For buyers this property not only offers that longed for change of pace, but a substantially sized home with its own office in the garage, so there's no need to commute to Dublin to work.

And for city friends who drop by at weekends there's a separate, two-bed selfcontained guest cottage, complete with sitting room and kitchen on the site.

Situated beside Wexford race course, hence the name, The Gallops stands on 1.4 acres of mature gardens.

The main residence comprises an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, solid wood kitchen with French doors to a cobble locked patio, family room with cast iron fireplace and solid wood floor, play room, seven bedrooms (five en-suite), utility and main bathroom.

The attic, which is floored, provides extra storage space.

The property is a bus ride from Wexford town and within minutes' walk of the proposed Department of the Environment headquarters site.

Price: AMV 1.5m; public auction 27 June
Agent: Dolores Power Ltd, 053-917 0077