JERPOINT WALLED GARDEN, THOMASTOWN, KILKENNY, CO. KILKENNY

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.