KILKENNY: €315,000:WHEN PEOPLE dream of a house in the country, "cut-stone", "pretty", "with character" and "a bit of land" are often some of the must haves on their wish list.

This converted post office in Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny ticks those boxes. It was originally two houses – one being the post office for Skeoughvosteen – but the two have been knocked together to create a comfortable three-bedroom home. It has an acre of gardens and is for sale with Savills for €315,000.

The recent renovations – carried out under the instructions of architect Mike Roberts – included extending the cottage to make space for a larger kitchen and a new reception room. Also downstairs is a small study and a utility room.

The three bedrooms are upstairs and there is a family bathroom. Modern touches, such as recessed lighting and new windows, are mixed with elements that maintain the period character, including wood-burning stoves and solid timber floors.

The Old Post Office, Skeoughvosteen, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny

Three-bed newly renovated cut-stone house with an acre of gardens

Agent: Savills