Newtown Stud Callan, County Kilkenny

Description
A wonderful family home set on c.21.25 acres of prime agricultural land. The residence, which is approached by a c.250 metre, tree-lined avenue, is a c.2,860 sq.ft., single storey house and is located in the centre of the farm. The land is in two fields and two paddocks, with water laid on. The equestrian facilities are first class, with 15 stable (potential for more if required), tack room, lunging ring and hay barn. The house is very well designed with many outstanding features including the large panel teak windows which make this a very bright house. The drawing room and dining room can open into one large room, which is ideal for entertaining. There are four double bedrooms, one ensuite, bathroom, mud room, study, kitchen/dining, drawing room, living room, dining room and utility. The mature lawns are well maintained. The c.250 metre, tree lined avenue splits to provide separate and convenient lorry access to the stables. Location: Situated in a quite area, close to Callan town (c.3 miles), and within a short drive to Kilkenny city (8.5 miles). Travel time to Dublin has recently been shortened to under an hour and a half with the opening of the M9 motorway, which is just c.7.3 miles from the property. Located in the heart of good hunting land with the Kilkenny Hunt, Kilmoganny Harriers and the Tipperary Hunt all close by.

Features
15 Loose boxes
Lunging ring
2,860 sq.ft residence
Close to Callan, Kilkenny, Waterford and M9.
Electric Gates
Oil fired central heating
Sceptic tank
Well water and group scheme

BER Details
BER: E2
BER No. XXX
Energy Performance Indicator: XXX kWh/m²/yr

Accommodation
Entrance Hall: Solid timber double doors to the front of the house. Sitting room: 4.8m x 3.6m - Open fire with stone surround and built in shelves to the side. Three panel teak windows and door to the front of the house. Glazed door to entrance hall and door to kitchen. Kitchen: 5.2 x 3.7 - Spacious kitchen area with tiled floor and splashback. Fitted wall and floor presses, extensive worktop space, AGA cooker and built-in electric oven. Dining area: 3.5 x 4.1 - The kitchen opens into the dining area which has recently been extended. This is a bright room with a corner window and side door to wheelchair accessible ramp. Utility: Accessed from an opening off the kitchen, this room was recently extended and has new floor and wall presses. There is a tiled floor and stainless steel sink. Plumbed for the washing machine and dryer. Hotpress. Mud room /WC: 2.2m x 1.9m - Located to the rear of the house, adjacent to the back door, this toilet is wheelchair accessible and has a tiled floor. There is ample room for the storage of boots and coats. Study: 4.8m x 2.3m - An internal room with feature glazed wall. Located close to the glazed paned at the rear door which provide natural light into the room. There is also a roof light and a wall of shelves. This room is ideal as an office, study or playroom. Formal dining room: 7.3m x 4.7m - This room is bright and spacious and has the three panel teak windows and door to the front. This room is ideal for entertaining as there are timber sliding and folding doors on either side of the feature stone chimney. These can be opened into the drawing room, making a very large area, when required. Living room: 7.3m x 4.6m: Open fireplace with stone surround. Three panel teak window and door to the frond as well as a three panel teak window to the side. Carpet. Master bedroom: 5.4m x 3.6m - Large double bedroom, six door built in wardrobes and overhead presses, vanity unit, carpet floor cover and ensuite. Ensuite: Tiled floor and wall presses, shower, whb, jacuzzi bath, wc and bidet. Bedroom 2: 3m x 3.5m - Double bedroom with four door built-in wardrobes and presses overhead. Carpet. Bedroom 3: 3m x 3.2m - Double bedroom with three door built-in wardrobes and presses overhead. There is a wash hand basin in the corner.. Carpet. Bedroom 4: 3m x 3.5m - Double bedroom with four door built-in wardrobes and presses overhead. Carpet. Storage closet. Bathroom: 2.9m x 1.6m - Tiled floor and walls, bath and shower (triton t90) WC: 1.6m x 1.9m - Fully tiled. There is duel access to a small lobby outside the toilet to ensure that guest need not enter the bedroom wing.

Directions
From Callan: Take the old Kilkenny road, towards Kilkenny and take the turn to the right (signposted for Kells), continue for c.2.5 miles and the property is on the left hand side.
From Kilkenny: Take the N76 south towards Callan for c.6.6 miles. Turn left at Tullamaine and continue for c0.7 miles and take the next turn left. Continue for a further 1 mile and the property is on the left hand side.

Viewing Details
By appointment only

The Land
The Land: This is superior quality land, set out in two large fields and two paddocks with the equestrian buildings conveniently located in the centre of the holding. The land is well fenced, with timber post and rail fencing and well maintained hedges. Water to both fields. Buildings: There are three farm building A) Stable Block -c. 340 sq.m This is an American style stable block with 13 stables and a central corridor. One of the stables is a double unit and each has water. There is a sliding door at either end of the corridor. Within this block are two large 'dry store' area which could easily be converted into more stables. There is also a separate tack room. B) Lunging arena and 2 x stables. c230 sq.m The arena is a large square building which is ideal for schooling horses. C) Hay barn Three span hay barn with corrugated roof, one side is open and the other has a corrugated wall.