Exciting news! Our property journey has taken an unexpected but wonderful turn. 🏡 We’ve recently completed the purchase of “The Rock Lane” – a stunning detached property nestled in the hills of Carrickbyrne, Co. Wexford.
After carefully evaluating our renovation plans for the 1930s dormer in Wellington Bridge, we discovered this turnkey property that instantly captured our hearts. Built in 2009, this beautiful home offers the perfect foundation for our sustainable living vision without requiring extensive renovations.
A Ready Canvas for Our Eco Dreams
Our new home sits on 1.95 acres of mature land, surrounded by trees, stunning views, and the gentle soundtrack of birdsong – truly an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Built to exacting standards, the property features:
- 5 spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with dressing area
- 3 beautifully appointed bathrooms with Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware
- A bespoke Paul Sweeney kitchen with Neff appliances
- A stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with a Chesney solid fuel stove
- Excellent energy efficiency with a B1 BER rating
- Solar panels already installed for water heating
- Underfloor heating in key areas
- A detached double garage with workshop space
Our Sustainable Vision
While this property is already beautiful and energy-efficient, we’re thrilled about our plans to enhance its eco-credentials even further:
- Transforming the oil-fired central heating to a modern heat pump system
- Installing a large battery wall to store renewable energy
- Expanding the existing solar capabilities
- Creating a productive kitchen garden and food forest on our land
- Implementing comprehensive water conservation systems
Location, Location, Location
The Rock Lane is perfectly positioned to embrace country living while maintaining excellent connections:
- Minutes from the New Ross bypass, providing easy access to Waterford City, Kilkenny and beyond
- Just 20 minutes from Wexford town
- Close to the South East Greenway, Dunbrody Famine Ship, Kennedy Homestead, and Hook Peninsula
- Surrounded by natural beauty perfect for our drone photography and outdoor adventures
Why This Dramatic Change in Direction?
Sometimes life presents unexpected opportunities that are too perfect to pass up. This property offers us the chance to focus immediately on implementing sustainable technologies and lifestyle practices, rather than spending years on basic renovations.
The quality craftsmanship throughout is truly exceptional – from the tiled flooring and solid wood doors to the beautiful landscaped gardens and winding gravel driveway. It’s simply ready for us to hang up our hats and begin our eco journey from a position of advantage.
Follow along as we transform this beautiful home into an energy-independent eco haven!
We’ll be documenting every step—from selecting the right heat pump technology to installing our battery wall and expanding the solar system.
Our mission to inspire others to embrace sustainable living continues, just from a different (and quite spectacular) starting point!