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Mount Eagle On Circa 4.23 Acres, Simonsland, Freshford Road, Threecastles, Co Kilkenny, R95 N22E, Ireland

€650,000
Sherry FitzGerald McCreery, Kilkenny
PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

SIZE

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Description

Mount Eagle is a substantial detached country home standing proudly on circa 4.23 Acres / 1.71 Hectares of secluded landscaped gardens and adjoining paddock with equestrian facilities.

This unique country retreat is superbly located in a picturesque and peaceful setting in the townland of Simonsland in the parish of Threecastles, Country Kilkenny.

The property has been extensively upgraded and remodelled by the owners to an extremely high specification and standard with incredible attention to detail. The architecture is timeless, complementing the peaceful setting and possesses flexibility of internal arrangement, clean lines, airiness and all the creature comforts of a classic home. This home has been well maintained and is presented in walk-in condition.

Mount Eagle extends to 179 Sq. M. / 1,927 Sq. Ft. approx. spanning over two levels. The layout of the house at ground level comprises: entrance hall with understairs storage, sitting room, kitchen, dining/family room, utility room/rear hall and guest WC. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, four well-proportioned double bedrooms, study/home office, family bathroom and hot press.

The layout of the adjoining apartment comprises: living room, dining room. Kitchen, large double bedroom, inner hall, bathroom and cloakroom.

OUTSIDE:
Mount Eagle is surrounded by circa 4.23 Acres / 1.71 Hectares made up of garden and adjoining paddock.

GARDENS:
The house is well setback from the road and is accessed through block-built entrance piers with a cattle grid. The entrance piers are flanked on both sides by post and rail fencing which separate the boundary line with the road. A sweeping crushed stone driveway leads up to the front, side and rear of the property.

Manicured lawns are bordered by mature trees, hedging and herbaceous planting. A curved retaining wall faced in stone has steps leading up to a large, raised flowerbed which is well stocked with colourful Heather. A flight of five Sandstone steps leads up to the front door along with a sun-drenched south-west facing elevated Sandstone patio area at the front of the property.

The large and magnificent secluded south-east facing rear garden is a haven of tranquillity. A retaining wall faced in cut-stone contains a flight of eight steps which lead up to an impressive and large Limestone patio area, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. This patio area is bordered by gravel and railway sleepers with raised beds which are planted with an abundance of colour shrubs and herbaceous plants. A second Limestone patio area is bordered by raised beds with extensive planting and faced with cut-stone.

A detached garage (extending to 40 Sq. M. / 430 Sq. Ft. approx.) has a vehicular roller door to the front along with a pedestrian door to the side and a window. The garage has overhead floored loft space and is complete with power and plug sockets. A steel A-framed shed (extending to 69 Sq. M. / 742 Sq. Ft. approx. is discreetly tucked away at the end of the rear garden. This shed is insulated, fitted with two radiators and has power and plenty of plug sockets. The other outbuildings include an enclosed dog run with adjoining insulated shed complete with a sink. A boiler house, a Greenhouse and an additional insulated shed complete the outbuildings in the rear garden. There is a large gravelled area to the rear of the garage.

PADDOCK:
The paddock extends to circa 3.23 Acre / 1.30 Hectares and has good road frontage along with frontage from a shared laneway. The paddock is good quality grazing land and very suitable for horses or hobby farming. It contains a yard area with a workshop which has an inspection pit. Two stables are located to the rear of the workshop. There is vehicular access to the yard from the road. A vehicular farm gate gives access to the paddock from the shared laneway.

LOCATION:
Mount Eagle is located in the townland of Simonsland which is in the parish of Threecastles. A ten-minute drive (R693) will take you into Kilkenny city centre. The amenities close-by include Threecastles Gaa pitch. A seven-minute drive (R693) will take you into the village of Freshford which has a number of important amenities including Mace Supermarket/Inver Service Station and Post Office, Oasis Freshford & District Childcare Centre, Carroll's Pharmacy and Glanbia Agribusiness Freshford. Saint Nicholas's Catholic Church in Leugh, Tulla is a four-minute drive away.

Mount Eagle is just minute's away from UPMC Aut Eaven Hospital and St. Luke's General Hospital. Kilkenny has an excellent choice of good Primary and Secondary Schools.
Viewing of this fine holding is highly recommended.

Mount Eagle On Circa 4.23 Acres, Simonsland, Freshford Road, Threecastles, Co Kilkenny, R95 N22E, Ireland

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    37.2 miles
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    66.8 miles
  • Shannon(International)
    68.2 miles
  • Cork(International)
    78.4 miles
  • Galway(International)
    79.3 miles
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About Sherry FitzGerald McCreery, Kilkenny

40 Parliament Street R95 WC5R

YOUR KILKENNY OFFICE

In 1876 Alexander McCreery established an auctioneering business in Kilkenny and five generations later the McCreery tradition in property continues. Peter McCreery FRICS, FIAVI, FSCSI, great grandson of the founder and Managing Director of Sherry FitzGerald McCreery, has over 30 years experience in the property business. In 2000, Peter joined Sherry FitzGerald and thus Sherry FitzGerald McCreery was established.

Sherry FitzGerald McCreery’s offices are located in a Georgian listed building at 40 Parliament Street Kilkenny – since 1924 this has been the company’s office.

The office is managed by Peter McCreery and includes a full time staff of three. Peter McCreery is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a Fellow of the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland(SCSI) and Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (FIAVI) and a Member of the International Real Estate Federation (MIREF).

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