Stunning ‘hidden gem’ comes to market for €1.2 million & features a wine cellar and Christmas tree forest

Irish property fans are going crazy over a beautiful house that has come onto the market for €1.2 million.

Ballintim Lodge in Camolin, Gorey, Co. Wexford is described as a 'hidden gem' and offers great benefits.

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Set on 3.2 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, the property is described in the listing as a unique property with fabulous architectural design.

The house was designed by award-winning architect Lindsey Johnson and measures a total of 585 square meters.

It is oriented to receive maximum natural sunlight and has many unique features.

The center features an enchanting atrium that connects all three wings with a walkway, as well as artwork and decor, including a bespoke mosaic by Laura O'Hagan.

There are large windows throughout, courtyard and terrace areas, two kitchens, a smoker, a dumbwaiter and an elevator.

The six-bedroom resort-style home is hidden behind electric gates and a 700m-long tree-lined driveway.

The driveway is lined with hundreds of trees, creating a beautiful parkland setting.

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted by a 25' x 19' open foyer with tiled floors, recessed lighting, and a solid wood entry door.

The garden room and atrium have tiled floors, recessed lighting, a fireplace with solid fuel stove and a door to the south-west facing terrace.

The kitchen and utility room are 5.2 x 5.0 m and have a tiled floor, fitted kitchen units, a tiled kitchen splashback, a beamed ceiling, a Bosch electric stove, two dishwashers and an extractor hood.

There is also a door to the rear south-west facing terrace and gardens and a staircase leading to the sunken dining room.

The dining room measures 5.1 x 5.9 m and has carpeted floors, floor-to-ceiling French doors and windows to the garden.

The other kitchen has solid wood flooring, granite worktop, Aga cooker, tiled splashback, integrated Miele dishwasher, integrated microwave, extractor fan, sliding door to terrace, American fridge freezer (Fisher and Paykel), Bosch electric oven and dumbwaiter.

The living room features an open fireplace, bespoke artistic details, panoramic garden views, a door to the balcony, exposed beams, solid wood floors and a staircase to the lounge.

The lounge has carpeted floors and exposed beams.

There is a store room measuring 2.0m x 3.6m with tiled floor and fitted cupboards, whilst the boiler room measures 3.5m x 3.4m and has tiled floor, door to the front garden and bespoke storage units.

The property also has a wine cellar.

The guest bathroom measures 3.1m x 1.8m and has a tiled floor, toilet, wash basin and bespoke storage units, whilst the inner hallway has a carpeted floor, stairs to the first floor and bespoke storage units.

In the east wing, guests will find the third bedroom measuring 3.5 x 4.2 m, with hardwood floors and views of the forest.

The private bathroom measures 2.3 x 1.2 m and is fitted with a toilet, sink and shower.

The fourth bedroom measures 3.5 x 3.5 m and has carpeted floors and a shower with tiled surround.

The bathroom is 2.2 x 2.5 m and has a tiled floor, a toilet, a sink, a bath with shower and a bidet.

There is a storage room with dimensions of 2.4 mx 1.1 m.

Also on the ground floor there is a living room and a fitness room measuring 4.8 x 4.9 m, equipped with carpet and sliding doors to the garden.

On the first floor there is a 5.9 x 4.8 m mezzanine style living room with carpeted floors, a smoker, exposed beams and a staircase to the living room.

The living room measures 5.9m x 5.4m and features solid wood floors, an open fireplace, bespoke artwork, panoramic garden views, a door to the balcony, exposed beams and a staircase to the lounge.

There is a floating walkway that offers stunning views of the parkland and gardens.

The master bedroom measures 7.9m x 5.8m and has carpeted flooring, recessed lighting, floor to ceiling windows with stunning views over the parkland and gardens and sliding doors to the south facing paved terrace with stunning views.

There is a 4.8 x 7.3 m dressing room with carpeted flooring, built-in cupboards and recessed lighting and a walk-in closet.

The bathroom is fully tiled and has a toilet, double sink, heated towel rail and stairs to the ground floor. There is a separate shower.

The first floor of the west wing features an interior hallway with tile flooring, a 3.5m x 2.0m shop, and a 3.5m x 3.4m office with carpeting, vaulted ceiling, and accent wall.

The snug measures 3.6 x 5.8 m and is carpeted.

The first bedroom measures 7.0 x 5.8 m and has carpeted floors, sliding doors to the terrace and courtyard area and a cove.

The en-suite bathroom measures 4.5 x 3.9 m and is equipped with tiled floors, a toilet, a double sink, a sunken bathtub and a rain shower with tiled surround.

The walk-in closet measures 2.3 x 3.9 m and has carpeting, built-in cupboards and built-in shelves.

The house is equipped with oil central heating with Grant Vortex boiler, a private well and private sewerage and has an alarm system and video surveillance with smartphone function.

The house also has a fast fiber optic broadband connection.

The house, built in 1991, has a BER rating of B1.

The 8-acre site features forest walks and even a Christmas tree forest.

An additional 6 hectares of pasture and paddock land are available upon request.

The gardens were inspired by the Royal Horticultural Society and the Chelsea Flower Show and designed by the famous Irish garden designer Ralph Wickham.

A stream flows through the property, which splits and forms an island.

There are eleven bridges spread across the site that connect the individual sections.

The new owner also has access to a walled fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds, a greenhouse/greenhouse and a 90 square meter garage with two electric roller doors for four to five cars.

At the end of the avenue there is a labyrinth, in the middle of which there is a porcelain table and four chairs.

The listing states: “More than just a building, this home is a symphony of architecture and nature, surrounded by lush gardens and landscaped grounds that create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living while ensuring the utmost in privacy and tranquility.”

“Properties of this caliber only come along once in a lifetime.”

There are also plans for a swimming pool, spa and living room adjacent to the house, with access from the master bedroom suite.

The house is idyllically situated in the countryside yet close to all amenities, including the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains.

The M50 at Bray is just 45 minutes away, while Dublin Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes away.

The coast and Ballymoney Golf Club are just 20 minutes away.

The local village of Camolin is 3km away and offers a variety of services including a primary school, grocery stores and cafes, pubs, GAA club, crèche, 'Cois na hAbhann' restaurant, shop and garden centre.

Craanford is 6 km away and Corey is 14 km away.

There are daily commuter services with Bus Éireann, Wexford Bus and the local railway station.

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