A four-bedroom home with a spacious garden and modern decor, this property is a rare find in Co. Waterford.
Dating back to 1780, Sweetbriar Cottage extends to approximately 242 sq metres with accommodation spanning two floors.
A stained-glass doorway from the porch opens onto the entrance hall which features new quarry tiling. The study and sitting room—known as the Green Room and the Yellow Room respectively—are located on the left-hand side. Newly restored original timber boards take pride of place in the Green Room, which also has a garden window seat, an original open fireplace in cast iron surround, and a floor-to-ceiling bespoke library space.
On the other side of the entrance hallway is the kitchen, a warm and welcoming room with wainscoted timber units, integrated appliances and a gas hob, ideal for family life. A built-in dining booth overlooks the landscaped garden and old walls outside. The open-plan living/dining room has a vaulted ceiling and large wood-burning stove as well as French doors leading to the outdoor area.
To the back of the house is a large utility area with built-in storage, ample laundry space, and a separate large store room. A large family bathroom with an exposed brick wall, free-standing bath, stainless steel heated towel rail and a double rain power shower completes the ground floor accommodation.
Back in the hallway, the original wooden staircase—fitted with a sisal runner—opens up to a double landing area on the first floor where you’ll find four generous double bedrooms, all newly renovated. Three of the four rooms have the original cast iron fireplaces. Two feature newly-fitted wide plank semi-solid flooring, while another has a new luxury carpet, a walk-in wardrobe and an attractive washroom.
Externally, there is a mature walled garden – an utterly unique find for city-centre living. Retaining all of its old-world charm, it features box hedging, gravel pathways, a mature rose garden and old fruit trees, while encompassing a spacious modern patio with external power points and atmospheric garden lighting.
The sale also includes several outbuildings such as a boiler house and a solid fuel store.
Situated in a highly sought-after area in Waterford, Sweetbriar Cottage is located in Newtown with both the People’s Park and the city centre on your doorstep. There are a number of primary and secondary schools in the vicinity along with University Hospital Waterford which is just 2km away. Shopping and amenities such as Tesco & Ardkeen Stores are all within walking distance.
Currently on the market for €550,000, viewing is recommended and can be organised via Sherry FitzGerald John Rohan who the property is on sale through. In the meantime, you can take a virtual tour of Sweetbriar Cottage in our gallery below.
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