Substantial and stylish bungalow with beautiful garden for sale in Kilkenny - see pics!

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5 Merino Drive, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny

5 beds / 2 baths / 141 m2

ASKING PRICE: €395,000

5 Merino Drive is a substantial five bedroomed detached bungalow superbly located in the heart of Stoneyford Village. The property will appeal to buyers looking for a family home in a quiet and leafy location convenient to all local amenities.This wonderful home has been in the ownership of the same family from new since it was built in 1974. The vendors added a large extension to the rear in later years to cater for their then growing family needs. The accommodation extends to 141 Sq. M. / 1,518 Sq. Ft. approx. and comprises: enclosed porch, entrance hall, sitting room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, rear hall, five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

OUTSIDE AND GARDENS:The property is fully walled to the front with vehicular and pedestrian entrance gates. A tarmacadam driveway provides secure off-street parking for up to four cars. The front garden is laid in a neat lawn bordered by mature shrubs and flowering plants. The sunny and private west facing rear garden is perfect as a secure children's play area. A neat lawn is shielded by hedging, trees, wall creepers and herbaceous planting. A cobblelock patio is perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. There are a number of useful outbuildings including a detached garage with a Henderson remote roller garage. The outbuilding adjoining the garage is fitted out a practical utility room complete with wall and floor unit and a single drainer sink. Indesit washing machine and a Whirlpool tumble dryer. A door from the utility room gives access to a fuel shed which runs behind the garage.

LOCATION:Marino drive is a quiet cul-de-sac road located just off the main street in Stoneyford village. The property is a 15-minute drive into Kilkenny city centre. Stoneyford is also within minutes of Junctions 9 and 10 of the M9, allowing easy access to Dublin (1hour 15 minutes), Waterford city (25 minutes) and the surfing beaches of Tramore (40 minutes). There are many amenities in Stoneyford village, including Scoil Chairáin Naofa primary school, Malzard's Bar, Knockdrinna Café and Walshe's convenience store. Stoneyford is an attractive and engaged community with its own soccer club, running club and many activities operating out of the popular community centre, with its adjacent grass pitch, walking track and children's play area. The property is in close proximity of Thomastown, Kells and Bennettsbridge. The magnificent Mount Juliet Estate and Golf Club is less than a ten minute drive away.

Viewing is highly recommended. Contact Sherry FitzGerald McCreery (056 772 1904) to enquire!