Nestled in the heart of Annestown village on the South-East coast of Ireland is the historic Annestown House. Mainly built in the 1800s, this centrepiece of the village has historical connections with St. George Cole, the Palliser and Galloway families. With breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean and across the county of Waterford, it is a uniquely serene location.
Annestown is situated in the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark. The Copper Coast was named after the 19th century copper mines that were significant to the area, contributing to a fascinating geological and cultural heritage. This 25-kilometer stretch of Irish coastline boasts sculptured sandy beaches and charming coves with rocky headlands.
Existing for more than two centuries, Annestown House was originally two cojoined houses that were extended to eventually form a nine-bedroom, 750-square-metre property. The house has since undergone progressive restoration with just the upper floors now remaining. Currently not in day-to-day use, it offers great flexibility and freedom for any required purpose.
The house is situated approximately a two-hour drive away from Dublin and Cork airports, and helicopter landing is possible on the old croquet and tennis lawns. Light aircraft have access to Waterford Airport which is only 20 minutes away, and there are advanced stage plans to extend the runway for commercial aircraft.
Positioned on a rugged cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Annestown House boasts 10 acres of lawns and woodland. The old tennis and croquet lawns in front of the main house overlook the beach, with spectacular view spots from the Lookout and Ocean Terrace.
Several paths lead down to the beach and the lower field next to the sea wall, with a small pond overflow from the River Anne. The Copper Coast Scouts serve refreshments in fair weather from a small Beach Hut on the site.
The former farm buildings provide many intriguing nooks and crannies surrounding Annestown House.
The original dairy is now a private Kitchen Courtyard accessed from the Main House kitchen and former servant hall.
The Stables Courtyard leads to the Stables, Workshop and Washrooms with access to a tiered garden at the rear of the Main House.
The Main Courtyard is bordered by the Old Piggery, the Stables, the Granary and Creamery buildings (which are now holiday apartments), and an old barn which has been remodelled in a rustic style to become ‘Nellie’s Bar’.
Stone steps lead up to an old grain store which is now the refurbished Stables Loft function room.
Suresh Cedrick Pereira – Canadian director and writer for The Thrift Store sourced Annestown House and grounds for the portrayal of this feature film. The story is set in 1930s Oklahoma dust bowl – ‘A story of friendship and acceptance that spans 6 decades and 3 continents’. The film is not released as yet, however…
Filming for this short film commenced at 12noon on the weekend of Saturday 19th-20th July at Annestown House in Co Waterford. All the film’s elements – including the editing, music composition and colour grading were completed during this time and the film submitted by 12 noon on The Sunday. ‘Echoes In Grey’ was produced as…
Not only did the Irish band Amble decide to shoot the cover to the title track ‘Hand Me Downs’ at Annestown House, they also filmed the beautiful ‘Kaleidoscope’ video, utilising the unique historic interior rooms for the EP cover image and press shots. The nine bedroomed property provided ample background set options for the band…
This year’s album release ‘Hand Me Downs’ from the well-loved Irish band Amble – selected one of the numerous spacious colour defined rooms at Annestown House in Waterford to set up the cover image for the EP. The rich tones reflect the laid back confidence that the talented trio Robbie, Ross and Oisin must be…
Irish trio Amble have experienced a whirlwind rise to fame over the past few years earning acclaim from their native land Ireland, but also from the USA, Canada and European press, enjoying sell out gigs in all locations. Fantastic that the boys decided film one of the tracks, ‘Kaleidoscope’, inside Annestown House and the surrounding…
Annestown House interior space was effectively adapted into a perfectly stark ‘hospital’ backdrop for writer and director Ger Duffy’s short film. ‘Letter to Miss Weaver’ is only 5 and a half minutes long, a creative adaptation about a period in Lucia Joyce’s life, (daughter of James Joyce) when she was incarcerated in a Psychiatric hospital.…
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