Description
For sale by Public Auction & Online (unless previously sold) on Thursday the 18th January 2024 at 12 noon in Auction Room at 1 Westgate, Wexford, Y35 RR77
Joint Agent:
Sherry FitzGerald John Radford, Apartment E, The Waterfront, The Quay, New Ross, Co. Wexford
051426161
newross@radfordauctioneers.com
Rarely does a property of this nature come to the market and Sherry FitzGerald Radford are delighted to offer any discerning purchaser the outstanding chance to buy a piece of history.
According to the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage which was set up to identify, record and evaluate the post 1700 architectural heritage of Ireland, Martello Tower North, in Duncannon is a freestanding single-bay two-stage Martello tower, which is dated approx. 1815 and is set on a circular plan. "Dismantled" in 1837 to accommodate alternative use, this structure is one of a pair and it represents an important component of the early nineteenth-century and was build adhering to a standard prototype seen also at Bartra, Dalkey, Co Dublin and Bray Co Wicklow.
The Round Tower, although in need of complete refurbishment did see some upgrading over the past number of years by its previous owners to include part double glazed windows on the ground floor, oil fired central heating and some upgraded sanitary ware. The property itself is located on an elevated site with the most panoramic river views leading out to the Hook Lighthouse and is set in the picturesque village of Duncannon which provides one of the South Easts most acclaimed beaches.
The property itself comprises Room 1 (entrance hall) which leads through to Room 2 (Dining Room, both these rooms have circular walls with panoramic views. The kitchen is located between the Dining room and Room 3 (Living Room) which has a door leading out to the rear garden, it boasts a raised fireplace with open fire and a cobble lock floor. There are two stairwells off the living room one leading to the basement (which is currently inaccessible) and a stairwell which leads up to the first floor. Here lies a large open plan circular room with three windows and a wooden floor and a further stairwell leads up to the roof level which did have a panoramic viewing room constructed however is now in disrepair. Back on the ground floor there are 2 double bedrooms both ensuite and two smaller bedrooms. There is also a guest shower room.
The property is accessed via a long country driveway, there is ample space for a forecourt which is currently laid out in grass. The property has stunning views from every angle and is bordered by mature hedging and trees. There is a storage shed and a boiler house.
With literally everything the village of Duncannon has to offer on your doorstep including restaurants, pubs, shop, cafes and the wonderful award-winning beach this house is one to be seen.
Accommodation:
Room 1 (Entrance Hall) 4.08m x 4.49m approx. (13'5" x 14'9" approx.): Semicircular room with stunning views
Room 2 (Dining room) 5.03m x 4.36m (16'6" x 14'4"): Semicircular room with stunning views, arch to
Kitchen 2.8m x 4.2m (9'2" x 13'9"): Waist and eye level units, stainless steel sink unit, tiled floor, cast iron gates to
Room 4 (Living Room) 6.2m x 6.5m approx. (20'4" x 21'4" approx.): Circular room with cobble lock floor, raised fireplace with open fire, door to rear, access to two stairwells one leading to basement, one leading to upper floor
WC 1.6m x 1.9m (5'3" x 6'3"): WC, Wash Hand Basin, Shower
Bedroom 2 3.5m x 3.8m (11'6" x 12'6"): Picture window with views
En-Suite 1.46m x 3.3m (4'9" x 10'10"): WC, Wash Hand Basin, Shower, Tiled
Bedroom 3 2.6m x 3.0m (8'6" x 9'10"):
Bedroom 4 2.0m x 3.0m (6'7" x 9'10"):
Bedroom 1 3.0m x 4.0m (9'10" x 13'1"):
Ensuite 2.6m x 1.48m (8'6" x 4'10"): Corner bath, wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor, part tiled walls
Hall 1.0m x 7.0m (3'3" x 23'):
First Floor 7.6m x 7.6m (24'11" x 24'11"): Circular window with 4 metre ceiling height, wooden flooring, three windows, stairs to roof
Roof Viewing area which once had a roof but is now in disrepair. Accommodation
BER Details
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Y34N765 4 beds3 baths
Y34N765 4 beds3 baths
