PITCH US YOUR HOUSE:Mary Darlington pitches her four-bed home near Dunmore East, Waterford.
What and where
Modern bungalow just outside Dunmore East village, for sale for €597,000. It is on an elevated site with panoramic views of Hook Lighthouse, Waterford estuary and country views to Tramore town.
Describe the house
It is a spacious stone-faced detached bungalow, on just over half an acre, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a very large livingroom, large kitchen, utility room, a family room, and a separate garage with off-street parking for six cars.
It was built in about 1975 and we have refurbished since buying it in 1991. We have re-plumbed the house, improved the insulation, landscaped the gardens back and front and put in a tarmac drive. The house has a large patio at the front, facing the sea, and a paved entertaining area at the rear which is not overlooked.
Why are you moving?
Our children have grown up and we are downsizing but hope to stay in the area which is wonderful as it offers a country lifestyle by the sea.
What is the best thing about it?
The spectacular views of Waterford estuary. During the Tall Ships Race we enjoyed the full spectacle of the ships from our livingroom.
The kitchen is roomy enough for a family get together and the garden is large. There is even room for a tennis court.
The house is about a mile from the village of Dunmore East so during the peak tourist season you can escape yet you can be in the village, beach, restaurant and harbour within five minutes.
And the neighbourhood?
It is just a short drive to Waterford Airport, Waterford Regional Hospital and Waterford city. Tramore and Woodstown beach are a 10-minute drive away.
Dunmore East offers many amenities for sports enthusiasts and families, including an idyllic harbour, a beautiful beach, award-winning restaurants, a sailing club, golf club and quaint thatched cottages in the heart of the village.
The winter population can be as low as 1,000 so the village is wonderfully quiet and is ideal for cosy walks on the pier and the beach.
Who would like your home?
It would be suitable as a family or holiday home. It would be perfect for a professional couple or a family with children who require a particular quality of life in a private and secure setting.
Sailors and golfers will find all they need in Dunmore East and commuting to Waterford Regional Hospital or Waterford Business Park is easy using the new ring road.
To view
The house is for sale at €597,000 through Palmer Auctioneers, 051 872061, e-mail info@palmer.ie and website: www.palmer.ie
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