Property Description

Sherry FitzGerald are proud to welcome you to The Spa House, an extremely handsome Georgian residence (build circa 1770) located on a picturesque square in the village of Johnstown.

Whilst in need of modernisation, all the elements of a supremely elegant and comfortable home await.

The accommodation is exceptionally well proportioned throughout and extends to 260 Sq. M. / 2,799 Sq. Ft. approx. over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room rear hall and the kitchen/breakfast room. Bedroom eight (with an en-suite) and a dressing room completes the accommodation at this level. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, seven bedrooms, main bathroom, a guest WC, rear landing with a back staircase and a walk-in hot press.

OUTSIDE:
The property is superbly positioned overlooking a pretty square with manicured lawns, flowering plants and mature trees. There is parking to the front of the property. A vehicular entrance accessed at the side of the property gives access to a large concrete yard. There is secure parking for several cars. The yard is fully enclosed with a stone wall with a number of outbuildings including a cut stone coach house (suitable for conversion subject to planning permission). A pretty garden and orchard area at the end of the yard is accessed through a stone archway.

LOCATION:
Johnstown, historically known as Coorthafooka, is a small town in County Kilkenny. Bypassed in December 2008 by the M8, the town lies at the junction of the R639, the R502 and the R435 regional roads. St Kieran s Primary School and Colaiste Mhuire Secondary School are all in close proximity. Johnstown is a 27 minute drive (28km) via R693 to Kilkenny City Centre. A 7 minute drive will connect you to the M7 Motorway and the distance to Dublin is 132km and travelling time by car is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Viewing of this wonderful property is highly recommended.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall (including stairs) 1.46m x 5.42m. A painted wooden door with an overhead fan light window opens into a welcoming entrance hall. Original decorative tiled floor. The staircase to the first floor is fitted with carpet.

Drawing Room 6.12m x 4.71m. A gracious and good sized room overlooking the front of the house. It features a striking wooden surround open fireplace and overmantel with a tiled inset and hearth. Fitted carpet and ceiling coving.

Dining Room 6.12m x 4.65m. A fine sized formal dining room positioned to the front of the property. It features a handsome black slate open fireplace with a cast-iron inset and tiled hearth. Ceiling coving and fitted carpet. Access through to the Drawing Room. A door gives access to the rear hall/kitchen.

Sitting Room 6.06m x 4.08m. A spacious room overlooking the front of the property. It features a smart black slate open fireplace with a cast-iron inset and tiled hearth. Multi fuel stove. Ceiling coving and centre rose. Fitted carpet. A door gives access to the rear hall/kitchen.

Rear Hall 1.03m x 1m. Access to a large understairs storage area. Fitted carpet.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.86m x 2.76m. Fitted with wall and floor units with a single drainer sink. A striking cream coloured oil fired Four Oven Aga Range Cooker is the heart of the kitchen. Freestanding electric cooker. There is space for a small table and chairs for family dining. A glass panel doors leads out to a utility room/back porch. A door gives access to the back staircase leading up to the first floor. Tiled floor.

Utility Room / Back Porch 4.94m x 1.48m. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine and a dishwasher. Belfast sink and tiled floor. Door to rear yard.

Dressing Room 3.52m x 2.72m. Fitted wardrobes with storage drawers and a dressing table. Wooden floor.

Bedroom Eight 4.69m x 3.74m. A fine sized double bedroom located to the rear of the property. A PVC glass panel door with a side opening gives access to the rear of the property.

En-Suite 3.12m x 3.08m. Comprising a wet room shower area with a Triton Safe Guard pumped thermostatic shower, wash hand basin and a WC. Heated towel rail and a Velux window. Tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing 10.04m x 1.46m + 1.88m x 0.99m. Fitted carpet on the landing and stairs.

Rear Landing including back stairs) 2.68m x 2.73m + 1.25m x 1.02m. Window to the rear of the property and fitted carpet. The back staircase leads to the kitchen.

Bedroom One 3.61m x 2.70m. A good sized single bedroom located to the rear. Fitted wardrobes and wash hand basin.

Bedroom Two 3.17m x 1.80m. A single room with a window to the side of the property with fitted carpet. Fitted wash hand basin.

Bedroom Three 4.14m x 4.18m + 1.37m x 1.88m. Is the master bedroom with a pair of windows overlooking the front of the property. Tiled open fireplace, fitted carpet and a fitted wash hand basin with vanity unit. Built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom Four 3.08m x 4.78m. A spacious double room positioned to the front of the property. Fitted carpet and a wash hand basin.

Bedroom Five 2.83m x 4.80m. A double bedroom located to the front of the property. Fitted sink unit and carpet flooring.

Bedroom Six 3.48m x 2.98m. A large single bedroom positioned to the front of the property. Fitted sink unit and carpet flooring.

Bedroom Seven 3.01m x 2.61m. A single room located to the rear of the property. Carpet flooring and a fitted sink unit.

Guest W.C Comprising a WC and a wash hand basin. Window to the rear of the property. Part tiled walls and vinyl flooring.

Bathroom 2.70m x 2.13m. Comprising a bath with mixer taps and a hand held shower attachment and a sliding bath screen. WC and was wash hand basin with a vanity unit. Dual aspect with two windows. Vinyl flooring.

Hot Press 1.36m x 1.61m. Walk-in hot press with fitted shelving.

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