Festive find: Period house in Kilkenny with adjoining Christmas tree farm on the market for €1.3 million

A period house in South Kilkenny on the market for €1.3 million has a hidden festive surprise for its future owner.

Ballyogan House in Graiguenamangh, Co Kilkenny is a seven bedroom period residence with its own adjoining Christmas tree farm making it the perfect home for anyone who can’t get enough of the Christmas season.

This country house can be found in the magnificent countryside of South Kilkenny, surrounded by the River Barrow, Brandon Hill and the Blackstairs Mountains.

Located less then 5km from the historic village of Graiguenamangh, Ballyogan House is approached by a sweeping driveway and surrounded by mature and lush trees and landscaped gardens.

The living accommodation which is arranged over three floors comprises of a main entrance hall with terrazzo tiled floor and companion reception rooms on either side both overlooking the gardens.

On one side sits a dining room with oak timber floor which connects to the kitchen, on the other side a dual aspect drawing room with a period marble fireplace which opens into a stunning conservatory on the south side.

To the rear of the main hall is the library, living room with an open fire and French doors to the gardens.

The kitchen is a real focal point of this home, with bespoke maple units, granite worktops and a four-oven Aga. There is also a rear porch with a half door.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms (three en-suite with showers), two bathrooms, office, and a box room. On the second floor there are two bedrooms both with an en-suite with a shower.

The history of the house continues outside with a range of outbuildings including an 18th century mill with a flagstone floor which was originally powered by a stream which still flows through the property. There is also a hayshed, stores, potting shed, utility, boiler/ pump house and a number of stone outbuildings including three stables which is perfect for families with four legged companions.

The gentle hillside setting of the property allows for stunning views. The landscaped gardens have been planted with a wide variety of perennials and the sound of a freshwater stream.

The farmland extends to about 15.7 hectares ( about 39 acres) of which some 4.45 hectares (or 11 acres) are planted to Christmas trees, the balance of the land being natural woodland and gardens.

The house is based in a part of Kilkenny that is steeped in history. Duiske Abbey in the village can be traced back to 1204 and the ancient monastic settlement of St. Mullins is only across the river.

There are excellent sporting activities close by including, fishing, hiking, and golf at the championship Mount Juliet course and a host of water sport activities at Graiguenamangh.

Ballyogan House is also conveniently located with access to the M9 motorway which allows for a short travel distance to Kilkenny City, Waterford and Dublin. This means its future owners can enjoy the serene countryside without feeling isolated from the outside world.

Get ahead of the day with the morning headlines at 7.30am and Fionnán Sheahan’s exclusive take on the day’s news every afternoon, with our free daily newsletter.