Bungalow near Lismore has an artistic pedigree and an acre of land

ORIGINALLY architect-designed, and with some novel features such as a rear windows tipsily leaning out for views (like something on the back of a boat) this scenically-set bungalow in the Lismore area has a price tag which might leave buyers money for makeover.

Set a few miles from the west Waterford village of Lismore, at Monatrim, this bungalow home has had some interesting owners, attracted by its rural acre site at the confluence of two rivers, the Bride and the Blackwater.

It was designed 50 years ago by Robert Jacob for master printer Walter Pearce, a member of the artistic Pearce family (eg, grand-nephews Simon, Stephen etc) while Brian Pearce helped found the National Farmers Assocaition, as well as being deputy head of Concern. Also in residence was the New York painter Charles Brady.

Ken Madden Estates in Lismore have dropped the price by €20k, to €225,000 and say it will suit anyone looking for a private rural retreat, on an acre.

It has about 1,000 sq ft of living space, with scope for an attic extension, and currently has a hall, living room 18’ by 13’ with bay window and open fireplace, kitchen/ dining room with stove, three bedrooms, WC and a main bathroom.

There’s south-facing sloping lawns, a shed, and lots of overgrowth.