About Arthurstown
Arthurstown is a small coastal village on the Hook Peninsula in south County Wexford, overlooking Waterford Harbour and close to Passage East and Duncannon. It has a quiet, rural feel, with homes and farmland gathered around the village and the waterfront rather than a large urban centre. Everyday life is peaceful and community-oriented, although residents generally travel to nearby villages and larger towns for a wider range of shopping, services and secondary education. Primary-school provision is available in the surrounding parish area, while secondary schools and further services are typically accessed in places such as Ramsgrange, New Ross or Waterford, depending on family circumstances. Road transport is the main option, with local routes linking Arthurstown to Duncannon, Ramsgrange, Campile and the Passage East ferry, and Waterford is accessible via the ferry and regional road network. The village and nearby peninsula provide access to coastal walks, beaches, fishing and historic attractions, while pubs and casual food options are found locally and in neighbouring villages. Notable nearby destinations include Dunbrody Abbey, the Hook Peninsula’s coastline and the ferry crossing at Passage East, making the area particularly appealing to people seeking a scenic countryside base with strong maritime character.
Property Market in Arthurstown
Based on 4 properties for sale in Arthurstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Arthurstown
Schools
Local primary-school provision serving children in Arthurstown and the surrounding Hook Peninsula area.
Co-educational secondary school serving families across the southern Wexford peninsula.
Nearby primary school serving the coastal village of Duncannon and surrounding communities.
Visit website ↗Local primary option serving Campile and nearby rural areas north of Arthurstown.
Further-education campus in Waterford accessible for post-school courses and vocational study.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Vehicle and passenger ferry providing a direct crossing towards County Waterford.
Key local route connecting Arthurstown with Duncannon, Ramsgrange and the Hook Peninsula.
Route linking the peninsula towards Campile and the wider south Wexford road network.
Nearest mainline rail station, offering connections towards Dublin, Kilkenny and Limerick Junction.
Limited rural services connect peninsula villages, with broader services available from Waterford and New Ross.
Amenities
Historic burial ground and local landmark near Arthurstown, reflecting the area’s long settlement history.
Popular sandy beach offering swimming, coastal views and walks near Duncannon village.
Seventeenth-century star fort overlooking Waterford Harbour and one of the peninsula’s major landmarks.
Visit website ↗Well-known medieval Cistercian abbey and visitor attraction near Campile.
Historic lighthouse and visitor attraction at the southern tip of the Hook Peninsula.
Informal food and drink options are available in Arthurstown, Duncannon and nearby villages.
Nearest small-town centre for everyday groceries, local services and community facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Major local heritage attraction with tours, gardens, events and family activities.
Coastal visitor area supporting local tourism, heritage activities and seasonal events.
Small local operators provide accommodation, food, outdoor activities and visitor services.
Essential local ferry service supporting commuting, tourism and cross-harbour travel.
Properties For Sale near Arthurstown
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