Newpark Lodge, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, R95P97X

Newpark Lodge is a landmark detached Victorian residence in one of Kilkenny’s premier areas. The location on Castlecomer Road will appeal to buyers looking for a convenient and leafy location just minutes from Kilkenny City Centre. While in need of complete refurbishment, this fine house represents an excellent opportunity for the new owners to design and redevelop this house into a unique modern home in a highly sought-after location. It could also offer families the chance to create a better work-life balance involving remote/hybrid working, with children able to walk to school and activities. The light-filled and spacious layout extends to 3,054 Sq. Ft. / 283.7 Sq. M. (approx.) spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor comprises: porch, entrance hall, drawing room, living room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, back hall and guest WC. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, five well proportioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, plumbing in place for an-ensuite and walk-in hot press. GARDEN AND GROUNDS: Newpark Lodge sits peacefully on a secluded corner site (circa 0.29 Acre / 0.12 Hectares), offering a wonderful oasis of peace and tranquillity. The gardens are laid in lawn with mature trees, shrubs and wall creepers. There is plenty of parking to the front and side of the property. LOCATION: Newpark Lodge is superbly on Castlecomer Road which is one of the most desirable addresses in Kilkenny. There are excellent amenities in close proximity including primary and secondary schools. A 15-minute walk will take you in the centre of Kilkenny City, which is renowned for its excelling choice of restaurants, coffee houses, Market Cross and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, two cinemas and the Watergate Theatre. The property is also convenient for St. Luke’s General Hospital, UPMC Aut Even Hospital and Saint Canice’s Psychiatric Hospital. Kilkenny Golf Club is also in very close proximity to the property. A 5-minute drive will take you to the Kilkenny Link Road allowing easy access to Waterford, Carlow, Kildare and Dublin. Kilkenny Train Station at MacDonagh Junction is also in very close proximity with regular daily trains to Dublin and Waterford. Viewing of this unique property is highly recommended. GROUND FLOOR Porch 1.45m x 1,47m. Accessed through double doors with side windows and glass roof. Tiled floor. Double doors to entrance hall. Entrance Hall (including stairs) 5.92m x 1.68m + 3.29m x 1.35m. Spacious and light-filled L-shaped entrance hall with feature double height ceiling. Staircase up to first floor. Glass panel door to the rear of the property. Drawing Room 4.78m x 4.09m + 2.52m x 1.24m. A fine sized and bright dual aspect with with a feature south-facing bay window overlooking the fornt of the property. South-east facing gable end window. Open fireplace with cast-iron insert with decorative tiles, wooden surround and Marble hearth. Ceiling coving and recessed lighting. Living Room 4.28m x 4.00m. A well-proportioned and bright room overlooking the front of the property. South-facing window with original architrave and shutters. Open plan access through to the dining room. Dining Room 6.52m x 4.31m + 3.23m x 1.27m. A light-filled dual aspect room with a south-facing window to the front and a large full length west-facing gable end bay window. A glass panel doors leads through to the breakfast room and kitchen. Breakfast Room 4.67m x 3.45m. A spacious and bright dual aspect room with open plan access through to the kitchen. Door to entrance hall. Kitchen 4.79m x 3.65m. Fitted with cream country-style wall and floor units with tiled backsplash and wooden countertops. Electric double oven and hob. Plumbing in place for a dishwasher and washing machine. Space for a fridge/freezer. West-facing window overlooking the side garden. A glass panel doors give access to the back hall. Rear Hall & Back Staircase 5.07m x 1,41m. Outside door to side and rear of the property. Back staircase up to first floor level. Guest WC 1.85m x 1.68m. Comprising WC and wash hand basin. East-facing gable end window. FIRST FLOOR Landing 8.22m x 2.03m. Light-filled and spacious L-shaped landing with a feature double height ceiling to the front over the staircase. South-facing window to the front with original architrave and shutters. Tongue and groove floorboards. Bedroom One 5.25m x 3.80m + 2.49m x 1.26m. A large and bright dual aspect double bedroom with a feature south-facing bay window overlooking the front of the property. Fitted wardrobes and tongue and groove floorboards. East-facing gable end window. Bathroom One 3.13m x 2.11m. Comprising a bath, WC and wash hand basin. Window to the rear and tongue and groove floorboards. Bedroom Two 4.31m x 4.12m. A good-sized double bedroom with a south-facing window to the front of the property. Tongue and groove floorboards and fitted wardrobes. Connecting Hall 1.31m x 0.93m. Tongue and groove floorboards. Bedroom Three 4.28m x 3.79m + 3.22m x 1.32m. A large and bright dual aspect room with a south facing window to the front and a west-facing gable end bay window overlooking the side garden. Tongue and groove floorboards. Store Room / En-Suite 2.63m x 1.50m. Plumbing is in place for an en-suite. Tongue and groove floorboards. Window to the rear. Bathroom Two 2.63m x 1.60m + 0.77m x 1.08m. Comprising a bath, WC and wash hand basin. Enclosed shower cubicle. Window to the rear and tongue and groove floorboards. Rear Landing & Back Staircase 8.61m x 0.87m + 3.63m x 0.79m. A spacious and bright L-shaped area with three west-facing windows overlooking the side garden. Tongue and groove floorboards. Back staircase with an east-facing gable end window down to ground floor level. Bedroom Four 3.57m x 2.32m + 1.77m x 0.50m. A large single bedroom with an east-facing gable end window. Tongue and groove floorboards and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom Five 3.60m x 2.75m + 1.50m x 0.90m. A well-proportioned single bedroom with an east facing gable end window. Fitted wardrobes and tongue and groove floorboards. Walk-in Hot Press 1,50m x 1.99m. Fitted shelving and hot water cylinder.