An imposing former schoolhouse with adjoining Master's house in excellent condition.
Wandesforde House, a former school, was built in 1824. The former guest house was Bord Failte approved.
The property is entered through bell mouthed stone entrance piers. The driveway opens and arrives at the front of the property where ample parking is available. The property briefly comprises of nine bedrooms, four reception rooms and extensive garden grounds.
The guest house is entered through an entrance porch which opens to the hallway. Two ensuite bedrooms overlooking the front of the property are accessed off the hallway. A lobby area at the end of the hallway opens to a linen cupboard and a bright and spacious sun lounge. The sun lounge enjoys double glass French doors that open out onto the garden patio, ideal for entertaining guests. A dining room is accessed to the right of the sun lounge. Rising from the stairs in the entrance hall, a bright and airy landing provides access to three generously proportioned ensuite bedrooms and a storeroom fitted with shelving.
The private residence is entered through a bright and spacious hallway. A family sitting room is situated to the right of the hallway. The room features a fireplace set in a marble surround. An office, fitted with built in storage units, is located to the left of the hallway. The kitchen, overlooking the beautiful gardens, is fitted with built in cupboard units along with an Aga stove. A pantry, laundry room, utility and bathroom are located just off the kitchen. The sun lounge can be then accessed through a dining/ living area adjoined to the kitchen. The remainder of the bedroom accommodation can be accessed by the second stair. A further four bedrooms are located in this quarter.
Gardens:
In total the property extends to four acres. The mature gardens spread extensively around the house and are well planted. Meticulously maintained box hedging lines the perimeter of the front driveway. The gardens are attractive and feature well-kept lawns and bedding areas. The boundary is well defined, and the surrounding lands are in agricultural use.
To the rear of the property there is a garden patio area ideal for dining alfresco. There also is a gated garden area that contains a greenhouse and a large tunnel for those who enjoy growing their own produce.
BER Details - BER C1