Abbeyside On Circa 1.75 Acres, Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95 FE31, Ireland
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
5
- SIZE
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Key features
- SERVICES:
- Oil fired central heating
- Phone Watch monitored alarm
- Telephone points
- Television points
- Connected to mains water
- Own private Septic Tank
Description
DESCRIPTION:
Abbeyside is a wonderful five-bedroomed detached bungalow set on circa 1.75 Acres / 0.71 Hectares of mature gardens with two adjoining paddock areas.
The property is conveniently located just 2.5km south-west of Thomastown on the R448 regional road. A two-minute walk will take you to Jerpoint Cistercian Abbey which is one of the best examples of a medieval Abbey in Ireland.
The spacious and bright accommodation extends to 146 Sq. M. / 1,572 Sq. Ft. approx. The layout comprises: enclosed porch, entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and five generous sized double bedrooms (bedroom three with en-suite). A family bathroom, utility room and walk-in hot press completes the layout. A Stira folding attic stairs in the entrance hall gives access up to a large attic space.
GARDEN AND PADDOCK:
Abbeyside stands proudly on circa 1.75 Acres / 0.71 Hectares, comprising mature gardens and two paddocks.
The property is nicely positioned in from the road and is accessed through black wrought-iron vehicular entrance gates. A tarmacadam driveway is flanked by neat lawns which are bordered by mature conifer hedging and herbaceous planting. There is plenty of parking to the front of the property. A detached garage (extending to 20 Sq. M. / 215 Sq. Ft. approx.) is positioned to the left-hand side of the property. The garage has a window to the rear and is accessed through a recently replaced vehicular roller door.
The rear garden is laid mainly in lawn with mature trees and hedging running along the boundary line. The second paddock to the right of the property contains a selection of Apple and fruit trees. A block built shed to the rear on the right-hand side of the property is practical for further storage needs.
LOCATION:
Abbeyside is well located and is just five-minute drive into the pretty market town of Thomastown.
There are many important amenities in Thomastown including St. Mary's National School, Grennan College Secondary School, Thomastown Creche & Montessori School and Thomastown Primary Care Centre.
Thomastown is a highly renowned Heritage Town of great character with a vast range of sporting amenities to include Tennis & Basketball, Salmon & Trout fishing on the beautiful River Nore, which is also home to Ireland's first outdoor Olympic sized pool, The Weir Pool. Riverside walks and highly successful Athletic, Football and GAA Hurling Clubs.
There is a lovely selection of Cafes, popular traditional pubs and a range of restaurants, notably 2024 Best Newcomer in Leinster in The Irish Restaurant Awards (Tabu) and Lekker Food Collection, a French Bakery/patisserie & South African café who recently won the Gold Award Winning "Taste of Ireland". There is a wide range of local grocers and supermarkets including the well-stocked SuperValu and Lidl.
The luxurious Mount Juliet Estate offers many amenities including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, home to 2023 Irish Open Championship and formally The World Matchplay. The estate offers fine dining at the Michelin Starred Lady Helen Restaurant in the original 260-year-old country manor and The Hound at Hunter's Yard.
There are several tertiary schools such as the Pottery Skills School, Grennan Craft Mill, Grennan College Equestrian School and the School of Food.
Thomastown has many historic old local Mills, world renowned Jerpoint Abbey which attracts approx. 250,000 visitors annually, a restored Concert Hall which attracts many renowned musical artists & plays, & a highly successful annual Creative Arts Festival. Thomastown is renowned for its welcoming friendly atmosphere.
A 20-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny city (R700) which has many tourist attractions including Kilkenny Castle and is one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. A 45-minute drive will take you to many beautiful beaches in Wexford & Waterford. The travelling time by car to Waterford is 30-minutes (M9 Motorway) and to Dublin is 1-hour and 45-minutes. The train journey from Thomastown Train Station to Heuston Station in Dublin is 1-hour & 50-minutes.
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Abbeyside On Circa 1.75 Acres, Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95 FE31, Ireland
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Distances are straight line measurements- Waterford(International)23.0 miles
- Dublin(International)73.7 miles
- Cork(International)73.9 miles
- Shannon(International)76.1 miles
- Galway(International)92.2 miles
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