See inside the €1.4m home overlooking Kilkenny Castle which boasts bespoke interior designs

Ever wanted to brush shoulders with royalty? Now is your chance as a home with a unique location in Kilkenny City has hit the market for €1,395,000.

The hint is in the name of this property as to what famous Kilkenny landmark is only a stone’s throw away from the Castle Springs house.

Yes you guessed it. This five-bed home was built adjacent to Kilkenny Castle and grounds.

Castle Springs is an architecturally designed home that was constructed in the early 1960s.

Boasting five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the property has a distinct style with high quality finishes throughout including solid mahogany doors, beautifully hand-crafted bespoke bookcases and fitted wardrobes, solid teak windows and solid wooden flooring.

The rooms are bright and spacious with high ceilings, large windows and French doors throughout the ground floor which open to sunny patios, manicured gardens and even a private tennis court.

Inside the home, the front door opens into a spacious entrance hall, which leads to a split-level living room, a study, dining room and garden room.

From the dining room, there is access to the kitchen which has fitted units and an oil fired AGA.

Three of the bedrooms, with one ensuite can be found on the far side of the property. Accompanying these rooms is also a bathroom and a separate toilet.

The first floor comprises of a further two double bedrooms, including the primary bedroom which has a large ensuite, a dressing room with a bespoke fitted walk-in wardrobe and a balcony overlooking the garden.

Outside the property, the beautifully landscaped gardens are adorned with mature fruit trees, herbaceous flowers and shrubs. There is also a vegetable garden with a green house and tennis court.

To the front there is an electric gated entrance leading to a tarmacadam driveway and double detached garage.

The house is located in an enviable area which is reflected in the price. It sits in one of Kilkenny’s most desirable locations with Kilkenny Castle next door and only a five minute walk from Kilkenny City Centre.

However, despite being in the city, the property enjoys a secure and tranquil location on Canal Walk which is just off Castle Road.

Castle Springs is on the market for €1,395,000 and has been listed by FitzGerald Auctioneers.

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