Argyle House, Sea Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14VF77

Sale of two storey freehold five-bedroom, elegant period residence, steeped in history and full of character and charm, set on one acre of mature gardens, magnificent views of the entire coastline in select residential area of town. *Argyle House: open sea views and a century of history. * Built in 1900 “Argyle House” is situated on the Sea Road, Arklow, in one of the most sought after and well-established residential areas in Arklow town, an exceptionally elegant and beautifully maintained five-bedroom residence of distinctive character and charm. Set on One Acre of secluded mature gardens and uninterrupted views of the entire coastline. Rarely does a residence of this calibre come to the market. Elegant Period Residence Steeped In History, Full of Character and Charm. Built by the Kynoch Company, the Birmingham industrialists whose explosives factory once employed 4,000 people and supplied cordite to the guns of the Western Front, this five-bedroom period residence on Sea Road is one of a handful of structures that survive as a physical record of that extraordinary era. The wrought iron gates and railings are original to the company. The air raid shelter in the grounds, a reminder of the factory's wartime significance, is a piece of living history unique to this plot. What makes Argyle House more than a document of the past is how beautifully it functions as a home: generous, light-filled, and privately set on a full acre behind its original gates, with the Irish Sea visible throughout the house. Fully rewired and replumbed by the current owners, Argyle House has been consistently and lovingly maintained throughout the years and comes to the market in excellent structural health. The House Extending to 254 sq m (2,724 sq ft) across two floors, with ten-foot ceilings throughout and pine board floors running the length of the principal rooms, Argyle House has the proportions of an era that understood space differently. The ground floor opens into a substantial hallway, from which two reception rooms face the front of the house. They both retain their original fireplaces, cornicing, and centerpieces, and are filled with the kind of light and proportion that simply isn't built anymore. The kitchen is where the view announces itself. A large, dual-aspect room with an AGA, custom teak cabinetry by Ryan's Kitchen, and solid timber ceiling beams, it looks directly out to sea, one of the few houses in Arklow that can make that claim. A conservatory extends this further, framing the coastline as a constant backdrop to daily life. One room deserves particular mention: the snooker room, at over 33 sq. m, is the largest space in the house and offers serious flexibility, whether it remains a games room, becomes a studio, a playroom, or a second sitting room is a decision the next owner will enjoy making. Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged around a landing, two to the front, each with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms, and two to the rear with open sea views. A family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and sea outlook serves the floor. The Annexe Connected to the main house via the conservatory, the ground-floor annexe has its own fully-fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and functions as genuinely self-contained family space that works equally well for an older relative who wants proximity without losing independence, or a teenager who wants the same. The Grounds The acre of mature gardens wraps the house in seclusion. Established hedging and trees form a natural boundary on all sides, creating the sensation, unusual so close to a town centre, of being entirely within a private woodland. A small garden pond sits within the lawn. A substantial 30' x 30' concrete garage to the rear offers serious storage or workshop potential. The North Beach, coastal walking routes, and the Arklow Bay Hotel are all within a few minutes on foot. The Location Argyle House sits on one of Arklow's most established residential roads, with the town's full range of amenities including schools, leisure centre, shops, churches, and bus connections within easy walking distance. The M11 at Exit 20 places Dublin within comfortable commuting reach. In Summary This is a house for people who understand that character of this kind is no longer built. With the exceptional scale and period detail of Argyle House, an independent annexe, a full acre of private grounds, and a setting that looks out over the Irish Sea, this is a rare and significant opportunity on the Wicklow coast. Accommodation Comprises GROUND FLOOR Entrance original Kynoch Doors PORCH 2.13m x 1.16m Carpet to floor. Door to Spacious Hallway. HALLWAY 5.92m x 2.32m KITCHEN 6.04m x 3.64m Lovely light filled kitchen with dual aspect windows, lovely fitted kitchen, teak custom-built units at wall and floor level, Ryans Kitchen, AGA cooker, integrated electric cooker, oven and hob. Solid timber beams in ceiling, carpet tiles to floor. Plumbed for dishwasher. Steps down from kitchen. Doors to Garden. DINING ROOM 4.94m x 3.44m With lovely views of the coast line, carpet to floor. SNOOKER ROOM 6.67m x 5.07m Nice big bright room, with lovely views. BEDROOM (DOWNSTAIRS) 5.78m x 4.32m Double bedroom bright and spacious. EN / SUITE 3.34m x 1.71m Comprising shower cubicle, power shower, wc & whb. SMALL GALLEY KITCHEN 2.89m x 2.37m Electric hob, sink worktop space, Fridge/ Freezer, plumbed for washing machine, lino to floor, nice window. SITTING ROOM 5.94m x 4.06m Located to the front of house, lovely light filled elegant room with original fireplace and back boiler. Original cornicing and centre piece. Carpet to floor. LIVING ROOM 5.94m x 3.88m Located to the front of the house. Original fireplace and back boiler. Original cornicing and centre piece. Carpet to floor. UNDER STAIRS wc and whb. Carpet to floor. FIRST FLOOR STAIRS OF HALL. LANDING Carpet to floor. BEDROOM 1 5.25m x 3.54m Large double bedroom to front of house. Walk in wardrobe 1.57m x 1.37m. En / Suite. Dual aspect windows. EN / SUITE Comprising shower cubicle, shower off water tank, wc and whb. BEDROOM 2 5.25m x 4.11m Located to font of house. En/Suite, large bay window. Walk in wardrobe 1.57m x 1.34m EN / SUITE Comprising shower cubicle, shower off water tank, wc and whb. BEDROOM 3 3.72m x 2.85m Located to the back of the house, lovely sea views. Carpets to floor. BEDROOM 4 3.72m x 2.32m Located to the back of the house, lovely sea views. Carpets to floor. FAMILY BATHROOM 3.49m x 2.03m Comprising shower cubicle, Jacuzzi bath, wc and whb, Seaview. Carpet to floor. Stairs off to spacious attic. Attic floored, for storage. BER Details BER Rating: F BER Number: 118480797 Energy Performance Indicator: 413.03 kWh/m2/yr Services: Mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage to communal tank. Oil fired and back boiler central heating. Gross Internal Residential Floor Area: c. 254 m² (c. 2,724 ft²) OUTSIDE Front of House Wrought iron entrance gates and railings (original Kynochs). Double gates leading to front drive with decorative stone and parking for several cars. Front garden to right of house, mature lawn and trees. BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE COASTLINE. Back garden Lovely private garden with mature trees and hedging all around the perimeter of the grounds, all lovely lush greenery, an oasis of bird song. All in lawn with fantastic views of the sea, lovely area. Relax and enjoy those lovely lazy summer days, and sea air. Small garden pond. Concrete built garage. (30’ x 30’). Former unique air raid shelter. Timber storage shed. Viewing: Please phone for appointment (0402) 32911 Office Hours 9:00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday Directions: Travelling from Dublin take exit 20 off the M11 and proceed towards Arklow town passing Templerainey Church on your right, take the first left sign posted Coast Road, and Arklow Bay Hotel up the hill and “Argyle House” is on your right with sale board.