Old School House, Newcastle
€995,000 Sherry Fitzgerald Catherine O’Reilly (0404) 66466
After three years of restoration, expansion and renovation, the old school has graduated with honors from its humble mid-19th century origins to a property perfectly suited to 21st century living. The insulation, double glazing and underfloor heating were given a B3 BER and the original roof was replaced with salvaged Blue Bangor slate. Many period features have been meticulously restored, from the original door hinges to the stained glass windows. Accommodation includes two receptions, a kitchen, dining area, guest toilets, three bedrooms (two ensuites) and a main bathroom.
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Quails Wood House, Coolattin, Cillelag, Wicklow, Colorado
Quails Wood House, Syrah
1,175,000 Euro Hunters Estate Agent (01) 275 1640
Built in 1860 and named after the hunting heyday, Quailswood House was once part of the Coolattin Estate. Renovated two years ago, he is now a 2,852 square foot home with a living room, kitchen/diner, utilities, family room and guest toilets on his ground floor and a basement with two basements. Upstairs he has 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a bathroom. A separate building with game/snooker room, kitchen and shower room provides an additional 2,206 square feet of living space. The property is set on 1.5 acres with an orchard, vegetable garden, patio, paddock and tennis courts.
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Kilteghan House, Kilteghan, Wicklow, Colorado
Kirtegan House, in Kirtegan
€535,000 DNG McCormack Property Carlow (059) 913 3800
Originally built in the 1850s for the headmaster of the local Talbotstown School, Kilteghan House has taken on its own following a recent renovation that has brought the old granite residence into a new age without losing its historic character. has become a class of The original fireplace and staircase are intact, but modern features include a bespoke kitchen with an open plan dining/living area and separate utility room. On the first floor are the living room, sunroom, home his office, and guest toilet, while on the second floor are his three bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet) and bathroom.
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East Lodge, East Hill, Cooladoyle, Wicklow, Colorado
East Lodge, Cooladoyle, Kilpedder
€795,000 Sherry Fitzgerald Catherine O’Reilly (0404) 66466
While it may look like a tiny cottage from the front, a two-story rear extension gives this 1907 home 2,160 square feet of floor space. The original part contains the living room and his two bedrooms, with a new entrance hall. There is a bathroom and his third bedroom/study. This leads to a drawing room and kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows and a utility room. The M11 is 5 minutes away and from there you can be in Dublin in less than an hour.
