The Stationmasters Cottage, No 439 Railway Cottage, Sallins, Co. Kildare

This stationmaster's house is like something you would see on a postcard. Dating back to the 1890's the house has charm and character in abundance and has been lovingly restored and upgraded to enjoy all the conveniences of modern living. With a B2 energy rating it comes to the market ready for you to put your own stamp on it. This exceptional three-bedroom home (with an additional home office) has been refurbished and extended to a very high standard recently, and still retains many period features which include granite and brick faade, thick walls, 10ft high ceilings throughout, sash windows and beautiful original cast iron fireplaces. Deceptively spacious c. 120 sq. mts., the accommodation comprises a generous entrance hallway with a stunning original archway and doors leading to a study, bathroom, a light filled living room with double bay window and feature fireplace. The kitchen /dining room is very cleverly designed to the rear of the house with a feature original brick wall, shaker style kitchen units, a hidden gem of a walk-in pantry, an additional storage room, centre island with seating and under counter storage and French doors which lead to a sun-drenched patio area, making the most of the natural light. A spacious utility room is attached to the kitchen completing the accommodation on the ground floor. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, and a beautiful shower room with rainfall shower head, marble effect tiling and a contemporary Crittall-style shower screen. There is also a large attic space with a pull-down access ladder. Outside there is off street parking to the front for two car spaces. To the rear there is a large patio area and a large rear garden that could be laid out to provide extra storage or where one can design their own dream garden. The garden size is roughly 20m x 12m.

LOCATION:
Located in a row of charming one and two storey cottages, originally used to house the Station Master of the nearby train station, No. 439 is very private in its location due to the unassuming entryway from the main Sallins Road. The house is a short stroll to the bustling village of Sallins. Commuting to Dublin is easy with the train station a 2-minute walk from the property, and the M7 Motorway just a 5-minute drive away. Sallins is a bustling community, well served with schools, shops, GAA pitches, scouts' den, pubs, and restaurants, not to mention the renowned 'Two Cooks Restaurant' and the famous Lock 13 Gastropub and Brewery, there is something for everyone here.
The SuperValu Store is on your doorstep and the Tesco Superstore, and shopping centre is only minutes away. Naas is a short drive away for additional shopping, bars, and restaurants, as well as many leisure facilities including K Leisure, Killashee hotel and the Osprey. Sporting enthusiasts will enjoy racing at the nearby Naas, Punchestown & Curragh racecourses and any golfer is well catered for with Naas Golf course around the corner, along with Palmerstown Golf Course, Millicent Clane, and the world-renowned K-Club just a short drive. Whether you are an avid walker or cyclist, the Grand Canal Greenway offers scenic views overlooking the surrounding countryside and wildlife. The Grand Canal Greenway Bike Hire caters for all your cycling needs for excursions lasting a few hours, up to a full day.

ACCOMMODATION:

Entrance Hall 2.94m x 2.67m With black & white clay tile, coving.

Bathroom 2.5m x 1.71m With bath, pedestal W.H.B and W.C. Tiled floor & part tiled walls.

Study Room 2.16m x 1.12m With built in desktop & wooden flooring.

Living Room 4.44m x 4.13m With large bay window, double sash windows, original cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth & wooden flooring. coving & ceiling rose.

Kitchen / Dining Room 8.02m x 3.64m With feature brick wall, shaker style kitchen with hidden walk in pantry, centre island with sink, breakfast bar & under counter storage. Oven & five ring gas hob, integrated dishwasher & bin storage.

Utility Room 1.8m x 1.41m With sink, plumbed for washing machine, under counter storage & wooden flooring.

UPSTAIRS Landing & attic storage & attic ladder
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Bedroom 1 3.67m x 3.19m With feature original cast iron fireplace & large picture window.

Bedroom 2 3.69m x 3.06m With feature original cast iron fireplace & large picture window.

Bedroom 3 3.71m x 2.53m With large picture window.

Shower Room 3.67m x 1.15m With walk in shower cubicle with rainfall shower head & crittal shower door, W.H.B & W.C, marble effect tiling.

OUTSIDE/FEATURES:

- Stone Drive.
- Large rear patio area.
- Large site.
- Original Blue Bangor Roof Slates
- B2 Energy rating.
- New gas combi boiler.
- Gas Fired central heating.
- Newly fitted sash windows.
- Newly fitted solid timber front door.
- Bespoke bathroom and shower room.
- Beautiful tiling throughout.
- Shaker style newly fitted kitchen.
- 10ft high ceilings throughout.
- Period cast iron original fireplaces.