Ballyogan House, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny, R95V663

Ballyogan House, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh is a substantial 7 bed period residence set in the most magnificent countryside of South County Kilkenny, benefitting from extensive frontage to the River Barrow and views of Brandon Hill and Blackstairs Mountains. The property has been exceptionally well maintained and provides generous accommodation 320sq m (3,444 sq ft) with a wealth of features. Located less then 5km from the historic village of Graiguenamangh, Ballyogan House is approached by a sweeping driveway and surrounded by mature and lush trees and landscaped gardens. The living accommodation which is arranged over 3 floors comprises of a main entrance hall with terrazzo tiled floor and companion reception rooms on either side both overlooking the gardens. On one side a gracious diningroom with oak timber floor which connects to the kitchen, on the other side a dual aspect drawing room with period marble fireplace which opens into a stunning conservatory on the south side. To the rear of the main hall is the library, livingroom with open fire and French doors to gardens. The kitchen is a real focal point of this home, with bespoke maple units, granite worktops and 4 oven Aga. Rear porch with half door. On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms (3 with shower rooms en-suite), 2 bathrooms, office, and box room. On the second floor there are 2 bedrooms both with shower rooms en-suite.

Outside the range of useful outbuildings including an 18th century mill with flagstone floor which was originally powered by a stream which still flows through the property, hayshed, stores, potting shed, utility, boiler/ pump house and a number of stone outbuildings including 3 stables. The gentle hillside setting of the property allows for stunning views and landscaped gardens planted with a wide variety of perennials, the gardens come alive with the sound of a freshwater stream. The farmland extends to c. 15.7ha (39 acres) of which c.4.45ha (c.11 acres) are planted to Christmas trees, the balance of the land being natural woodland and gardens. This part of County Kilkenny is steeped in history, Duiske Abbey in the village can be traced back to 1204 and the ancient monastic settlement of St. Mullins is only across the river. There are excellent sporting activities close by including, fishing, hiking, and golf at the championship Mount Juliet course and a host of water sport activities at Graiguenamangh. Ballyogan House combines a glorious setting an abundance of amenities and convenience to the M9 motorway which allows for easy access to Kilkenny City, Waterford and Dublin.