A Kilmore property of historic significance, that once welcomed none other than esteemed poet John Hewitt through its doors, has gone on the market for just shy of £1 million.
Listed by property agent Templeton Robinson, ‘The Old Rectory’, situated at 8 Kilmacanty Road in Kilmore, Armagh is described as a “magnificent period residence” that “presented to the highest specification by the present owners”.
According to the property listing the five bedroom country residence was completed in 1896 and to this day retains many of its original features.
Among the most notable are the original and ornate fireplace surrounds, ceramic tiled floors and a butler’s pantry – with access to the possibly original wine store.
Templeton Robison describe the home as “a blend of the old and new”. While the decor has been tastefully completed to retain the charm of its history it also comes complete with many of the most sought after mod-cons.
On the ground floor the property comprises a drawing room, dining room, sitting room, study and a superb kitchen with dining and family area.
Externally, it boasts an enclosed courtyard area to the rear with original stable and small coach house area and sits in “approximately one acre of mature, well cared for gardens”.
The Old Rectory is approached via a driveway from the beautiful and historic Kilmore village where a campaign led by Kilmore O’Neill Trust (KOT) has long sought for the redevelopment of another of the village’s prominent properties; the famous 18th century ‘Kilmore Cottage’.
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The agent states that the property “demands internal inspection” and is currently accepting offers around £985,000.
