4 days ago
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- Irish Independent
See inside elegant landmark period home in the heart of Waterford on the market for €1.25 million
Brentwood, Newtown Road, Newtown, Co. Waterford, (X91W9EA), is a five-bed, three-bath detached house for sale by private treaty. This is an 'elegant landmark period residence finished in beautiful red brick and Wicklow granite,' say Palmer Auctioneers.
'Brentwood is one of the finest residences to come on to the market in many years and stands on a private site extending to 45 acres. Located in the most prestigious residential neighbourhood of Waterford city, there are a host of primary and secondary schools in the immediate vicinity, not to mention the city centre and Waterford's historic Viking Triangle.
Built in 1846 by Samuel Strangman, scion of a notable wealthy merchant family, the red brick was specially imported from Holland. 'This beautiful three bay two storey period residence has classically symmetrical proportions and retains many of its original period features.
'This lovingly maintained family home has been in the care of the present owners since 1977 and is presented in absolute turnkey condition.
'Properties of this calibre rarely come on to the market, and this is a once in a generation opportunity to acquire one of the finest residences in Waterford.'
Waterford is located about two hours from Dublin with excellent transport links by rail and road to via the M9 motorway. Some features of this premises include gas fired central heating, timber sash windows with original shutters, and it is BER exempt.
The building comes with its original pitch pine flooring, doors and 11' ceilings throughout. The round-headed open internal porch is approached by a flight of three cut granite steps, while the 'airy entrance hall' comes with its original pitch pine flooring and stairs.
Off the entrance hall, there is an elegant dual aspect Drawing Room with an original open fireplace with Kilkenny marble mantle and brass surround.
The Drawing Room overlooks the verdant gardens and has a clever sash window which neatly converts into a French door, allowing direct access to the gardens.
At the front is a lovely dual aspect Dining Room with its original pitch pine flooring. A hallway with oak flooring and understairs storage leads to the living room with garden views, stained oak flooring, and an open fireplace with antique pine mantle and brass surround.
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The premises features a dual aspect study-home office and a tiled shower room -guest WC equipped with a power shower, wash hand basin and WC. Off the hallway is a bright kitchen-diner area with cherry units, ample storage and integrated appliances with granite worktops and splashback.
The flooring is Amtico LVF (luxury vinal flooring) and French doors open on to the patio and garden. There is a utility area with ample built in storage, Amtico LVF, a large walk-in cloakroom, and a door to side.
On the first floor is a generous landing and five bedrooms. The large master bedroom overlooks the gardens and has built in wardrobes and a tiled ensuite bathroom.
There are two large dual aspect double bedrooms as well as a fourth double bedroom with pitch pine flooring and built in wardrobes. The fifth bedroom is a cosy single bedroom which overlooks the gravel forecourt. Off the landing is a small hall which leads to a tiled bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC, while to the rear is an exquisite walled garden with a southerly aspect which backs onto the playing fields of Newtown School.
The gardens are beautifully planted with a mix of flowering plants shrubs and mature trees. To the rear is the original stone Coach House with enormous potential and endless possibilities for conversion.
To the side is a block-built boiler house and a 'Tack Room' plumbed with sink and storage. To the front is a gravel forecourt fronted by red brick piers with Wicklow granite capping, beautiful decorative wrought iron double gates, with flanking railings on a red brick plinth with granite coping. There is a side door with pedestrian access.
For more information, contact Guy Palmer of Palmer Auctioneers, 2/3 Colbeck Street, Waterford city, at 051 872061 or email sales@
