Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
The property is a charming period residence that sits atop approximately 2.7 acres of manicured private gardens, and looks like it's been plucked straight from the pages of a romance novel.
Deigned in a classic hunting and shooting lodge style, it is a two-story over basement home which originally formed part of the Newtownbarry House Estate in Bunclody.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Upon entering the ivy-clad property, guests are welcomed in a bright porch where two small arched windows allow natural light to flood in. On a sunny day, as the rays beam in, your attention is drawn to the original cut stone flooring.
You're seamlessly led into the entrance hallway, where the staircase connects to the property's various floors.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
A drawing room off this space offers a relaxed setting for entertaining. Warmth and character are injected into the room by a grand marble open fireplace.
The room is complete with two large sash windows, both of which boast their original shutters.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Also off the hallway is a dining room, equally as impressive as the drawing room, which lies opposite. This area is spacious enough to seat twelve comfortably, making it optimal for those who love to play host.
If we're lucky enough to be experiencing some of the finer weather the Emerald Isle has to offer, a patio door extends the space outdoors to a raised patio area, which is perfect for alfresco dining.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
The aforementioned staircase in the entrance hall leads down to the lower ground floor, at which a patio door in the corridor opens to an enclosed courtyard at the rear of the property.
Guests will pass a spacious WC in the corridor as they make their way to the living room, which is a cosy space. It's one adorned with panelling and library-style shelving.
Boasting comfort and character, the wood-burning stove is a beautiful addition to the room, which lends itself as a bookworm's dream.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
The staircase continues down to the kitchen, a traditional space which has wooden cabinets, an island unit, a double Belfast sink, a gas hob, and a classic Aga.
From here, you're led out to a walled garden at the side of the house. Also at the basement level are a couple of small rooms, ideal for storage.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Ascending the stairs to the first floor, the return landing leads to two generously-sized double bedrooms and the property's main bathroom, equipped with a shower, toilet, bidet, and a free-standing bathtub.
At the top of the stairs, there are two more spacious double bedrooms which offer picturesque views of the sprawling garden and parkland.
One of these bedrooms is the property's main bedroom, and plays host to an en-suite bathroom with a toilet, shower, and vanity unit.
Ballinapark House, Ballinapark, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, €650,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
As well as the aforementioned courtyard and patio areas, the outdoor amenities are further enhanced by a double garage, providing ample storage and a secure parking area.
If you weren't taken enough by the property's grounds (we're not sure how you couldn't be), the private gardens are surrounded by a beautiful parkland area which offers scenic views over the Blackstairs Mountains.
Ballinapark House is situated in a beautiful location, which is within walking distance of Bunclody, a charming Wexford town that offers everything from cafés, pubs, and restaurants to supermarkets, boutiques, and hotels.
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.