Working professionals who have a desire to wake up to stunning countryside views on the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains should consider taking a look at Ballycrystal House, Ballindaggin, Co Wexford. Standing on 72 acres, this unusual property comes to the market with a modern, architecturally designed house, a range of farm buildings, a 17th century watch tower, the original farmhouse, circa 27 acres of woodland and about 45 acres of excellent-quality grazing ground.

Located just off the main Bunclody/Kiltealy road, the property is likely to tick a lot of boxes for someone who has an interest in hobby farming or it would indeed make a nice stud farm. At a guide price of €900,000, it’s probably a bit on the pricey side for local farmers as the majority will not require the house or the woodland.

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For the past 10 years, the owners of Ballycrystal put a lot of thought into the construction of the 3,046 square feet architecturally designed single-storey residence. Built around an old stone building, the owners added two new contemporary extensions on to either side of the old building, combining a bit of the old with a lot of the new. Features include a Bio-Crete sewerage system, an air pump heating system, exposed stone walls and a slate stone fireplace.

With oversized full-length windows, the house is flooded with natural light, which takes full advantage of the panoramic views of the Blackstairs Mountains and of Mount Leinster. Tastefully retaining a number of the exposed internal stone walls, the accommodation includes sitting room, open-plan living room/kitchen with solid fuel stove, utility, family bathroom and four double bedrooms (one en suite).

For more details and photos, see this week’s property pages in the Irish Farmers Journal.