Holly Cottage, Newcastle Road, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow

Holly Cottage is simply a picture postcard! A delightful, detached stone-built cottage dating from the 1800s and measuring 87.84 sq m / 945 sq ft approx. (with Planning Permission to extend) which has been tastefully enlarged and upgraded during the noughties to a most comfortable home in wonderful, secluded gardens. The cottage oozes character and charm of a bygone era from its natural slate roof with striking red ridge tiles, deep window recesses complimented with multi pane casement windows, and timber beamed and eaved ceilings. Screened from the road by high walls and mature hedging, the property almost uniquely has two separate vehicular entranceways and a pedestrian gate. The main entrance gates are electronically operated with an intercom to the living room. Internally, the accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance porch leading to the living room with ornate fireplace, linking to the dining room and kitchen. There are two double size bedrooms and a bathroom. There is Planning Permission Reg. Ref. 2240 to extend the cottage by replacing and enlarging the existing large barn. To the front of the cottage there is a lawn and paved patio. The main entrance gates lead to a gravel driveway bordered by a low granite wall which curves around the back of the cottage to the barn. The back garden is mainly in lawn bordered by mature hedging, and a large metal container provides valuable storage. Holly Cottage is ideally located at the southern edge of Kilcoole village which has a wonderful array of local shops, convenience stores, eateries, cosy pubs and organic food fare. The village is renowned for its sporting facilities including Gaelic, soccer and gymnastics. The cottage is just a stroll along Sea Road to the nature reserve, beach and railway platform which links the village with Dublin, Wexford and the Dart at Greystones. There are coastal walks along the beach to Greystones, Newcastle and all the way to Wicklow for the more adventurous as well as the Mass paths to Kilquade and beyond. Local schools include St Anthony s, St Brigid s and Colaiste Chraobh Abhann. All in all, Holly Cottage is a stunningly attractive home with Planning approved to enlarge if desired in this lovely village setting. Entrance Porch Multipaned windows and stone tile floor. Door to: Living Room A delightful, bright room having twin multi pane casement windows with deep reveals overlooking the front garden. Timber beam ceiling. Cast iron fireplace with slate hearth. Dining Room (formerly Bedroom 3) Dual aspect with feature eaved ceiling and tile floor leading to: Kitchen Fitted floor and eye level cabinets, stainless steel sink and drainer. Washer, dryer and dishwasher. Slot in cooker and 4 ring electric hob. Bedroom 1 Dual aspect windows to the front and back. Timber beam ceiling and curved chimney breast. Bedroom 2 Double room overlooking back garden. Bathroom Fully tiled walls and floor. Cast iron bath with Triton electric shower, WC, wash hand basin. Hot Press With dual immersion heater. Barn Stone built walls with galvanised iron roof, up and over door. Outside Gravel driveway bordered by granite stone walls and mature hedge leading to barn. Raised lawn. Large metal store.