Ballyglan,Dunmore East,Waterford, Co. Waterford
Waterford
€649,000
Description
Property Description This captivating 200-year-old farmhouse is tucked away from prying eyes on a most private site in the popular locality of Woodstown, nestled into a lush, wooded valley it is simply bursting with character and charm. A tree-lined avenue leads to an understated exterior that gives little hint of the character within. A simple door opens unexpectedly into an archway, revealing a beautiful, gravelled courtyard.
Sensitively upgraded and extended over 40 years using traditional artisan techniques, this home reflects exceptional care, thought and craftsmanship — a true labour of love and a testament to its owner. From traditional limewashed plaster walls to natural slate and sash windows, every detail has been carefully and authentically restored. • Oil fired central heating • Timber sash and Alu Clad double-glazed windows • Reclaimed pitch pine flooring • Cast iron radiators • Solar panels • Private well • High speed fibre broadband • Numerous stone outbuildings A glazed door opens into a tiled entrance porch.
To one side, a snug living room with a vaulted ceiling and stove creates a cosy atmosphere, with French doors leading to the sun-drenched sunroom. To the rear, a raised study / library has stairs rising to an overhead mezzanine. A hallway with tiled shower room leads to the large dual aspect master bedroom with a door opening onto a sheltered deck.
On the other side of the porch is a traditional kitchen / diner with a vaulted ceiling, roof light and reclaimed pitch pine flooring. A striking Inglenook fireplace with stove anchors one side of the room, while a Stanley range sits opposite. Glazed bi-folding doors open to the studio, and a tiled scullery with Belfast sink and butcher’s block lies just off the kitchen.
A central hall connects the stairs leading up to the bedrooms and down to the bathroom. The comfortable lounge overlooks the gardens, with patio doors opening onto a lawn. A long sunroom with sliding doors opens onto a west-facing patio with a bubbling pond and lush planting.
The lower ground floor features a spacious bathroom with a cut-stone wall and a large antique cast-iron roll-top bathtub set in a mahogany surround. On the first-floor return is a bright triple aspect bedroom with views over the gardens and a glazed door opening onto a delightful Juliette balcony overlooking the courtyard. A second dual aspect double bedroom occupies the first floor with a roof light and walk in wardrobe.
Outside, numerous stone outbuildings—some in need of attention—offer exceptional potential for the discerning buyer. The verdant surrounding gardens are truly stunning, creating a sense of tranquillity and inviting you to explore sun-dappled lawns, mature woodland, ponds and a variety of fruit trees. A truly enchanting property, full of character and surprises at every turn, this is a home that must be experienced first-hand.
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