Castletown, Athboy, Co Meath
Castletown, Athboy, Co Meath
Type
Detached House
Status
Sale Agreed
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
4
Size
233 sq.m.
BER
EPI: 173.88 kWh/m2/yr
Description
Built-in the late nineties and now well established, the stunning residence spans a generous 233 square meters, standing on its own private landscaped site, within the bustling town of Athboy. This four-bedroom property harmoniously combines elegance and convenience, ideal for family living. Presenting in excellent and tasteful decorate order, it has been extensively retrofitted in recent years and is within easy walking distance of the town, with its extensive lineup of amenities, including primary and secondary schools.
Viewing is a must and can be simply arranged by calling the agents for an appointment.
ACCOMMODATION
Please refer to the floor plan, contained within the suite of photographs, for layout and approximate dimensions.
Ground floor:-
ENTRANCE HALL
A bright and inviting entrance foyer. Hardwood hall door flanked by glazed panels. Solid Maple wood flooring. Walnut staircase leading to first floor. Recessed lighting. Alarm control panel. Gate intercom.
SITTING ROOM
Double doors leading from entrance hall. Featuring cast iron fireplace with magnificent carved timber surround and mantle. Recessed lighting together with pendent light. Bay window.
DINING ROOM
Solid Maple wood flooring. Recessed lighting together with pendent light. Dual aspect room featuring bay window. Opening to:
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Beautifully bright dual aspect room south facing room featuring bay window. Extensively fitted with a range of Maple base and wall mounted kitchen shaker cabinetry, with bar area, incorporating 1.5 bowl sink, double oven, integrated under-counter fridge, integrated dishwasher, under-counter microwave and five ring gas hob. Tile wall surfaces over countertops. Tile floor. Recessed lighting together with pendent light. Exterior door.
UTILITY ROOM
Again, comprehensively fitted with a range of base and wall mounted Maple shaker cabinetry incorporating sink unit. Space provision for washing machine, tumble dryer and tall fridge freezer. Tile wall surfaces over countertops. Tile floor. Recessed lighting. Exterior door.
GUEST WC
Incorporates toilet and wash hand basin set in unit. Complete floor and wall tiling.
HOME OFFICE / BEDROOM 5
Dual aspect room featuring French doors to front elevation flanked by glazed panel. Recessed lighting together with pendent light. Heating controls.
CLOAKROOM / STORAGE
A useful and versatile storage space off the hallway.
BEDROOM 4
Solid Maple wood flooring. Recessed lighting.
ENSUITE
Incorporates corner entry shower cubicle fitted with Triton T90Z power shower along with toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. Complete floor and wall tiling. Recessed lighting.
First floor:-
Tongue and groove timber floors throughout except where otherwise stated.
LANDING
Dual aspect making for a beautifully bright central space. Recessed lighting.
MASTER BEDROOM
Incorporates extensive wardrobe cabinetry which includes inconspicuous dressing area. Recess lighting. Dual aspect.
ENSUITE
Incorporates large shower with slider enclosure fitted with thermostatic valve shower. Toilet and wash hand basin also. Complete floor and wall tiling. Recessed lighting.
HOTPRESS
Hot water tank. Shelved.
BEDROOM 2
Highly spacious double room. Window protrusion which gives a lovely view over front garden.
BEDROOM 3
Wall to wall fitted wardrobe units incorporating vanity unit / study desk.
BATHROOM
Incorporates bath, toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. Complete floor and wall tiling. Recessed lighting.
Second floor:
LOFT SPACE
Versatile space and suited to a multitude of purposes, featuring two Velux type windows. Recessed lighting. Access to attic space.
FEATURES INCLUDE
Four spacious bedrooms and a versatile range of reception rooms
Recent internal joinery retrofit, includes Walnut internal doors
LED lighting and electrical fittings upgrade
Beanbag wi-fi zoned heating remote controls, via phone
Oil fired central heating
Sky satellite dish and Saorview aerial
Eir broadband
Monitored security alarm
Beautiful landscaped gardens
Electronically controlled gated entrance, with SIM
Secure block-built garden shed
Hypervolt 32amp car charger for hybrid/full electric car charging with facility to add solar panel connection
Offers both privacy and kerb appeal
Easy walking distance town centre with schools, both primary and secondary
Convenient to Trim, Kells, Navan and the M3 motorway
OUTSIDE
The property is secured from the road by wrought iron remote controlled entrance gates set between cut-stone piers and roadside wall. From the entrance a cobbled drive flanked by lawns enclosed by kerbing, leads to the residence. The front garden is otherwise decorated with a fine Ash tree, Weeping Willow and Weeping Pear along with Bay, Hazel and Eucalyptus amongst other species. The secure, enclosed and sunny rear garden has gated access by the sides of the residence and most importantly has a south facing aspect. This area features a beautifully developed raised Indian Sandstone patio and is further complimented and decorated by raised flowers beds, herb garden and flowering plants along with apple, pear and weeping cherry trees. To the west side of the residence lies a useful block-built garden shed with power and light. The grounds are lit by exterior lighting.
