Waterford Property: Regency estate with boutique hospitality potential
Pembrokestown House is on the market for €3,250,000.
Pembrokestown House is one of those rare Irish estates that feels every bit as impressive in person as it sounds on paper. Set within approximately 10.6 acres of mature landscaped grounds in Gaulstown, Butlerstown, it is a Regency home that has been carefully brought back to life, retaining all the character and elegance you would hope for while offering the comfort and finish of a beautifully modernised country residence.
There is a quiet confidence to the estate. It feels established, peaceful, and beautifully secluded without ever being overdone.
The estate itself is made up of three separate residences comprising the main house, a beautifully converted Coach House, and a rebuilt Stables residence. Together they create an incredibly versatile property that could work equally well as a private family estate, multigenerational home, guest accommodation, or even a boutique hospitality retreat subject to planning.
Inside the main house, the original Regency character has been wonderfully preserved. Barrel vaulted corridors, high ceilings, original fireplaces, decorative cornicing, shutters, and elegant proportions all combine to create interiors with real warmth and personality. The drawing room is particularly impressive, centred around a striking black marble fireplace and filled with natural light, while the kitchen and dining spaces feel welcoming and practical.
The principal bedroom suite is another standout feature, offering generous proportions, along with a walk-in wardrobe, luxurious en suite, and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the grounds. The remaining bedrooms are all spacious doubles, each with their own individual character and charm.
The Coach House brings a more contemporary feel to the estate. Cleverly converted, it combines exposed brickwork, extensive glazing, and timber detailing to create bright open living spaces full of warmth and natural light. A fully equipped gym, generous reception areas, and direct access to the terrace and pool area make it ideal as guest accommodation or an independent residence within the estate.
The restored Stables continue the same level of quality and flexibility. Beautifully finished throughout, they provide further self-contained accommodation with stylish interiors, bright living spaces, and spacious bedrooms, all carefully designed to complement the wider estate.
Outside, Pembrokestown House truly comes into its own. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with rolling lawns, mature trees, and landscaped gardens creating complete privacy and tranquillity. At the centre of the outdoor space is a spectacular sunken courtyard that feels made for entertaining, complemented by expansive terraces, barbecue areas, a heated 25-metre swimming pool, and a separate vitality pool that gives the estate an almost resort-like atmosphere.
Despite its peaceful setting, the estate remains very well connected, with Waterford City approximately 20 minutes away. The beaches of Tramore and Dunmore East are close by, offering sailing, swimming, surfing, and scenic coastal walks. Golf courses, including Faithlegg and Waterford Castle, are also nearby, while Waterford Greenway provides kilometres of beautiful cycling and walking routes through the surrounding countryside.
Pembrokestown House is far more than simply a large country home. It is a private estate with real history, character, and presence, offering a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in Ireland today.
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