While larger rural holdings often command attention through their acreage, the appeal of a country property is not always measured in size, and Clondaw House is a prime example of this. Extending to 36.5ac, the versatile residential smallholding in Clondaw, Ferns, Co Wexford blends country living and practical infrastructure with quality farmland, offering strong scope for both lifestyle and enterprise.
Set back several hundred metres from the public road along a leafy driveway, the residence offers privacy and tranquillity. Built in 1891, the traditional three-bedroom farmhouse spans 202 sq m and has changed hands just three times in its history. Carefully maintained and upgraded over the years, it retains much of its original character, with features including decorative cornicing and exposed stonework.
Large paddock
On the ground floor, an open-plan layout provides comfortable living and entertaining areas alongside a selection of generous reception and ancillary spaces. At the western gable end of the house, there is a sheltered equestrian yard set around a gravelled centre. Accommodation includes a stabling block with 12 boxes, along with several adjoining stone outbuildings. Adjacent to this is an extensive farmyard with facilities that lend themselves equally to equestrian or agricultural use.
Facilities comprise a three-bay round-roofed barn with double-sided lean-to and a four-bay barn with lean-to, arranged around several secure hardstanding and handling areas, which are laid out for ease of livestock movement. Leading from this is a substantial sand arena, which opens out onto a large paddock.
Set out in large fields bounded by mature hedgerows, the land is very good quality and is suited to a range of equestrian, agricultural and recreational uses. Two divisions to the fore of the holding also benefit from 300m of road frontage.
Located less than 15 minutes from the historic town of Ferns, and the market town of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, Clondaw House is conveniently situated with access to a wide range of recreational, leisure, agricultural, educational and retail amenities. The nearby M11 motorway provides good connectivity to the wider region.
While the farm will likely appeal to those seeking a country lifestyle with equestrian and smallholding interests, the extensive existing facilities also present an interesting opportunity for buyers looking for a move-in-ready base to establish a livery or equestrian enterprise, subject to the necessary consents.
Listed with Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella, the farm is guided at €1m and is set for online auction in mid-November, with a date and time to be confirmed.
