The Thatch
Ballinalea
Ashford
County Wicklow
A67 XH60

Nestled on the edge of Ashford Village, less than 300 metres from its vibrant centre, The Thatch enjoys an exceptional location close to many of the area's most sought-after amenities. The recently opened Avoca Store, the stunning Mount Usher Gardens and its renowned Avoca Café are all within easy walking distance. The internationally recognised Ashford Studios is also nearby, along with Hunter's Hotel, Ireland's oldest coaching inn.
Combining the convenience of village living with a peaceful and private setting, this superb location offers the perfect balance of lifestyle, accessibility, and natural beauty, with an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, schools, sporting facilities, and transport links all close at hand.
A truly special home, The Thatch is a charming 1700s cottage that seamlessly blends historic character with modern elegance. Originally a thatched cottage and once home to a bakery operated by the Keogh family, the property has been thoughtfully extended and lovingly renovated over the years, carefully preserving its original charm while introducing all the comforts of contemporary living.
Surrounded by beautifully mature gardens, the property enjoys a wonderfully peaceful and private setting. From the moment you step inside, the cottage exudes warmth, history and authenticity. Terracotta tiled flooring, deep-silled windows and feature stained-glass details combine to create an inviting and timeless atmosphere.
At the heart of the home lies the magnificent kitchen and dining area. The kitchen features a classic Aga range, while the dining space offers a large built-in larder unit and an open fireplace, creating a cosy yet highly practical setting for everyday living and entertaining.
From the kitchen, a dedicated home office provides the perfect space for remote working or study. Steps lead down to a charming family room or den, a warm and inviting space featuring attractive wood panelling, newly fitted wool carpeting, and a bespoke built-in library. A feature wood-burning stove creates a cosy focal point, while direct access to the gardens allows for a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, making this an ideal room for relaxation and entertaining alike.
The formal dining room, accessed from the kitchen, boasts a striking open inglenook fireplace and two deep-silled windows with traditional shutters. A door from this room leads to the original front entrance, featuring charming half-doors, now cleverly repurposed as a pantry and wine cellar.
Flowing from the dining room is a bright and spacious living room with beautiful views over the gardens. This elegant reception room features a large open fireplace with a lovely pine mantel and surround, making it the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining family and friends.
The ground floor accommodation includes two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, as well as a family bathroom. Both bedrooms enjoy double doors opening directly onto the gardens. The hallway also incorporates a cosy library nook, adding further charm and character to the home.
Upstairs, a lovely study area leads to a spacious principal bedroom complete with a dressing area and an en-suite bathroom. Beautifully decorated throughout, this tranquil retreat enjoys stunning views across the surrounding gardens.
Having remained in the same ownership since the 1970s, The Thatch is a home rich in history, warmth and care. Its rare combination of original features, thoughtful renovations and idyllic surroundings makes this exceptional property a true hidden gem in the heart of County Wicklow.

Kitchen/ Dining  This Kitchen is the true heart of the home, with stunning historical arch windows, terracotta floor tiles, cream ground and eye level units, granite counter tops, AGA and integrated appliances. From the kitchen there are steps up to the dining area where the terracotta tiles are continued, and a lovely open fire can be enjoyed. Featuring wall lights, built-in television unit and a tall built in pantry.
Dining Room  This beautiful formal dining room features original quarry stone flooring, wide set windows with shutters, wood ceiling beams and the vocal point of the room is the large open fireplace,
Wine Cellar  Through the Original front door of the Thatch the wine cellar features quarry stone flooring and access to the front of the property.
Library  The Library in the hallway features a high ceiling, cream wool carpet, ample built in shelving units and attractive wall lights.
Living Room  This bright and spacious living room is bathed in natural light, with large windows that fill the space with warmth. The light wood flooring adds a fresh, airy feel, while a stunning open fireplace serves as the room’s focal point, offering both elegance and a cosy ambiance. The combination of the natural light, wood tones, and crackling fire creates a welcoming and serene atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and gathering.
Bedroom 1  A wonderful double bedroom with dressing room and ensuite. Featuring wall panelling, roman blinds and wool carpet. The bedroom leads to the dressing room with custom built drawers and wardrobes the en-suite is accessed from the dressing room and features a recently remodelled bathroom with tiled flooring, a large sink with vanity unit, wc, and shower enclosure with electric shower.
Bedroom 2  A spacious double bedroom with access to the garden, built in wardrobes, cream wool carpet and fully lined curtains with pelmet.
En-Suite  The ensuite with tiled flooring, stain glass windows, wall mirrors and shelving, recessed lighting, features a bath, shower enclosure, whb and wc.
Bedroom 3  Double bedroom with high wood beamed ceilings, cream wool carpet, and access to the sunny rear garden via French double doors.
Family Bathroom  The family bathroom features a bath, whb, wc, beautiful wall panelling, wall lights, built in storage, and carpeted flooring.
Landing/ Office  A continuation of the library currently in use as an office with wool carpet and bespoke built in units.
Family Room  This snug family room is accessed via the study with carpet, pine panelled walls, a stanley stove and pretty wall lights.
Study  The Study features ample shelving and desk space with carpeted flooring and pine panelling walls.

BER: D1
BER Number: 117859652
Energy Performance Indicator: 239.19

Ashford is a village in County Wicklow on the River Vartry, at the meeting of the R772, R763 and R764 regional roads. The Mount Usher Gardens and Arboretum are located in the village. The gardens were leased to the Avoca Handweavers company. In recent years the village has seen rapid growth as it becomes part of the Dublin commuter belt. Ashford is served by Bus Éireann route 133, linking it with Wicklow and Dublin. This route now comes from Dublin Airport - while routes 002 and 006 link it with Rosslare Harbour and Waterford respectively.