The Old Rectory, Bannow, Wexford

For Sale By Public Auction on Friday 2nd July at 2:30pm on The Property

The Old Rectory, Bannow is an important and substantial residence set on 49.5 acres (19.83ha) of agricultural land and comes to the market only for the second time since being built in 1821. Described in the Houses of Wexford book as an early 19th century three bay two storey house with a hipped roof slightly sprocketed and central chimney stack. The first occupant Rector William Hickey was co-founder of Bannow Agricultural College & South Wexford Agricultural Society he also oversaw the construction of St. Paul’s Church at nearby Balloughton. The house which has remained largely unaltered offers a rare opportunity to bring this fine period residence into the 21st century. The house comprises of c. 300sq m of elegantly and light filled living accommodation together with a range of useful outbuilding. An unusual feature at the entrance gate from the main road is a small nineteenth-century post office wall box dating from the period of Queen Victoria. The lands which will be offered in lots are all currently in permanent pasture.

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