Description
ELEGANT 5-BEDROOM, 284SQM PERIOD-STYLE HOME ON APPROX. 1.42 HECATRES (3.5 ACRES) NEAR LISMORE, OFFERING MATURE GARDENS, A WOODLAND WALKING TRAIL, NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, A STUDIO, AND EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY, ALL WITHIN EASY REACH OF BALLYDUFF AND HISTORIC LISMORE TOWN.
Special Features
Elegant 5-bedroom country residence extending to approx. 284 sq.m (3,057 sq.ft)
• Period-style design offering timeless charm and modern comfort
• Kitchen featuring an oil-fired Aga
• Recently upgraded with a new fiberglass roof installed approx. 7 years ago
• Mature, south-facing landscaped gardens with mature trees and sweeping lawns
• Private woodland walking trail
• Multiple outbuildings including a detached studio
• Peaceful, elevated setting offering exceptional privacy and scenic rural views
• Oil-fired central heating and broadband connectivity for modern living
• Located near Ballyduff and the heritage town of Lismore in West Waterford
• Within easy reach of schools, shops, and countryside pursuits in the Blackwater Valley
• Approx. 55 minutes to Cork City and 1 hour to Cork Airport via N72/N25
Property Description
Flowerhill House is a beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom country residence, perched on a gentle rise with captivating views over rolling hills, mature trees, and the surrounding countryside. Located near Lismore, County Waterford, this elegant home blends period-inspired charm with modern comforts following a comprehensive transformation over the last 9 years.
Originally built in 1960, Flowerhill House has been meticulously upgraded, including a new kitchen installed 9 years ago, a new fiberglass roof fitted 7 years ago, and improved insulation throughout. The property also benefits from oil-fired central heating, full fibre broadband, and a modern alarm system, ensuring comfort, connectivity, and peace of mind.
Set on approximately 1.42 hectares (3.5 acres) of mature, south-facing gardens, the property offers privacy, natural light, and a strong connection to the landscape. Accessed via a private gate and winding gravel driveway, the house sits on gently sloping ground that leads toward the River Blackwater. The setting is peaceful and scenic, perfect for those seeking a quiet rural retreat.
Inside, there are five generously sized bedrooms and three well-appointed bathrooms, while the ground floor is centered around a spacious open plan living and dining room. This space features a wood-burning stove and timber sash windows framing views of the garden, the heart of the home. There is also a large study perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Throughout the lower floor, hardwood flooring enhances the home's warmth and character.
The bespoke kitchen includes a traditional oil-fired Aga and handcrafted cabinetry, combining style and functionality. Outdoors, a sunny rear patio captures the evening light, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The grounds are home to manicured lawns, mature trees, and peaceful walking paths. A purpose-built, light-filled art studio offers space for creative or remote work, while additional outbuildings provide useful storage and flexibility.
Located a short drive from Ballyduff and historic Lismore, Flowerhill House enjoys a rare combination of seclusion and accessibility. Cork City is 55 minutes away, and Cork Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour, making this a truly special property in one of Waterford's most scenic areas.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
Set on approx. 1.42 hectares approx. (3.5 acres), the gardens of Flowerhill House offer a peaceful, south-facing retreat with sweeping views of the River Blackwater. Lawns lead to wooded edges filled with native and evergreen planting. Meandering paths, a sunny patio, and a secluded art studio create space for reflection and creativity. Mature trees, open countryside, and practical outbuildings complete this thoughtfully designed rural haven.
LOCATION
FlowerhillHouse enjoys a privileged position just outside Lismore in east County Waterford, perched on a gentle rise overlooking the River Blackwater valley. Lismore's boutiques, cafés and restaurants lie just 7.8km (4.8miles) away, while Ballyduff, 3.2km (2miles), offers a primary school, community hall and everyday services. Despite its serene setting, Cork City's shops and cultural attractions are 59km (36miles) by car, with Cork Airport 100km (62.1miles) distant. The nearby River Blackwater provides fishing, kayaking and walking trails within 2km (1.2miles) of your door. Lismore Golf Course, set amidst the castle's woodlands, lies 6.3 km (3.9miles). Overlooking it all, the historic Lismore Castle (7.6km/4.7miles) hosts renowned gardens, seasonal art exhibitions, summer concerts and the annual Writers' Festival.
DISTANCES
7.8km / 10 minutes to Lismore
3.2km / 3 minutes to Ballyduff
30km / 28 minutes to Dungarvan
53km / 48 minutes to Waterford Greenway
30km / 25 minutes to Fermoy
59km / 55 minutes to Cork City
75km / 1 hour 10 minutes to Waterford City
100km / 1 hour to Cork Airport
125km / 1 hour 30 minutes to Kilkenny City
210km / 2 hours 30 minutes to Dublin City Centre
All distances/times are approximate
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SERVICES | Mains electricity, well water, Oil fired central heating, septic tank, fibre broadband.
SALE METHOD | Private Treaty.
TENURE & POSSESSION | The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession being given at the closing of sale.
VIEWING | Strictly by Private Appointment. Accommodation
Features
- Elegant 5-bedroom country residence extending to approx. 284 sq.m (3,057 sq.ft)
- Period-style design offering timeless charm and modern
- comfort
- Kitchen featuring an oil-fired Aga
- Recently upgraded with a new fiberglass roof installed approx. 7 years ago
- Mature, south-facing landscaped gardens with mature trees and sweeping lawns
- Private woodland walking trail
- Multiple outbuildings including a detached studio
- Peaceful, elevated setting offering exceptional privacy and
- scenic rural views
- Oil-fired central heating and broadband connectivity for
- modern living
- Located near Ballyduff and the heritage town of Lismore in
- West Waterford
- Within easy reach of schools, shops, and countryside pursuits
- in the Blackwater Valley
- Approx. 55 minutes to Cork City and 1 hour to Cork Airportvia N72/N25
BER Details
BER: C3
BER No: 107684912
Energy Performance Indicator: 210.92 Negotiator
P51E2Y9 
