JERPOINT WALLED GARDEN, THOMASTOWN, KILKENNY, CO. KILKENNY
A CONTEMPORARY MODERN RESIDENCE IN A WONDERFUL ENCLOSED PRIVATE SETTING
Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents have been instructed in the most unusual property known as Jerpoint Walled Garden a contemporary residence in a wonderful private enclosed setting on c. 2 acres near Mount Juliet on the River Nore.
County Kilkenny became the home to Sonja Landweer(1933-2019) the renowned “Dutch Potter” and Barrie Cooke(1931-2014) the well-known Expressionist artist. Their only daughter, Aoine Landweer-Cooke, returned to Ireland, Jerpoint, where Sonja and Aoine, together with architect Martin Mulligan designed a sophisticated contemporary two storey dual occupancy dwelling, a light filled eco space in an ancient setting. Over the years Jerpoint has been a sanctum and oasis for many artists and poets including Seamus and Marie Heaney, John Montague, Ted Hughes, appointed Poet Laureate in 1984. For the past 45+ years Jerpoint has been a haven, an alive, exciting and rich environment, holding many vibrant memories.
LIGHT FILLED ACCOMMODATION
The generous accommodation comprises 248 sq.m. (2,669 sq.ft.). From the outside what appears as a simple angular build hides the surprise of an ever-giving interior, composed of 5 sizable bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 spacious open plan kitchen dining areas, 2 sitting reading room areas each with cast iron multi fuel stoves, also included are study and office spaces. The adjacent sympathetically renovated original gardeners’ cottage houses all the associated utilities and heating systems. One of the unique aspects of this home besides the light and comfort, are the full-length windows and doors that bring the garden into the space, with many seating/deck garden areas where one can follow and enjoy the sun from morning till evening.
THE GARDENS
The original c. 1800 ivy clad, stone-boundaried Walled Garden, has over the years developed from an ancient orchard to an accessible extensive biodynamic organic gardens/parkland, with many indigenous and some specialist trees, giving structure, colour and interest throughout the seasons of the year.
The original c.1800 ivy clad, stone boundaried Walled Garden, has over the years developed from an ancient orchard to an accessible extensive biodynamic organic gardens/parkland, with many indigenous and some specialist trees, giving structure, colour and interest throughout the seasons of the year. The NW wall has in it a set of original bee boles, stone-built alcove cavities to house straw bee skeps.
Gardeners Cottage: The ruins of the original gardener’s cottage have been sympathetically renovated, housing the utilities and heating systems. Incorporating sink, laundry room, freezers, storage area and loft area. Geothermal and solar heat pump systems are located here. Plastered and insulated with three windows (One in the loft area and two flanking the arched doorway). First-fit for wetroom and toilet facility incorporated.
Wooden Fitness and Sauna Area: Solid pressure treated wood flooring and walls. Transparent corrugated perspex roofing. Currently housing a fully equipped gym and infrared sauna.
Covered outdoor dining area, Solid pressure treated wood flooring and walls. Transparent corrugated perspex roofing. Complete with outdoor electric heating bars and outdoor electrical provision.
At the lower aspect of the walled garden sit three independent stone outbuildings, roofed with windows and doors - dry, usable spaces.
The property is for sale through Paddy Jordan of Jordan Auctioneers who is inviting offers in excess of €725,000.
For further information or appointment to view please contact Jordan Auctioneers on 045-433550.
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