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CARMAN LODGE,BALLYMORE EUSTACE, CO. KILDARECOUNTRY RESIDENCE ON C. 7 ACRESThe residence benefits from a central position with the lands,approximately 7 acres, making it most private and affordingprotection of its pastoral setting. Built to an extremely highstandard, the design of the house incorporates plenty ofwindows, high ceilings and generous proportions which combineto give a great sense of space and light.Attractive stone stable yard with 7 loose boxes, 3 paddocks,numerous trees and shrubs planted within well-tended gardensand grounds.Carman Lodge enjoys a wonderful setting with numerous maturetrees protecting the boundaries but allowing views over matureparkland that surrounds the property to the Wicklow Hills in thedistance.The residence benefits from a central position with thelands, approximately 7 acres, making it most private and affordingprotection of its pastoral setting. Built to an extremely highstandard, the design of the house incorporates plenty ofwindows, high ceilings and generous proportions which combineto give a great sense of space and light.Recently constructed the house successfully blends traditionalcountry house design with contemporary influences creating alovely homely atmosphere without foregoing any modernconveniences.The use of Victorian style clay tiles, pitch pine floorboards, exposed stone and brick chimney breasts, an oil fired Aga,timber sash windows and other traditional materials enhancing acountry house character, while the incorporation of a zonedheating system, pressurised water system, numerous phone andtelevision points and other hidden details make the house verycomfortable and economic to run.Outside the incorporation of traditional materials furtherendorses the country house character and allows Carmen Lodgeto sit easily into its rural setting.The use of natural slate on boththe main house and stable yard roofs, a stone finish to theoutbuildings and entrance splay and granite sills and terracesaround the house all contributing to the easy relationshipbetween the house and its setting.A short distance from the house lies a most attractive stable yardwhich includes 7 looseboxes, a feed / tack room and car port, allfinished in Liscannor stone and immediately accessible to thepaddocks with numerous exterior lights facilitating winter ornight time work.The paddocks are all well fenced with post andrails or mature hedging, have water laid on and benefit from treeplanting, with some beech, oak, mountain ash, crab apple andhornbeam varieties complimenting the existing stands of timberthat protect the boundary and dot adjacent pasture.The propertyalso has the benefit of an outdoor all weather floodlit arena (40mx 30m). A gravelled avenue lined with lime trees leads from thepublic road, through an attractive stone entrance splay withelectric security gates.The accommodation comprises brieflyEntrance Porch with Victorian style stone tiles, spot lighting, attic access and glazed double doors intoReception Hall with feature Canadian pine staircase to first floor, high ceiling to eaves with spot lighting,Victorian style stone tiles,double French doors to garden terrace.Separate Cloak Room with coat hooks, adjacent w.c.Study with cornice, spot lighting, polished pitch pine timber floor, telephone point.Drawing Room with contemporary central light, large Liscannor stone chimney breast with large open grate, spot lighting, bowwith 3 windows, polished pitch pine timber floor.Family Room with large red brick chimney breast with large open grate, bow window, double French doors to garden, spotlighting, polished pitch pine timber floor and door intoKitchen with large red brick chimney piece, 4 oven Aga, (oil fired) a range of fitted Pipin oak wall and floor units, mahoganyworktops, integrated Belfast sink, Bosch electric oven with hob and extractor fan,Whirlpool dishwasher, tiled splash backs, largecentral island with storage cupboards and breakfast bar, double French doors to garden terrace, bow window, pitch pine panelledceiling, spot lighting, polished pitch pine floor and arched access intoSun Room with pitch pine panelled ceiling to eaves, double French doors to garden, polished pitch pine floor, spot lighting.Utility Room with range of fitted Pipin oak wall and floor units, mahogany worktops, stainless steel sink with drainer, polishedpitch pine floor and door to outside.Guest Bedroom SuiteBedroom 1 with contemporary light fitting, bow window, cornice, polished pitch pine floor, spot lighting.Shower Room Ensuite with cabinet corner shower, vanity mirror, polished pitch pine floor, pedestal whb & w.c.Dressing Room Ensuite with range of fitted garment rails and shelving.First FloorMaster Bedroom SuiteBedroom 2 with window seat, polished pitch pine floor, timber panelled ceiling, spot lighting.Bathroom Ensuite with large spa bath, separate cabinet shower, Italian sandstone tiled floor, spot lighting, fitted storage unit withwhb & w.c.Dressing Room Ensuite with fitted shelvingBedroom 3 with window seat, spot lighting, polished pitch pine floor.Shower Room with corner cabinet shower, Italian sandstone tiled floor, pedestal w.h.b. & w.c.Bedroom 4 with window seat, spot lighting, polished pitch pine timber.Shower Room with cabinet shower, Italian sandstone tiled floor, vanity mirror spot lighting, pedestal w.h.b. & w.c.Bedroom 5 with window seat, spot lighting, polished pitch pine floorBedroom 6 with window seat, panelled timber ceiling, spot lighting, polished timber floor.