It’s rare to come across a home as unique and spectacular as Wesleyan Church Lodge in Clonegal on the Wexford/Carlow border.
This once derelict stone-built former Wesleyan Methodist Church, was completely restored in recent years as a labour of love by its present owners and converted into a splendid family home.
Built in 1834 and closed at the end of that century, it is nestled on a slightly elevated road fronted site on entry into Clonegal, a picturesque Tidy Town award winning village.
The property is set in the valley between the Blackstairs and Wicklow mountains, straddling the meeting place of the Rivers Slaney and Derry.
Clonegal is also home to the historic Huntington Castle, gardens and tea-room and its Sha-Roe multi-award winning bistro.
Wesleyan Church Lodge boasts gothic windows and doors, feature beamed ceilings, some exposed stone internal walls, its own gallery, cloister courtyard, a complimentary out-office, glass house, mature naturally landscaped gardens surrounding and an abundance of character and charm throughout.
In total there is 128sqm of living space. A lovely interior feature is the partially exposed walls which have been pointed and sit alongside plastered walls so there’s a nice balance between both. This is particularly true in one of the bedrooms, where an arch of stone was retained for interest.
On the ground floor lies a good-sized hallway which has partial double height. This in turn leads to a drawingroom which shares a space with the dining area, and on into the kitchen that the current owner both designed and built.
Off this, there is a pantry, utility and shower room. A bedroom that is sometimes used as a snug also lies at garden level. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside the gardens, which have won medals at Bunclody Horticultural Society, extend to a third of an acre and boast a courtyard suntrap and a workshop.
Find out more about this stunning home on MyHome.ie at www.myhome.ie/4708418 or by contacting selling agents Sherry FitzGerald McDermott on 059 915 2443.
