Property Overview:

• For Sale by Private Treaty

Overall Floor Area: 577 Sq. Metres (6,211 Sq. Feet)

Property Description:

WITH APPROX. 4.85 HA / 12 ACRES (in one or two lots)

Set in the Garden County's rolling hills close to Powerscourt Waterfall, this achingly pretty country house offers over 577.75sq.m / 6,219sq.ft living space together with a useful yard comprising lofted stone outbuildings, a haybarn, and detached c. 175sq.m / 1,883sq.ft games / leisure suite. Superbly proportioned rooms lend grace and elegance, with the principal orientation designed to maximise the panoramic views down the valley to the Sugarloaf Mountain and out over the Irish Sea. Lots of design features are incorporated - from the custom kitchen to stylish luxury bathroom suites - but, if first impressions really count, the reception hall with its dramatic staircase, gallery, and welcoming open fireplace set the tone for what follows.

Enniskerry is a great place to live, with a wonderfully strong sense of community. The picturesque village boasts local neighbourhood shops, interesting art galleries and curios / antiques, two primary schools, and a DART shuttle service. Powerscourt Estate with its eclectic mix of retail galleries and Italianate gardens is at hand, as is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel; and Avoca Handweavers' Glencormac is within minutes' drive.

A dream location for hill-walkers, Enniskerry appeals also to those keen on country life, equestrian pursuits etc; with Roundwood Lakes a short drive away, and shore-angling off several nearby east coast beaches.

The rural backdrop and timeless views out to sea framed by the Sugarloaf mountains bely the level of amenity with convenient access to the N11 / M11 and M50; and country living in touch with suburban convenience. Nearby Avoca Handweavers at Kilmacanogue, Enniskerry Village, Delgany, Greystones and Bray lend huge choice for shopping or eating out; with golfers well catered for with renowned golf courses close at hand (including Powerscourt, DunLaoghaire Golf Club at Ballyman, also Druids Glen Golf and Country Club).

Apart from the primary-level schools locally, top secondary-level schools in the area include St. Gerard's, and Presentation College Bray (Aravon and St. Columbas are also readily accessible).

Knockbawn House is a home for the discerning purchaser - a level of attention to detail in design and workmanship setting it apart. The open plan intercommunicating nature of the reception accommodation renders it ideal for entertaining as well as promoting family life on the grand scale!

A magnificent staircase from the reception hall sets the tone for what follows; a particular favourite of ours being the hexagonal drawingroom with its vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows.

Another major attraction is the detached leisure suite (some c. 175sq.m / 1,883sq.ft) which will register a decent score with growing teenagers / young adults; complete with its own heating system and a high level of detail finish.

The vendors are prepared to consider selling in two lots should a purchaser not require all the land.

THE MANY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE
* "Marvin" double glazed "aluclad" timber window systems
* Teak hardwood and imported tile floors
* Underfloor heating ground and upper floors (oil-fired)
* Spectacular custom kitchen
* Sophisticated luxury bathroom design
* Solid timber doors and architraves
* Feature open fireplaces
* Integrated vacuum system
* Detached games / leisure suite
* A range of stone farm buildings, and a haybarn
* Wired for TV / audio "smart-home" system

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: 6.28m x 7.77m (20'6" x 25'6")
Gracious reception hallway with solid teak timber floor. Gallery stairwell to first floor level. Guest cloakroom fitted with wc & whb.

FRONT STUDY / LIBRARY: 4.25m x 5.46m (13'9" x 17'9")
With fitted bookshelves. Teak timber floor. Feature centre stone fireplace with ope to study and kitchen.

LARGE ATTRACTIVE CUSTOM KITCHEN: 4.25m x 8.27m (13'9" x 27'2")
With limestone tiled floor. Feature custom built solid wood fitted kitchen with an extensive range of wall and floor cupboards and storage drawers incorporating glazed front display cabinets and wine rack. Ample hardwood counter tops and power points. Tiled splashbacks. Double Belfast sink unit. Island breakfast counter with sink unit. Space for American fridge / freezer. Plumbed for dishwasher and microwave oven. Alcove fitted with gas / electric Range with double ovens. Mantle shelf over.

PANTRY: 1.65m x 2.24m (5'8" x 17'2")
Walk-in larder with wine rack.

BREAKFASTROOM: 5.71m x 3.81m (18'8" x 12'6")
Off the kitchen with hardwood doors to rear ? area.

DININGROOM: 4.22m x 5.27m (13'10" x 17'4")
Door to rear patio area. Hardwood floor. Ope to hallway.

