And that sense of the mature country property is there from the first approach to the house, in the delightful, landscaped gardens with feature pond.

A flight of steps leads up the front door, beside which a cast-iron seat takes in the view of the garden and scenic countryside beyond.

Inside, a semi-solid maple floor ensures the hallway is bright, and from here, it's into the equally light-filled living room which has two bay windows and a cast-iron fireplace with timber surround.

A light touch has been applied in the kitchen/dining room decor also, with pale wood fitted units and a breakfast counter dividing working and dining spaces. Patio doors lead to the garden.

Adjacent is the utility, which also has a door out to the garden.

An inner hall with guest cloakroom introduces the sleeping area of the house.

There are four bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes and one with en-suite shower room. The bathroom is fully tiled and has both a bath and shower.

Outside is the detached garage, and beyond that, the inviting, terraced garden that includes a rockery and the pond, prettily scattered with water lilies.

The lowdown Address: Rivendell, No 8 Ryland Wood, Bunclody, Co Wexford Details: A 123sq m (1,329sq ft) property with four bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, utility, main bathroom, en-suite and guest cloakroom Highlights: The landscaped private gardens with pond are just stunning and quite unexpected, considering the modest price tag Price: Euro330,000 Agent: DNG O'Connor & O'Connor, 053-937 7147