'Little Rock House', Ballycarrigeen Lower, The Harrow, Ferns, Co. Wexford

Lovely Victorian farmhouse on c. 3½ acres in a scenic country setting.

‘Little Rock House’ is located within walking distance of the Harrow. The house was built in 1839, however there is evidence of a much older settlement there. The house and courtyard mimic the Father Murphy Centre in Boolavogue, which dates from the 1700’s.
A garden and field wrap around the south facing 2 storey farmhouse, which stands on a total site of 3.5 acres. It is newly renovated, painted, plumbed and rewired, with a new kitchen and dual heating system of solid fuel stove with back boiler and oil fired central heating. The original staircase has been retained. These renovations have been carried out by the present owners who bought the house in 2005. She is now relocating with her family to the West of Ireland.

The courtyard is a peaceful suntrap, a haven for children and animals. The largest outbuilding on the courtyard is stonebuilt with a new slate roof and first fixed with electricity. There are breathtaking views West from this building across the Bann river valley to Slieve Bhui and the town of Ferns. There are two other large outbuildings with plenty of room for horses and a workshop or garage. A small orchard of apple trees protect the house on the Northern side, while there are fruit bushes, a vegetable garden and a lawned area around the house. A well maintained 2½ acre paddock adjoins the property to the east.

Ferns is 2 ½ miles west, Gorey 10 miles north, Enniscorthy 6 miles south. It is a ten minute drive to the new M11 and 15 minutes to a range of sandy beaches.

Dual central heating (oil and solid fuel)
Private well
Septic tank
Range of stone and block built outbuildings
Mature gardens
3½ acre site including paddock

Entrance hall
Tiled floor.
Living/dining room 5.41m x 4.2m
Tiled floor, telephone point, solid fuel stove,
arch to kitchen.
Kitchen 4.2m x 2.23m
Range of built-in floor units, tiled floor and splashback.
Bedroom 1 4m x 3.95m
T.v. point, open fire with solid fuel stove.

Stairs to landing
Landing/bedroom 3 5.35m x 4.16m
Timber floor.
Bedroom 2 3.96m x 3.95m
Timber floor, telephone point.
Bathroom
Bath, electric shower, w.c., w.h.b., fully tiled walls
and floor, hotpress.

From Gorey take the R741 to Wexford. Go through Ballycanew and on to Ballyedmond. At Harney’s Pub turn right. Go through Boolavogue. Go into The Harrow and turn right. Go up this road for about ½ a mile and take 2nd lane to left. Property is at end of this lane.

By appointment only