The Arches, Glanmore, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, A67KD60

Clarke Auctioneers are proud to bring to market `The Arches`, Glanmore, Ashford a wonderful property full of charm, character and enormous potential. The Arches dates to the early 1800`s when it was originally linked to the adjacent to the spectacular Glanmore Estate and Devils Glen Forest. Situated in close proximity to Glanmore Castle and within a short journey of the beautiful Ashford village, the area is hugely picturesque and extremely sought-after. `The Arches` takes its name from a spectacular original slate stone archway which provides a unique and impressive access to the main house and parking area. The two storey farmhouse-style property has a generous floor area of c.208 Sq.m (2,238 sq.ft) with ground floor accommodation comprising: Entrance Hall, Study, Living room, Kitchen, Family Room, Pantry, WC/Shower Room. The first floor includes 4 spacious double bedrooms (1 with ensuite WC) and a family bathroom. The current owners have put their own stamp on the property and it is presented beautifully `The Arches` includes a spectacular, original stone-built barn which has been re-roofed and renovated to a high standard by the current owners. This wonderful building is a huge addition and selling-point giving purchasers a wide array of options for future use including home office, gym, independent living space, artist`s studio and much more (S.P.P where applicable). The barn is ideally located adjacent to the main dwelling and with independent parking space to the rear also leading to the impressive garden. The Arches is fitted throughout with PVC double-glazed windows and uses solid fuel stoves with a recently upgrade oil-fired central heating system. Externally the property is accessed through the original slate-stone archway giving the property great character. The site comprises 1.1 acres of gently sloping and south-facing gardens which have been organically managed and tastefully planted with a wide variety of fruit trees, shrubs and flowerbeds. The extensive garden overlooks the picturesque valley towards Ballylusk and Ashford and enjoys uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside including views to the Wicklow Coastline. The garden includes 5 easily managed raised beds and the recent addition of a new hen house and run. The position of the buildings along with the extent of the South-facing garden offers prospective buyers considerable options to extend and further develop this beautiful property (SPP where applicable). Brief History The property known as ‘The Arches` was once part of the Glanmore Estate, owned by the family of the playwright J.M. Synge. The original house is shown on an estate map dated 1804. It originally provided accommodation for farm workers employed by the playwright`s great-grandfather, Francis Synge, who lived in the nearby Glanmore Castle. The attractive stone arch that frames the entrance to ‘The Arches` is made from blue slates quarried on the edge of the Devil`s Glen. In the 1940s, the estate was sold and ‘The Arches` transferred in two lots to former employees of the Synge family. Subsequently merged into a single property, ‘ Further detail including historic maps available from the agent.