Sweetbriar Cottage is an exceptionally attractive four bedroom family home dating from 1780 and extending to c. 242 sq. meters nestled amidst its own mature gardens on a private walled site at the junction of Wilkin Street and Lower Newtown Road. Located within a few minutes stroll of Waterford city centre and The Peoples Park, there are a multitude of primary and secondary schools in the immediate vicinity.
All schools on door step to include Newtown Junior and Secondary school, De La Salle, St John Of Gods, Waterpark to name a few. University Hospital Waterford is just 2km from the property. St Annes Tennis club is less than 5 minutes walk. All amenities on door step.
Oil fired central heating, uPVC sash double glazed windows, C2 BER, fibre high speed broadband.
Accommodation comprises, Entrance porch with lovely Italian travertine tiling. A stained-glass door leads to an attractive entrance hall with quarry tiling and glazed doors on either side.
The tiled kitchen has contrasting white and green wainscoted timber units with integrated Neff appliances and a gas hob. The breakfast area with a built in bench overlooks the garden.
Off the kitchen is a bright triple aspect living / dining room with a vaulted ceiling and oak laminate flooring. Stove in brick surround with French doors opening to the garden.
On the other side of the hall is a study "The Green Room", with original timber boards, box window and open fireplace in cast iron surround. Off this is "The Yellow Room", a cosy sitting room with walnut flooring and stove, the ideal spot for whiling away the winter evenings.
At the rear is a utility with built in storage and SSS with a large pantry / store and WC off. A sliding door opens onto a luxurious, tiled bathroom with an exposed brick wall, roll top bath, stainless steel heated towel rail and a double rain power shower under a Velux roof light.
Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms some with original cast iron fireplaces and built in wardrobes, as well as a dressing room / walk in wardrobe with ample built in storage.
To the front is an enchanting, mature walled garden with lawn, gravel paths, box hedging and arches invocative of the classic children's novel The Secret Garden. At the bottom is a large, enclosed patio with a covered west facing seating area, and a built in BBQ area with external power points, perfect for al fresco entertaining.
Lastly, there are several outbuildings including a boiler house and solid fuel store.
This is a lovely, charming property with a beautiful private walled garden close to the centre of Waterford city and viewing is very much recommended.
Property Features
Exceptionally attractive four bedroom family home dating from 1780
Nestled amidst its own mature gardens on a private walled site off Lower Newtown Road
Within a few minutes stroll of Waterford city centre, The Peoples Park, and a multitude of primary and secondary schools
Three reception rooms
Kitchen / diner
Four double bedrooms
Bathroom & shower room
Enchanting, mature walled garden with lawn, gravel paths, box hedging and arches
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