Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Description
2 The Glen is a superbly designed four bedroom detached two storey house with outstanding living and bedroom accommodation and exceptional features throughout. It has a separate detached garage of 24 sq.m (266 sq.ft). The house extends to 371 sq.m (4,000 sq.ft.). It is bright throughout and very private. It is within easy reach of the Clubhouse.
The property is on an elevated site of almost one acre, with mature hedges bounding neighbouring properties, twin paddocks at rear – property of Mount Juliet, uninterrupted, private views of the countryside and 4th Green of the world-renowned Jack Nicklaus designed Mount Juliet Championship Golf Course.
The property was designed by Aidan Powell, Architect, Dublin to provide bright, comfortable and flexible accommodation, sympathetic with its environs. The property enjoys a south, south-west orientation.
The gardens were designed by Martin Brady and incorporate extensive patios to take advantage of the views and sun-light finished in Indian sandstone, cedar wood, Kilkenny marble and modern pavers. Most of the garden is laid out in lawn with extensive planting in a mixture of ornamental shrubs, trees and bulbs.
The house is built from insulated concrete formwork with higher U values than conventional block-built house (insulation on the outside, reinforced concrete in the centre).
The accommodation comprises the following:
- Double entrance doors to vestibule with Moreno glass chandelier, through semi-glazed double doors to;
- Large entrance hall with feature Kelly Hoppen designed Limestone fireplace. This area can also be used for entertaining (seats 16 comfortably);
- At the end of the hall there is a curved staircase finished with Crème Marfil and stainless steel bespoke balustrade;
- Guest w.c. & w.h.b. with separate cloakroom off hall;
- Left through double semi-glazed doors to TV room with built-in curved units for TV system. Double patio doors. Feature limestone inset double gas (LPG) fire;
- Right through double semi-glazed doors to sitting room with feature Kelly Hoppen designed full-height feature limestone fireplace. Double patio doors. Hand-made centre lighting;
- Door to kitchen with wine cellar off;
- At the rear of the house, taking advantage of the sunny orientation, is a superb kitchen by Siematic with Gaggenau appliances, dining area with double patio doors to rear patio, study with extensive built-in storage, utility room and separate bathroom. There is a bay off the kitchen with seating and full length bi-folding patio doors to a raised patio. Rear hallway to internal courtyard and external garage.
- Upstairs are 4 double bedrooms each with ensuite with extensive built in wardrobes and a master suite with seating, dressing and large bathing areas, balcony with magnificent views over the golf course and countryside.
Other Features include:
- Geo-thermal underfloor heating throughout;
- I-light low voltage dimmable lighting system with pre-set mood lighting schemes (programmable to requirements of user)
- Smarthomes integrated communications cabling throughout the house (secure home network incorporating telephone system, Satellite TV, Broadband-internet, computer and print management, audio and CCTV);
- Multi-room audio system;
- 10ft. ceilings downstairs, 9ft. upstairs;
- Bespoke joinery, cornices;
- Flooring – Crème Marfil, Travertine, Wenge and 100% Wood carpets;
- Burglar Alarm;
- Soft colours throughout. All walls are covered with wallpaper.
This property is situated on Mount Juliet Estate, Ireland's leading country estate. Mount Juliet Estate is located approximately 20 minutes from Kilkenny, 30 minutes from Waterford and just over one hour from Dublin.
Mount Juliet Manor House is an architectural gem which pays tribute to eighteenth century craftsmanship while the Estate is steeped in history dating back to the 15th century. The Manor House is home to the Lady Helen Restaurant which has been awarded a prestigious Michelin star.
The Estate is a golfers' paradise with the signature Jack Nicklaus 18-hole golf course and newly developed Clubhouse. For those seeking golf tuition, The Paul McGinley Golf Academy is an advanced golf training facility which includes the Trackman golf swing analysis software, a number of driving bays – ideal for those wishing to enhance their game.
Mount Juliet Estate offers a range of activities including an Equestrian Centre which offers basic tuition, trail riding, and cross country, an archery range, salmon and trout fishing on the River Nore which runs through the Estate, falconry demonstrations and a Health Club with a 15 metre heated swimming pool and treatment suites.
Just five minutes' walk from the Manor house, is the newly developed Hunter's Yard with its bright and spacious rooms. A tranquil hideaway adjacent to our Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course featuring the tempting menus of the recently opened restaurant, The Hound.
Property size: 371 sq/m