Glenfield, Thornhill Road Bray Rathmichael Co. Dublin
Overview
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Detached
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
318 sqm
Glenfield is a charming aesthetically pleasing part slate clad, and part cut granite stone detached Georgian residence of stature located in a peaceful and scenic setting accessed opposite the grounds of St. Gerard’s School. This generously proportioned home boasts a gracious and inviting atmosphere, ideal for raising a family in a secure environment on private landscaped grounds that extend to approximately 3 acres.
Glenfield is a charming aesthetically pleasing part slate clad, and part cut granite stone detached Georgian residence of stature located in a peaceful and scenic setting accessed opposite the grounds of St. Gerard’s School. This generously proportioned home boasts a gracious and inviting atmosphere, ideal for raising a family in a secure environment on private landscaped grounds that extend to approximately 3 acres. The well-maintained bright and airy interior beautifully retains the period features of the Georgian era, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life that also boasts informal lawned gardens in a Sylvan setting with a sunny south facing backdrop of The Sugarloaf.
On entering the property, it is immediately obvious that this quality family home exudes charm and character as well as enjoying light filled free flowing accommodation from the sunny rear orientation. It is ideal for family living and entertaining alike and has been designed that the main reception rooms overlook and open into the sunny south facing gardens. Upstairs, off the spacious landing there are five excellent double bedrooms, a single and a family bathroom. The main bedroom suite is accessed through a generous bedroom/study and the bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe leading through to an ensuite bathroom.
The gardens to the property surround the property beautifully and are a major feature of this wonderful home. To the front a gravelled driveway leads to the front of the property and accesses the workshop, outhouses, and gym area. There is off-street parking for many cars and this house provides ease of access to every local amenity, many tranquil scenic forest walks, and excellent transport links. The gardens and setting of this spacious beautifully proportioned family home will be of major interest to those trying to get a foothold in the Ballyman/Bray area. This is an ideal location in an urban, yet rural setting surrounded by mature trees and hedging and within easy reach of local shopping facilities in Shankill Village, the DART station and library as well as major shopping centres in Bray and Cornelscourt, The Park Carrickmines and Dundrum Shopping Centre all easily accessible off the M50. The LUAS at Cherrywood allows frequent access to and from the city centre. The M50 makes commuting to the city centre, the airport and nationwide very simple. Local schools include Rathmichael National School, St. Anne’s, John Scottus, and St. Gerard’s opposite. Churches of both dominations are within easy reach as are walks on Bray seafront or the eastern foothills of the Wicklow and Dublin Mountains. There is a selection of golf, rugby and football clubs close by, as well as horse riding. The four yacht clubs and extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour is just a short distance away and will appeal to the marine and sailing enthusiasts.
- Entrance Hall (3.50m x 2.20m )with double doors opening into a five-sided hall
- Hall (4.70m x 1.90m )with staircase to first floor and understairs store
- Dining Room (5.80m x 5.00m )with mahogany chimney piece, box bay window with views south towards the Sugar Loaf, and door through to the
- Drawing Room (5.70m x 5.70m )with double glazed casement window, two leaded glass windows, fireplace with slate surround and brick hearth, built in shelves and beamed ceiling
- Family Room (5.80m x 4.90m )with Charnwood wood- burner set into fireplace with slate hearth and green tiled surround, ceiling coving, box bay window, fitted window seat, built in bookcases and pine double doors opening through to the
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.90m x 4.30m )with AGA, pine units, tiled work surface and larder unit
- Utility Room 1 (4.70m x 3.30m )with wall and floor presses, sink unit, window overlooking the drive and tiled splashback
- Boot Room/Rear Hall (2.60m x 2.40m )with sink unit and presses
- Utility Room 2 (2.50m x 1.80m )with shelves and plumbed for washing machine & dryer
- Boiler House (2.40m x 1.40m )oil fired central heating boiler
- Inner/Rear Hallway (7.00m x 1.60m )with door opening out onto the drive
- Cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin
- Bedroom 1/Study (5.00m x 4.40m )with fantastic southerly views towards the Sugar Loaf and door through to the
- Main Bedroom (5.50m x 3.90m )with fantastic southerly views
- Dressing Room/Walk-in Wardrobe (2.40m x 1.70m )with built in wardrobes
- En-Suite Bathroom with bath and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., part tiled walls, tiled floor, and heated towel rail
- Bedroom 2 (4.90m x 4.20m )with fantastic southern views towards the Sugar Loaf
- Hall with linen press
- Family Bathroom with bath, shower over, w.c., wash hand basin, part tiled walls and cupboard
- Bedroom 3 (3.70m x 3.30m )with cast iron fireplace and window overlooking the garden
- Bedroom 4 (4.60m x 3.70m )with cast iron fireplace, window overlooking the garden and small dressing room off
- Bedroom 5 (4.30m x 3.50m )with timber fireplace
Beautiful informal gardens and grounds just under 3 acres with lawns, gravel pathways, herbaceous borders, rose garden, vegetable garden, glasshouse, and orchard. Many mature specimen trees. Wooden summer house with sandstone paved patio. Garage, line of sheds- workshop, woodshed, potting shed etc.
GARDEN ROOM/GYM/GAMES ROOM : 7.2m x 4.3m ( 23’7” x 14’1”)
The neighbourhood
The neighbourhood
Rathmichael is a well-known, leafy green suburb in South County Dublin. The neighbourhood is popular with families who are looking to settle down in the area’s large family homes with spacious rear gardens and nearby parks.
For anyone looking to live near a wide array of recreational activities, from nature walks to sea swims, Rathmichael is the perfect residential location.
Rathmichael is a well-known, leafy green suburb in South County Dublin. The neighbourhood is popular with families who are looking to settle down in the area’s large family homes with spacious rear gardens and nearby parks.
For anyone looking to live near a wide array of recreational activities, from nature walks to sea swims, Rathmichael is the perfect residential location. Situated between the foot of the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains and the seafront, Rathmichael offers a multitude of nature walks, sea swimming, sporting facilities and park land for the active family. Shanganagh Park features GAA pitches, a dog park and a playground, and the forest walks at Carrickgollogan are a particular benefit of living in Rathmichael. Old Conna Golf Club and Woodbrook Golf Club are also nearby.
Rathmichael has the convenience of being located near several major shopping centres. Carrickmines Park, with its numerous retail shops including IKEA, is a 10-minute drive away and for shopping closer to home, a recently opened Lidl features as a centre point in neighbouring Shankill. Some of South Dublin’s finest schools are located in the area, including Rathmichael National School, St Anne’s, John Scottus and St Gerard’s. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, including bus routes, the DART at Shankill and Luas green line at Brides Glen.
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