IN THE PICTURESQUE area of Ballydavid in Woodstown, Co Waterford stands a striking five-bed villa that Hyacinth Bucket would certainly boast about. Anyone familiar with the ‘90s show, Keeping Up Appearances is sure to remember Mrs. Bucket’s famous ‘swimming pool and room for a pony’ line when describing her wealthy sister, Violet. And Woodview House is certainly where we can imagine Violet living.
Spread across 330 m², this Georgian-style villa stands proudly on 6.5 acres of private, lush grounds that include an orchard, a vegetable garden, a swimming pool and even three loose boxes that are ideal for horse lovers.
Woodview House nods to Georgian architecture, but it was built in 1992. This is a house that does a great job at combining the classic elegance of the era’s past with all the conveniences of a modern living. From the minute you travel up the driveway of this grand home, you know you’re in for a treat.
Woodview House exudes sophistication with its striking symmetrical design and meticulously crafted features both inside and out.
Through the front door, you’re greeted by a marble-tiled entrance hall that embraces wood panelling, a ceiling rose and a fanlight – all features that reflect the Georgian aesthetic. On either side of this hall, there are two elegant reception rooms that certainly set the tone for the rest of the house.
The formal drawing room, with its antique marble open fireplace and triple bay window makes the most of the views outside including the manicured lawns and surrounding woodland. Across the hall, the cosy living room, adorned with wood panelling and an antique marble gas fireplace, seamlessly flows into the dining room via graceful pocket doors.
No doubt the busiest room in the house has got to be the expansive kitchen and dining area. This space was extended and renovated in 2020 and now features oak flooring, a stylish Contura Italian stove and two oversized sliding doors that open onto a limestone patio and heated swimming pool.
The handcrafted kitchen space by Sexton & Sons comes complete with a vaulted ceiling, a central island with Silestone quartz countertops and a range of top-end Neff appliances.
The main bedroom suite is a luxurious retreat that enjoys its own dressing room and two lavish en suites bathrooms — one with a whirlpool bath and the other with a double power rain shower. French doors open directly onto the patio, providing easy access to the swimming pool. A double guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom and three additional bedrooms, alongside a family bathroom and study area, ensure that there’s plenty of space for family and long-staying guests.
Outside, the limestone patio wraps around the heated pool. An ideal spot for al fresco gatherings, you could be fooled into thinking you’re enjoying a summer in the US.
And if a heated swimming pool isn’t enough for you, you’ll be delighted to find that the converted double garage is the ideal place for a home gym. For the more practical side, there’s also a utility room, wine store and kennel to make the most of.
Woodview House is located just southeast of Waterford city, so it enjoys the best of both urban and rural worlds. Waterford city is just 6 km away, while the charming coastal village of Dunmore East is only 4.5 km away. What’s more is that stunning Woodstown Beach is just a short 2.7 km drive.
Excellent transport links via the M9 ensure easy access to Dublin, making Woodview House both a tranquil retreat and a convenient base.
Whoever buys this stunning mix of historical grandeur and contemporary luxury won’t have to keep up any appearances – the elegance is evident from the word go.
Ballydavid, Woodstown, Co Waterford is on the market for €1,900,000 through Palmer Auctioneers.
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