A charming period residence on just over one acre of mature & private gardens, in the centre of Wexford Town.
Located beside The Bishop’s Palace in Wexford Town, opposite St. Peter’s College, St. Mary’s is within easy walking distance of Wexford Town Centre, Clonard Church, Wexford General Hospital, Department of Environment Offices and a host of all other amenities including primary & secondary schools. Built in the late 19th century, it was the original Bishop’s House in Wexford Town. It has a south facing aspect with a large bow to the east, with wonderful internal proportions.
This splendid detached three-bay two storey residence was originally built in 1893. It retains many of its period features, sash windows, cut-granite sills, ornate cornicing, timber panelled shutters, etc. In total it offers c. 470 sq.m. / 5,059 sq.ft. of extensive accommodation. This includes a 2 bed apartment, which we understand was originally the servants’ quarters. This area could easily be re-integrated into the main house. Alternatively it could continue as an investment creating a rental income.
St. Mary’s is set on just over one acre of exceptional gardens. It is planted with many mature Rhodendroms, numerous flowering shrubs, large trees and extensive lawns.
Internally the rooms offer wonderful proportions with 3 main reception rooms and 5/6 bedrooms. Please note the residence is a protected structure and therefore BER Exempt.
Since 1989 St. Mary’s was the home of the County Wexford School of Music. It has huge potential for a prestigious private house, perhaps an exclusive residential development in the grounds, medical centre, nursing home, offices, etc., etc., all subject to the necessary planning consent.
Accommodation
| Entrance Porch | 2.66m x 2.55m | With feature tiled floor, vaulted ceiling, coving and centre piece. |
| Entrance Hallway | 8.36m x 2.09m | Ceiling coving and centre pieces. |
| Reception Room 1 | 5.40m x 4.63m | Ceiling coving, tiled fireplace. |
| Reception Room 2 | 5.15m x 4.56m | Ceiling coving, tiled fireplace. |
| Reception Room 3 | 7.97m x 5.22m | Ceiling coving, ornate centre piece, solid timber floor and feature white marble fireplace. |
| Guest W.C. | 2.53m x 2.27m | |
| Home Office | 5.28m x 2.64m | |
| Rear Hallway | 5.86m x 2.71m | With store room beneath stairs. |
| Most impressive timber staircase to first floor | ||
| Landing Area | 10.82m x 3.00m (ave.) | Bright and spacious overlooking the gardens |
| Walk-in Linen
Cupboard off Hall |
2.90m x 1.20m | |
| Bedroom 1 | 5.71m x 4.68m | Ceiling coving and w.h.b. |
| Bedroom 2 | 5.33m x 4.68m | Ceiling coving and w.h.b. |
| Bedroom 3 | 5.22m x 5.02m | Ceiling coving, window shutters. |
| En-suite | 2.97m x 2.87m | With w.c., w.h.b., bath and bidet. Vaulted ceiling. |
| Bedroom 4 | 4.26m x 5.31m | |
| Kitchenette | 3.13m x 1.76m | |
| Bedroom 5 | 3.43m x 3.10m | |
| Bedroom 6/ | 5.28m x 2.57m | |
| Inner Hallway | 5.34m x 2.88m | |
| Bathroom/Separate W.C. | 3.81m x 2.39m | With w.c., w.h.b., bath. |
| Stairs from landing to rear garden.
Separate Access from outside to 2 bed apartment – c. 68 sq.m. / 732 sq.ft. |
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| Kitchen | 2.88m x 2.80m | |
| Living Room | 5.30m x 3.90m | With open fireplace & fitted units. |
| Bedroom 1 | 4.12m x 2.73m | |
| Bedroom 2 | 3.69m x 2.66m | |
| Inner Hallway | 4.18m x 1.40m | |
| Bathroom | 3.92m x 1.51m | With w.c, w.h.b. and bath |
| Approximate Total Floor Area: c. 470 sq.m./ 5,059 sq.ft. | ||
Key Features
Old coach-house with potential
Timber window shutter throughout
Feature white marble fireplace
Bright, light-filled rooms
Cut-granite sills and step threshold
Ornate plasterwork cornices
Bow-ended reception room
Classically detailed porch
Impressive tiled entrance hallway
Beautifully landscaped mature gardens
Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains sewerage
High-speed broadband