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4 of a kind

4 of a kind: Period farmhouses with heaps of character

From a 102-acre site in Meath to a West Cork four-bed.

WHETHER YOU’RE A CITY dweller who’s looking for a change or a born-and-bred rural resident, the appeal of living in a farmhouse is undeniable.

You’ll have peaceful surroundings, country views and all the character of a period property, along with space to expand should you wish.

This week we’ve rounded up four former farmhouses around the country, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €1,750,000. Read on to see what’s on the market right now…

Barntown, Co Wexford 

A period farmhouse thought to have been built in the 18th century, Knockataylor Farmhouse is on the market for €425,000. Featuring arched doorways and exposed brick walls on the interior, the property has been restored and modernised while still retaining its character. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as two living rooms with wood burning stoves, space is no issue at Knockataylor.

The property is accessed via a tree-lined avenue, offering the utmost privacy and seclusion, and sits on a three acre site. The outhouses opposite the home have been fully restored and modernised, while there’s also a garage, stable and two-storey granary building. Wexford town is a 10 minute drive away. 

Yours for €425,000.

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Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

Nestled in the Wicklow hills in a valley above Powerscourt Estate sits Bahana, an 18th century farmhouse with later additions. Upon entering the property, a dining room with exposed beams and an Inglenook fireplace sits to the right. To the left is the kitchen, complete with tiled floors, a Ringmaster Classic cooker and polished granite work surface areas. The living room sits at the rear of the property, with deep picture windows overlooking the gardens, timber-paneled ceiling and patio doors leading to the garden. A bedroom, bathroom and second hall complete this floor.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and a bathroom. Gardens (almost three-quarters of an acre) surround the house, as well as nearly 13 acres of grassland grazing and mature forestry. Enniskerry is just a ten minute drive away, with two primary schools in the village. Greystones DART station can be reached within 20 minutes.

It’s on the market for €795,000.

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Duleek, Co Meath

Sitting between the village of Duleek and Balrath Cross is Drumman House. A period farmhouse spanning over nearly 2,500 sq ft, Drumann dates back to the 1700s and was totally refurbished in 2002, retaining many period features. There are timber floors throughout the property, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

Drumann also boasts a two-bedroom newly reconstructed L-shaped lodge, which was completely rebuilt in 2010. Also on the grounds is a summer house, two two-storey farm buildings, machinery storage and a large barn. There’s a 102 acre site included, including 8 acres of forest. Drumman House is 10 minutes from the M1, meaning Dublin city can be reached in about 40 minutes. 

It’s on the market for €1,750,000.

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Skibbereen, Co Cork

With magnificent views of the surrounding countryside towards Mount Gabriel and Roaring Water Bay, Land of Lyre is a truly unique rural property. Spanning over 2,500 sq ft in total, a former milking parlour and pigsty have been renovated to form a kitchen and studio, joining to the main house by a wide corridor. The kitchen oozes character, with an AGA set in an exposed elm arch, custom built solid wood kitchen and a stable door to the courtyard. 

The farmhouse, which has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is surrounded by mature gardens with stone walls and mature trees, plus a paddock and a field with its own polytunnel, orchard and fruit enclosure. The main bedroom has French windows leading on to a large balcony with panoramic views, while a door in the guest bedroom leads to old stone steps descending to the garden. All of the upstairs rooms have vaulted ceilings and beams. Outside, there is a charming courtyard with stone outhouses and raised stone flower beds. 

Snap it up for €565,000.

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