Carrignamuck, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, A67A781

This spacious modern bungalow enjoys an idyllic location on its own private grounds amidst the magnificent landscape of the Wicklow Mountains, yet is just a 20-minute drive from Wicklow town. Step through the front door and it’s soon apparent that this is a house that’s equally impressive inside, with a large hallway leading on to a succession of spacious and well-appointed rooms. At the hub of this welcoming home is a large open-plan kitchen-dining room, featuring built-in oak kitchen units providing generous amounts of storage and countertop space, while a separate island unit with a polished granite top is a natural gathering point for family and friends. The property has three spacious reception rooms. Both the living and sitting rooms have feature fireplaces enhanced by bespoke built-in presses and shelves including space to accommodate wall-mounted TVs. The third reception is a triple-aspect sun room with picture windows overlooking the property’s grounds. Set out over a single floor, the house also includes four double bedrooms, two of them ensuite and one (the master bedroom) with a walk-in wardrobe. Completing the accommodation is a well-presented family bathroom, a good-sized utility room directly off the kitchen, an additional wc and an inner hallway linking the entrance hall to the bedrooms. With a total floor area of over 2,400 sq. ft., this house is more than twice the size of the average three bedroomed semi-detached home, ensuring all the main living areas are both spacious and well-proportioned. Built in 2006, the property is enhanced by many features, not least its large windows, high ceilings and well-chosen décor, which when combined with the generous room sizes creates a wonderful feeling of light and space. The house stands on a large site measuring almost a full (circa 0.9) acre, with a sun deck and paved patio (both exceptionally large) providing the perfect setting for enjoying family occasions, hosting barbecues or simply sitting out in the sun. The grounds also include a variety of fruit trees and a separate vegetable garden and hen run. Viewing of this property is highly recommended to those seeking country living within convenient reach of Dublin city. Call us today to arrange one. LOCATION Surrounded by stunning Wicklow Mountain scenery, this property enjoys a peaceful and secluded location, yet is less than a ten-minute drive from Ashford village centre with its shops, pubs and other local services. Carrignamuck is just eight minutes from both Newtownmountkennedy and the N11, the latter putting the property within 20 minutes of Wicklow town and 15 from Rathnew. This proximity also 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. With its popular pubs, restaurants and scenic walks, Roundwood is just seven minutes away, while the county’s other three largest towns (along with Wicklow) are all within easy driving distance - Greystones (20 minutes), Bray (25 minutes) and Arklow (30 minutes). Ashford’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. Ashford’s world famous Mount Usher Gardens is right on the doorstep. Dublin-bound commuters will appreciate the property’s close proximity to the N/M11, while the area is also served by the regular 133 bus route linking the city to Wicklow town. The railway station in Wicklow town provides a further commuting option. Available local bus routes include the 131 route (linking Wicklow to Bray via Rathnew) and the L1 route from Newcastle Hospital to Bray. 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. The property is also well placed to avail of East Wicklow’s wealth of sports clubs and recreational amenities including GAA, soccer, tennis, horse riding, sailing, rowing and fishing. The area offers a good choice of golf clubs, including the Druid’s Glen Hotel and Golf Resort. ACCOMMODATION Entrance hall (10.93 x 0.84m): leading to sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room and internal hallway, with Travertine tiled floor and multi-lock composite front door with panelled windows to sides Sitting room (5.43 x 5.16m) dual-aspect room with bay window with pole-mounted curtains overlooking front driveway and second window looking onto side garden, with solid timber floor, pull-down window blinds, connecting door to sun room, and feature fireplace with open grate, polished marble hearth, surround and mantel. Bespoke built-in shelving and presses to both sides of fireplace, including space to accommodate wall-mounted television Living room (4.97 x 4.7m) overlooking side garden, with solid timber floor, pole-mounted curtains, connecting door to sun room, and feature fireplace with Kenley wood-burning stove, polished timber mantel and polished