LOCATION
Set on the fringe and within easy walking distance of Athboy, on its own independent and private landscaped site, Castletown is nicely set back from the road which it abuts, the N51 (Drogheda/Slane/Navan/Delvin route). This is a popular location with Dublin city (and environs) commuters for many reasons, not least its convenience to the M3, only 13 km (Junction 9 Navan North).
A small but vibrant town set within the Boyne Valley, Athboy with its great sense of community, boasts a wealth of shopping outlet, facilities, clubs and amenities to cater for its resident population. These include both primary and post-primary schools, as well as Athboy Childcare Centre (3 months to 12 years) along with an afterschool club; supermarkets; pharmacies; credit union; various unique hostelries; tennis and basketball courts; a public library; and GAA, rugby and soccer pitches together with an array of community and recreational groups. Local hospitality can be enjoyed at The Darnley Lodge Hotel, a popular spot for dining and events. The Fair Green, encompassing six-and-a-half acres and where locals traded livestock for centuries, now stands transformed into a beautiful parkland type amenity with pathways and public benches.
The local Gaeltacht area of Rathcairn is located only 5 km from Athboy. There, there is a full-day creche service together with both primary and secondary schools, both teaching through the medium of the Irish language, together with a shop, pub, village hall and church.
Athboy on the N51 is located 16 km west of the county town of Navan, which provides an expanded range of facilities. Offering alternative shopping and recreational facilities, the nearby heritage towns of Trim and Kells lie 11 km and 13 km distant respectively. Dublin lies just 55 km to the southeast. Conveniently, the M50 (Junction 6) and the Blanchardstown Centre, can be reached after a 38-minute drive or so primarily along the M3. Commuters can also exploit an economical route via the upgraded R154 (Dublin (Blackbull)/Athboy Road) and an untolled portion of the M3 motorway. Additionally, Bus Eireann runs an excellent commuter bus service (Route 111) to Dublin City Centre, with a stop in the town centre.
There is lots to do in or about Athboy including annual festivals namely, The Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, held over each June bank holiday weekend, and the Púca Festival, an immersive Halloween festival, with the local Hill of Ward featuring heavily as a setting. Tlachtga, now known as the Hill of Ward, is an important prehistoric site near the town having views towards the other important hills of Meath, including Tara, Loughcrew and the Hill of Lloyd, all too worthy of a visit. The nearby Girley Bog Walk is ideal for a simple trek, with or without dogs. In nearby Trim, King John's Castle, a most majestic sight, is the largest existing Norman Castle in Europe. There one can enjoy the Slí na Sláinte walking trail which starts at the Castle on the Boyne, routes along the Porchfields passing by the monuments at Newtown, returning along the Dublin road and capturing magnificent sights and views of other landmarks along the way. In the opposite direction towards Westmeath, undiscovered by many, is Mullaghmeen Forest, Europe's largest planted Beech forest, and then there is the picturesque village of Fore, with its magical Abbey and associated seven wonders, together with its nearby addition, Fore Distillery, which turns out rum and poitín. Other high-profile attractions include Slane Castle; Brú na Bóinne including Newgrange; Slieve Na Calliagh (Meath's highest point at 276 meters); Bective Abbey; Battle of the Boyne visitor centre; seaside at Bettystown; horse racing at Navan and Bellewstown; golf at Headfort (including a championship course), Royal Tara and at Killeen Castle amongst other great courses; and hunting with the Meath's together with various water and fishing-based activities on the Boyne and Blackwater Rivers. The Yellow Ford and Stonyford Rivers along with several smaller nearby lakes offer more local fishing and water-based options. The Summer mecca that is Lough Lene is not too far either and neither is the Royal Canal at the Hill of Down. Its associated Greenway spans some 130 km, starts in Maynooth and finishes up in Clondra, Co Longford, transversing both Meath and Westmeath. Another headlining local attraction is Causey Farm which offers Farmaphobia, Ireland's biggest Halloween scare attraction; Christmas Experience; Summer Camp; Farm Experience; Ablefest and Dogitude, a festival for dogs and dog lovers!
VIEWING
In order to fully appreciate this unique property, viewing is highly recommended, but strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING?
We offer a FREE no-obligation sales appraisal and valuation for those who are selling or those that are contemplating selling. We would of course be delighted to hear from you with a view to assisting with your property requirements be it advisory, transactionary or otherwise. Call or message Chris Smith on +353872109470 or email Chris@quillsen.ie.
Accommodation
Note:
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.