See inside the 7th century Waterford church beautifully restored and on the market for €875,000

The Old Church, Killotteran, Waterford City, is five-bed, two-bath, detached property for sale by private treaty. The sales agent is Margaret Foley of RE/MAX.

The Old Church “is a truly unique home where history and modernity blend seamlessly,” according to RE/MAX.

With origins dating back to 612 AD and its current structure built in 1858, this property lay derelict until transformed into a private residence in 1997 by the current owners.

In 2008, they expanded it with a modern zinc-clad extension, enhancing the living and entertaining space. Upon entering the porch, the original mosaic-tiled aisle guides you through the living room to the dining area and elevated kitchen which formerly housed the church altar.

Off the kitchen, the vestry is now a cold room/pantry. An open thread oak staircase ascends from the living room to the first floor, featuring three bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom includes a storage and dressing area with a recessed sleeping space.

A bright, floor-lit corridor connects the old and new sections of the building. The new extension includes a spacious sunroom which opens onto an outdoor deck. This section also contains a den, a guest bedroom with a walk-in closet, a bathroom, and a large utility room.

Throughout the home, numerous original features have been preserved, including mosaic floors, exposed oak A-frames, and some of the original diamond fenestration on the interior. New purlins were crafted from local Douglas Fir.

The floors are made of pitch pine salvaged from the old Graves Hardware building, as is the fireplace beam. The kitchen is also constructed from pitch pine repurposed from the salvaged staircase of Graves Ltd.

Upstairs, the floors are Irish larch, while the kitchen and new extension floors are Indonesian merbau.

“The property is perfectly located to make use of Waterford Greenway to access the city or head west to Kilmacthomas or even Dungarvan,” said RE/MAX.

“It is conveniently located just minutes away from Mount Congreve Gardens, Arclabs, SETU Arena, Whitfield Medical Clinic, Butlerstown Retail Park, Waterford City, with easy access to the M9 and N25 road network for convenient commuting.

“The sea is just 10 minutes away in Tramore while the mountains are just 35. Located on an equestrian centre, beside the Waterford Greenway, the sea, and the mountains, Killotteran Old Church offers an unparalleled countryside lifestyle while minutes from the city.

“The new owners will benefit from high-speed fibre broadband and an EV car charging port. Peace and tranquillity reign at the Old Church, making it a hidden gem and a little piece of heaven for those seeking something truly special,” said the selling agents

“The church has also been designed to be opened up into two huge spaces if necessary for use as a business – subject to planning – or other non-domestic functions.

“The extension has been future proofed to be split off into a two bedroom accommodation unit leaving the Church as a standalone three-bedroom house.”

Killotteran Church is a listed building on the National Buildings of Ireland Register. Services include mains water and a purflo septic tank. Heating is via oil fired radiators with a solid fuel stove. The extension has underfloor heating. The flat roof is designed to carry solar panels.

For more information, and how to book a viewing, contact Margaret Fogarty at RE/MAX Property Specialists, 3 Parnell Street, Waterford, Co. Waterford, on 051 843 684 or email margaretfogarty@remax.ie