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Fontenoy, Canal Walk, Castle Road, Kilkenny
ASKING PRICE: €1,050,000
Designed by the acclaimed architect Nicholas Fewer and completed in 1997, Fontenoy is a truly unique and distinguished residence.
Nestled in an idyllic setting just five minutes' walk from Kilkenny Castle, and immediately adjacent to the serene Castle Grounds, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, prestige, and proximity.
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In 2024, the entire property was used as the filming location for 'The Inheritance', adding to its cultural and cinematic significance.
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A superbly spacious detached executive residence extending to C. 269.4 Sq. M / 2,900 Sq. Ft.
In times now gone, the Castle occupants and their guests from the gentry used Canal Walk as a tranquil and tree lined walkway along the banks of the River Nore.
"Fontenoy" is superbly located to avail of these walks, yet is totally private being enclosed by high limestone walls with electrified security gates.
The city centre is just a 10-minute stroll. Location, space, security and tranquility, "Fontenoy" has them all.
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As can be seen, "Fontenoy" is a unique property designed to give maximum light and airiness to all rooms.
The use of double height ceilings, open bridge effect landing and internal windows all blend to provide a truly gracious and appealing private residence in an unrivalled location.
This house is truly a "once off" with each and every room having its own special character, superbly designed to optimize the beauty of the setting by clever use of natural light and irregular shapes.
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The property has solid hardwood doors, architraves, windows and skirting boards throughout with extra high ceilings and attractive timber floors.
Sherry FitzGerald McCreery (056 772 1904)
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