Property Description
Castle house is a unique country property that has been beautifully renovated and incorporates a piece of Historical architecture dating back to 1640. The 16th Century castle tower is the focal point of the property situated in the centre. Adjoining it on one side is an old farmhouse structure that is over 250 years old and on the other side is a more recent addition.
It previously served its purpose as a county guest house. The property is offered for sale on 1 acre for €240,000 or the house and 7 acres in total can be purchased for €320,000.
Situated in the verdant Tipperary countryside in the village of Killea which lies just off the N62 road, 5km from Templemore and an hour and three quarters drive from Dublin via the m7. The property enjoys a delightful setting amongst 7 acres of quality agricultural land offering an individual the traditional country living lifestyle. Overlooked by the Devil’s Bit Mountain, the house displays a wealth of features throughout, consistent with the age and style of the building including; limestone spiral staircase, feature stone fire place, split-level main living room with vaulted ceiling and the mezzanine library.
The tower has a store room on the ground floor and there are wooden stairs leading up to the parapets from where the views can only be described as breath-taking. The property consists of four double bedrooms and a selection of living rooms. In the older part of the house there is a bedroom, bathroom, utility, kitchen with a gallery landing overhead accessing a double bedroom and en-suite. The other side of the house hosts a dining room, living room on the ground floor with a mezzanine library and bedroom overhead. A further extension consists of separate entrance hall, lounge, large kitchen/dining area with steps down to a living area with a unique stone fire place and a vaulted ceiling. The first floor is accessed by a steel spiral stair case and contains a large master bedroom, bathroom, reading room and double doors to a balcony overlooking the garden.
This wonderful home is accessed via gated entrance through a curving tarmacadam driveway. The garden hosts various features including a stone and gravelled courtyard to the rear with extensive views of the countryside. The lands, 7 acres in all, are primarily to the rear of the property with a detached garage. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the charm and uniqueness of this fabulous home
Rooms:
Entrance Porch
Stone flagged Floor, PVC wooden door, window to front, stone stairs to first floor.
Kitchen
Stone flagged floor,Brick Fireplace & galleried overhead landing
Bedroom 1
wooden floor,window to front.
Ensuite
Tiled floor, tiled splashback, wc, whb, shower,
Utility Room
Back Hall Utility with Stone Staircase to 16th Centaury Tower House.
Bathroom
Tiled floor, wc, whb.
Dining Room
Tiled floor, window to front and side , feature stone fireplace.
Sitting Room
Wooden floor, feature stone open fire place. Limestone Spiral staircase to mezzanine library.
Entrance Porch
Tiled floor
Lounge
Fitted shelving
Kitchen
Tiled floor, fitted units, cast iron spiral stair case to first floor and step down to living area.
Living Room
Wooden floor, feature stone fire place fitted with wood burning stove, ¾ length windows and velux’s
Landing
Upstairs
Bedroom 2
Carpet flooring, fitted storage units.
Ensuite
Floor and wall tiles, wc, whb.
Landing
Connecting Gallery (overlooking Kitchen)
Bedroom 3
Carpet flooring, fitted wardrobe.
Study
Carpet flooring, Limestone Spiral Staircase to Sitting room.
Study
Reading room: Wooden floor, door to balcony at rear overlooking the garden and land
Master Bedroom
Wooden floor, mezzanine overlooking Livingroom.
Bathroom
Floor and wall tiles, double vanity basins with storage cabinets underneath, spacious bath/ shower.
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