AT A GLANCE
LOCATION: 12 minutes’ drive to Wicklow town centre
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached, two-storey house
BEDROOMS: 3
FLOOR AREA: 107.31 sq m/1,155 sq ft
BER: C2 BER Number: 117746222 Perf: 182.29 kWh/m2/yr
PRICE: € 425,000
Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac, this immaculate detached modern home features an exceptionally innovative upside down design that makes the most of its secluded setting in the picturesque village of Glenealy.
As a result of this clever architectural approach, there are two bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom on the lower floor, while on the upper floor are a large living room, a generously sized kitchen-dining room, a third bedroom, a family bathroom and a light-filled sunroom. Connecting the two floors is a bright and airy roof-height entrance hall at ground floor level with two half-flights of stairs – one leading to the lower floor and the other to the upper.
Both downstairs bedrooms are at ground level to the front of the house while the living room directly above enjoys elevated views over the front garden. Although the kitchen-dining room, third bedroom and sunroom are also on the upper floor, the nature of the site means these are all level with the back garden, with doors from the sunroom leading directly out on to a large patio directly to the rear of the house.
This is a well-maintained and beautifully presented contemporary home featuring an exceptionally high standard of décor. Nowhere is this more apparent that in the spacious living room, where the current owner has employed a bold colour scheme that makes full use of the room’s bright, south-east facing aspect.
Completely refurbished six years ago, the kitchen-diner on the other side of the upper floor features top quality contemporary style cabinets, countertops, appliances and tiling, all in pristine condition. Leading off this, the light-filled sunroom is the perfect place to relax and chat.
The property has three bedrooms, with the two largest on the ground floor, including the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Currently in use as a TV lounge, the third bedroom offers a flexible space that could equally suitable for use as a study, home office, playroom or den.
Both the main bathroom on the first floor and ensuite feature contemporary fittings, fixtures and sanitary ware, all in excellent condition. The property also has a good-sized hot press with shelved storage and a partially floored attic with a drop-down Stira ladder.
In addition to refurbishment work on the kitchen and bathrooms, the property has most recently been enhanced by the installation of a new central heating boiler and radiators in some rooms, while new triple-glazed windows were installed in the living room and bedrooms in 2021.
Outside, the house has generously sized gardens to the front, side and rear, featuring off-street parking, a garden shed, well-maintained lawns, a feature wall and an array of lovingly tended plants and shrubs. Not overlooked, the property’s privacy is enhanced by a tall and mature hedge running the full length of the back boundary.
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LOCATION
Number 1 Chestnut Glen is tucked away in a quiet cul de sac just a short walk from Glenealy village centre, where local shops and services include a convenience store, a coffee shop, a pub, and a garden centre and café.
Glenealy is 8km from Wicklow town, 5.4km from Rathnew and 7.9 from Rathdrum. This puts it within easy reach of the excellent choice of schools, shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, sporting facilities and recreational amenities that make this part of County Wicklow such a popular lifestyle choice.
The county’s three largest towns are all within easy driving distance – Greystones (20 minutes) and Bray and Arklow (both 25 minutes). Glenealy’s location close to the heart of the Garden County also means it is ideally placed to explore the many stately gardens, forest parks, woodland walks, mountain trails and other natural amenities Wicklow has to offer
Glenealy is served by a regular bus service (the 133) to Dublin, while the railway station in Wicklow town provides a further commuting option to the city. The M11 motorway is less than five minutes away, providing onward access to Dublin, the M50 and other East Coast destinations.
This part of County Wicklow offers an excellent range of schools, including Wicklow Educate Together NS, Colaiste Chill Mhantain, East Glendalough School, Gaelscoil Chill Mhantain, Abbey Community College, Avondale Community College and Rainbows Pre-School.
Nearby Wicklow town has a great selection of recreational attractions and amenities, including the harbour with its two piers and the surrounding Murrough area, the coastal wetlands and the local strand, all of which are popular with walkers and nature lovers.
