This quaint riverside home in Kilkenny is on the market for €675,000
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom property, this enchanting home is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter, more peaceful pace of life.
Nestled on circa six acres of land comprising gardens, paddocks and riverfrontage to the Kings River, you’ll find the Mill House in Newtown, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. The original Mill House was built circa 1680 to 1750 by the Sweetman family who also owned the nearby Newtown Castle.
According to the listing on Daft.ie, current owners purchased Mill House in 2006, at which time they carried out major renovations to modernise the property. A downstairs bathroom was added along with a handcrafted kitchen, bookcases, wardrobes and bathroom cabinets. The windows were also upgraded and replaced with Swedex windows.
Spanning over two levels, the accommodation extends to 205 sq. m and comprises and entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, inner hall, study, walk-in hot press, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Donegal Quartz tiles line the floor in the entrance hall while a carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor. Double doors open into the living room. Spacious and light filled, a south-facing window overlooks the river outside while an original Inglenook fireplace with two wooden beams warms the room on colder days
In the dining room, there is a large south-facing feature picture window to the front of the property. Further inside is the kitchen. Handmade ivory coloured units provide storage, complemented by a granite worktop and undermount kitchen sink. A feature wooden half door leads out to the front of the property while there is open plan access to the utility.
The study is cosy and bright with a sunny west-facing gable end window. A bedroom, guest WC, bathroom and inner hall complete the ground floor accommodation.
Three further bedrooms are located upstairs along with a bathroom and hot press.
Externally, Mill House sits on approximately six acres of gardens with adjoining paddocks. The gardens are dotted with specimen trees, shrubs and hedging.The property also comes with fishing rights.
The front gardens are planted with colourful heathers, herbaceous and flowering plants and trees including a Japanese maple. For al fresco dining, the sun-drenched flagstone patio area is the perfect space to entertain guests. Further down the garden past the house, you’ll find a sheltered lawned area with extensive river frontage to the Kings River.
Outbuildings include two barns with power and plug sockets – the larger of the two is currently used as a work studio – a laundry room which has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer, a fuel house and a pump house which also houses the water softener.
A large sun-drenched decked area accessed from bedrooms three and four has magnificent views of the gardens, paddocks, Kings River and the surrounding picturesque countryside. Steps leap up to a vegetable garden/orchard which is well stocked with any number of different fruit and veg.
Conveniently located in the townland of Newtown in the parish of Kells, the property is well set up with all necessary amenities nearby.
Currently on the market for €675,000, the property is on sale through Sherry FitzGerald McCreery. Viewing is advised however, you can take a virtual tour of the Mill House in our gallery below.
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