Brazil House, The Leas,
Swords,
Co. Dublin
K67K6R7

Brazil House
Built in 1957, Brazil House replaced a traditional thatched farmhouse on what was once a thriving 100-acre market garden and dairy farm. Home to three generations of the Barnwall family, it has a rich farming heritage stretching back over 300 years in the townland of Brazil (Breasil).

The Site
Set within private grounds of approx. 0.21 hectares 0.5acres, the property enjoys its own ESB supply, internet connection, and access to water at the entrance gate for future mains connection. Wastewater is currently managed by the original septic tank, with scope for an updated system. Recent improvements include new gates, upgraded sightlines onto the road, and provision for lighting or automated gates. A watercourse also runs through the land.

The House
Spanning over six decades of family life, the house has seen various adaptations, including a ground-floor bedroom and accessible shower. It now requires full refurbishment, offering excellent scope for modernisation. Features include:

• Six upgraded double-glazed windows (with eight older aluminium units remaining)
• Oil-fired central heating with a recently serviced boiler and desludged tank
• Original garage conversion providing additional space, though not to modern standards

Potential
The property offers excellent redevelopment opportunities. Plans envisioned restoring the west-side garage while creating a substantial east-wing extension, resulting in a well-appointed four-bedroom family home with the option of an independent one-bedroom annex.

Brazil House is a character-filled property offering history, space, and exceptional potential. Originally built in 1957 on the site of a traditional farmhouse, it now stands within private grounds and presents a rare opportunity to create a modern family home or multi-generational residence in a peaceful rural setting.

• Detached home built in 1957 with rich family heritage and farming history spanning 300 years in the area
• Set on private grounds of approx. 0.5 acres with ESB supply, internet connection, oil heating, and water access at the entrance gate.
• Recent site upgrades include new gates, improved road access, and provision for lighting/automated gates
• House includes ground-floor bedroom, accessible shower, oil-fired central heating (recently serviced), and part-upgraded double-glazed windows
• Excellent refurbishment or redevelopment potential, with scope for a spacious four-bedroom family home and independent one-bedroom annex

A unique opportunity to reimagine Brazil House—viewing is highly recommended to appreciate its full potential

Detached home built in 1957 with rich family heritage and farming history spanning 300 years in the area
Set on private grounds of approx. 0.5 acres with ESB supply, internet connection, oil heating, and water access at the entrance gate.
Recent site upgrades include new gates, improved road access, and provision for lighting/automated gates
House includes ground-floor bedroom, accessible shower, oil-fired central heating (recently serviced), and part-upgraded double-glazed windows
Excellent refurbishment or redevelopment potential, with scope for a spacious four-bedroom family home and independent one-bedroom annex
A unique opportunity to reimagine Brazil House—viewing is highly recommended to appreciate its full potential

Entrance Hall 2.15m x 1.01m with laminate wood flooring.
Living Room One 3.48m x 3.31m with laminate wood flooring, open fire with marble backing and hearth and built in cabinets.
Bedroom One 4.54m x 3.34m with laminate wood flooring, open fire with marble backing and hearth.
Living Room Two 3.42m x 3.31m with laminate wood flooring
Guest WC 0.91m x 1.39m with tiled flooring, wc, whb.
Shower Room 1.33m x 1.39m fully tiled with electric shower.
Kitchen / Dining Room 5.14m x 5.99m with tiled flooring and tiled splashback, good range of fitted shaker wood presses, drawers & worktops, built-in oven, hob & dishwasher
Screened Porch 2.04m x2.07m 
Bedroom Two 3.48m x 3.39m with carpet flooring.
Bedroom Three 3.48m x 3.26m with carpet flooring.
Bedroom Four 3.42m x 3.34m with carpet flooring.
Bedroom Five 3.42m x 3.31m with carpet flooring.
Bathroom 2.15m x 2.32m with wc, whb and bath, tiled flooring & around bath area.

BER: F
BER Number: 118640523
Energy Performance Indicator: 401

Swords (Irish: Sord Cholmcille) is the county town of Fingal, situated about 13 km north of Dublin city centre. At the 2011 census the total urban population was 42,738. In 2012, Swords was named the third best town in Ireland to live in. The survey conducted by Retail Excellence Ireland took into account safety, retail, dining, entertainment, events, car parking and overall attractiveness of the town. Since the mid-1990s Swords has seen improvements in shop fronts, public buildings and footpaths and the restoration of Swords Castle. Following a huge improvement to litter in the town, in the 2011 survey, Swords was declared the second cleanest town in Ireland.