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No Frontiers: Endless possibilities await at this home once owned by a well-known songwriter
Jenkinstown House in Kilkenny is on the market for €975,000.
THIS 19TH CENTURY Gothic Revival home may only have three bedrooms, but the other rooms are made up of an auditorium, a castellated tower and a grand banquet hall that’s the square meterage of a small house alone.
Jenkinstown House, which is just ten minutes from Kilkenny city, sits on 6.7 acres of private gardens and measures an impressive 619 m².
Now on the market for €975,000, it’s ready in terms of business venture, whether that’s continuing to offer glamping or hosting weddings, events and concerts in the 106 seat chapel turned auditorium.
But, it’s not all business at Jenkinstown House. It has also served as a home to the current owners for the last few years and prior to that, to Jimmy MacCarthy, the renowned songwriter best known for penning Ride On and No Frontiers.
MacCarthy is credited for the main renovations and upgrades which saw the revamp of the auditorium and plenty of modern additions, while the next owners added three shepherds huts on the grounds.
One of the most stand-out rooms is the 55 m² Gothic dining hall. Located in the middle of the house. This huge room’s high ceilings, stained glass windows and large banquet table would make it hard to make up excuses if ever you don’t feel like playing host. A cafe in a prior life, with a bright idea, it could present itself as a further business opportunity.
The main living quarters are located in the tower and comprise two living rooms, a well-lit kitchen and three bedrooms. The main bedroom enjoys an en suite bathroom and the other two share the family bathroom.
Behind the auditorium is a walled garden, which offers a bit more privacy for more intimate parties or even a small outdoor market. The potential is endless for someone who may prefer to go in a different direction, however.
The chance to buy a manor and pack up a sedentary office job? This is sure to appeal to anyone looking for a change of pace when it comes to their career. Whether the next owners continue on with the current revenue streams or reimagine what Jenkinstown House could be used for, this is a large home brimming with potential.
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