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The Kilkenny road on the outskirts of Durrow provides the idyllic setting for Derrywood, a highly prestigious housing development. Comprising of 44 houses overall work on the €8 million plus development commenced in summer 2000. Work on all Phases was completed in December 2002. Developed by G & L Property Investments Ltd & built by G&L Property Investments Ltd., this residential development is situated on a six acre site. It hosts a mix of house types ranging from three bed semi-detached, four bed detached and semi-detached, and five bed detached & semi-detached. Located strategically on the N77, Derrywood is five miles from Ballyragget and 15 miles from Kilkenny. Residents will be within walking distance of all local amenities, such as primary schools, churches, banks, hotels, shops pubs, coffee shops and the town green. The easy accessibility of local amenities complements the many attractive features of Derrywood. The quality of the design is one of the most striking aspects which sees the houses laid out in a fan shaped, semi-circular manner which has the benefit of maximizing views of the rivers Nore and Erkina, Knocknatrim Wood & Derry Wood. It is architecturally designed development with high quality finishes and specification throughout. The houses all feature attractive private rear gardens which are bordered by concrete posts and timber panel fencing. Offsetting the attractive nature of the site are a number of semi-mature trees and mixed shrubs. Further complementing Derrywood's overall appearance is an attractive stone wall fronting the site on the Kilkenny road. It features impressive masonry work which enhances the pleasant ambience of the Derrywood area. |