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Luxury living in the sunny south-east with outdoor pool and basement games area
Barraderragh House outside Wexford town spans 279 sq m.
IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a spacious home in the sunny southeast that’s in a great location, Barraderragh House ticks these boxes straight away. A bungalow located in the area of Mulgannon outside Wexford town, it has a floor area of 279 m². But it’s the things you don’t notice from the outset that might be this home’s biggest selling points.
With its surprise basement below and a brand new outdoor pool to the back, this family home, just a twenty minute walk from town, is on the market for €595,000.
Upon entering, you’re met with a marble tiled hallway, ceiling coving and an arched window that frames the surrounding garden outside. This hallway doesn’t just connect you to the rooms you might expect, but a door that leads to the 63m² basement below – a rare feature in an Irish house.
The lounge, kitchen and dining space are big and well-connected. They’re also zoned very well through the use of split levels and clever layouts.
The kitchen is a great space that certainly has family in mind. Its dual aspect offers views of the front and back of the house, so parents can keep an eye on the kids. With plenty of cabinetry, granite countertops and plenty of full-fitted high-end appliances by brands such as Neff and Nordmende, it’s a space to really enjoy cooking in. There are also French doors leading to the patio.
The sitting room is part of the L-shaped layout that leads from the kitchen and dining space. Split level and cosy with direct access to the patio, its main characteristics include timber floors, an open fire and a double aspect that guarantees even more natural light within this home.
The beauty of the aforementioned basement is that it actually has its own separate door from the outside, making it a great place for guests or family members who want their own space to relax in.
Lockdown was the catalyst that saw the current owners make some luxury additions, especially to the outside.
Walk out any of the many sets of French doors, and you’ll find a 9 x 3 metre outdoor pool and a large decking area. The icing on the cake is that it’s south facing – but for a part of the country that’s said to get the best weather, it would be strange if it wasn’t.
The busiest rooms may all reside on the same floor but noise shouldn’t be much of a problem. The bedrooms line up along their own corridor, which means you can get some kip while others stay up chatting.
The area of Mulgannon is a mere five minute drive from the centre of Wexford town. But back from the road and accessed via electric gates Barraderragh House could easily fool you into thinking you live in the countryside.
Barraderragh House, Mulgannon, Wexford Town, Co Wexford is on the market for €595,000 through Kehoe & Associates.
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