About Villierstown
Villierstown is a small, planned heritage village in west County Waterford, set beside the River Blackwater and surrounded by the rural countryside of the Blackwater Valley. Built in the eighteenth century by the Villiers-Stuart family, it has an attractive formal layout, mature trees and a distinctly peaceful, village character rather than an urban or commuter feel. Day-to-day life is quiet and community-oriented, with limited services in the village itself and larger shopping, schooling and healthcare provision available in nearby Cappoquin, Lismore and Dungarvan. Families generally use local primary schools in the surrounding parish areas, with secondary education and a wider range of services requiring a short drive. The area is best suited to residents who value countryside, riverside scenery and outdoor activities, while the N72 and regional roads provide road connections towards Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan and Waterford city. Local social life centres on nearby village pubs, community events and sports clubs, while cafés, restaurants and regular shopping are more readily found in Cappoquin, Lismore and Dungarvan. The Blackwater valley, nearby Curraghmore and Mount Melleray, and the wider Comeragh and Knockmealdown landscapes provide attractive opportunities for walking, fishing, cycling and day trips.
Property Market in Villierstown
Based on 2 properties for sale in Villierstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Villierstown
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Villierstown and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Aglish and the surrounding parish.
Primary education options available in the nearby town of Cappoquin.
Local secondary school providing post-primary education in Cappoquin.
Post-primary school serving Lismore and the wider west Waterford area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route linking Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan and wider Waterford.
Former railway station; current mainline rail services are not available locally.
Regional bus connections are available from nearby towns rather than Villierstown itself.
Rural roads connect Villierstown with Aglish, Cappoquin, Lismore and Knockanore.
Amenities
Historic village setting with limited local services and community facilities.
Scenic riverside amenity supporting walking, fishing, boating and countryside views.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, cafés, pubs, pharmacies and everyday services.
Historic nearby town with shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions.
Major heritage attraction with gardens, exhibitions and views over the Blackwater valley.
Local venue for community activities, meetings, classes and sporting events.
Broader choice of supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare, gyms and recreational amenities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisation supporting village activities, events and community initiatives.
Historic village cricket club associated with the Villierstown community.
Established rowing club using the River Blackwater near Cappoquin.
Local Gaelic games club serving Cappoquin and surrounding rural areas.
Visitor and heritage resource interpreting Lismore’s history and local attractions.
Nearby Areas
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