Dunleckney Cottage, Dunleckney, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow,

On about 1 acre / 0.4 hectare.    A former shooting lodge on the Dunleckney Estate this elegant villa is now set within 1 acre of its own idyllic grounds that include many mature shrubs and trees. Dating to circa 1850 the house is most attractive and while in need of upgrading there is a lovely homely atmosphere and some fine architectural detail, such as the original curved timber sash windows to the bow windows on the southwest side of the house, an original staircase with plain square balustrade and carved mahogany handrail or much of the original ceiling plasterwork that remains throughout the house.

Superbly located on the periphery of Bagenalstown, a medium sized provincial market town with good shopping, the cottage has a lovely rural aspect with views to the river Barrow but benefits the main street being a short stroll away. In the 18^th Century Lord Bagenal, a local landed gentleman with vast estates in the area laid out plans for the town with a strong analogy to Versailles, France. Although unfinished this influence can be seen most readily seen in the Courthouse design, which strongly resembles that of Versailles.

Lying a short distance from the N9 trunk road and nearly equidistance of Carlow and Kilkenny there is excellent road access, the N9 being currently upgraded to by-pass Carlow and eventually provide a dual-carriageway between Dublin and Waterford with a spur to Kilkenny. The Dublin to Waterford train line also passes through the town and gives good access to nearby Carlow, as well as Kilkenny to the southeast and obviously Dublin and Waterford cities. The river Barrow is a navigable waterway and scenic walks can be enjoyed along the towpath.

The house is laid out in the classic Georgian villa style, appearing single storey to the front but in fact utilising a hillside setting to comprise 2 stories with the lower floor opening out at ground level to the rear. The attractive gardens include an old stone coach house, kitchen garden and well-timbered grounds making the house most private from the road and when combined with the homely interior could make a most pleasing home following some upgrading.

 

Upper Ground Floor

Reception Hall (SE) with original cornice and central rose and connecting doors into the principal reception rooms and the stair hall, which has a delightful Georgian staircase to the lower ground floor.

Drawing Room (SE, SW) with cornice, open fireplace and a delightful picture bow window with curved timber sash window.

Bedroom 1 (SE, NE) with ceiling cornice, fitted wardrobes, folding timber doors into an en-suite dressing area.

Bedroom 2 (SW) with open fireplace and ceiling cornice.

Bedroom 3 (NE) with open fireplace and ceiling cornice.

Bathroom (NW, NE) with fitted cast iron bath, tiled walls, whb with fitted storage cupboard, WC.

Lower Ground Floor

Dining Room (SW) timber fireplace with tiled inset.

Sitting Room (SW, NW) open fireplace with tiled insert and fitted bookcase.

Kitchen (NW, NE) with Rayburn oil fired cooker, range of fitted wall and floor units with integrated stainless steel sink, exposed timber beams to ceiling and a tiled floor. Separate pantry with fitted shelving.

Utility / Boot Room (NW) with fitted floor units and a stainless steel sink. Door to outside

Bedroom 4 (SE) with fitted wardrobes and connecting door into:

Shower Room / Laundry Room (NE) with a corner cabinet shower, Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine and WC

Services

Water from private well, drainage to septic tank, mains ESB, telephone

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