Rathdaire Cottage, Rathdaire Cottage, Bellgrove, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois, R32K5T6

Rathdaire (Oak Fort) Cottage. A distinctive and historic old schoolhouse dating back to 1824. Today it is a charming 5/6 bedroom home extending to c. 312 sq mtrs situated on a 2.5 acre site and located just outside the village of Ballybrittas. The property, which is steeped in history and character, retains many of its original features including original fireplaces, wood panelling and floor tiling. It is a fabulous home for entertaining, and the extensive gardens and woodlands are a tranquil oasis with many Oak trees, and an ancient Yew tree where generations of children have played. This is a wonderful opportunity for a discerning buyer to acquire a quite magical family home. Dublin is an easy commute, the M7 motorway is just 5 mins away, and it is only 10 mins to both Portarlington & Monasterevin Train stations. Excellent Eir fibre broadband and a home EV car charging point are among the other facilities the property offers. The local area has many amenities, including schools and shopping, and some terrific venues are within easy reach such as The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort, Emo Court and Kildare Village. The annual Electric Picnic is closeby, Derries Woods for walking is just on your doorstep, and for longer treks you can access the Grand Canal Blueway at the award winning Fisherman's Inn. Reception Room 6.20 x 4.65 (20 15` 0.08m). Original tiled flooring, wooden panelled walls and ceiling. Original fireplace Kitchen Dining Room 7,19 x 4.67 (23` 0.18m" x 4.67m). Tiled and wooden flooring, Oak fireplace with cast iron inset. Country style kitchen units, with centre island featuring a Belfast sink. Double doors leading to the rear patio and gardens Sitting Room 4.98 x 4.04 (16 x3.38m). Wooden flooring. panelled walls, double doors to rear, Kilkenny stone fireplace Study 2.95 x 2.62 (2.95m" x 2.62m"). Wooden flooring. panelled walls, skylight and original fireplace Toilet Tiled floor and walls, w.c and wash hand basin Master Bedroom 4.78 x 4,62 (4.78m" x 4.62m). Original high ceiling, large 10" window overlooking rear garden. Wooden flooring and fireplace. Ensuite Bathroom 3.56 x 1.57 ( x5 2). Tiled floors and full height wall with vanity sink. Double electric shower unit. w.c. Walk-in Wardrobe 2.44 x 1.52 (8` 0 5` 0m). Wooden flooring, panelled walls and shelving Bedroom 2 3.51 x 333 (11`0.15m x 10` 0.28m). Wooden floors. duel aspect windows Bedroom 3 3.96 x 3.48 (13` O x 11` 5). Wooden floors, Duel aspect with doors leading to rear Ensuite Bathroom 1.80 x 1.47 (5* 0.28m x 10.41m"). Ensuite Shower, tiled floor and splashback surround. Utility Room 6.10 x 1.52. Plumed for services, storage area with counter space, and door leading to the gardens Bedroom 4 5.79 x 2.82 (19`2 0 x g' 3`'). Large bedroom upstairs with views to the front of the property, Wooden flooring Reception Room/Study 4.75 x 5.18 (15` 356.62m). Feature skylight framed in wooden beams, wooden floors, window to side overlooking rear gardens Bedroom 5 3.15 x 2.64 (0.25m 1.22m" x 2.24m'). Loft Room with Wooden flooring and built in shelving Bedroom 6 3.48 x 3.91 (0.28m 5° + 3.9m). Loft Room with Wooden flooring and built in shelving