Convent goes on the market
SEVEN-BEDROOM RESIDENCE ON 52 ACRES IN KILCOOLE HAS A €775,000 PRICE TAG
erty over the decades. Originally the driveway swept across the front of the property and housed two gate lodges, one at each end. While the fulllength driveway is still in existence today, it is not enjoyed by the property due to the construction of the adjacent primary school.
Additionally, of the two gate lodges, only the north lodge remains while the south lodge was removed to make way for a new church in 1968.
Behind the front door of the main residence, there are countless period features, including decorative plaster ceilings and stone flooring. All windows in the building are timber sash frames with one Venetian window on the first floor directly above the panelled door.
The hallway boasts sandstone tiles, complimented by panelled pilasters while to the left of hall is a chapel, complete with a varnished parquet floor and stained glass panels, facing onto the rear garden.
The drawing room has decorative cornices and magnificent high ceilings, and is further enhanced by an original stone fireplace – one of many throughout the building.
Downstairs there is also a sitting room with ancillary accommodation following through.
The timber staircase provides access to the ground floor/basement return level, basement and first floor. Each floor is accompanied by a spacious landing/lobby accommodation.
Descending through the property, toilet and shower accommodation is provided via a later addition to the original structure, but still period in nature. The basement level offers functional accommodation boasting a good size kitchen and dining room, with original pantry, stores and coal bunkers.
Heading up to the first floor level, there is a reception lobby, directly in front of which is an impressive room, currently used as a meditation space. This room enjoys stunning views across the garden and over the grounds. One of the house’s many original fireplaces, as well as ornate ceiling cornicing, can be found here.
Seven bedrooms are also located on the first floor and are finished to a moderate standard, in keeping with the current owner’s requirements. The bedrooms are laid out via partitions and could be returned to former layout and size.
The property benefits from a beautifully manicured walled garden with lawns, vegetable patches, fruit trees and flower beds, as well as a small greenhouse. Until recently the acres of land included in the estate had been farmed and used as grazing for livestock.