PICTURES: Spacious Kilkenny countryside retreat with enviable views on market for €675,000

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Mill House, Newtown, Kells, Co. Kilkenny, R95 CD88

This spacious property sits on circa 6 Acres comprising of gardens, paddocks and river frontage to the Kings River, and is the perfect location for families, nature enthusiasts or those simply seeking a peaceful retreat.

The property is conveniently located in the townland of Newtown, near the well-serviced town of Kells in Co. Kilkenny. The original Mill House was built circa 1680 to 1750 by the Sweetman family who also owned the nearby Newtown Castle, and the property has since undergone major renovations.

The layout at ground floor comprises of an entrance hall, guest WC, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, inner hall, study, and a bedroom.

Two staircases lead up to the first-floor level boasts two landing areas, three double bedrooms, a bathroom and a walk-in hot press.

The are a range of useful outbuildings including two barns, the larger of the two is currently used as a work studio, both barns have power and plug sockets. A row of stone outbuildings consists of a laundry room which has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. The second and third outbuildings comprise a fuel house and a pump house which also houses the water softener.

A large sun-drenched decked area accessed from two of the bedrooms provides magnificent views of the gardens, paddocks, Kings River and the surrounding picturesque countryside. Steps leap up to a vegetable garden/orchard which is well stocked with Apple, Plum, Pear and Cherry trees. A Cedar wood potting shed and raised vegetable beds are located at the end of the orchard.

The bulk of the six acres is made up of two islands along with a mill stream, relief stream and mainstem river. The piece of land across the road is accessed from under the bridge from the main holding.

The property is listed on Sherry Fitzgerald for €675,000Viewing is highly recommended.