket wired directly from the battery and an air-to-water heat pump housed neatly in a dedicated cloakroom/plant room. Underfloor heating runs throughout all floors. An Eddie solar hot water unit, a generator crossover switch with external socket in the garage and an outbuilding with a road diesel tank, filler tap and filter complete the energy infrastructure. A sink irrigator handles all food waste, meaning only two wheelie bins are required. The garden is a particular feature of this property. A lawn of generous proportions, large enough to accommodate two polytunnels with room to spare, contains young fig, cherry, cooking apple, plum, flowering cherry and mature pear, sweet apple and bay leaf trees. A six-foot Portuguese laurel hedge provides a secluded corner patio with seating beside the fruit trees. At the end of the garden, a gothic-arched timber door with decorative ironwork opens onto a private 30-metre path leading down steps to a fishing spot at the bridge. A historic boat tie-up, once used by salmon snap-net fishermen, is maintained as part of the property. The site adjoins an archaeological protected zone on two sides, the location of Fiddown Castle, making future development on the surrounding sides highly unlikely. Fiddown village offers an outstanding lifestyle, with the local pub just three minutes on foot, the bus stop and petrol station/shop four minutes away and the primary school in Piltown four minutes by car. The GAA and soccer clubs are near the school, while the rugby club is six minutes away by car. Footpaths and street lighting connect all local amenities. A planned greenway will link the existing Blueway at Carrick-on-Suir and the Waterford Greenway, crossing at Fiddown Bridge. The village also has a public slipway for launching pleasure craft. Waterford City is 20 minutes away, Clonmel 27 minutes and Kilkenny 38 minutes by car. This is a truly exceptional home in a one-of-a-kind location and early viewing is highly recommended.