Ballyvartry, Calary Upper, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, A98PP23

Ballyvartry is a charming, characterful and well-proportioned four bedroom detached house set on circa 2 acres of wonderful private grounds accessed via a tree lined driveway in a sylvan and picturesque setting equidistant from the villages of Kilmacanogue and Roundwood in the garden county of Ireland. Viewing comes highly recommended to fully appreciate this unique family home, a mere 5 minutes drive from the N11. The original cottage which dates from the 1890’s has been extended and upgraded over the years by various owners to provide for a bright and spacious home which blends period charm with modern day comforts. Measuring 234sq.m./2,518sq.ft. this exceptional home offers versatile accommodation which has been redecorated in a neutral tones by the current owners and is presented in fantastic condition throughout, with an abundance of special features and wonderfully enhanced gardens that offer a great sense of privacy, peace and tranquillity. On entering the house, one is immediately impressed by the welcoming entrance hallway with its flagstone floor, beamed ceiling and handmade oak staircase. A door leads through into the equally impressive and large main living room which forms part of the original cottage with low ceiling, a feature stone fireplace, to which the current owners have added a eco-friendly multi-fuel stove with A rating for energy efficiency. To the left is a study which accesses the principle bedroom suite and en-suite bathroom with a roll top bath, new walk-in shower and newly installed walk in wardrobe. On the other side of the main reception room, you will find the hub of the house – a beautiful hand painted country style kitchen with marble worktops, flagstone floors, an AGA, a vaulted beamed ceiling, with the addition of 3 skylights which provides additional natural light, and a dining area; a step up leads into the sunroom which acts as a sitting room and connects nicely out into the rear garden via patio doors; a rear hallway off the kitchen leads you past the boiler room and into the utility area which offers a 2nd main access point into the house. Here you will find Bedroom 4 – a double bedroom currently used as a home office, and an adjoining shower room. Back in the main entrance hallway the handmade oak staircase leads upstairs to two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom with newly tiled floors and a feature porthole window. Gardens: A big selling feature with Ballyvartry is the captivating setting and the fantastic gardens, which extend to approximately 2 acres of grounds with a mixture of lawn areas, mature planting and shrubbery, a brook that meanders between two ponds. A long-gravelled tree lined driveway leads to a circular forecourt with stone walls and ample parking for a number of vehicles. There is also a large detached block-built garage to the side of the house and a separate garden shed on the lower lawn. The current owners have further enhanced the gardens to make them more sustainable and family friendly, with low maintenance in mind. They have added more drainage; planted a vegetable patch which produces leeks, beetroot, carrots, potatoes, kale, celeriac, rhubarb, raspberries and more which offer a level of self-sufficiency. They have also planted apple, plum and pear trees together with a Feijoa Tree which produces an edible fruit and is a nod to the owners kiwi heritage. Another attractive feature is a kiwi vine on the back wall of the house which flowers and adds colour to the house. Nestled in a semi-rural location between Kilmacanogue and Roundwood in a very picturesque and scenic area, the property is ideally positioned to avail of the fantastic local attractions which Wicklow ‘the garden county of Ireland’ has to offer including Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Waterfall; The Kilruddery Estate & Gardens; the historic Glendalough; numerous mountain trails on nearby Djouce and the iconic Sugarloaf; lake walks around the Vartry Reservoir or Lough Dan; mountain biking in Ballinastoe – the area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated adjacent to Calary Church, Ballyvartry is a short drive from the villages of Roundwood, Kilmacanogue, Enniskerry, Newtownmountkennedy and Delgany which offer a choice of local primary schools, churches, bars & restaurants, shops, gourmet cafes, craft butchers etc. to meet one’s everyday needs. Ballyvartry offers the best of country living, yet is only c.5mins from the N11 providing easy access to the larger towns of Bray and Greystones which offer an abundance of services & amenities including DART stations, whilst the Luas at either Cherrywood or Carrickmines and Dublin are a short commute away. Entrance Hall 6.57m x 2.93m. A very inviting entrance with flagstone flooring, timber beamed vaulted ceiling, wall mounted lights, and a solid oak handmade staircase. Living Room 9.10m x 4.18m. Part of the original house, a very long principle reception room with a window box seating, a feature stone open fireplace, new carpet flooring, recessed lights, beamed ceiling, a patio door leading to the rear garden and an original half door leading to…. Kitchen / Dining Room 6.48m x 4.22m. A fantastic country style kitchen with a vaulted beamed ceiling, original exposed stone wall, flagstone flooring, marble countertops, an feature AGA, electric oven, gas hob, stainless steel sink, plumbed for a dishwasher, a free standing island, space for a dining table and window seat. Sitting Room 3.55m x 4.97m. Located off the kitchen this additional reception room could be used as a dining area, sitting room or sunroom with flagstone flooring, vaulted ceilings, French patio doors leading out the garden and a multi-fuel stove. Rear Hallway 1.67m x 4.60m. Immediately off the kitchen, the rear hallway incorporates the boiler room with upgraded plumbing systems, a utility area with a large Belfast sink, flagstone flooring and plumbed for a washing machine and dryer. Leads to…. Boiler Room 2.00m x 2.62m Bedroom 4 3.61m x 3.61m. A nice double bedroom with unique hand painted walls, new carpet floors and a built-in wardrobe. Shower Room A guest bathroom which also doubles up as an en-suite for the 4th bedroom – with tiled floor, wc, whb, shower cubicle with tiled walls and an extractor fan. Study 3.95m x 4.75m. Accessed via the main living room the study is connected to the principle bedroom suite and is a nice sanctuary to relax in front of the multi-fuel stove whilst reading a book or catching up on some work. A duel aspect room with new carpet flooring. Leads to…. Bedroom 1 4.32m x 4.75m. The principle bedroom suite it is a nicely proportioned duel aspect room with views of the front and back lawn and a door leading to the rear garden. There are new carpets, low beamed character ceilings and wall mounted lights. Leads to…. En-Suite 3.28m x 4.75m. A beautifully appointed full bathroom suite with feature free standing roll top bath, unique hand painted walls, flagstone floors with underfloor heating, ornate metal radiator, marble top sink unit, a large shower cubicle, recessed lights, a heated towel rail and extractor fan. There is also a walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 4.38m x 4.36m. A large double bedroom overlooking the rear garden with unique hand painted walls, carpet flooring and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 3.97m x 2.33m. Another double bedroom overlooking the rear garden with unique hand painted walls, carpet flooring and built in wardrobes. Bathroom 2.64m x 1.83m. Servicing the two upstairs bedrooms with solid wooden floors, wc, whb, bath with shower, partially tiled walls, mirror & shaving light, wall mounted shelves, recessed lights, an extractor fan and an attractive circular window.