Thatched House for Sale in Monasterboice, Louth, 1.09 Acres



Newtown, Monasterboice, Co Louth, County Louth, Ireland, Monasterboice (Ireland)
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 150m² Floor area
€595,000
House
No parking
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
150m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This thatched house for sale in Monasterboice, County Louth, sits on 1.09 acres with stone outbuildings, a woodland garden and a paddock.
You reach it along a cul-de-sac off the old Drogheda to Dunleer road, then cross a gravelled courtyard to a whitewashed farmhouse with a painted front door and a traditional thatched roof. Inside there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 150 m², with exposed beams, lime-rendered walls and original stone floors. The house is in good condition, so this is a home to move into rather than a project to start. The real scope for work lies outside, in the old farm buildings.
Inside the Thatched Farmhouse
The kitchen is the room everyone will gravitate to. It is built around a traditional range and an open-hearth fireplace, with bespoke cabinetry and a utility room alongside for the everyday jobs. The main reception room has a second open-hearth fireplace, more exposed beams and original joinery. It is a room for winter evenings with the fire lit.
A separate study gives you a spot for a home office or a reading room. The ground-floor bathroom completes the downstairs.
Upstairs, the accommodation sits right under the thatch. The main bedroom has an en suite and looks out over the garden. Two further bedrooms keep their exposed roof timbers and original detailing, which suits family stays or visiting friends.
Courtyard, Outbuildings and Land
A range of stone outbuildings is arranged around the courtyard. They offer potential for sympathetic restoration, subject to planning permission. Given how close the Boyne Valley is, some buyers may also look at tourism-related or ancillary uses, again subject to the necessary consents.
Behind the house is a mature woodland garden that feels private and quiet. An adjoining paddock extends the grounds and could suit a horse or two, or simply more landscaping. In total the plot comes to about 4,412 m².
The house stands in an Architectural Conservation Area. Heating is oil-fired central heating, and the water comes from a private well with a septic tank for drainage. Conservation grants may be available through the Heritage Council and local authority heritage schemes, subject to eligibility and funding.
Living Near Monasterboice and the Boyne Valley
Monasterboice is known for its medieval round tower and Celtic High Crosses, among the most visited early Christian sites in County Louth. The Monasterboice Inn is close by for dinners and family occasions.
Drogheda is about 9 km away and covers the main shopping, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, healthcare and schools. Dunleer, about 8 km off, handles the daily errands with its shops, pharmacies, pubs and schools. Slane, with Slane Castle, is about 18 km away.
For anyone drawn to history, Brú na Bóinne is a short drive. The UNESCO site takes in Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, some of Europe's most important prehistoric monuments. On the other side, the Louth coast gives you the beaches at Seapoint, Clogherhead, Termonfeckin and Mornington. Golf clubs, equestrian centres and walking and cycling routes are all within reach, which makes this a practical base for a holiday home in County Louth as well as a year-round residence.
Getting There: Dublin Airport and the M1
The M1 and N2 are both close, linking you to Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast. Drogheda station has regular trains towards Dublin. Matthews Coach Services run to Dublin and Dublin Airport from Monasterboice, roughly every 30 minutes at peak commuter times.
Dublin Airport is about 50 km away and Dublin city centre about 60 km. For anyone considering a second home in Ireland, that makes arrivals and departures straightforward.
Key Features
- Thatched farmhouse with whitewashed façade and gravelled courtyard
- 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- 150 m² of living space
- 1.09-acre plot (about 4,412 m²)
- Farmhouse kitchen with range and open-hearth fireplace
- Reception room with open-hearth fireplace, exposed beams and original joinery
- Separate study and utility room
- Main bedroom with en suite and garden views
- Stone outbuildings around the courtyard
- Mature woodland garden and adjoining paddock
- Oil-fired central heating, private well and septic tank
- Located in an Architectural Conservation Area
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the stone outbuildings be converted?
They offer potential for sympathetic restoration, but any work needs planning permission. Because the house is in an Architectural Conservation Area, speak to the local authority before making plans.
Is it suitable as a holiday rental?
The character of the house and the closeness of the Boyne Valley attractions may appeal to holiday guests. Any rental or tourism use would be subject to the necessary consents.
How far is Dublin Airport?
About 50 km. Coaches from Monasterboice run to the airport roughly every 30 minutes at peak times, or you can drive via the M1.
If you would like to arrange a viewing of this thatched farmhouse in County Louth, contact the seller through Homestra and we will put you in touch.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 150m²
- Price per m²
- €3,967
- Garden size
- 4412m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 2
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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