luxury real estate for sale County Kilkenny, Ireland

Nestled in picturesque countryside just over 3 miles (5.5 km) from Waterford City, lies this historic country home. Dating back to the early 1800s, this elegant late Georgian home is positioned within approximately 9 acres (3.64 hectares) of grounds. Extending to some 5005 square feet (approx. 465 square metres) of accommodation. Originally the residence of a John Snow, Mayor of Waterford in 1825, Larkfield House has been a cherished family home for its current owners since 1977. Larkfield is approached via a post and railed driveway and flanked by paddocks either side to a welcoming gravel forecourt in front of the house. The driveway continues past the partly walled mature gardens to access the rear of the house, back courtyard, garages, and stables. Extensive refurbishments have been continually carried out by the current owners to ensure that the property maintains its timeless allure while offering all the comforts of contemporary living. The House is entered through the impressive porch into an inner hall with original tile floor. To the left, a spacious drawing room beckons with stunning original marble surround and gas fire, high ceilings, a large bay window and French doors which allow access to the beautiful private grounds. From the hallway a central staircase ascends to the first-floor bedrooms and landing. Continuing into the heart of the home: a large country kitchen with adjoining breakfast room that boasts an aga, electric oven and natural stone floors. A formal dining room is adjacent with beautiful period features, front facing bay window and fireplace and is a stunning room to entertain family or guests. The ground floor continues a separate cosy family room with open fire and marble surround that has a back boiler which can be used in addition to the oil heating system to heat multiple radiators. An office, perfect for working from home, a WC and a spacious utility and boot rooms giving direct access to the back courtyard and storage options. Additionally, there is convenient second staircase to access the first floor from a back hallway. Ascending the carpeted staircase to the upper level from the reception hall, one discovers a sanctuary of comfort and luxury in the form of five bedrooms, each adorned with high ceilings and beautiful period features. There is a generous landing between the rooms and a large walk-in linin room for storage. Bedroom 1, the Master bedroom (23 x 17 ft). A delightful, elegant, bright room with views over the estuary and large ensuite with sunken bath. Bedroom 2 (23 x 11 ft). Beautiful, spacious bedroom with wooden window shutters, built in wardrobes and vanity sink. Bedroom 3 (18 x 14.5 ft). Accessed up 2 steps with a view to the front of the property also has built in wardrobes and vanity sink. The upper floor is completed with 2 bathrooms and additional Bedroom 4 (17 x 15ft) and Bedroom 5 (12 x 10.5ft) The grounds of this special property unfolds like a private oasis. The mature manicured garden has multiple flower boarders, rose beds, a large lawn area, established vegetable potager with raised beds and many varieties fruit trees, a terrace for entertaining and for the golf enthusiast, the owners recently added a putting green. The equestrian heritage of the property is seen in the seven horse riding stables, some of which were reroofed in the past year, tack room, 2 large paddocks and previous sand arena that could easily be repurposed. The paddocks are fully enclosed with post and railing with electric fencing and gates. The numerous outbuildings offer potential for a variety of uses, with most equipped with electric power and all stables have water supply. Two garages provide ample space for vehicles and equipment, ensuring that every aspect of country living is accounted for. In conclusion, this unique property in Ferrybank, Waterford, is more than just a home—it is a testament to the enduring allure of history, luxury and tranquillity.

JENKINSTOWN HOUSE JENKINSTOWN PARK, COUNTY KILKENNY, IRELAND Restored to the highest spec by one of Ireland's best known songwriters and producers, Jenkinstown House offers a rare opportunity to acquire manor style family living with built in revenue streams and earning potential if required. It comes with 6.7 acres of private grounds and is just 8 minutes drive from Kilkenny City. Jenkinstown House, a fine specimen of 19th Century Gothic Revival, spans 6663 square feet, (619m²) including two elegant and spacious living rooms, a light filled kitchen, a palatial ensuite master bedroom along with two other impressive bedrooms and bathrooms. Underfloor heating, double glazed sash windows along tasteful fittings set the stage for luxury living. The buyer will benefit from 3 stunningly designed shepherds huts with current owners earning 5 star ratings for their Airb services. Nestled in the state owned Jenkinstown wood, and overlooking beautiful Kilkenny countryside, the huts promise an easy and reliable income source for the long term. To the side of the house, what was once a private chapel adorned by stained glass windows is now a top spec auditorium with 106 seats, stage, with two booths designed for sound production and lighting sitting at the back of the theatre. The space, although tailor made for performance and recording artists, is easily converted for other purposes such as accommodation or tea rooms. It has wheelchair access with HSE standard bathrooms for use at events such as concerts, weddings and family celebrations. The back of the theatre leads onto a splendid walled courtyard, this is an ideal space for Summer entertainment with the added potential of having a small market for 6 to 8 stalls. A splendid Gothic Dining Hall is central to the property. Featuring wonderful high beam ceilings, stained glass windows and an old style banqueting table dominate the room. While stunning in its current form, the discerning investor can enjoy significant potential for reimagining its use. In former times it was a popular local cafe, its future may lie in becoming bespoke accommodation. The potential for all these ideas will increase with authorities planning an imminent upgrade of the woods. This includes the revival of the Thomas Moore Garden which is accessed from the house via a solid timber gate set within a Gothic stone arch along with the restoration of the original walled garden for Jenkinstown house. Nearby Kilkenny city provides boutique shopping, a theatre and an array of eateries, restaurants, wine bars and pubs. The 12th-century castle, a bustling crafts scene, traditional pubs, cobbled lanes and secret alleys all make Kilkenny special and combined with a lively traditional music scene, art and design exhibitions, popular seasonal festivals and Michelin star restaurants the city is enthralling. Kilkenny College secondary school offers boarding (day and weekly). Dublin city and airport about 1 hour 30 minutes driving. Eircode [property specific address code] R95 PW94, Elevation above sea level 279 feet or 85 metres. For full sale information, including floorplans, contact David Ashmore.

