Co Wexford/€855,000: A large country house on three acres near Wexford Town is quoting €855,000 by private treaty through local agency Kehoe & Associates. Woodlands is in Barntown, on the N25 Wexford to Waterford Road and not far from the N11.

Woodlands has most of the attributes for comfortable family living, including five bedrooms, underfloor heating, Jacuzzi bath, two en suites and a monitored security system. There are two good reception plus a study designated as bedroom five, sunroom and big family-sized kitchen.

Outside, a detached garage looks like a small cottage, while a multi-functional barn of 186 sq m (2,002 sq ft) has potential. A fenced paddock extends to Coillte woodlands, which make an attractive backdrop.