Lot 5187315, (2) Abbey View House, Ladywell Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, R95PA07

Sale Type: For Sale by Private Treaty
Overall Floor Area: 483 m² Hidden away in the very heart of Thomastown, Abbey View House is a beautifully restored period residence situated on extensive & mature grounds.

Located a mere stroll from Thomastown€TM main thoroughfare, the property enjoys an elevated and commanding view of the surrounding rolling countryside to include the medieval abbey from which the house derives its name.

Abbey View House is entered via an attractive pier entrance with steel gates and ivy-covered stone wall. A sweeping stone chip driveway is flanked by mature trees which encircles a manicured lawn. The property is an impressive three bay, two story over part raised basement house, dating from circa. 1715 - 1725.

Externally, the property has the period visual appeal with pitched slate roof on a T shaped plan, authentic timber sash windows with cut limestone sills and an impressive segmental headed central door opening approached by a flight of steps and a panelled door with attractive Georgian fan light.

The current owners completely restored the property in 2014. The attention to detail is notable and the restoration is sympathetic with the era of the property. The end result is a fantastic family home with ample and elegant proportions extending approximately 483 sq.m. (circa.5,200 sq.ft. )

Laid out over three floors, the property has a largely symmetrical floor plan. On the lower ground floor, the main kitchen is tastefully fitted with modern wall and floor kitchen cabinetry, a centre island with impressive stone worktops, solid oak floors, feature beamed ceilings and a fitted Stanley range. Off the kitchen, a bright and extensive dining room/ sunroom has the rustic feel with exposed white wash walls and vaulted beamed ceilings. A door from this room leads to an outside enclosed courtyard. There are 3 further rooms at this level, one is currently used as a gym while the other two are storage.

The formal reception rooms are located on the ground floor with the impressive drawing room and dining room situated off the front entrance hall. A utility/ tack room is situated on the lower ground floor return, while an en-suite double bedroom is situated at the first floor return.

The central staircase is finished with high quality carpet runner and brass rods with impressive wall panelling. The first floor landing is bright and spacious with further attractive wall panelling. There are three double bedrooms facing the front gardens. The master bedroom enjoys a dual aspect orientation with en-suite shower room. While a fourth bedroom with ensuite shower room is located to the rear. A tastefully fitted shower room with black wall tiling completes the first floor level. On the first floor landing there are stairs to an attic floor which is the sixth bedroom (currently used as storage).

Outside:
The grounds and setting are just idyllic. One could be fooled in believing they were in the middle of the countryside. Situated on grounds of circa. 1.2 acres with an array of mature trees and planting provides great privacy. There is a walnut tree which is one of only two in Kilkenny (the other is located at the Bishop€TM Palace). To the side and rear of the main house, there is large paddock with post & rail electric fence. An enclosed coachyard is located to the rear of the main house with numerous outbuildings. Most notably, the stables & coach house which have been modernised. Adjacent to the coach house is a work shed whereby all stables are under a large open flour mill. To the right of the main house is a detached dwelling with an open plan arrangement. Previously two floors, this building is used for storage purposes but has tremendous potential for use as an Airb&b or granny flat.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of local Thomastown history and heritage.

This property has tremendous character and endless potential. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Warren or a member of his team on 056 770 2000 or see www.warrenmccreery.ie for further details.