Take two in Tipp at this totally traditional and true country oasis

There are two houses on the go at this Knockperry property offering. Tommy Barker reports

There are two houses on the go at this Knockperry property offering, not quite twins, more a case of close-in-age siblings. A true country oasis, this is a very traditional Irish farm cottage set-up, with converted former cow building across the tidy haggard, every bit as good in terms of living quality as the main house itself, only marginally smaller.

Located a couple of miles from Newcastle at Knockperry in Tipp, it’s ideal for buyers looking for country living, with options, says Dermot Power of Sherry FitzGerald Power and Walsh.

He’s just reduced the price to €245,000 for the duo, done up to a high standard with integrity and respect for their heritage.

Now, with little more than a few yards between them, and with a long row of upgraded farm buildings at the haggard’s rear, there’s a real sense of enclosure on this portion, with a bonus of a half acre of pretty paddock across the road.

Both houses have similar pot-bellied stoves, plus underfloor oil fired central heating, with slate on some of the floors, and roofs are also slated.

Window reveals are given a softened, rounded edge inside and out, framing the sash windows. Each has new kitchens fitted and decor is muted, and relaxing.

The main house is a good, c1,250 sq ft two-bed, while the converted outbuilding is around 1,000 sq ft, with main bedroom, mezzanine and lofted space for occasional bed nights.

VERDICT: Take two in Tipp.