A trophy property blessed with heavenly city location

“A STUNNINGLY private location” is how auctioneer, Kersten Mehl of Chesser Auctioneers, describes Wychwood on Limerick’s North Circular Road.

This trophy property also has a blessed location, he says, because it lies between the homes of two bishops - the Church of Ireland property on one hand and the Roman Catholic palace on the other.

Just on the market, the house has a footprint of 2,800 square feet, but also comes with full planning permission for an addition that would give the house 5,000 square feet.

Not surprisingly, the guide price here is €1.4 million.

The six-bedroomed property has more than adequate accommodation and is well-maintained, allowing for immediate occupation.

Fully walled-in, the boundary includes some 200-year old trees and the surrounding grounds have mature and immaculately maintained lawns and beds.

The family room of 15’ by 13’ is to the right of the hallway and comes with a striking fireplace, while behind is the smallish kitchen of 10’ by 13,’ and it comes with a range of units and overlooks the garden. A separate breakfast room is off the kitchen and connects in turn to the family room.

Other rooms at this side of the house include a utility with access to the rear and also to a games room of 10’ by 26’, a large multi-purpose space which comes with built-in units and is ideal for children and teenagers, says Mr Mehl.

The formal dining room comes with French doors to a paved patio and a very generous living room of 16’ by 24’.

The focal point of this room is a striking open marble fireplace.

The first floor bedroom has great views over the entire grounds and comes with a separate dressing room and ensuite bathroom

Bedrooms two and three are also at this level and are good doubles, while the remaining three bedrooms are on the second floor. There are two main bathrooms to service the bedrooms.