Woodview House, Ferns, Co. Wexford,

The Setting

Beautifully positioned at the head of a short gravelled avenue there are marvellous views across the Slaney valley to distant hills in Carlow, with a lovely mixed vistas across typically varied farmland.

The Annexe

Situated within the courtyard and opening into the walled garden The Annexe or Granny Flat is most attractive with exposed stone walls and slate roof.

The courtyard

Neatly presented with re-roofed stables, a freshly gravelled surface and brightly painted doors the courtyard provides ample parking and is easily assessable to the house though the secret courtyard.

 

A magnificent mid eighteenth century home standing among stately beeches, chestnuts and limes on a gentle slope overlooking the river Slaney.

Nestled away in a lovely country setting Woodview House is a marvellous rural retreat with a great sense of tranquillity, being protected so handsomely by glorious gardens that include numerous mature shrubs and trees and offer excellent privacy.Enjoys a south-westerly orientation.

Built around 1755 by the de Rinzy family of nearby Clobemon Hall the house extends over two and three stories over a semi-basement, with the front elevation comprising three-bays and rising up to a granite capped parapet giving a most pleasing approach. Although recently restored the house retains much of its period character and evidence of a rich link to historical events, some charred timbers from a fire during the 1798 rising being uncovered during restoration and much written evidence existing from its incarnation as the Ballingale Poultry Farm and Gardening School for women, which was formed in 1916 and incorporating the walled garden and courtyard buildings, most of which remain intact today.

Majestically placed at the head of a gravelled avenue, itself flanked by mature oak, beech and limes this most handsome house enjoys elevated views across the lovely Slaney valley, with glimpses of the river below.

 

Accomodation includes:Entrance Hall, Parlour, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, 2 Ensuite Bedrooms, 5 Further Bedrooms.

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