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Space in spades and heaps of renovation potential in Kilkenny for €850,000
This five-bed countryside home is perfect for a large family looking for a change of pace and space.
IF YOU’VE EVER dreamt of a life in the countryside with plenty of space for family pets and safe areas for the kids have a kick-about, check out this five-bed home in Co Kilkenny. Spread over a generous 269 m², this large family home in Clara ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to rural living.
As soon as the electric gates open, it’s clear that this home has been built for a big family. Plenty of parking and lots of green space leave room for guests and play areas for kids and pets.
Upon walking through the front door, you’re presented with a custom-made staircase, which sets the tone for the rest of the house. The floors on the ground level are covered in marble that turns into solid oak in the sitting room. This same oak is used on the landing and the main bedroom upstairs. The doors, skirting boards and architraves are also oak, ensuring a nice flow and harmony throughout the house, both downstairs and up.
From the hallway, the living room is a large family space with vaulted ceilings. And although the space is big, the walls are well insulated, so it’s kept cosy. The house has an impressive BER of A3, meaning any future renovations will be purely cosmetic.
This space leads to an open plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens out to the back of the house. Appliances are fully integrated and a utility room sits off the space to keep things streamlined.
The sunroom is a third place to relax in. It has vaulted ceilings and arched windows that frame the grounds outside.
One of the five bedrooms is located on this ground floor and is quietly tucked away from the busy social spaces. It has an en suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe.
Up the unique staircase, there are four more bedrooms that are all big doubles. One has an en suite bathroom while the others share the family bathroom.
Finished to the same spec of the house, the garage provides even more renovation potential. And if storage is a concern, there’s always the attic.
The back garden faces south and is home to a spacious patio that’s ideal for outdoor entertaining.
Located a little bit outside Kilkenny city, there’s no doubt that a car is essential and there’s enough room for a few. And even if the style isn’t to everyone’s taste, there’s no denying that this house has a lot of renovation potential.
For any large family who’s looking to move to the countryside, a home like this is sure to pique their interest.
Bawnmore, Clara, Co Kilkenny is on the market for €850,000 through Fran Grincell Properties.
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