True to its French translation, Farniante, a fine four bedroom house in Delgany, is indeed the spot for âsweet idleness or happy inactionâ.
Situated on an elevated one-acre site with sea views, the property was given a complete overhaul by its current owner Bernie Connole.
âWe purchased the property in 2005 in a bidding war and ended up paying â¬1.61m â even though the asking price was â¬1.35 â but it has been a really super home.â
In an interesting twist, the underbidders moved to the locality and became Connoleâs neighbours.
Farniante, 14 Kendalstown Rise, Delgany, Co Wicklow
Sitting room
Dining room
She engaged Greystones-based architect Colum à Broin to redesign and extend the property, adding a sunroom and expanding the kitchen. In addition to a new balcony, a garage was converted to a living room, and walls were removed internally to give a greater flow to the property.