Just 4km north of the Kilkenny village of Mooncoin, Silversprings House has come on the market. It is situated close to the borders of counties Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny.

The 160-acre farm comes in a single block with farm roadways and a piped water supply to each of the fields.

The 160ac farm with a Victorian-style house at, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny.

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The land is in a mixture of grass, potatoes and tillage. It is being sold under vacant possession. There are 10 to 15 acres of mature woodland near the house which is situated close to the centre of the block.

There is a private pump water supply with 7,000-gallon water storage capacity, which comes from two wells on the farm; one shallow and one deep.

An aerial view of the land at Mooncoin.

A stable block, workshops and courtyard are situated to the rear of the house with three phase electricity. There is also a 13-bay farm building but the most modern farm building is a 1950s fruit packing shed.

The residence

The six-bedroom, three-storey Victorian house brings a great twist of history to the farm. Built in the 1850s, it is understood that the house is structurally sound, but would benefit from some renovation work.

Period features throughout the house include wood panelled doors, original windows and marble fireplaces.

The front entrance boasts a granite portico over steps supported by four columns. There is a basement laid out in nine rooms with original flag stone floors. On the ground floor there is a large L-shaped hall and four reception rooms; three of which have original marble fireplaces. On the first floor there are six bedrooms and a bathroom.

Period features throughout the house include wood panelled doors, original windows and marble fireplaces together with high ceilings and some decorative plasterwork. The central heating is oil-fired.

Behind the house is a building that is currently used for storage. However, it is the original house that was built on the property in Cromwellian times.

There is a stable block, workshops and a courtyard to the rear of the house.

The farmyard can be approached along a number of avenues and farm roadways. Its central location on the land, lends itself well to dairying. Indeed the property has attracted interest from local farmers.

The front entrance of the house boasts a granite portico over steps supported by four columns.

The private treaty sale is being handled by Shee & Hawe, Carrick on Suir, Co Tipperary. The seller would prefer to see it sold in one lot and offers of over €2.1m are being considered.

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