Approached by a tree-lined avenue, The Courtyard stands on two acres of completely private and mature gardens, just three miles from Wexford Town.

This is a property with history and character in abundance The restoration work is sensitive and of the highest standards and great care has been taken to retain much of the original details. Rooms are big and imposing with lofty ceilings and feature exposed timber beams, original stonework, arched windows and magnificent huge open fireplaces.

Where original details could not been restored, materials have been reclaimed and reworked into the house. The entrance hall, for example features a cobbled floor which was painstakingly removed from the original stables and relaid; while the living room's pitch pine floor was rescued from the original farmhouse in the courtyard.

The kitchen is a sociable space with exposed ceiling beams and sandstone tiled floor, with a large centre island the focal point. It's also home to a must-have Aga. Furniture is a mix of rustic looking tables and chairs and a church pew.

Also on this level is a back kitchen and boot hall. Upstairs are four bigger-than-average bedrooms. The main bathroom is home to a freestanding cast-iron bath and is beautifully decorated with wainscotting and a panelled ceiling.

The self-contained guest apartment links the main house at first floor level but also has independent access.

It's just as beautifully and thoughtfully decorated and comprises two bedrooms, a large kitchen, living room, wetroom and bathroom.

Outside, there are a range of outbuildings in the couryard requiring refurbishment, that could easily be converted to stables.

The lowdown

Address: The Courtyard, Newbay, Co Wexford
Details: Restored grainstore and coach house with self-contained guest apartment on two acres.
Accommodation in the main house includes an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, back kitchen, boot room, four bedrooms, bathroom and guest shower room
Highlights: The restoration . . . it's been so thoughtful and carefully considered. Where original details could not be restored, they've been reclaimed from the original stables and farmhouse and reworked here.
Price: 1.3m
Agent: Kehoe & Associates 053-9144 393