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Foxcover, Kirwan's Inch, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny

4 beds - 3 baths - 192m2

ASKING PRICE: €550,000 

Foxcover is a wonderful country retreat on circa 2.59 Acres / 1.05 Hectares comprising secluded landscaped gardens, a large paddock, yard area with stables and a vegetable garden. The property is superbly located in a picturesque and peaceful setting in the townland of Kirwan's Inch in Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny. This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a picture perfect and substantial family home providing the ideal retreat to return to from the hustle and bustle of daily working-life.

Foxcover extends to 192 Sq. M. / 2,067 Sq. Ft. approx. spanning over two levels. The layout at upper ground floor level comprises entrance hall, inner hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a guest WC. Four well-proportioned double bedrooms (master with en-suite), a family bathroom and a hot press completes the accommodation at this level. The layout at lower ground floor level comprises a large double garage.

GARDENS AND PADDOCK: Foxcover sits peacefully on circa 2.59 Acres / 1.05 Hectares of landscaped gardens and a large adjoining paddock. The property is accessed from the road through timber gate posts fitted with timber field gates. A sweeping tarmacadamed driveway is flanked on both sides by a broad range mature trees and hedging including Limes and Copper Beech. A post and rail fence separates the driveway and gardens from the adjoining paddock. There is plenty of parking to the front of the property. The driveway extends up to the side and rear of the house if further parking is required. The manicured front and side gardens are laid in lawn bordered by mature trees, hedging and curved beds which are well stocked with herbaceous and flowering plants. A Beech hedge divides the front gardens from the adjoining vegetable garden area. The driveway at the side of the house is also planted with Beech hedging along the boundary line with the paddock and continues right up to the rear garden. A sunny west facing verandagh to the front is perfect to relax on and enjoy the views of the garden. The rear garden/patio area is fully enclosed with a paved patio area bordered by a low brick wall with raised flowerbeds. A neat Laurel hedge is a perfect backdrop and runs along the boundary line with the paddock which extend across and behind the property. There are three access gates to the rear driveway, side entrance and to the vegetable garden/yard area. The vegetable garden/yard area is very sheltered and well planted with a selection of mature trees. A Greenhouse is well stocked with plants including a Grapevine. The area adjoining the Greenhouse is planted with Rhubarb and a selection of fruits trees including Apple trees, a Plum tree and Blackcurrants. The useful outbuildings including five stable loose boxes and a haybarn, all have power and are piped for water and are fitted with stable drinkers. The adjoining paddock is well planted with mature hedgerow and a selection of mature trees including Walnut, Holm Oak, Copper Beech, Ash, Scots Pine and Cypress.

LOCATION: Foxcover is conveniently located in the townland of Kirwan's Inch in Dunmore, Co Kilkenny. A 12-minute drive (Via N77) will take you into Kilkenny City. A 10-minute drive (N77) will take you into town of Ballyragget which has a number of important amenities including Dick's SuperValu, Mullany's Ballyragget Pharmacy, Tirlán Farmlife Ballyragget and Ballyragget National School. St. Joseph's National School in Clinstown, Jenkinstown and St. Coleman's National School in Conahy are also in very close proximity. Kilkenny City has a good choice of top schools including Kilkenny College Secondary School, St. Kieran's College boys Secondary School, CBS boys Secondary School, Loretto girls Secondary School and Presentation girls Secondary School. Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most cosmopolitan cities, with many blooming festivals, eateries and creative people resulting in an electric atmosphere. Amenities such as MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and Market Cross Shopping Centre are all convenient. Kilkenny Train Station at MacDonagh Junction in on the Waterford to Dublin line with regular daily trains to and from Dublin to Waterford. The travel time to Dublin by car is 1-hour and 30-minutes.

Viewing is highly recommended.

Sherry FitzGerald McCreery (056 772 1904)