Built in 1870, Leoville House is one of the finest surviving examples of 19th century architecture in the southeast with projecting bays and porches on each elevation and a beautiful ornate seven-bay L shaped cast iron open veranda at the rear.

The property has been a real labour of love for its current owners who have beautifully maintained it over the years taking care to retain as much of the original features, including sash windows, coving, floor tiling, cornicing and period fireplaces, without compromising on comfort.

Inside rooms are grand and well proportioned with high ceilings and large well placed windows. The drawing room is a particularly inviting space with light streaming in from five windows on an arched wall.

The property is entered via a single storey square-headed entrance porch and hallway with timber floor, curved windows and original fireplace.

Also on this level is a study, games room, fitted kitchen, family room and formal dining room with original marble fireplace and three sash windows.

Two staircases lead up to eight bedrooms on the upper floors. The master is en-suite with fireplace and walk-in wardrobe.

The bathrooms boast original tiling and freestanding baths.

Set well back from the Dunmore Road and accessed through an imposing entrace gateway, the property offers a tranquil retreat from the world outside.

The award-winning gardens boast Camellia and rhododendron trees, bay leaf, copper beech trees and a majestic old chestnut, as well as a hard surface tennis court for the more active.

The lowdown

Address: Leoville House, Dunmore Road, Waterford Details: 1870 built period property comprising eight bedrooms (the master is en-suite with walk-in wardrobe), entrance porch, study, office/games room, kitchen, family room, formal dining room and drawing room Highlights: The award-winning gardens on a two-acre site which surround the property
Price: 2.8m
Agent: John Rohan Auctioneers 051-843 880