BEDROOM 6: 4.22m x 3.91m (16'6" x 12'7")
With en-suite off, fitted with shower, wc & whb. Glazed shower cabinet. Tiled floor and walls.

GROUND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM / BOOT ROOM: 3.46m x 2.90m (11'4" x 9'6")
Plumber for washing machine and dryer. Central vacuum system. Hot water cylinder. Door to rear yard.

STEPS TO LOWER GROUND FLOOR:

FAMILY ROOM / GAMES ROOM: 7.31m x 8.27m (23'9" x 27'2")
With feature open fireplace fitted with wood burning stove. Door to side garden.

UPPER FLOOR

DRAWINGROOM: 7.31m x 6.97m (24'0" x 22'8")
With feature open bow window. Fireplace with cut stone mantle piece. Slate hearth. Dog grate. Stair way leading to upper floor and principal bedroom suite. Door leading to raised sun deck balcony taking full advantage of the panoramic views.

UPSTAIRS
There are 5 more bedrooms off a gallery landing.

MASTER BEDROOM 1:
Principal bedroom suite incorporating en-suite bathroom and dressing room.
BEDROOM: 4.34m x 4.95m (14'2" x 16'2")
The well proportioned room has the benefit of wonderful views across the rolling countryside and French doors leading onto a private sun balcony / veranda.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 4.46m x 3.98m (14'6" x 13'1")
The en-suite is fitted with His n' Hers whb, wc and double shower unit.
DRESSINGROOM: 2.70m x 5.71m (8'9" x 18'7")

UTILITY / AIRING ROOM: 1.88m x 2.86m (6'2" x 9'4")

BEDROOM 2: 3.70m x 4.06m (12'1" x 13'3")
Built-in wardrobes with storage drawers
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.44m x 1.60m (4'9" x 5'3")
With tiled walls. Fitted with whb, wc. Power shower with glazed door. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM 3: 4.34m x 3.40m (14'3" x 11'1")
Built-in wardrobes with storage drawers.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.85m x 4.06m (6'0" x 13'2")
Fitted with wc, whb. Tiled shower with glazed door. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 4: 4.46m x 3.21m (14'2" x 10'6")
Walk-in wardrobe.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.90m x 2.20m (4'2" x 7'2")
Tiled walls and floor. Multi jet shower with circular steam shower unit. Wc and whb. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 5: 4.50m x 3.21m (14'6 x 10'6")
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 1.53m x 3.21m (5'0" x 10'5")
Fitted with bath, wc, whb. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor.

ATTIC ACCOMMODATION: 7.18m x 15.38m x 2.95m (23'6" x 50'6" x 9'7")
Spiral stairs leading to large studio room with work station and storage area. Velux rooflight. Door to sun balcony.

OUTSIDE

DETACHED LEISURE / GAMES SUITE

ACCOMMODATION:

GROUND FLOOR laid out in three divisions
(A) KITCHEN / DININGROOM:
Slate floor with a range of floor cupboards, counter space, ample power points, tiled splashback, Belfast sink unit. Plumbed for dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer units.

(B) UTILITY ROOM
Plumbed for washer and dryer. Guest cloakroom fitted with wc & whb.

(C) LARGE RECEPTION AREA
With timber beamed ceiling. Wood burning stove. Velux roof light. Doors to side yard and sun deck. Timber floor.
Attractive pine wood staircase leading to upper floor in two subdivisions each with Velux rooflight; and a BATHROOM - Fitted with corner bath, wc, whb. Velux roof light.

OUTSIDE
Stone built lofted farm building 299.05sq.m / 3,219sq.ft
Storage shed 140sq.m / 1,570sq.ft
Log shed 54sq.m / 588sq.ft
Hay shed

Access to the property is by double entrance gates from the county road and to a long driveway of 0.6km, leading to large parking and turning areas outside the property.

OUTSIDE
The subject property stands on a site of about 12 acres / 4.85 HA. The extensive lands include attractive landscaped gardens with mature trees, shrubs and lawns, a large paddock set in permanent pasture which is well fenced and drained

SERVICES
Biocycle septic tank drainage. Well water supply. Telephone lines. Broadband 3 mega system installed.

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWING
On view Saturday 14th November 2-4pm or by appointment.

DIRECTIONS
From Enniskerry Village drive past the monument up Kilgarron Hill c. 3km. Turn left signposted Waterfall. Proceed mainly downhill c. 1km and turn right down a steep hill signposted Knockcree Hostel. At a 90 degree left hand bend following a short incline in the road, turn right into a hardcore avenue through entrance gates leading to Knockbawn House.