Description
A rare opportunity presents to acquire this once derelict stone-built former Wesleyan Methodist Church, now completely restored and converted into a splendid family home by its present owners.Built in 1834 and closed at the end of that century, it is nestled on a slightly elevated road fronted site on entry into Clonegal, a picturesque Tidy Town award winning village close to the border of counties Wexford and Carlow. It's set in the valley between the Blackstairs and Wicklow mountains, straddling the meeting place of the Rivers Slaney and Derry.Clonegal is home to the historic Huntington Castle, gardens and tea-room, its Sha-Roe multi-award winning Bistro, being positioned beautifully along River Slaney and adjacent to the Wicklow Way.Wesleyan Church Lodge boasts gothic windows and doors, feature beamed ceilings, some exposed stone internal walls, its own gallery, cloister courtyard, a complimentary out-office, glass house, mature naturally landscaped gardens surrounding and an abundance of character and charm throughout.It promises every possible comfort, convenience, peace and tranquillity.
Clonegal is 1 hour & 15 minutes to Newlands Cross, Dublin and 1 hour & 35 minutes to Dublin Airport. Accommodation
Reception Hall - 4.804m x 3.105m
Part double-height. Porcelain tiled floor with centre motif. Carpeted roped stairwell with underneath storage. Coving. Recessed and centre light fitting. Double Gothic doors and window. Roman blind. Curtains. Wall mounted radiator.
Drawing Room - 4.709m x 3.786m
Solid fuel stove on raised granite hearth. Featured bevelled mirror mantlepiece. Recessed and bracket lighting. Part stone featured wall. Gothic window. Airing room cum utility area off. Open plan to dining room.
Dining Room - 3.031m x 3.394m
Part stone featured walls. Roman blind. Laminated wooden floor. Recessed lighting.
Kitchen/Diner - 5.898m x 3.949m
Fitted floor and wall units. Wood worktops. Oil fired Stanley cooker. Coving and centre light. Polished stone flooring. Pantry off - shelved. Roman blind. Door to courtyard. Curtain.
Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor) - 4.803m x 2.445m
Stone featured wall. Laminated wooden flooring. Beamed ceiling. Velux and side windows. Centre light fitting.
Inner Hall - 2.699m x 0.923m
Tiled floor.
Guest W.C. - 1.911m x 1.928m
Tiled floor. Part tiled and part stone walls. Toilet. Vanity sink unit. Coving. Extractor fan.
Shower Room - 1.620m x 1.597m
Cubicle shower. Tiled floor and walls.
Gallery Landing - 7.061m x 0.928m
Carpeted. Step to seated area. Feature Gothic window. Cedar wood ceiling. Wrought iron centre light. Port hole stained glass window. Beam feature ceiling. Stira stairs to floored attic.
Bedroom 2 - 4.253m x 3.345m
Beamed ceiling. Upright and roof Velux windows. Recessed lighting. Part stone walls. Wooden flooring.
Bedroom 3 - 3.264m x 4.272m
Gothic side window. Stone featured wall. Port hole window. Recessed lighting. Double built in wardrobes.
Bathroom - 2.331m x 2.765m
Roll top Heritage bath. Cubicle shower. Double vanity sink unit. Toilet. Bracket lighting. Antique tiled floor. Stone feature wall. Velux windows. Recessed lights.
Courtyard -
Stone and slabbed paving. Original stone walls. Double French doors to gravel surround garden. Patio off.
Garden Shed - 3.23m x 2.263m
Features
- Restored with materials to compliment its listed status.
- Original walled-in gardens.
- Private parking.
- Village amenities.
BER Details
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