Former Wicklow school reimagined as vast family home on the market for €1.15 million
Integrating historic detail like original cornicing and ceiling roses and present-day refinements, The Old Schoolhouse features a spacious entrance hall that leads to a large formal living space that was formerly two classrooms and has been merged into one double-height room with solid wood floors, a large fireplace, and 12 Georgian-style sash windows.
Meanwhile, the kitchen and breakfast area feature large skylights, integrated appliances, and a dining nook with exposed original stonework.
The home's four double bedrooms are contained within a private wing, with the master bedroom boasting French doors to the garden, a newly renovated en-suite with walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in wardrobe, while two of the bedrooms include fitted wardrobes and built-in wash hand basins.
The bedroom wing also includes a recently refurbished family bathroom and access to a fully floored converted attic that has panoramic countryside views from a large skylight balcony.
Outside, the walled gardens with mature trees and the grounds have been landscaped to create several defined areas, including a granite-paved patio beneath a pergola with festoon lighting and a full-size tennis court
There is also an array of outbuildings, including a brick-built shed, an Adman Thermostore steel shed with mains electricity, multiple wood stores, and purpose-built kennels. Chief among them is a large, self-contained annex, complete with a tiled floor, fully fitted kitchen, shower room, and bi-folding doors that open onto a pergola-covered terrace.
'Whether you seek a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature or a vibrant community enriched with culture and activities, The Old Schoolhouse offers the perfect balance,' a Lisney Sotheby's spokesperson commented.
'This unique home invites you to experience the enchanting lifestyle of Wicklow, where storybook charm meets modern convenience.'
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