The Old Bank House, Pearse Square, Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32D624

A Victorian Gem, this architecturally perfect period home was built to be one of the most important bank houses in Ireland at a time when Mountmellick boasted 27 industries and was one of the great centres of commerce in all the land. The Society Of Friends (Quakers) established the town and built here some of the prettiest properties to be found for miles around. With picture-postcard churches, Georgian townhouses and meeting halls dotted around town, Old Bank House is still today considered by many to be finest house in town. Step inside the door and those thoughts will be amplified. This home is a feast for the senses. A celebration of several centuries, the best of 19th century architecture, a loving smattering of vintage decor and the best of 21st century modern conveniences (to include superfast fibre broadband) all combined into a masterpiece of design and top-end home décor. Think light-filled rooms with high ceilings, polished wood floors throughout, and working marble fireplaces, 4 of which are in the bedrooms. When you take time out of the cool home office, whether you choose the gym, the sauna, or the snooker table, even your down-time is scaled up. Within walking distance of schools, the playground, Mountmellick remote working facility, shops and cafes, you can enjoy its context even more as the perfect family home in a friendly town. Complete with eclectic light fittings and genuine vintage wallpaper from a closing-down sale around the corner, this home has it all. All 5 bedrooms are ensuite. The open-concept kitchen and pantry allows for cooking that is sociable and functional. If the weather prevails, take it outside to the Yarden cool, spacious and sophisticated, it's like another room! When we say this house has soul, it is not in jest. This spectacular town house shines like no other. The Bank Manager former home, the real value lies in how it has been lovingly and meticulously restored. It now runs like a perfect swiss watch. Underneath the antique Oak parquet flooring on the ground floor is a state-of-the-art underfloor heating system. Keen to keep this house as a happy home for the new owners the vendors are including many features including the stunning full-size snooker table and all of the gorgeous light fittings. This property comes with its own parking. ACCOMMODATION Entrance Hall 5.46m x 2.09m (17' 11" x 6' 10") Herringbone parquet flooring, Quarry tiled at entrance, architraves and window light, ceiling rose and cornicing, lead crystal chandelier. Inner Staris Hall 3.83m x 3.70m (12' 7" x 12' 2") Period moulding and architraves. Understairs storage Guest WC 2.41m x 0.98m (7' 11" x 3' 3") Feature vintage w.h.b., and tap, vanity unit, light fitting, w.c. Office 5.11m x 2.19m (16' 9" x 7' 2") Herringbone parquet flooring, fitted shelves, light fitting, Vintage wallpaper. Kitchen/Dining 5.91m x 5.03m (19' 5" x 16' 6") Feature fitted kitchen extractor hood, 2 door to garden. Pantry 1.88m x 1.88m (6' 2" x 6' 2") Livingroom 5.38m x 4.35m (17' 8" x 14' 3") Herringbone parquet flooring, double doors to yard, feature marble fireplace with ceramic tiles and cast iron insert . FIRST FLOOR Landing 7.17m x 2.25m (23' 6" x 7' 5") 7.58m x 1.38m (24' 10" x 4' 6") (L-shaped) Black staircase with mahogany hand rail, lead crystal chandelier. W.C 1.81m x 1.37m (5' 11" x 4' 6") Feature glass w.h.b., vanity unit, w.c., corniced ceiling, light fitting, vintage wallpaper. Gym 4.98m x 4.40m (16' 4" x 14' 5") Gym floor, full sauna, Velux window. Bedroom 5.23m x 4.42m (17' 2" x 14' 6") Feature marble fireplace, sash widows, En-suite 1.49m x 1.48m (4' 11" x 4' 10") W.C., W.H.B., tiled floor, corner shower unit. Bedroom 5.50m x 4.87m (18' 1" x 16') Vintage wallpaper, and built-in bookshelves. En-suite 2.40m x 1.80m (7' 10" x 5' 11") Tiled floor, corner shower unit, w.c., w.h.b. Snooker Room 6.70m x 5.24m (22' x 17' 2") Solid floor, double doors to reception room. Reception 6.44m x 5.38m (21' 2" x 17' 8") Corner unit with feature picture windows, lead crystal chandelier. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 4.54m x 3.82m (14' 11" x 12' 6") Tiled floor, feature marble fireplace with cast iron insert, feature window, shelves. Now functioning as a craft room. En-suite 2.30m x 1.40m (7' 7" x 4' 7") Feature vanity unit, w.c., w.h.b. Bedroom 4.98m x 3.89m (16' 4" x 12' 9") Marble fireplace with cast iron insert, window seat, light fitting. Bedroom Suite 6.76m x 5.50m (22' 2" x 18' 1") Timber floor, double window, vintage wallpaper. En-suite 3.29m x 2.00m (10' 10" x 6' 7") Tiled floor, double sink unit, mirror, shower unit, shelving, tiling. Bedroom 6.57m x 4.00m (21' 7" x 13' 1") Feature corner window. En-suite 3.05m x 1.39m (10' x 4' 7") VIEWING OF THIS OUTSTANDING HOME IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED