Key Features

SERVICES:
Oil fired central heating
Telephone points
Television points
Fibre powered Broadband
Own private septic tank
Connected to Ballyfoyle Group Water Scheme (which includes the church and one neighbouring property)

Property Description

**OPEN VIEWING SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER FROM 2.15PM - 2.45PM**

San José Cottage is a classically refurbished and elegant Victorian residence (circa 1886), surrounded by glorious grounds of circa 0.2 Hectares / 0.49 Acre.

This is a wonderful, welcoming and stylish home, perfect for comfortable family living and entertaining.

San José Cottage is in a picturesque setting adjacent to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ballyfoyle, County Kilkenny. A ten-minute drive (N77) will take you into Kilkenny City.

The current owners have refurbished and transformed both inside and outside with great flair and design, offering 178 Sq. M. / 1,916 Sq. Ft. approx. of immensely stylish accommodation.

The wonderful interior does not disappoint in terms of layout, space, light and design. Rooms of elegant proportions rich in period detail, including original fireplace, high ceilings and sash windows with decorative architraves and working shutters which epitomise the elegance of a bygone age, not to mention the abundance of natural light flooding through each room.

The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, living room, bedroom one, inner hall, bathroom, bedroom two, kitchen/breakfast room, bedroom three/dining room (with en-suite) and a sunroom. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, attic room and a storage room.

GARDENS:
San José Cottage sits peacefully on mature and secluded sun-drenched gardens extending to circa 0.2 Hectares / 0.49 Acre. The property is accessed from the road through a vehicular entrance with original cut stone piers with a cut stone wall running along the boundary line with the road. The front garden is laid mainly in gravel bordered by a small lawn area on the left-hand-side adjacent to the boundary wall with the church grounds. A neat hedge on the right-hand side separates the front and side gardens. An original decorative wrought-iron side gate leads through from the front of the property to the side garden. The front garden is well stocked with plants and trees including Hollie and Climbing Roses. A Monkey Puzzle tree in the adjoining church grounds hangs over the front garden at the entrance to San José Cottage.

The large and private sun-drenched side garden is a haven of tranquillity, perfect for a secure children’s play area. A neat lawn is bordered by hedging and mature trees including Elderflower, Sycamore, four apple trees and one Plum tree. An Adman steel garden shed sitting on a concrete base, along with a woodshed are discreetly tucked away behind mature trees. A flagstone patio area is perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. A private flagstone courtyard area to the rear houses the boiler house and the oil tank. A pedestrian gate gives access out to the church grounds.

LOCATION:
San José Cottage is conveniently located in the small village of Ballyfoyle, just a ten-minute drive (N77) into Kilkenny City via Glendine Road and Castlecomer Road.

Kilkenny City is an effortless blend of old and new. Kilkenny Castle, the medieval streets and riverside setting fuse beautifully with contemporary art galleries and famous Kilkenny Design Centre. The city has a great selection of superb restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, hotels, boutique shops, two shopping centres, cinemas, the Watergate Theatre, and the Butler Gallery for contemporary art.

There is a good selection of both primary and secondary schools nearby. Kilkenny has a vibrant sporting and cultural life with numerous festivals throughout the year.

San José Cottage is convenient 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 ten-minute drive to the Dublin Road Roundabout which is junction 6 off the Kilkenny Ring Road. The travelling distance to Dublin City Centre by car is one hour and forty-five minutes approximately.

Viewing of this wonderful property is highly recommended.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall 1.50m x 4.88m. A striking blue coloured John Ruth Composite front door with two leaded glass panels and overehead fanlight opens into a striking and spacious entrance hall. Feature 10ft high ceiling with coving. Original polished tongue and groove floorboards. Open plan access through to inner hall.

Living Room 4.01m x 4.85m. A spacious and light filled dual aspect room with lovely views of the front garden and the grounds of the adjoining church. Feature 10ft high ceiling with coving. Two double glazed wooden Sash windows with original architraves and working shutters. Original polished tongue and groove floorboards. Open fireplace fitted with a Henley multi-fuel stove sitting on a raised Kilkenny Limestone hearth.

Bedroom One 4.16m x 4.81m. Exceptionally large and bright dual aspect room with lovely views of the front and side gardens. Two double glazed wooden Sash windows with original architraves and working shutters. Feature 10ft high ceiling with coving, centre rose and picture rail. Handsome Marble open fireplace and hearth, fitted with a recessed Henley multi-fuel stove. Original recessed strorage cupboard to the left of the fireplace. Two wall mounted lights over the fireplace. Original polished tongue and groove floorboards.

Inner Hall 1.28m x 4.36m. Polished tongue and groove floorboards with a step down to a lower area with feature decorative floor tiles. Feature high ceiling with coving and dado rail. A John Ruth Composite back door with six glass panels and overhead fanlight leads out to an enclosed courtyard area.

Bedroom Two 4.21m x 3.93m. A generous sized and bright double bedroom with a south-facing double-glazed Sash window overlooking the side garden. Original window architrave and polished tongue and groove floorboards. Feature 9ft high ceiling. Stained glass fanlight over the door to the inner hall.

Bathroom 3.51m x 1.74m. Recently upgraded, comprising an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with a Mira Vigour thermostatic power shower. WC and a fitted vanity unit with underneath storage and tiled backsplash. Double opening triple glazed window to the rear. Wooden floor. Door to a shelved storage cupboard.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.61m x 4.50m. A light-filled and spacious dual aspect room with views of the garden and the rear courtyard. Fitted painted wall and floor units with a double sink with mixer taps. Zanussi electric oven and Bosch gas hob (bottled gas). Plumbing in place for a dishwasher or washing machine. Zanussi fridge/freezer. Triple glazed picture window overlooking the courtyard. Henley multi-fuel stove (connected to the radiator) with tiled insert and wooden beam overmantle. There is plenty of space for a breakfast table for family dining and entertaining. Open plan staircase up to the first floor with underneath storage. Recessed lighting throughout. Wooden French doors with overhead fanlight open out to a sun-drenched south-west facing patio area. Door to hot press.

Hot Press 0.91m x 0.60m. The hot press is housed in the kitchen.

Bedroom Three / Dining Room 3.60m x 2.95m. A spacious double bedroom (currently used as a dining room) with open plan access through to a sun-drenched sunroom. Wooden floor.

En-Suite 1.31m x 1.98m. Comprising a stand-in wet room shower fitted with a triton T90si pumped electric shower. WC and a wash hand basin. Tiled floor and fitted Velux window.

Sunroom 2.46m x 3.12m. A sun-drenched south-west facing dual aspect room with French doors opening out to the rear garden. Two large Velux windows are fitted in the roof. Wooden floor and part exposed original stone wall.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing (including stairs) 5.23m x 1.09m. Wooden floor and access to services.

Attic Room 5.48m x 3.33m. A spacious and light-filled attic room with a large south-facing Velux window fitted in the roof. Wooden floor.

Storage Room 3.69m x 3.16m. Accessed from the attic room. Fitted shelving and light.

BER Details

BER No. 106145659

Energy Performance Indicator: 295.33 kWh/m2/yr

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