Property Description

Exceptional Building Site With Breath Taking Coastal And Overland Views.
O’Shea O’Toole are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional building site with magnificent views of the sea and coastline, and overland to the Comeragh and Knockmealddown mountains, situated within minutes of the attractive villages of Fenor, Dunhill and Annestown.
Description: The site comprises of a detached charming old house and stone outbuildings standing on 2.3 acres of land on in elevated position, with planning permission approval for the development of a family home with character, Planning Reference No. 25/60876. The planning permission is not conditional on housing need or connection to the locality.
The planning permission, which was granted in August 2026, allows for the development of a single storey L-shaped house using the existing small dwelling on the site, and connecting it with the derelict outhouse, to form a spacious 1,534 sq.ft house aligned to maximise the sun light, with an emphasis on views towards Annestown. Accommodation for the new house includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Location: This area of southwest Waterford is renowned for its outstanding beauty with its dramatic Copper Coast, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Within the Geopark are the picturesque and charming coastal villages of Annestown, Boatstrand, Bunmahon and Stradbally and inland Fenor and Dunhill.
Within a short drive to the property are the latter two villages, each with excellent amenities.
Dunhill:
Has the wonderful Anne Valley Walk, Historic Dunhill Castle, a busy Eco Enterprise Park, Harney’s Bar & Restaurant, Castle Café, Dunhill Education Centre, Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunhill GAA sports centre and Dunhill National School.
Fenor:
Has the beautiful Natural Nature Reserve, Fenor Bog, Ballyscanlon Forest & Lake, Mother McHughes Pub, The Copper Hen Restaurant, Fenor Play Park with all-weather football pitch, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor National School, Pony trekking stables, Road Bowling Club, Boatstrand and Kilfarrasy two of the most famous beaches located in the immediate area are ideal for beach fishing, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, deep sea fishing, windsurfing facilities and deep sea fishing are catered for further along the coast.
Local History: Bán na bhFaoiteach perched on a hill overlooking picturesque Annestown Bay and surround by 200-year-old limestone walls in the townland of Bán na bhFaoiteach {Whitfield} is steeped in cultural heritage, historically recognised as a Breac-Ghaeltacht (mixed Irish/English speaking area).
Notably, it was home to the last native-born Gaelic speaker of the region. The 1901 census shows 41% of the population were Irish / English speaking falling to 23% by the census of 1911.
Tramore: Within a 10-minute drive is this vibrant seaside town of Tramore. {population 11,277} with its famous sandy beach surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and framed by a handsome Victorian beach front promenade. The town has highly regarded schools Ardscoil na Mara, Gaelscoil Philib Barun and Tramore Educate Together.
Waterford & the wider region: There is a regular bus service from Tramore to Waterford City Centre. Waterford City and the M50 road network are within a twenty minutes’ drive of the property. Waterford City is the 5th largest city in Ireland. Population [60,079] it is identified as the main regional centre for commercial, retail services, industry, education, road rail and sea transport in the Southeast.
The national planning framework has paved the way for Waterford North Quay Development which will provide for residential, commercial, tourist, cultural. Light industrial and community development. As part of the infrastructure a new sustainable transport hub.
Cork airport 2 hrs / Dublin airport 2 hrs.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a very special property and transform it into a lovely family home.
Viewing by prior appointment with the selling agents.

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