Sheepstown, Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny, R95F253
€650,000
- Price per m²:€5,652
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€6,500
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About Sheepstown, Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny
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Special Features – Sheepstown, Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny • Impressive three-bedroom detached dormer residence in a peaceful countryside setting, spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. • Generously proportioned living/dining room measuring approximately 24'2" x 14'1", featuring an attractive brick fireplace. • Fitted kitchen with extensive storage, integrated appliances and adjoining living/dining area. • Bright sunroom with extensive glazing and double doors opening onto the paved courtyard. • Three spacious double bedrooms on the first floor. • Two generously sized bathrooms, one on each floor, both featuring shower facilities. • Extensive tarmacadam forecourt providing ample private parking for multiple vehicles. • Attractive paved courtyard offering excellent outdoor entertaining and seating areas. • Ornamental pond with decorative fountain and overhead timber pergola. • Substantial selection of outbuildings, including traditional stone-built structures, agricultural-style buildings and storage facilities. • Excellent potential for workshop, hobby or additional storage uses, subject to any necessary consents. • Extensive mature gardens with generous lawned areas, polytunnel and garden shed, ideal for gardening and horticultural enthusiasts. • Peaceful rural location offering privacy and space while remaining accessible to Newmarket and the wider South Kilkenny area. • Excellent opportunity to acquire a distinctive countryside residence with extensive outdoor amenities and potential for further enhancement. Sheepstown, Newmarket presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a spacious and distinctive three-bedroom detached dormer residence, occupying an attractive countryside setting in the heart of County Kilkenny. Situated in the peaceful rural surroundings of Sheepstown, close to motorway access, the property offers an appealing balance of countryside living and accessibility to the wider South Kilkenny area. Its location will appeal to purchasers seeking privacy, space and the freedom of a rural setting, while remaining within reach of surrounding villages, towns and everyday amenities. The property enjoys an attractive exterior, featuring a traditional rendered façade, pitched slate-effect roof, dormer windows, decorative timber shutters and an inviting entrance porch. A substantial tarmacadam forecourt provides extensive private parking, while the adjoining driveway offers convenient access to the property's additional buildings, courtyard and gardens. Upon entering the property, a welcoming entrance porch leads into the central hallway, which provides access to the principal ground-floor accommodation. The main living room is a particularly impressive space, extending to approximately 24'2" x 14'1". This substantial reception room provides ample space for both comfortable seating and formal dining, making it ideal for entertaining and everyday living. An attractive brick fireplace with a traditional inset fire creates a warm focal point, while timber-effect flooring, decorative ceiling features and generous windows contribute to the room's welcoming character. The dining area is positioned towards the rear, enjoying natural light and views towards the adjoining courtyard. A fitted kitchen is conveniently positioned alongside, featuring an extensive selection of white wall and floor units, timber-effect worktops, tiled splashbacks, integrated cooking appliances and practical storage. The kitchen connects with the adjoining living spaces, providing a functional arrangement for everyday use. The living/dining portion of this room offers a charming traditional country-style setting, featuring exposed timber ceiling beams, tiled flooring and a distinctive solid-fuel range set within a tiled fireplace recess with timber mantel. To the side of the principal living room is an attractive sunroom, measuring approximately 9'5" x 8'8". Featuring extensive glazing and double doors opening directly onto the paved outdoor area, this bright space provides an excellent connection between the interior accommodation and the surrounding courtyard. A particularly notable feature of the ground floor is the spacious bathroom, measuring approximately 11'9" x 8'3", this room includes a large glazed shower enclosure, wash-hand basin with vanity storage, WC and extensive fitted cupboards. The first floor provides three generously proportioned bedrooms and a further bathroom, offering a practical and comfortable arrangement. The principal bedroom is an exceptionally spacious double room, measuring approximately 13'11" x 14'0". Featuring attractive dormer-style architecture and generous natural light. The second bedroom, measuring approximately 11'9" x 14'10", is another well-proportioned double room. The third bedroom, measures approximately 10'10" x 14'1". A spacious first-floor bathroom is finished with tiled walls and flooring and incorporates a glazed shower enclosure, wash-hand basin with vanity