Description

When a property such as The Old Rectory comes to the market, the first thing that strikes you is the fact that properties such as these rarely crop up in such a perfect, established location.  This historic building (built in the 1800’s) is located within a stones throw of Johnstown Castle and this provides its new owners with the security of knowing that their landscape will remain untouched despite the many developments taking place all around.  When you first set foot on the grounds (complete with picture postcard artisan well) you are struck by the peace and tranquillity despite the fact that you are only a very short drive from the main Wexford to Rosslare road
With five bedrooms in the main house, this residence itself provides abundant living space for the modern family.  The building has been extended to include a self-contained two bed apartment which could be used for a variety of purposes such as a granny flat or even a rental possibility.  With the addition of a large garage/workshop, perhaps this home would appeal to person who would like to make the most of their new home by running a business from it which allows them to stay close to Wexford Town.

If you are watching the market closely and are hoping to find the perfect home filled with character to suit your family and career needs you may have just struck gold with this one.

A Brief History:
According to local historian Peter Miller there was a church of Ireland church at Rathaspeck before 1615.  The church was rebuilt and enlarged in 1813 and a rector inducted.  It is possible that this is also the date of the building of the Rectory which is certainly marked on the 1840 Ordnance Survey map.  It is thought locally that the rectory was built by Lady Esmonde (of nearby Johnstown Castle) of whom there was formerly a bust of the neighbouring Rathaspeck Church.  The house continued as a residence for clergy until early in the twentieth century and remained the property of the Representative Church Body until purchased by the Walkers in 1958
Source: Houses of Wexford by David Rowe and Eithne Scallan (Ballinakella Press)

 

 

Accommodation
Entrance Hall                                    10.75 x 2.0                            (35’3 x 6’7” )

Reception One                                  5.10 x 5.37                            (16'9 x 14'04” )
                                                             Fireplace, coving, wood floor & shutter windows
Kitchen                                               5.22 x 3.97                            (17’2 x 13’0” )
                                                             Dual burner Aga Stove, tiled floor, waist & eye level
                                                             Units and builts in presses.
Downstairs WC                                 2.08 x 0.94                            (6’10 x 3’1” )
                                                             Wc, whb. (leads to under stair storage)
Bedroom One                                    3.0 x 2.95                              (9’10 x 9’8” )
                                                             Wood panelled walls
Reception Two                                  5.1 x 5.1                                 (16’9 x 16’9 “)
                                                             Marble fireplace,
Landing                                              11’5 x 2.0                              (37’9 x 6’7” )
                                                            
Bathroom                                           2.9 x 2.9                                 (9’6 x 9’6”)
                                                             Fully tiled, wc, whb, bath and power shower
Master Bedroom                               5.07 x 4.0                              (16’8 x 13’1” )
                                                             Complete with walk in wardrobe and en-suite
Bedroom Three                                 5.25 x 4.45                            (17’3 x14’7”)
                                                             Wood panelled ceiling and coving
Bedroom Four                                   3.96 3.77                               (13'1 x 12'4”)
                                                             Built in robes
Bedroom Five                                    4.4 x 3.5                                 (14’5” x 11’6” )
ANNEX
Utility                                                   5.0 x 4.5                                 (16’5” x 14’9”)
                                                             Plumbed for washer           
Wood Store                                        5.0 x 2.6                                 (16’5” x 8’6” )
                                                             With roller doors
Utility                                                   3.8 x 1.8                                 (12’6” x 5’11” )
                                                             Plumbed for washer.
Kitchen                                               3.8 x 3.1                                 (12’5 x 10’2 )
                                                             With waist level units
Bathroom                                           2.77 x2.0                               (9’1 x 6’7” )
                                                             Wc, whb, bath and power shower.
Bedroom One                                    4.6 x 2.0                                 (15’1” x 6’7”)
Bedroom Two                                    3.25 x 3.0                              (10’6” x 9’10”)

 

 

 

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Location of Property

From Wexford Town proceed out the Rosslare road. Turn right where signposted for Murrintown and continue down this road until you come to a roundabout and take the second exit off this. The house is the second on the right hand side and is approached by a long driveway

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• Co. Wexford

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