On an elevated site with b eautiful views, this property is situated in a prime location close to Kildavin village and approximately three miles from Bunclody. Dating back to the 1600s, the house was almost a ruin when the present owners made plans to refurbish it five years ago.

After discovering a serious crack in one of the gable walls, they decided instead to knock the house down and rebuild it. This brand new property is now an exact replica of the original building, with just the addition of a small entrance porch.

Metal electronic gates open up onto a gravelled driveway and forecourt,with the property positioned sideways onto the road with views to Kildavin village. A small entrance porch leads to a goodsized entrance hall with red carpeting and a central staircase branching off in two directions. The upstairs balcony features a stained glass window, open timber beams and a chandelier.

To the right is a very large living room with cut stone fireplace and timber ceiling beams, along with windows overlooking the front, back and side of the property. To the left of the reception hall is an equally large kitchen with pine-effect fitted units and integrated appliances.

A green Rayburn cooker divides the workspace from the breakfast/dining area, which is large enough to house a couple of sofas and also features a beamed ceiling.

Off the kitchen is a utility room with fitted cupboards and a guest cloakroom, while a conservatory to the back of the reception hall features ceramic flooring and sliding doors linking it to the kitchen and living room.

Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms on one side of the staircase, the largest of which overlooks the front driveway and includes fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.

The other two bedrooms are doubles and are located to the rear. On the other side of the house, there are a further two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

At a right angle to the house, there is a separate stone built garage with three up-and-over steel doors.This could easily be converted into a self-contained apartment or workshop. There is also a single horse stable, together with a number of commercial quality dog kennels. A goodsizedpaddock is situatedto the front of the property.

The property has been extremely well maintained, and combines the comforts of moder n living with a 1600s farmhouse exterior. Kinsella Estates is handling the private treaty sale and can be contacted at 055- 26280, e-mail: carnew@kinsella.ie