Fenner, Castle Gardens, Kilkenny
4 beds - 2 baths - 163 m2
ASKING PRICE: €895,000
Fenner, Castle Gardens is an elegant double-fronted detached family home in one of Kilkenny's premier areas.
The property is located at the entrance to Castle Gardens on a substantial corner site and has a pedestrian gate entrance to Kilkenny Castle and Park close by.
Castle Gardens is an exclusive residential area and was once the walled garden of Kilkenny Castle.
The location just off Castle Road will appeal to buyers looking for a convenient and leafy location just minutes from Kilkenny City Centre.
Fenner is a very happy and welcoming home has been in the same ownership since it was built in circa 1951.
While in need of some upgrading, this fine house represents an excellent opportunity for the new owners to design and redevelop this house into a unique modern home in a highly sought-after location.
It could also offer families the chance to create a better work-life balance involving remote/hybrid working, with children able to walk to school and activities.
Internally, the accommodation extends to 163 Sq. m. / 1,755 Sq. Ft. approx. (including garage) and is laid out over two levels.
The layout at ground level comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory and a utility room/guest WC.
There is direct access to the garage from the conservatory. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, four bedrooms, bathroom, WC and a hot press.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS: Fenner sits peacefully on a large corner site (circa 0.25 Acre / 0.1 Hectare) of manicured and sunny gardens, offering a wonderful oasis of peace and tranquillity. The property is set back from the road and is accessed through vehicular entrance gates and a pedestrian gate. A cobblelock driveway provides off-street parking for one car.
The front garden is laid out in lawn bordered by colourful planting along and a neat hedge. The wonderfully secluded side and rear gardens cannot be understated. Laid out in lawn and enjoying year-round privacy, providing space and enjoyment for the entire family. A striking cut stone wall which run the full depth of the site is part of the original walled garden for Kilkenny Castle.
The side and rear gardens are well stocked with exotic plants, trees and flowering plants including a Japanese flowering Cherry, Copper beech, Sunburst, Bluebells, Tulips, Iris and Red Poppy. A neatly clipped Yew Hedge at the end of the rear garden is original from the walled castle garden. A wooden Gazebo is perfect to relax in and enjoy the tranquillity and views of the garden. A cobblelock patio area directly outside the Conservatory is perfect for al-fresco dining.
LOCATION: The location of Castle Gardens is unrivalled, just a stroll to Kilkenny Design Centre, Kilkenny Castle and Butler House & Garden. A five minute walk will take you into the heart of Kilkenny City Centre which has a great selection of superb restaurants, coffee shops pubs, hotels, boutique shops, two shopping centres, cinemas and the Watergate Theatre. There is a good selection of both primary and secondary schools nearby. Kilkenny has a vibrant sporting and cultural life with many festivals throughout the year. A ten walk will take you to Kilkenny Train Station at MacDonagh Junction which is on the Waterford to Dublin line with regular trains to and from Dublin and Waterford. The property is a two minute drive to Dublin Road Roundabout which is junction 6 of the Kilkenny Ring Road. The travelling distance to Dublin City Centre by car is 1 hour 30 minutes approx.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Sherry FitzGerald McCreery (056 772 1904)
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