unit and WC. The outdoor accommodation at Sheepstown is particularly impressive and represents one of the property's strongest selling features. To the front, an extensive tarmacadam parking area provides generous space for multiple vehicles, with convenient access to the residence and adjoining buildings. To the rear and side, a beautifully arranged paved courtyard creates an attractive outdoor entertaining environment. A particularly distinctive feature is the ornamental pond and water feature, complete with a central decorative fountain and overhead timber pergola structure. This unusual garden feature creates a charming focal point and adds considerable character to the outdoor setting. The property also benefits from a selection of substantial outbuildings and storage facilities, including traditional stone-built structures, larger agricultural-style buildings and additional enclosed storage areas. These buildings offer considerable versatility for storage, workshop use, hobbies or other suitable purposes, subject to any necessary consents. The surrounding grounds include extensive lawned garden areas, mature trees, established hedging and planted borders, creating an attractive and peaceful countryside environment. The gardens provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, gardening and enjoying the privacy of the rural surroundings. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence in a peaceful rural setting, offering space, privacy, character and an impressive range of outdoor facilities. Ring Fran to view. These particulars are issued strictly on the understanding that they do not form part of any contract and are provided, without liability, as a general guide only to what is being offered subject to contract and availability. They are not to be constructed as containing any representation of fact upon which any interested party is entitled to rely. Any intending purchaser or lessee should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of these particulars. The vendor or lessor do not make, give or imply nor is Fran Grincell or its staff authorized to make, give or imply any representation or warranty whatsoever in respect of this property. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. THINKING OF SELLING EMAIL OR CALL FOR SALES ADVICE
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Newmarket National School | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 50 |
| School Name | St Leonard's National School Dunnamaggin | Distance | 3.9km | Pupils | 127 |
| School Name | Baile Haol Mxd National School | Distance | 4.2km | Pupils | 182 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | St Eoghan's National School | Distance | 5.3km | Pupils | 23 |
| School Name | Moin Ruadh Mixed | Distance | 5.9km | Pupils | 58 |
| School Name | Stoneyford Mxd National School | Distance | 6.2km | Pupils | 138 |
| School Name | Saint Brigid's National School | Distance | 6.5km | Pupils | 27 |
| School Name | St Mary's National School | Distance | 9.6km | Pupils | 414 |
| School Name | St Nicholas's National School | Distance | 9.8km | Pupils | 117 |
| School Name | Burnchurch National School | Distance | 10.8km | Pupils | 40 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Aireagail | Distance | 2.9km | Pupils | 197 |
| School Name | Grennan College | Distance | 9.2km | Pupils | 334 |
| School Name | Coláiste Abhainn Rí | Distance | 11.6km | Pupils | 681 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Callan Cbs | Distance | 11.6km | Pupils | 267 |
| School Name | St. Brigid's College | Distance | 11.7km | Pupils | 244 |
| School Name | Presentation Secondary School | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 902 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire | Distance | 17.6km | Pupils | 486 |
| School Name | Edmund Rice Secondary School | Distance | 17.7km | Pupils | 316 |
| School Name | Comeragh College | Distance | 18.1km | Pupils | 565 |
| School Name | St Kieran's College | Distance | 18.4km | Pupils | 802 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.8km | Stop | Knocktopher | Route | 365 | Destination | Carlow | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.8km | Stop | Dunnamaggan | Route | 891 | Destination | Fiddown | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.0km | Stop | Ballyhale | Route | 365 | Destination | Carlow | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.0km | Stop | Ballyhale | Route | 73 | Destination | Longford | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.4km | Stop | Kilmaganny | Route | 891 | Destination | Kilkenny | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.4km | Stop | Stoneyford | Route | 891 | Destination | Kilkenny | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.6km | Stop | Kells | Route | 891 | Destination | Kilkenny | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 7.3km | Stop | Ennisnag | Route | 891 | Destination | Kilkenny | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Rail | Distance | 8.6km | Stop | Thomastown | Route | Rail | Destination | Dublin Heuston | Provider | Irish Rail |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 9.3km | Stop | Thomastown | Route | 73 | Destination | Athlone | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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