Clonswords House, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin, A41K858

An opportunity presents itself to acquire a fine country home in rural county Dublin, Clonswords, a fine period house on c.2 5 acres that has benefitted from significant upgrading & modernising works in recent years. Only minutes’ drive to Dublin airport & the M50 and an easy commute to the City. Clonswords is tucked away on the outskirts of popular Ballyboughal village, accessed via a private driveway sheltered by a canopy of trees that also shield, protect and maintain the privacy of the property. Bespoke iron gates, electrically operated, compliment the entrance. There are mature, well planted gardens with a vast array of trees & shrubs, a tennis court, mature stands of timber around the main house and a stone pond with water feature. From the gardens a granite portico accesses the impressive and welcoming hallway. There are dual aspect and spacious drawing and sitting rooms, the latter with French doors to a large, bright west facing conservatory which invites the countryside into the house. The ground floor accommodation is completed to the rear of the house with a large Kitchen / Dining room with stairway to the “Mezz. Den” above! This is a true country kitchen in the finest tradition where the family gather, decisions are made, the day’s victories & losses are analysed - you won’t be disappointed! The first floor is comprised of a light filled landing area with views over the front garden, Master Suite with private shower room and four more large bedrooms. The family bathroom is accessed from the main landing and has a four-piece suite including a free-standing, roll top, bath. Outside, there are four garages / outbuildings and a hay barn in the small rear yard which you pass through to access the rear paddock. The rear paddock is suitable for horses or any number of alternate farming / horticultural uses and the outbuildings could easily convert to stables or other uses. Entrance Hall 2.96m x 6.25m. Bright & light with tiled floor, cornice and centre rose. Drawing room 4.67m x 6.15m. a well-proportioned dual aspect room with many features incl. cornice, fireplace, etc. Living Room 5.2m x 6.06. dual aspect again with many features, fireplace, high ceilings, French doors to conservatory. Conservatory 3.02m x 8.59. Conservatory (3.02m x 8.59m) overlooking the gardens with floor tiles, pine ceiling, Velux windows. Office 2.2m x 2.97m. with access from the living room Kitchen / Dining room 6.7m x 4.45m / 7.4m x 6.53m. the heart of any country house is the kitchen and Clonswords doesn’t disappoint. The focal point is a granite topped island providing a breakfast bar and cupboard space. Elsewhere country styled presses have an integrated Rangemaster cooker and Belfast sink and a wood burning stove on a granite plinth brings extra warmth. A staircase from the Dining area brings you to “The Den” - a mezzanine bar. The Den 3.15m x 5.99m. ideal seclusion / contemplative area for adults! First floor landing bright and spacious gallery landing Main Suite 4.67m x 6.15m. overlooking the front gardens with built in wardrobes & shower room. Shower room 2.96m x 5.04m. attractive floor & wall tiles 3piece suite & closet. Bedroom Two 4.9m x 2.9m. dual aspect, countryside views & built in wardrobes. Bedroom Three 4.9m x 3.3m. double bedroom with built in wardrobe. Bedroom Four 3.07m x 4.28m. double bedroom, rear of house with fitted wardrobe. Bedroom Five 3.26m x 3.3m. an elegant bedroom at the end of the landing. Main bathroom 2.65m x 4.45m. floor & wall tiles, double shower, wash basin with vanity storage & granite top, heated towel rail and feature free standing bath.