Some of the most desirable and affordable properties on the east coast can be found in the hinterland off the M11, just beyond comfortable commuting distance of the city. With the M11 undergoing an upgrade an investment here could make good sense.

Ashwood is located between Gorey and Camolin in the townland of Coolnaleen, just over an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Asking €225,000 with Warren Estates of Gorey, the three-bedroom bungalow has 141sq m (1,500sq ft) of living space, with a 0.75 acre garden and rolling Wexford countryside as far as the eye can see.

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The owners of Ashwood, a former press photographer and his Dutch wife, are downsizing to be closer to their grandchildren. The beautiful cottage-style interior and perfectionist garden bears testimony to the couple’s artistic roots and to a decade or so living in rural France.

There is a pretty turquoise sittingroom with wood-burning stove and a dual outlook over the garden.

The open-plan kitchen/ diningroom extends to a comfy timber-floored sun room. Another multifuel stove warms this good family space. Off the kitchen is the utility room and guest bathroom.

To the left off the main entrance hall are three double bedrooms, two of these en suite. The owners sacrificed the original fourth bedroom to create a big glamorous main bedroom and a second shower room.

Outside, the large garden is broken up by trellis and hedges into separate areas, with an extensive vegetable garden, fruit trees, herbaceous borders and sheltered sun terraces. There is also a workshop, woodshed and a painted garden shed with window boxes.