marble hearth and surround. Bespoke built-in shelving and presses to both sides of fireplace, including space to accommodate wall-mounted television Kitchen/dining room (6.04 x 4.02m): large open-plan family living space overlooking back garden, with Travertine tiled floor, recessed LED ceiling lights, pull-down window blind, extensive fitted oak kitchen with countertops and floor and eye-level units along three walls, incorporating Belfast sink, tiled splashbacks, cooking range and integrated appliances. This room also includes a connecting door to the living room, an over-table pendant light in the dining area and separate island unit with Emerald Pearl polished granite countertop, additional storage presses and wine rack Utility room (4.97 x 2.88m): overlooking side garden and off kitchen, with Travertine tiled floor and floor and eye-level oak storage units, with countertop with integrated stainless steel sink and under-counter space to accommodate washing machine and dryer WC (2.04 x 1.0m): off utility room, with wc, whb, tiled floor and half-wall tiling Sun room (4.16 x 3.28m): accessed from both sitting and living rooms, with triple aspect views of grounds to front, side and rear of house, with roof-height ceiling, recessed LED ceiling lights, two Velux rooflight windows, porcelain floor tiles, built-in seating, uPVC double-glazed windows and door leading to sundeck Internal hallway (9.49 x 1.8): off entrance hall, leading to bedrooms and main bathroom, with Travertine tiled floor Hot-press: off internal hallway, larger than average size with double doors and extensive shelving Bedroom 1 (4.56 x 4.08m): spacious and well-proportioned master bedroom with dual-aspect views of grounds to front and rear, with ensuite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, laminate timber floor and pole-mounted curtains Ensuite bathroom (2.12 x 1.89): off Bedroom 1, with wc, pedestal whb, tiled floor, wall tiling and walk-in corner shower with Triton shower Walk-in wardrobe (2.12 x 1.96): off Bedroom 1, with laminate floor, and bespoke built-in shelving and clothes hanging space Bedroom 2 (4.25 x 3.62m): overlooking grounds to front, with ensuite bathroom, laminate floor, built-in wardrobe, pole-mounted curtains and pull-down window blind Ensuite bathroom (2.24 x 0.88): off Bedroom 2, with wc, pedestal whb, tiled floor, floor-to-ceiling wall tiling and walk-in shower, walk-in shower with rainhead shower Bedroom 3 (4.39 x 4.06m max): overlooking grounds to rear, with carpet, pull-down window blind and built-in sliderobe including one sliding door with mirror Bedroom 4 (3.71 x 3.31m max): overlooking grounds to front, with built-in wardrobe, carpet and pull-down window blind Family bathroom (3.31 x 2.21): with wc, whb with integrated storage unit, freestanding bath with hand shower, tiled floor and half-wall tiling around bath OUTSIDE House set within its own grounds on large site (circa 0.9 of an acre) Gravelled front driveway running full length of property, including access to side of property, bounded by front lawn Ample parking space for several cars Sun patio and timber deck (both exceptionally large) immediately to side and rear of property Timber fencing, mature trees and hedging along boundaries Extensive lawn to rear of house Standalone outbuilding, suitable for use as garage, workshop, storage or other purpose Fenced off vegetable garden with timber shed and hen run Variety of fruit trees including apple, pear, gooseberry and hazelnut Idyllic country setting with superb mountain views FEATURES Well-presented modern property, built in 2006 Versatile and roomy living space throughout Bespoke oak fitted kitchen with separate island unit Integrated kitchen appliances comprise Rangemaster range with double gas hob and double electric oven, Zanussi dishwasher, Electrolux fridge and fridge-freezer UPVC double glazed windows Composite front door Property in excellent decorative order throughout Painted in predominantly pale tones to enhance natural light, with occasional use of stronger accent colours for contrast and feature effects Natural timber interior doors High than average ceilings Quality flooring throughout Travertine tiles in halls and kitchen-dining room Solid timber floors in living and sitting rooms Carpet or laminate floors in bedrooms Sun deck Sun patio Excellent potential to extend, subject to planning Separate outbuilding offers potential for conversion into guest accommodation, home office or other use Property set well back from public road ensures privacy and seclusion Privacy enhanced by mature boundary trees and hedging Alarm Oil-fired central heating WiFi DIRECTIONS For directions, simply enter the property’s Eircode into your preferred sat nav app: A67 A781 VIEWING: By appointment only