PICTURES: 'Architectural gem' in Laois with 19th century walled garden for €550,000

A property that has been described as an 'architectural gem' which has a 19th century walled garden has hit the market in Laois for €550,000. The Gardeners, Mount Henry, Killenard is a five-bed property that brings together an old stone period house and an architecturally designed modern residence. The selling agents are Hume Auctioneers. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

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The accommodation is extensive, stretching to a massive 270 sq.metres. There is a large winter sitting room in the older portion of the house, with central fireplace, and two distinctive relaxing spaces. Off it is a second reception room which could easily double as a guest bedroom, a large home office, a play-room, studio, or a fifth bedroom. The newer portion of the home provides a further large living room / dining room, with an open plan kitchen, and  spacious utility room.  On the first floor there are four double bedrooms. The master bedroom enjoys a spacious walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The family bathroom concludes the first-floor accommodation. The gardens extend to 1.66 acres of beautiful grounds. There is a private, fully enclosed, 19th century walled garden which extends to approximately one quarter of an acre, with sheds, which has been used for vegetable gardening, with poly-tunnel and poultry keeping, but could be converted to a lawn or gravel garden, or a private play area. There is a large paddock at the rear of the property.