For Sale by Private Treaty
Kenellen House Clonageera, Derry Road, Durrow, Co. Laois.
A majestic 2 Storey over basement home of immense character on a spectacular 1.5acre site.
Kenellen House Clonageera, Derry Road, Durrow, Co. Laois.
Selling Agent: John Dunne MRICS, Hume Auctioneers, 1 Coote Street, Market Square, Portlaoise T: 057 868111 M: 086 6813530 E: Info@hume.ie W: www.hume.ie
Durrow A Perfect Place To Live Durrow is a magnificent small town enjoying the great fortune of a perfect location. Superbly situated just 20 minutes from Kilkenny, Portlaoise and Thurles, Durrow offers tremendous convenience and being close to several motorway junctions, all parts of the country are within easy access. The town offers excellent facilities including good schools, restaurants, shops and pubs. For the outdoor enthusiast water sports are available on the magnificent Erkina river along with excellent walking trails in Dunmore Wood and the renowned Leafy Loop. Durrow provides the perfect setting to raise a family with all the conveniences needed without any of the distractions of a larger town.
Kenellen House Welcome to Kenellen House, a majestic 2 storey over basement residence set on a breathtakingly beautiful mature site of 1.5 Acres. Built by the owners of the adjoining Clonageera estate; once the property of Lord Ashworth, Kenellen House has all the qualities and presence of a period home. The house is approached via a winding gravel drive set amidst a copse of mature trees. A fine pair of pillared gateposts set within a beautiful stone wall boundary, correctly announce a house of true significance. Positioned to maximise the views over the spectacular gardens, the house is surrounded on all sides by truly special landscaping and lawns. Mature trees abound to create a gardeners paradise. At the end of the gravel driveway is a superbly appointed garage complete with cupola and weather vane. The garage is further complemented with a potting shed and wood store all combining to perfectly service this very special site. The residence is equally impressive. 2 storeys over a large cellar. The front hall houses an attractive staircase which leads to a cosy sitting room, intimate dining room and a magnificent drawing room with large picture windows to enjoy the superb gardens from inside. The kitchen is fitted with floor and eye level presses with an original working Aga taking pride of place. There is a further utility room, office, and bathroom. The property has 3 large bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom and walk-inwardrobes. The great surprise is a massive basement. Accessed from the back hall, a stairs leads to a roomy cellar ideal for storage or a wine cellar. The entire combines to create one of the finest houses to come to the market in recent times. Kenellen is a true gem, ready to become a home of great charm and distinction to the new owners
Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Hall 2.50m x 3.90m Carpet to feature staircase, under stairs storage. Reception Room 5.20m x 4.40m Carpet, curtains, feature fireplace with gas insert fire, feature bay window. Dining Room 3.90m x 3.50m Carpet, curtains, blinds. Drawing Room 6.30m x 5.30m Carpet, curtains, feature fireplace, blinds. Kitchen 2.50m x 3.90m Fitted kitchen, Original oil fired Aga cooker with two ovens, curtains Utility Room 2.30m x 2.40m Lino floor covering. Rear Hall 1.30m x 1.80m Office/Store Room 2.20m x 1.83m Carpet. Bedroom 1 3.90m x 2.40m Curtains, blinds, carpet. Jack & Jill Bathroom 2.40m x 1.60m Half bath, w.c., w.h.b. Shower Room 3.30m x 1.80m Tiled walls, Independent shower unit, w.c., w.h.b. Rear Porch 2.67m x 1.87m Basement: Cellar 11.90m x 5.80m
Accommodation First Floor Landing 4.00m x 3.50m Bedroom 2 6.00m x 3.90m Carpet, curtains, blinds, feature fireplace. Walk in Wardrobe 2.50m x 1.30m Bedroom 3 6.00m x 4.00m Carpet, curtains, blind, feature fireplace, storage presses. Bathroom 2.50m x 2.50m Bath, w.c., w.h.b. Outside Garden Large mature garden of 1 acre and 24 perches with magnificent trees and shrubbery beautifully manicured. Various sheds comprising of Garage (6.90m x 3.60m) Adjoining Shed in 2 sections (4.50m x 3.00m) & (3.00m x 2.50m). Fuel Shed (3.70m x 2.50m). Wooden Potting Shed (3.80m x 2.90m).
Kenellen House
Directions: Coming from Durrow, take the Kilkenny road. Turn right onto Derry Road just after Woods shop. Continue for c. 1/2 Mile. Kenellen House in on the right hand sign. The name is on the gate pillars.
Hume Auctioneers, No1 Coote Street, Market Square, Portlaoise.
T: (057) 8681111. E: info@hume.ie W: www.hume.ie