Cottage a catch in Co Kilkenny

THOMASTOWN: €1.2M:Want a bolt-hole with charm and fishing rights? Look no further

RATTY, Toad and Mole wouldn’t look out of place in the cosy kitchen of Dangan, a Georgian cottage on 5.5 acres fronting onto the River Nore in Co Kilkenny.

The three-bedroom house which has a separate two-bedroom guest-house, is for sale through joint agents Colliers and Walter Walsh, at €1.2 million.

Called Dangan, the property is located on the outskirts of the village of Thomastown, two miles from the Mount Juliet estate. There are three entrances, the main one via a high stone archway The house is surrounded by 2.5 acres of gardens that inlcude a tennis court, old stables and an original hen house stone nesting boxes.

The remaining grounds consist of a paddock, woodland, an old millrace with a bridge crossing to river frontage beyond. The house has an elegant interior with a large double aspect drawingroom, two further reception rooms and a big country style kitchen complete with Aga and pantry.

Dangan, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny

Three-bed on River Nore comes with guest-house

Agents: Colliers and Walter Walsh