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Donal O'Regan, 30 Aug
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THE LORD’S house could be your home after “The Old Church” in
Caherconlish, which has been lovingly brought into the 21st century,
was offered for sale.
The former Church of Ireland building, designed by prominent Dublin
architect Edward Henry Carson, was converted to a private residence in
1997 and refurbished, extended and redecorated in 2015.
This five-bedroom family home is a limestone building which features
buttresses, a vestry, a belfry, Gothic doorways, pointed arches, and a
multitude of stained glass windows — both high pointed and multifoil
rose-shaped.
The unique mid-19th century build, Gothic revival style church also
includes exposed roof beams and timber floors and doors, archways,
marble columns and a section of the original pulpit.
Gillian Dunne, director of DNG Cusack Dunne, reports good interest from
home and abroad since it was brought to the market earlier this month
by the current owners.
“We have had a couple of enquiries from America and Belgium thus far.
It is amazing, it is stunning, your head is turned when you are out
there.
“The photographs don’t even do it justice - you really need to be in it
and walk through it to see for yourself,” said Ms Dunne.
The majority of those contacting her about “The Old Church” are
prospective buyers with families.
It may have many ecclesiastical features but it still is a very warm,
welcoming family home, said Ms Dunne.
“It has been transformed into a proper family home,” said Ms Dunne, who
is guiding at €675,000 for the property with an overall floor area of
297 m².
The downstairs accommodation comprises an entrance porch, hallway,
bathroom, living room, family room, kitchen / dining room, conservatory
and utility room.
The exposed stonework in the contemporary conservatory is another
reminder of the building's heritage, bringing a touch of the
traditional to this modern home.
The hallway features a plaque marking the 1871 consecration of the
church and another plaque under a stained-glass window that was erected
by Daniel Fitzgerald Gabbett in memory of his late father.
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Upstairs, there is the master bedroom with ensuite and home office,
which was originally a library, with exposed beams. four more bedrooms
and the main bathroom.
Turning to the outside, the home is approached via a gravelled driveway
with wrought-iron gates.
The property sits on a half acre of gardens with a large gravelled
patio area and separate garage.
In summing up “The Old Church” in Caherconlish, Ms Dunne said it is “a
superbly converted church with exceptional character offering wonderful
family living with space and light throughout as a modern comfortable
home.”
It is sure to have mass appeal.
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