Glenealy enjoys a very active GAA scene including a successful hurling and camogie club, while the village also has its own badminton club. Nearby Wicklow town is home to a host of clubs catering for a wide variety of sports, including GAA (St. Patrick’s), soccer (Wicklow AFC), rugby (Wicklow Rugby Club), tennis (Wicklow LTC), golf, hockey, sailing, athletics, horse-riding, sailing and rowing.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRY FLOOR
Entrance hall (3.62 x 2.78m): with timber front door with opaque glass window to side, roof-height ceiling with rooflight Velux window, laminate wooden floor, alarm panel, carpeted stairs with return and painted timber balustrade leading up to the property’s upper floor and a second flight of carpeted stairs with balustrade leading down to the lower floor
LOWER FLOOR
Bedroom 1 (4.36 max x 2.9m): main bedroom overlooking front garden, with ensuite bathroom, laminate wooden floor, pole-mounted curtains, pull-down window blind and own-door walk-in wardrobe
Walk-in wardrobe (1.6 x 1.27m): with generous amount of shelving and clothes hanging space
Ensuite bathroom (1.91 x 1.76m): off bedroom with contemporary fixtures, fittings and sanitary ware, comprising tiled floor, pull-down window blind, WC, WHB with integrated storage, and full-length bath with shower and tiled surround
Bedroom 2 (3.31x 2.78m): overlooking front garden, with laminate wooden floor, pole-mounted curtains and pull-down window blind
UPPER FLOOR
Landing (2.15 x 1.82m)
Living room (5.79 x 4.76m): extensive family living space with bay window with elevated views overlooking front garden, treated solid timber floor, pole-mounted curtains, pull-down window blind and feature fireplace with alcoves to both sides, polished timber mantelpiece, and tiled hearth and surround with brass railings and individual feature tiles
Kitchen/dining room (4.21 x 3.28m): open-plan family living space overlooking back garden with pull-down window blind, door connecting to sunroom, recessed LED ceiling lights, tiled floor and contemporary fitted kitchen with floor and eye-level cabinets, extensive timber countertop with tiled splashbacks and integrated stainless steel sink and drainer and complete range of integrated appliances
Bedroom 3 (3.23 x 2.38m): currently in use as a TV lounge, overlooking back garden, with carpet, pole-mounted curtains and pull-down window blind
Sunroom (3.07 x 2.89m): overlooking back garden with tiled floor, glass roof, windows along two sides with Venetian blinds and doors opening directly out onto sun patio
Family bathroom (1.96 x 1.94m): with contemporary fixtures, fittings and sanitary ware, comprising Velux rooflight window, tiled floor, floor-to-ceiling tiling on two walls, WC, WHB with integrated storage and a larger than average walk-in corner shower with glass screen and curved sliding door and tiled surround
Hot press: with generous shelved storage space
Attic: accessed from landing by drop-down Stira ladder, partially floored for storage
OUTSIDE
The property is set amidst well-tended and generously sized gardens to the front, side and rear
FRONT
Low-maintenance hard surface drive providing off-street parking for two cars
Gravelled seating area immediately to the front of house, ideal for sitting out in the sun
Lawn bounded by mature plants and shrubs
SIDE
Path leading to the property’s main front door entrance
Large lawn bounded by extensive planting areas featuring a wide variety of plants, flowers and shrubs
Feature boundary wall, hand-built with natural stone
REAR
Patio immediately to rear of property, directly accessed from sun room, ideal for sitting out in fine weather
Timber garden shed
Mature plants and shrubs
Tall and mature hedge running along the full length of the property’s rear boundary, ensuring privacy by screening the gardens and house from outside view
FEATURES
• Well-maintained property, presented in immaculate condition throughout
• High standard of interior décor
• Oil-fired central heating, with brand new boiler recently installed
• Newly installed radiators
• uPVC double and triple-glazed windows
• New triple glazed windows installed in bedrooms and living room in 2021
• Modern fitted kitchen installed circa 2018
• Kitchen appliances include electric oven/ceramic hob (Schott Ceran), washing machine (Bosch), dishwasher (Whirlpool) and fridge-freezer (Nordmende)
• Modern bathrooms featuring contemporary fittings, fixtures, tiling and sanitary ware, all in excellent condition
• Top quality tiling and flooring throughout house
• Walk-in wardrobe in main bedroom
• Varnished, natural timber internal doors
• Alarm
• Smoke detectors
• WiFi and TV connections
DIRECTIONS
From the direction of Dublin, follow the N11/M11 to Rathnew. From there, follow the signs for Rathdrum and Glenealy along the R752 road. Drive slowly as you arrive into Glenealy village. You will see St. Joseph’s Church on your left. The entrance to Chestnut Glen is the second turn to your right after you pass the church.
From the direction of Rathdrum, follow the signs for Rathnew and Glenealy along the R752 road. Drive slowly as you arrive into Glenealy village. You will see Gate Lodge Coffee Shop on your left. The entrance to Chestnut Glen is the second turn to your left after you pass the coffee shop.
On entering Chestnut Glen, follow the road to your left and you will come to the property on your right, at the end of a row of seven properties.
VIEWING:
By appointment only