Kilkenny farmhouse with a pub inside for €;675,000
The sellers:Brewer Paraic Reid and his wife Myra
What and Where
Laphroaig is a large secluded converted farmhouse on 1.5 acres with an adjacent two-bedroom apartment. It is within walking distance of Tullaroan village and eight miles from Kilkenny city.
The house is full of character and is an ideal place to rear a family, while running a business from home.
Describe the house
Laphroaig is a house suitable for a family who want something out of the ordinary. Nestled among trees, it is accessed by a private, 250m driveway which opens onto two cobbled courtyards, with parking for several vehicles.
The ground floor consists of a livingroom/kitchen, diningroom, four bedrooms, one shower room, one main bathroom, a fully-shelved library, utility room, conservatory, office, wine cellar, and workshop.
A special feature of this floor is the reception room, which reflects the owner's profession, he's a brewer. It is fitted out as a rural Irish pub, and displays many historic brewing and distilling artefacts.
On the first floor there is a bedroom, shower room and a large room (which was used as a craft workshop) which could be used as a craft room, playroom or as a den for older children.
A stream rambles through the gardens that surround the house and there is a south-facing patio which is very sheltered. This is an idyllic place to chill out in on a warm day.
There are various outhouses, suitable for many uses, included in this property.
Why are you moving?
We are downsizing - we have reared our family and the house is too large for two people. We are moving up the road to a smaller house.
What is the best thing about it?
It is a peaceful haven and well away from the noise of traffic. It is a wonderful place to rear a family in because it is safe, quiet, secluded, and has loads of space, both inside and out.
It provides room to develop one's creativity and lifestyle, while being within walking distance of the village of Tullaroan and 15 minutes from Kilkenny city.
And the neighbourhood?
Tullaroan is a lovely quiet little village eight miles from the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, a city steeped in history with a vibrant arts and craft community and great schools.
Tullaroan is less than two hours by road from Dublin and 15 minutes from the new Cork/Dublin motorway which is due to open next year.
Who would like your home?
A couple or family who have an eye for something unusual, or who wish to run a business from home and need extra accommodation in the two-bed apartment, or who wish to let the apartment to generate an income.
To view
Contact John Buggy Auctioneers, 056 7796161,
www.buggyauctioneers.com
www.MyHome.ie
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