Wells Cottage, Ballyedmond, Y25 PF88

A most charming thatched cottage on c.1.5 acres in the heart of Co. Wexford, close to numerous sandy beaches and less than 15 mins drive from Gorey and the M11.

Thought to date to the late 1600’s and incorporating a mid 20th century extension, ‘Wells Cottage’ has been comprehensively restored within the last decade and now comes to the market as a most comfortable family home measuring some 142m² (1,525ft²).  Beautifully presented throughout, the restoration works were carried out to an exacting standard retaining the charming period character and with many of the original features retained.

A large thatched porch supported on solid timer columns leads into the reception hall, with rugged white washed walls and a carved timber staircase. This hall leads to both the living room and kitchen.  The living room has light from three sides and has an impressive feature open fireplace with solid fuel stove and an exposed beam ceiling painted white.  The kitchen is spacious and also features a large open fireplace.  This ‘country style’ kitchen features an extensive range of fitted timber wall and floor units, an integrated Neff electric oven with hob and extractor fan and a large ceramic sink.  An open archway leads to the connected family room.  This dual aspect family room has a distinctly relaxed ambience and links easily to the garden via large double French doors.  Two bedrooms and a shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom.  The landing retains a feature rugged wall and enjoys strong natural light from the introduction of a velux roof window.  The master bedroom faces south and west and again benefits from an added velux roof window and recessed spot lighting, making if feel spacious and light but retaining a great cottage character with a coved ceiling.  The second double bedroom is also dual aspect, again has great character with a coved ceiling.  The bathroom has a fitted bath, separate shower, wash-hand-basin and a WC.

The quality of the restoration is excellent with the cottage presented in superb condition.  The integration of up-to-date services ensures comfortable modern living, but has been done with a conscious sympathy to the historic character of the cottage.  The result is simply tremendous with a feeling of relaxed and light filled living within a cosy cottage full of character and great historic provenance.

Positioned within generous grounds of some 1.46 acres (0.59 hectare) and bordered by mature hedging there is a great sense of privacy and the gardens can really be enjoyed, while a patio area to the side is ideal for outdoor entertaining.  Doors from the reception hall and living room allowing easy access from the house.  The gardens are largely laid in lawns but include some fine mature trees, while about half an acre of the site is in a small hay meadow and could be ideal to create a productive garden, a small wood, a pony paddock or to position a tennis court.

Whilst enjoying a quiet rural setting, ‘Well’s Cottage’ is a short distance from Ballyedmond village and within a few minutes drive of several wonderful beaches along the north Wexford coastline.  The thriving town of Gorey is only 16km away and provides wider town amenities, bus and rail links, a choice of primary and secondary schools and excellent shopping.  Access to the M11 (Exit 23) is also at Gorey and, from there, Dublin is less than an hour’s drive north.  The popular village of Cahore Point is situated within easy distance, ideal for swimming and water sports.

This area of north Wexford is one of outstanding natural beauty, rich with country pursuits including, hunting, trekking, sailing, water sports, golf and hill walking.

ACCOMMODATION: 

Reception hall         4.15m x 1.83m        

Tiled flooring.

Living room             4.55m x 4.15m

Triple aspect windows, feature fireplace, tiled flooring.

Kitchen                     4.67m x 4.15m

Range of wall & floor units, marble countertop, electric hob & oven, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, feature fireplace.

Family room            4.27m x 3m

Tiled flooring, French doors to rear.

Bedroom 3               3.22m x 3m

Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4               3.26m x 2.5m

Dual-aspect windows, built-in bunkbeds.

Shower room          

Shower, w.c., w.h.b.

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1               4.55m x 4.55m

Bedroom 2               4.55m x 3.32m

Bathroom

Bath, shower, w.c., w.h.b.

SERVICES:

• BER:  D2.  BER No: 112282694

• Well water

• Septic tank

• Oil fired central heating

• Electric gates

• Alarm

OUTSIDE:

• Large c. 1.5 acre site

• Mature gardens

• Private patio area

Directions: From Gorey, into Ballycanew, continue on The R741 to Ballyedmond.  In the village take a left turn (opposite Harneys) at crossroads.  Property is about 1km on the left.  Eircode – Y25 PF88