Kehoe & Assoc. is proud to present Grey’s Corner to the market. This elegant riverside home with timeless charm offering unparalleled views, exquisite craftsmanship, and a perfect blend of modern amenities with classic elegance. Located along the serene River Slaney Estuary waterfront, this property spans approximately 265 sq. m. (2,853 sq. ft.), featuring five bedrooms, expansive living spaces, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
This remarkable property epitomizes connectivity, offering excellent access to both local and town amenities right on your doorstep. Enjoy river estuary access for a variety of water sports and explore numerous beach walks from Raven Point and Curracloe. Located in the highly sought-after area of Ferrybank, this home is just a short 1.5 km walk to Wexford town, with convenient footpaths, cycle tracks, and even the option of a quick kayak crossing via the River Slaney. Additionally, the M11 motorway is easily accessible via the N11, and the village of Castlebridge is just 4 km away.
The residence is approached via the most impressive border planting leading to the front door. Inside the house continues to impress. The entrance hallway makes a grand impression with its tiled stone flooring, double-height vaulted ceilings, Velux overhead, spotlights, and stained-glass features. The kitchen/dining/living area boasts a vaulted ceiling (4.2m) with 2 large Velux overhead, a fully fitted solid timber kitchen with quartz countertops, a dual fuel electric oven, Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer, Whirlpool dishwasher, double drainer Belfast sink, and double French doors leading to a south-westerly patio with stunning water views. The family sitting room features solid oak timber flooring, dual aspect large picture windows, a patio door leading to a sheltered patio, and an original 18th-century French limestone fireplace. The utility room includes a stone tiled floor, fitted cabinets, a Belfast sink, and space for a washing machine and dryer. The shower room offers tiled flooring, a large glass-enclosed shower with a Triton T90 XR, mosaic tiling, and a w.c. Bedrooms 4 and 5 have solid oak timber floors and large picture windows with views of the gardens and water.
The landing area features solid timber flooring, attic hatch access, and a large window overlooking the gardens. The master suite includes solid oak flooring, large picture windows with water views, and a walk-in wardrobe with potential for conversion to an ensuite. The family bathroom is equipped with tiled flooring, feature mosaic tiling, a freestanding bath with water views, an enclosed shower with a pressure pump system, and a Velux overhead. Bedroom 3 has large dual aspect windows. Bedroom 2 has two over head velux providing ample light both with a walk-in wardrobe suitable for conversion to ensuite.
Historical Significance –
Grey’s Corner:
Named after Mr. Grey, a milliner from the UK who moved to Wexford in 1944. He built one of the first houses on Strand Road and was a keen farmer and gardener. He also ran a small corner shop selling ice-cream which gives the property its name. The property retains Mr. Grey’s original 18th-century French limestone fireplace and a crimson rose in the front flower bed.
Garden’s
The property features a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of exciting plants and trees, including:
- A small wood of Jacquemontii birch, copper beech, willow and redwood trees.
- Variegated myrtle, hoheria, laburnum, and a horse chestnut tree from Versailles Palace, Paris.
- Native apple trees, fig trees, ginkgo, variegated maple, tulip tree, weeping birch, mature Scots Pine, climbing wisteria, clematis, Virginia creeper, artichoke plants, dwarf echium, hydrangeas, and a white lilac tree.
- Mature trees surround the site, providing privacy and an established feel.
- A variety of flowers including daffodils, bluebells, agapanthus, lilies, tulips, and more.
- New planting in 2023 along the roadside bank with golden escallonia, hawthorn, holly, rosa rugosa, and fuchsia.
| ACCOMMODATION | ||
| Ground Floor | ||
| Entrance Hallway | 5.16m x 2.72m | Tiled stone flooring. Double height vaulted ceilings with Velux overhead, spotlights and stained-glass features leading to: |
| Kitchen/Dining | 9.16m x 5.07m | Tiled flooring throughout. Fully fitted solid timber kitchen with quartz counter tops and tiled splash back. Fisher & Paykell fridge freezer. Dual fuel electric oven with five ring gas hob & extractor fan overhead. Whirlpool dishwasher. Double drainer belfast sink, positioned perfectly to enjoy the washing up chores with stunning water views.
Vaulted ceilings 4.2m with large velux overhead. Double French doors leading to the south westerly patio. |
| Family Living Area | 5.86m x 4.96m | Solid oak timber flooring. Dual aspect large picture windows with the benefit of a patio door leading to the south westerly sheltered patio area. Featuring the original 18th century French Limestone fireplace installed by Mr Grey in the 1940s. |
| Corridor | 4.97m x 1.36m | Stone tiled floors. Door to rear garden. Leading to rear garden. |
| Utility Room | 2.97 m x 2.88 m | Stone tiled floor, fitted cabinets all at floor level, ample worktop space, belfast sink, window overlooking side garden, space for washing machine & space for under counter fridge/dryer. |
| Shower Room | 2.96m x 2.27m | Tiled flooring, large glass enclosed shower with a Triton T90 XR and mosaic tiled floor to ceiling surround, w.h.b. with mosaic tiling, wall mounted cabinet, mirror & lighting overhead, & w.c.. |
| Accommodation Corridor | 6.32m x 1.04m | Tiled flooring, 4 bay storage closets, window overlooking front gardens. |
| Bedroom 4 | 4.97m x 4.51m | Solid timber oak floors throughout. Dual aspect with large picture window overlooking mature front gardens and flowering beds and 2 further windows overlooking gardens and water views. |
| Bedroom 5 | 4.98m x 4.07m | Solid oak timber flooring throughout. Large picture window overlooking rear gardens and water views. |
| Solid Timber Oak Staircase & Wrought Iron Handrail Leading to: | ||
| Landing Area | 6.42m x 1.57m | Solid timber flooring throughout. Attic hatch access. Large window overlooking front gardens and flower beds. |
| Master Bedroom | 4.98m x 4.06m | Solid oak flooring throughout. Large picture windows overlooking rear garden and water views. Walk in wardrobe |
| Walk in Wardrobe | 1.97m x 1.57m | Solid timber floors throughout. Open shelves and rails. (Potential to convert to ensuite with plumbing access) |
| Family Bathroom | 5.87m x 3.47m | Tiled flooring throughout. Feature mosaic tiling across the base of the wash hand basin with mirror lighting overhead. Feature mosaic tiling surrounding the free-standing bath with delightful feature window overlooking remarkable water views extending to Wexford Bridge and town. Enclosed shower with tiled surround and pressure pump shower system and Velux overhead. Hatch to further storage in the attic eaves. |
| Bedroom 2 | 4.33m x 3.27m | Solid timber oak floors through. Two Velux overhead
offering ample light. |
| Walk in Wardrobe | 1.97m x 1.57m | Solid timber oak floors, open shelves and rails (suitable for
conversion to ensuite with plumbing access.) |
| Bedroom 3 | 4.96m x 4.42m | Solid timber oak flooring throughout. Dual aspect with large windows overlooking front driveway and mature flowering garden and stunning water views.
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Outside
Private & sheltered patio facing the river estuary view
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Extending to c. 0.54 acres
Gated with concrete driveway
Services
Mains Water
Mains Sewage
OFCH
Sensor lights
Alarm