Blackwater views outstanding

THE IDEAL retirement home, or a bolt-hole for a committed angler, is on offer on an elevated site overlooking the Blackwater.

Garrison, Ballyduff, Co Waterford, is the location of this very attractive house which is on the market with Michael Barry of Dick Barry and Co, Fermoy.

The home of antique dealers, the interior has to be seen to be believed, says Mr Barry, who describes it as being in ‘mint condition’.

There are just two bedrooms, but again, according to the agent, ‘you could have a dance in the bedrooms, they’re so big’. The property is on an elevated site and has great views over the Blackwater. With mellow brick and painted teak windows, the property is attractively presented and is set in lovely gardens of an acre.

Internally it has a two main reception rooms, a dining room of 16’ by 13’ with fireplace and a sitting room of 27’ by 15’ with a feature inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Flooring is in oak and the country look is accentuated with exposed beams. The kitchen is fitted in French oak and comes with a utility room with half-door. A bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Both dormer bedrooms are ensuite.

The guide price is in the region of €400,000.