TIRERNAN, BALLICKMOYLER, CO. LAOIS

Property Advice

5 Sept

Superb Country Residence on 33 acres of top-quality land with equestrian facilities on the Laois/Carlow/Kildare border

Approached via a recessed entrance with electric gates, Tirernan sits discreetly into the surrounding countryside and a winding tarmac avenue with post and rail fencing leads directly to the front of the house.

Built by the current owner in the mid 2000’s and extending to 305 sq.m (3,283 sq.ft) the residence offers exceptional standards of design and construction, with an abundance of natural light the generously sized reception rooms on the ground floor are ideal for family living or entertaining. With 4 bedrooms on the first floor, all finished to an excellent specification there is very little for a new purchaser to do.

The quality of this property is exceptional and once you enter the open plan light-filled hall with full floor to ceiling height you can instantly see the thought and detail that went into the construction. The drawing room on your right leads effortlessly into the dining room where French doors open onto a south facing patio provides the ideal setting for Al fresco dining in the summer months.

The large open plan kitchen is perfectly designed for busy family living with dining area and adjacent sunroom which is ideally suited as a home office or playroom for the kids. The utility and bathroom all complete the ground floor.

The winding staircase leads to 4 very large bedrooms the master of which provides great space and an ensuite all finished to a superb standard. There are two further bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom and a final bedroom with an ensuite.

The house is designed as a very practical home yet with many added features and a quality design that make it ideal for entertaining. It oozes class throughout and the views from all the rooms over the countryside provide the epitome of country living.

OUTSIDE

Outside there are a good range of buildings with 8 boxes, hay barn, 6-unit automatic covered horse walker and other ancillary stores, suitable for a wide variety of uses. The entire stands on a regular shaped parcel of land, all in grass and laid out in several paddocks with natural boundaries and mature hedgerows. An internal hardcore road through the farm makes the paddocks easily accessible for an owner.

LOCATION

Close to an area known as The Three Counties this property benefits from excellent connectivity to the surrounding towns of Carlow, Athy and Portlaoise. It is only 1hr from Dublin City via the M9 Motorway which can be picked up at Junctions 3 or 4. The nearby Villages of Killeen, Maganey and Ballylinan all provide the necessary everyday services. There is golf in the nearby clubs of Kilkea, Athy, Carlow and Rathsallagh. Hunting with the Kildare’s, Laois and South County packs and for those interested in racing The Curragh, Naas, Punchestown and Gowran Park are all a short drive. Fishing, walking and cycling is provided on the banks of the River Barrow.

For shopping Carlow, Athy and Portlaoise all provide a wide range of shops including all the major brands and Kildare Village is less than 30 minutes’ drive. There are primary schools in Killeen and Kilkea with secondary schools available in Carlow, Castledermot and Athy. St. Leo’s girls’ school in Carlow is well regarded as is Knockbeg College for boys.