The Old Church, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick, V94HC5F

"The Old Church", a former Church of Ireland building, designed by prominent Dublin architect Edward Henry Carson, converted to a private residence in 1997 and refurbished, extended and redecorated in 2015. This magnificent contemporary family home is a limestone building with buttresses, a vestry, a belfry, Gothic doorways, pointed arches, and a multitude of stained glass windows — both high pointed and multifoil rose-shaped. The extension added a sunroom at ground level and a master bedroom on the first floor. The extension is an architect-designed steel structure which integrates with the original church roof design. A superbly converted Church with exceptional character offering wonderful family living with space and light throughout as a modern comfortable home. Accommodation includes entrance porch, hall, four reception rooms, five bedrooms, utility, four bathrooms. Accommodation: Entrance Porch: 3.04m (10"0") x 2.1m (6"11") Limestone steps leads to the gable-fronted side porch where the main entrance door has a pointed limestone arch and marble columns either side. The teak double-leaf doors open into a porch with a stained-glass window. Another teak door leads to the main hallway. Oak flooring. Hallway: 8.02m (26"4") x 2.07m (6"9") The hallway features a walk-in cloakroom, a plaque marking the 1871 consecration of the church and another plaque under a stained-glass window that was erected by Daniel Fitzgerald Gabbett in memory of his late father. Feature: part of the pulpit has been adapted to form the base of a turning staircase. Bathroom: 3.07m (10"1") x 1.07m (3"6") High stained glass leaded window depicting a biblical scene. Modern bathroom, refit 2017. Bath. Shower. w.c .and wash hand basin with 2 storage presses underneath. Tiled flooring. Partially tiled wall. Living Room: Located off the hallway is a large living room which has high ceilings, three-pointed stained glass window and a fireplace with a black Nestor Martin stove nestled in an open fireplace Family Room: 3.08m (10"1) x 3.02m (9"11")Timber-floored family room. Kitchen/Dining Room: 6.03m (19"9") x 3.08m (10"1") A large kitchen/dining room connecting to the light-filled conservatory. The open-plan kitchen/dining room has a centre island, a tiled floor and three stained-glass windows. The kitchen has ultra-modern cream units with a red glass splashback. Oak double doors under a pointed archway lead to the utility room underneath the belfry. The old rear stone wall of the church now forms an internal wall, access to the Conservatory. Conservatory: 4.02m (13"2") x 7.04m (23"1") Steps from the kitchen lead down to an expansive contemporary cream-coloured conservatory with an exposed stone wall and large windows. The new addition to the old gable end is a semi-circular sunroom with a bank of three large windows and two glass doors that open onto a patio. The exposed stonework in the conservatory is another reminder of the building's heritage, bringing a touch of the traditional to this modern home. Utility Room: 3.04m (10"0") x 2.02m (6".8") A second ornate entrance at the back of the building leads to a room which was originally the vestry but has creatively been turned into a utility area with fitted units as well as two rose windows. Overhead is the original belfry which still has some wrought iron features.There is a stainless steel sink, a tiled floor and oak double doors join on to the kitchen, while a further two lead outside. First Floor: Master Suite: 6.07m (19"11") x 4.08m (13"5") In the semi-circular master bedroom added on during the extension, one wall is dominated by a huge rose window with nine multifoil stained glass openings including a large circular one. On the other side of this wall is a library/living room with bookshelves. Two large sky lights. Ensuite: with shower, w.c. and wash hand basin, fully tiled. Master Suite Living area: 6.03m (19"9") x 3.08m (10"1") From the master bedroom there is a living space / home office (originally a library) with exposed beams. Built in bookshelves. Bedroom 2: 2.07m (6"9") x 3.06m (10"0") Original oak beams fitted into the roof space of the old church. Ensuite: Bedroom 3: 2.05m (6"9") x 3.02m (9"11") Original oak beams fitted into the roof space of the old church. Bedroom 4: 1.05m (3"5") x 2.05m (6"9") Original oak beams fitted into the roof space of the old church. Bedroom 5: 4.06m (13"4") x 7.04m (23"1") Original oak beams fitted into the roof space of the old church. Bathroom: 2.08m (6"10") x 2.05m (6"9") Cast-iron bath on a raised timber floor. Skylight. Original oak beams fitted into the roof space of the old church. Outside: The home is approached via a gravelled driveway with wrought-iron gates flanked on each side by a pair of limestone piers, finished with chamfered corners and inset panels featuring cross motifs. The tree lined gardens extend to over half an acre filled with lush greenery. To the rear there is a large gravelled patio area and a separate garage. Features: Mid 19th century build, Gothic revival style. Original features include a hipped and pitched slate roof, buttresses, limestone walls and surrounds, exposed roof beams and timber floors & doors, archways, marble columns and a section of the original pulpit. The windows are double glazed, with secondary external glazing to the 12 elegantly colourful stained-glass windows. High ceilings, 12ft to 14ft. Services: Heat recovery ventilation system. Zoned heating. Upgraded wall and roof insulation. Note: Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.