Ladywell Lodge, Lady's Well Street, Thomastown, Kilkenny, R95 V3V2, Ireland

Ladywell Lodge is a gracious double fronted Period home conveniently located on Lady's Well Street in the heart of the vibrant and heritage town of Thomastown.

This magnificent home has been sympathetically restored by the current owner with great flair and design. The works carried out include a full rewire, plumbing and oil-fired central heating fitted with EPH Smart Heating Controls.

The property has been insulated throughout to include external walls and attic, ensuring a warm and cosy home. Other works carried out include a new beautiful cottage style kitchen and a stunning bathroom.

Ladywell Lodge is in walk-in condition throughout allowing its new owner to simply turn the key and move in.

The light-filled and spacious layout extends to 93 Sq. M. / 1,001 Sq. Ft. (approx.) spanning over two levels. The layout at ground floor level comprises: entrance hall, living room, sitting/dining room, kitchen and conservatory. The layout at first floor level comprises: landing area, three good sized bedrooms and a very spacious bathroom.

REAR AND SIDE GARDENS:
The sun-drenched and secluded south-west facing rear garden is a haven of tranquillity with the feeling of being hidden away in the countryside. French doors open out from the sitting room to a pebble sunken patio with barbecue area. A manicured lawn is bordered by curved pebble pathways and flowerbeds which were planted by the owner for biodiversity to attract birds, bees and butterflies. The garden is well stocked with many herbaceous flowering plants, shrubs and a stunning array of old roses, many which were planted by the previous generation of the current owner's family, who took great pride in the building's heritage. A neat hedge runs along the boundary line with the neighbouring property and the old Abbey to the rear, which is a 13th century listed National Monument and creates a highly unique and spectacular backdrop. An archway leads through to the side rose filled courtyard.

LOCATION:
There are many important amenities in Thomastown including St. Mary's National School, Grennan College Secondary School, Thomastown Creche & Montessori School and Thomastown Primary Care Centre. The soon to be opened state of the art new modern 95 bed St. Columba's Hospital Community Nursing Unit in addition to a 20 bed Dementia unit, additional to the very popular Assisted Living Bungalows.

Thomastown is a highly renowned Heritage Town of great character with a vast rang of sporting amenities to include Tennis & Basketball, Salmon & Trout fishing on the beautiful River Nore, which is also home to Ireland's first outdoor Olympic sized pool, The Weir Pool. Riverside walks and highly successful Athletic, Football and GAA Hurling Clubs which produced the 2024 All Ireland Champions.

There is a lovely selection of Cafes, popular traditional pubs and a range of restaurants, notably 2024 Best Newcomer in Leinster in The Irish Restaurant Awards (Tabu) and Lekker Food Collection, a French Bakery/patisserie & South African café who recently won the Gold Award Winning "Taste of Ireland". There is a wide range of local grocers and supermarkets including the well-stocked SuperValu and Lidl.

The luxurious Mount Juliet Estate offers many amenities including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, home to 2023 Irish Open Championship and formally The World Matchplay. The estate offers fine dining at the Michelin Starred Lady Helen Restaurant in the original 260-year-old country manor and The Hound at Hunter's Yard.

There are several tertiary schools such as the Pottery Skills School, Grennan Craft Mill, Grennan College Equestrian School and the School of Food.

Thomastown has many historic old local Mills, world renowned Jerpoint Abbey which attracts approx. 250,000 visitors annually, a restored Concert Hall which attracts many renowned musical artists & plays, & a highly successful annual Creative Arts Festival. Thomastown is renowned for its welcoming friendly atmosphere.

A 20-minute drive will take you into Kilkenny city (R700) which has many tourist attractions including Kilkenny Castle and is one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. A 45-minute drive will take you to many beautiful beaches in Wexford & Waterford. The travelling time by car to Waterford is 30-minutes (M9 Motorway) and to Dublin is 1-hour and 45-minutes. The train journey from Thomastown Train Station to Heuston Station in Dublin is 1-hour & 50-minutes makes retaining a city job in Dublin, while living the country dream in a welcoming & sociable town, an easily attainable reality.