GRANGE MANOR, BALLYRAGGET, COUNTY KILKENNY, IRELAND A gracious and imposing historic Georgian country home set within delightful grounds, which include a stretch of the River Nore with fishing rights. In all about 24.6 acres or 10 hectares. Recently restored to a very high and thorough standard Grange Manor is presented in excellent condition and features some superb Adamesque plasterwork. Accommodation includes 4 particularly impressive reception rooms, a magnificent stair hall and 6 bedroom suites. Medieval Kilkenny city is 10 miles or 16 km away and Dublin International airport a driving distance of circa 1 hour 25 minutes. Cork and Shannon International airports are each within a driving distance of circa 1 hour 30 minutes. The impressive and substantial Georgian home, circa 1790, found today incorporates an earlier late 16 th Century house, the Georgian build comprising the elaborate and generous reception rooms and bedrooms to the front of the house and the earlier Elizabethan house utilised for the kitchen and domestic offices. Extensive restoration works undertaken circa 2000 retained the layout of the principal reception rooms but re-configured the kitchen and smaller rooms at the rear to provide an interconnecting suite of 3 rooms incorporating kitchen, eating and living spaces and re-configured the bedroom accommodation to provide 6 bedroom suites. Plasterwork within the house includes some superb Adamesque decoration, most especially within the stair hall. The stair hall also has a painted roundel, possibly of late 18 th Century design. The chimneypieces are of good quality and mostly of a design dating from circa 1800. In all the accommodation within the house extends to some 6,830 square feet or 634 square metres. The gate lodge, dating to circa 1840, comprises some 670 square feet or 62.3 square metres. The circa 2000 works extending and upgrading the lodge. Grange Manor benefits from an off centre position within its own lands, the greater majority of the lands lying forward of the south elevation. This generates a sense of acreage far beyond that which exists, the elevated situation probably contributing to this. Within the grounds there is a pleasant mix of woodland and parkland, enhanced by such features as the River Nore and a delightful private bridge. A walled garden lies to the east of the house and forms part of a delightful ‘Lady’s Walk’ that includes a stretch along the banks of the River Nore. Positioned a short distance in front of the house is an octagonal dovecote, thought to relate to the original house of circa 1680 but restricted circa 1790. The lands are of good quality and benefit from a gradient to the River Nore and a tributary river. Laid out in 2 divisions the lands are currently in pasture. A stable yard is located a short distance from the house, a branch of the avenue providing direct access. Built circa 1790 it has a delightful range of stone outbuildings, a lofted one comprising 8 stables and the old Coach House with a cobbled floor. Fishing can be enjoyed on a nearly 0.25 mile single bank stretch (approx. 350 metres) on the River Nore included with the property, the river noted for its salmon and brown trout fishing. Grange Manor lies a short distance of 1.5 miles or 2.4 km from Ballyragget, a small county town, some 10 miles or 16 km northwest of Kilkenny city. Kilkenny is a medieval city noted for its vibrancy, boutique shopping and quality restaurants. The heritage towns of Durrow and Abbeyleix are 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and 12 miles (19.5 km) away. The M8 Dublin/Cork motorway is accessible about a 20 minute drive away. The estate is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Full particulars with restoration details available from the selling agent. BER (Building Energy Rating) Exempt Selling Agent David Ashmore [PSRA Licence 003640]