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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Charming farmhouses across the country
Wexford, Cork, Louth and Waterford make the list, this week.
Baldwinstown, Co Wexford – €875,000
Hidden at the end of a tree-lined avenue, Cooleycall Farmhouse is an impressive equestrian holding extending to 20.5 acres near Baldwinstown. The five-bed period home offers around 234 m² of flexible accommodation, including a spacious kitchen with dining area, several reception rooms and a main bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Outside, level, free-draining land is arranged in securely fenced paddocks, complemented by 11 stables, a sand arena, horse walker, tack and feed rooms, and substantial agricultural buildings.
A separate office or studio with its own entrance could be adapted as self-contained accommodation, while the derelict Two Hoots cottage offers further potential as a guest house, groom’s residence or rental property. Despite its private setting, the property is within easy reach of Baldwinstown village, several beaches, Kilmore Quay and Wexford Town. Cooleycall combines country living, coastal access and excellent equestrian facilities in one versatile package.
Monasterboice, Co Louth – €595,000
The Cottage is an enchanting 400-year-old thatched farmhouse in Newtown, Monasterboice, sensitively restored while preserving its period character. Beneath its traditional thatched roof, the 150 m², three-bed home features exposed timber beams, lime-rendered walls, original stone floors and joinery, alongside welcoming open-hearth fireplaces. The farmhouse kitchen, complete with a traditional range and bespoke cabinetry, forms the heart of the house, while a study and practical utility room suit modern life.
Outside, a gravelled courtyard is framed by handsome stone outbuildings offering potential for restoration or tourism use, subject to planning permission. Mature woodland gardens and an adjoining paddock provide privacy and space. Set within an Architectural Conservation Area, the property enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac position near the historic Boyne Valley, with Drogheda and Dunleer close by.
Kinsale, Co Cork – €495,000
Set amid rolling countryside near Kinsale, Ballyrub is a beautifully restored and thoughtfully extended Irish farmhouse combining traditional character with modern comfort. The turnkey three-bed home extends to 105 m² and features exposed beams, timber floors, sash windows, decorative ceramic tiling and a cosy solid-fuel stove. At its heart is a generous dual-aspect kitchen and dining room, fitted with handcrafted cabinetry and opening through double doors to the back patio and gardens.
Occupying 0.3 acres, the grounds offer excellent privacy, a sunny orientation, lawns and a productive vegetable garden, all enclosed behind automated traditional farm gates. Two sandy beaches are within 4km, while Ballinspittle village is approximately 3.5km away and Kinsale just over 7km. Planning permission is already in place for further expansion, offering the chance to make this idyllic country home larger.
Brownstown, Co Waterford – €350,000
Corbally More is a charming traditional farmhouse occupying a private .56 acre site near Dunmore East. Just 950 metres from Saleens Beach, the 61 m² property enjoys sweeping views towards Tramore, the Sandhills and Back Strand. The existing bungalow-style home includes two bedrooms, a bathroom and a bright open-plan living, kitchen and dining space with a vaulted timber ceiling, exposed beams and wood-burning stove. An adjoining stone barn, dating from around 1830, adds considerable historic charm and exciting potential.
Full planning permission has been granted to restore and alter the dwelling and convert the barn into additional accommodation, offering the chance to create a distinctive coastal home. The property may also qualify for a Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant of up to €50,000. Dunmore East and Tramore are within easy reach, while Waterford City is approximately 20 minutes away.
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